Sermons on Scraps:

An Unexpected Hero

Contributed by Bret Bone on Sep 13, 2011

Ten years ago today I think we would all agree that the events that happened on Sept. 11 marked us as a nation and individuals for a lifetime.

An Unexpected Hero Slide Watch movie trailer…U-tube World Trade Towers (Nicholas Cage 2min…) Ten years ago today I think we would all agree that the events that happened on Sept. 11 marked us as a nation and individuals for a lifetime. Every American alive that day will forever ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Dear God, Why Did You Create Ticks & Other Nasty Things Series

Contributed by John Salley on Jun 18, 2012

This message attempts to answer the question of evil as it exists in creation, contrasting answers from both Naturalistic and Christian viewpoint.

Dear God, Why did You create ticks and other nasty things? Isaiah 11:1-10 , Romans 8: 18-23 When we ask “why did God made ticks and other nasty things?” the only way we can really understand the answer to the “ticks and other nasty things” question, is to at least be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

King Asa, Seek. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The first of two sermons about king Asa of 2nd Chronicles. This is about seeking after God in a way that is internal, self searching as well as external. The listener is asked, "are we honest with ourselves?"

King Asa: Seek. 2 Chronicles 15:1-9 In the early days of the Kingdom of Israel there were three relatively successful kings, being King Saul, King David and King Solomon. Solomon was succeeded by his son King Rehoboam who was a hard and dictatorial king. It was under his reign that the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Hope, I Hope, I Hope

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2014

Christmas is about hope. The same hope that we see in the children at Christmas is the same hope that Jesus brought with him at his birth.

I Hope, I Hope, I Hope John 3:16,17 Intro: This morning, for just a moment, I am the ghost of Christmas past. I want each and every one of you to think back to a Christmas when you were a small child. For some it will be easy, it was not that long ago. For some of us, it will stretch our memory ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Deception

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 9, 2015

It is very difficult to recognize that which we are convinced cannot exist in our life time. This then is the point; the rapture is real but pre-tribulation-rapture doctrine has a very high potential for supporting Satan’s deception, which masks the coming of the antichrist.

RESURRECTION DECEPTION SNAKE OIL There has always been someone who was willing to sell worthless crap to those gullible enough to buy it, and this is also true for Christians. Christendom is over flowing with those who are simple enough to buy almost anything the snake-oil-doctrine purveyors are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

Putting our faith into action.

Just Do It… James 1:21-27 The Declaration of Independence concludes with this pledge: "For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor." Fifty-six men signed the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

We've Got Grace!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2015

Grace makes a difference for eternity, and a difference already for this life.

Since 1993 magazines have carried ads featuring famous people wearing a milk moustache. Do you remember the tagline that goes with the ad? That’s right. “Got milk?” The point of the ad is clear. If you drink milk, you too will be strong and handsome like the person featured in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Stolen Jesus "Easter Sunrise Sermon"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013

This is a Easter Sunrise sermon that looks at the idea that nothing can take jesus away from a true disciple.

John 20:1-21 The Message (MSG) Resurrection! 20 1-2 Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance. She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Them

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s command of forgiveness becomes personal when we take ownership.

Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

"I Will Always Have Hope”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2020

There's a desperate need for hope in the world. People have often died because they had no hope. Many people today are hopeless because of Coronavirus, shuttered businesses, and racial and political tensions. Bring them the real Hope!.

“I WILL ALWAYS HAVE HOPE” Ps. 71:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three lady-church-attenders saw each other at the store. One said, “Covid-19 has our attendance down to 90 on Sunday mornings!” 2. “That’s nothing,” said the other, “Ours is down to 40!” The third, a single old maid said, “It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

The celebration of the birth of Jesus by Christians.

CHRISTMAS SERMON I. Introduction *Click to baby George photo A. The Birth of a King (Prince George) It seemed the whole world was waiting breathlessly for the birth of this baby. This baby is Prince George, firstborn son of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Luke 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what's It All About?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2020

A sermon about the Law of Love.

Matthew 22:34-40 “What’s It All About?” How can a person legitimately look into the face of an enemy and feel unqualified love? It is nearly impossible, is it not? And yet, Jesus tells us that this is what it means to be a Christ-follower. I’d say we live in a very "religious" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Tried In The Fire Seven Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2020

The Bible is NOT like any other book; its words are ALIVE! David compared God’s words to the purest gold, once it has finished going through the smelting process. The Word of God, like gold, is Trustworthy, Indestructible, Flawless, and Valuable.

TRIED IN THE FIRE SEVEN TIMES Ps. 12:2-4,6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother was teaching her 3-year-old the Lord's prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. 2. The mother listened with pride as she carefully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:6, Psalm 19:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020

In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist