Sermons on Secular Guidance:

What Type Of Salt And Light Are You? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008

The scriptures do not say, “…become the salt and the light.” Jesus says, “You are the salt…You are the light.” So, what type of salt and light are you, I ask?

What Type of Salt and Light Are You?: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction: God refers to believers as the “salt” and “light.” Too many Christians fail to appropriate the benefits, privileges, and responsibilities of being salt and light. As a result, millions suffer because they continue to conform to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008

This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

“BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2007

This was for an Easter sunrise service.

Let’s start with some statistics. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there are 89 chapters. There are 4 chapters devoted to the first 30 years of Jesus’ life, and that only in Matthew and Luke. There are 28 chapters devoted to the last week of Jesus’ life (from Palm Sunday through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

Be something far greater than an optimist. Be a faith filled doer of the will of God… do not wait for things to improve; improve them… do not wait for a new tomorrow… fill your heart with faith... and bring a new tomorrow into being.

“A New Tomorrow” Revelation 21:1-6 Introduction They have a saying in Vienna, Austria: “The situation is hopeless, but not serious.” It’s an interesting contradiction in terms. Yet life is truly a mixture of optimism and pessimism, of hope and despair, of sunshine and shadow. Sometimes the same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

What King Is This (Christ The King) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 23, 2007

I prepared this sermon for "Christ The King" Sunday - the Sunday after Thanksgiving and just prior to Advent (Christmas Season). What King is this? The King who laid down His life for His subjects!

What King Is This? Luke 23:33-43 Introduction (Adapted from www.churchyear.net) Today we celebrate to coming of Christ, our King. That is what the season of Advent – Christmas – is really all about. It is a time when we remember the time of His coming to earth in the form of a child. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Christian Church

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2007

Learn the story behind the writing of the famous carol and the points of application from the message of the carol

Everyone loves the Christmas carols! Today I am starting a series of messages based on the stories behind the writing of the carols, and the message in the carols themselves. Take your hymnal and turn to hymn 98. The first carol we shall study is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”. Look down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007

This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Sealing The Deal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2007

Exposition of Neh 9:38-10:39 about the covenant signing commitment ceremony that the people made as a culmination of the revival that began in Neh 8.

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39, Title: Sealing the Deal, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about that conversation that James Boice had with his psychiatrist friend about why people have a lot of counseling but rarely any real change—Boice Comm p. 106 B. Background to passage: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Youths Arise

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Dec 31, 2007

There is a call for Christian youths to arise and make a mark on their context

Place: Mona Open Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21; 1 Kings 22&23 Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007 Theme: Youth Arise- get up/stand up Introduction Youth Arise(dub poetry) Youth arise and tek yuh right place (x2) Crime and violence and immorality Youth arise and tek yuh right place I am a youth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 6, 2008

This is the opening message for the Essential 100 reading campaign. The message goes with the first reading

Beginnings Essential 100 Message Series Genesis 1:1 January 6, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A year ago I had the privilege of going to the Gathering, the first national Wesleyan pastors conference. The experience was incredible and it was without a doubt the best pastor’s conference I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Nothing But The Blood

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

This Palm Sunday sermon covers how Jesus is the only way to the Father.

Nothing but the Blood Palm Sunday Sermon, April 9th, 2006 Prayer: Thank you Lord for your Book, for these are your powerful words of instruction and they give real encouragement and real instruction. Help us to always see the wisdom and authority given to us, your children. And, help us dear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rewards Of A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 11, 2007

Lois to Eunice to Timothy - faith found, shared, and passed on - a family legacy.

Rewards of a Mother’s Faith 2 Timothy 1:5 (cf. 1-7) … I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Acts 16:1 Paul came … to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

"A Psalm Of Christian Unity"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2007

A sermon on Christian unity based on Psalm 133.

A father had a family of quarreling sons. One day he called his sons before him and, picking out the strongest of them, handed him a stick. “Snap it,” he said. The son did so with a gesture of contempt. The man handed him two sticks. “Snap them,” he said. Again the son did so. The old man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Solves Real Life Problems

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 21, 2008

Many people think God only did great things in the past, but he doesn’t do big things today.

God Solves Real Life Problems 2 Kings 18-19 (paralell passages Isisah 36, 2 Chron. 32) Many people feel like God is a nice idea, and that he helps people get through life better. But when it comes to real life problems you are on your own. They think the Bible is a wonderful book of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dinosaurs, Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 23, 2008

Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the Biblical account of creation?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #1: CREATION VS. EVOLUTION INTRO: Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: *other