Sermons on Safety During Pandemic:

Heaven Or Hell, Your Choice

Contributed by Johnny Small on Nov 2, 2003

We make many choices everyday, but there is one choice that everyone must make during their life that will affect them for eternity.

Heaven or Hell, Your Choice We make many choices during our lives. We choose whether we obey our parents as we grow up. We choose whether we study in school. We choose the college that we attend. We choose our hopefully lifelong spouse. We choose our occupation. This is just a few of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

He's Not Here

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

We gather here on Sunday morning but we cannot gather here in isolation of all that transpired during that dreadful weekend.

He’s Not Here Luke 23:39 -43 & 24: 6 - 8 Around the necks of hundreds of thousands in our society today are crosses of gold and silver. Many of them are beautifully decorated with precious stones – sapphires, rubies and diamonds. The people who wear them, in the majority, blissfully go on their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Serve

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

This message was written to accompany our recognition of those who had served within the ministry of our church during the year.

Born To Serve Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-7 December 12, 2004 Mark 10:45 (NLT) For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Philippians 2:5-7 (NLT) Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. [6] Though he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betraying Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

During the Easter series we will focus on the hands of the people involved. We will begin with Judas. At his hands, Christ was betrayed.

God and Human Hands “Betraying Hands” March 6, 2005 Intro: We are beginning a series of talks to lead us through the Easter story up to Easter Sunday. We are going to be focusing on the hands of the people involved. Hands can be fascinating. You can tell all kinds of stories with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Resolve Conflicts Between

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32

How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32 DISCONTENTMENT "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." Benjamin Franklin. Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain the reasons for conflicts between people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross Was Always The Plan

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Bystander Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

What it must have been like to be a bystander – a part of the common crowd – during this monumental Passion week.

In Jesus' Shoes 4th in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, April 4, 2010 AM Easter Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2008

A very last-minute message given during a service after the death of my father-in-law the previous week.

Note: this message was put together in about 2 minutes during the singing portion of the service, and was not the message I had intended to give! Therefore this is a very sparse outline. The audio version fleshes this out, and I would encourage you to listen to that as you look at this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Healing In The Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 30, 2006

Trends in American families during the past several years reveal that families all across America need healing in the home.

Healing in the Home Ephesians 5:22-28 The trends in American families during the past several years reveal that families all across America need healing in the home. This past year 2.4 million couples exchanged the words or similar words in their wedding vows: “I take you to be my lawfully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Holy Communion In The Midst Of The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Oct 11, 2008

Short Sermon on the thoughts of the Great Commission and The Eucharist in preparation for the observance of the Bread and Cup during our morning worship service.

Holy Communion in the Midst of the Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-36 How do we find the hallowed sacrament or sacred ordinance of Holy Communion (or more widely known as the Eucharist) find itself in the midst Jesus’ Great Commission to His disciples? Why would I make such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Ruth: A Model Of Mercy

Contributed by Linda Oaks Garrett on Jan 2, 2008

The sermon explores the way Ruth’s suffering and ultimate triumph serve as a model for people who grieve during Advent.

Ruth: A Model of Mercy The Christmas season is often an emotional one. Frequently we feel stress over finding time and money to purchase presents and getting them wrapped, or we anticipate the joy of anticipating time with family. Many people experience different and more difficult emotions at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist