Sermons on Scraps:

Living In Christ - Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2016

This is message # 1 of a 5 part series, the last 3 of which will be preached by other people and so not show up on this site.

September 4, 2016 Sermon - Part 1 of 5 Part Series: “Living in Christ” We are beginning a 5 part series today on what It means to be in Christ: ”Living in Christ”. I actually wasn’t planning to do this until it dawned on me that the outline for today’s message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bout Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011

We are all in a great fight, are you prepared

BOUT OF YOUR LIFETIME (All my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Oh, the hype of a good fight! We see the advertising on television, trying hard to sell PPV tickets to the bout of the century. The WWF is always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encourage Yourself

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

Discouragement is a terrible disease and a very powerful weapon in the hand of the enemy of our soul. Consider this illustration. Something went bad for a lady and she became so sad that she cried herself to sleep. As she slept, she saw a vision where she

1 Samuel 30: 1-8 says, “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising Kids To Be Healthy Adults Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

There are a few specific scripture references to parenting, but I think we need to look at the entire scope of scripture to really get a complete picture of how we are to parent. After all, God is the ultimate parent as our father, so all of Scripture giv

Before I became a counsellor, while I was still going to school, I worked as a family support worker. Essentially I would pick up kids from troubled homes who social workers were involved with but hadn’t taken the children away yet, and I would spend a couple hours with them and take them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009

Exposition of Mark 13:24-27 with more questions than answers about Christ’s return in Mark and Revelation 19

SE020407 DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS 1. Communication Looking down Wisteria Lane, we find perfect homes in a quiet suburb. But the whole show is about finding out things are not always what they seem. - Susan, the divorcee and single mom who will go to extraordinary lengths for love, or - Lynette, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Heritage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 10, 2009

The coming of Jesus was the fulfillment of the promises of God.

A Messiah of Heritage Text: Matt. 1:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

If The Inhabitants Of Hell Could Preach Tonight

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

What the souls in Hell would preach if they could stand behind a pulpit

IF THE INHABITANTS OF HELL COULD PREACH TONIGHT Luke 16:19 “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sign Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2017

Why would Jesus heal a man on the Sabbath and then tell the man (in violation of the Sabbath rules of the Pharisees) to pick up his mat and walk?

OPEN: There’s a story I read once of 3 umpires who were talking about the feeling of power they had on the baseball field. As they talked about what gave them this sense of empowerment, the 1st umpire said – “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” The 2nd smiled and said, “That ain’t nothing. I call ‘em as ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy For The Journey Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2017

We can rejoice no matter what is going on around us or to us. Paul demonstrates this in the book of Philippians. This sermon is the introduction to a series on the letter to the Philippians.

A. I heard about a waitress who couldn’t get a smile out of her customer no matter how hard she tried. 1. The sad old woman sat there looking miserable, depressed and dejected all through dinner. 2. As the lady paid her bill and was leaving, the waitress warmly said, “Have a nice day!” 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021

For Israel, “the exile had become not only their physical but national burial site. Their hopes, dreams, glories, and nationalism had been entombed in an alien land.” The question for a dying nation: “Can These Bones Live?”

I want to begin our message with one woman’s testimony of her visit to a chilling archaeological site in Peru. Erin Lyyc says of her approach to the location, “Against the parched Andean earth [are] flecks of brilliant white. Drawing closer, there are hundreds – [no] thousands – of what look from ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fact-Based Look At The Life Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

In the life of Jesus Christ we find the idea of truth. Truth is described time and again by Jesus. But what is truth? Truth is indeed a great breathtaking challenge. What is the truth about life?

In the life of Jesus Christ we find the idea of truth. Truth is described time and again by Jesus. But what is truth? Truth is indeed a great breathtaking challenge. What is the truth about life? As believers in this chapel, here to worship God, we know that the truth is as follows: John 1:1-5, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus' Credentials Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

Jesus’ identity is shown as we research Jesus’ family tree. And Jesus’ identity is shown as we see Him fend off Satan’s attacks - the very attacks that were driven to distort Jesus’ special identity.

We continue a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away, this morning. Normally when someone dies, their impact on the world immediately begins to recede. Over the past few days, Baltimore Oriole manager, Earl Weaver died. As did advice columnist “Dear Abby.” If someone’s legacy will outlast their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fit To Be Tied? Part I

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In the 1992 presidential race FAMILY VALUES were mentioned time and time again.

Liberals across the land stated repeatedly that family values would not play any part in choosing their candidate. Such a statement is incomprehensible. When we hear liberals, across the land, state that family values are not important in a presidential election, we want to say, “Will you please ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2024

This is a Father’s Day message aimed at men encouraging them to be virtuous men by looking at others as God sees them, especially women. Boaz is the example being used in terms of his relationship toward Ruth and his workers.

A Virtuous Man-Father's Day Father’s Day Ruth 2:1-10 1 John 4:19-20 Today we celebrate Father’s day. I got a text from my daughter, Judge Samantha, four days before Father’s Day inquiring about a possible Father’s Day gift for me: Good morning dad, what size shirt do you wear? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed