Sermons on Seniors:

Who Is The Church Boss?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010

A sermon about the role of the elders.

Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

What does it mean to "examine yourself?"

Do You See What I See? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis When I was in high school, there was this girl – let’s call her “Edith”. Everyone called her Big “Ed” because she was on the heavy side. She ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s About Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 26, 2010

T.I.M.E. Treasure it by planning your time, invest it in people, manage yourself by prioritizing your choices, and enjoy it by finding fulfilment in doing God’s will.

We are stewards of all that God has given us, including time. • At the last retreat, Rev Koh shared quite a bit on this – about the wise use of time. • One month has passed since we heard his messages, and I wondered if we did let the message sink in. Are we using our time wisely today, or wiser ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It’s All About Image

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009

We find our image in the servanthood of Jesus.

“It’s All About Image” John 12:23-26 Be honest. What others think about you is important to you, isn’t it? Most of us will admit that we spend an inordinate amount of our time on building and maintaining our image. That’s why we spend so much time and money on cleansers, make-up, combing and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Or Man? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 3, 2009

God’s plan from the very beginning is to take ordinary people and transform their lives with Jesus.

Intro: How many of you can think of a time when you did the right thing, and got in trouble for it? I can recall a few, but my stories aren’t really appropriate for a sermon here so I’m looking to you to think of some stories that illustrate a time when you did the right thing, but got in trouble ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Each One Reach One

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 4, 2010

The average Christian in America doesn’t share their faith with others. According to the Barna Group, in 2003 just over half of all born again Christians shared their faith with someone else.

Start with Evangelism Video 5 min 2 sec There is a phrase that I want you to remember. It is extremely important that you do not forget this simple four word sentence. Here it is, don’t forget, “Each one reach one.” One of my friends as a teenager was a guy by the name of Dave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Adventure Of A Lifetime - Unwrapping Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

To invite the listener to take a spiritual journey which will change his/her life?

An Adventure of a Lifetime –Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-3 Date: 13 December 2009 Purpose: To invite the listener to take a spiritual journey which will change his/her life? My brother’s 40th birthday was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revived To Die?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2009

What must it have felt like to be revived, only to know that you will die again? It is true of a church that has undergone revival. Some will even try to kill the revival. Embrace it, unbind it.

We always welcome visitors in our church from wherever they may come. But I do wonder today if we have any visitors from the other side. The other side, you know. No, I don’t mean the Catholics. I mean the other other side. Do we have any visitors from beyond the grave? Thus begins the sermon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Rumors Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 11, 2016

Living out the gospel always dispels false rumors.

Dealing With Rumors Text: Acts 21:15-25 Introduction 1. The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8am until midnight and is also the church janitor. The perfect pastor makes $40 a week, wears good clothes, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Satan's Rummage Sale

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 9, 2016

Modern day fable of Satan's entrapment's. This is also available on amazon with a few color illustrations.

Satan's Rummage Sale Once upon a time, in the nearby land of temptation, Satan was having a rummage sale. Even before leaving home, my mom had warned me by saying, “Don't be mess in' with the Devil stuff. The Devil's ways lead to no good.” Well, you know me, I went looking anyway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Worse Homecoming Ever

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 24, 2016

A church in decline. A pastor discouraged. A congregation wanting to party as if all were well. Not exactly a great recipe for me to get a sermon. But the Lord spoke to me and took some weight off my shoulders in this sermon.

Welcome to our 2nd Annual Homecoming Dinner. This is actually my sixth October as pastor and the church itself has existed for 14 years. The reason it is the second homecoming dinner is because we decided to start having one last year. This year 30 past and present members were invited. Eleven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Healed And Saved By Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2016

Our series this year has been on dynamic disciples and dynamic discipleship and this month we have been thinking about what it means to have a discipleship lifestyle and today we are going to be thinking specifically about faith.

Today is healing and wholeness Sunday, a day we specifically set apart to pray that God will work and move in our lives and the lives of those we care about. At the end of the service there will be an opportunity for prayer for you or for someone you know that God will move in a miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Pass

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 14, 2016

We are given a Free Pass on our past, but does this give us a license to continue doing what we want when we want with who we want. Jesus makes it clear that in Him we are not condemned but must sin no more.

Title: Free Pass Place: BLCC Date: 11/20/16 Text: John 8.2-11; Romans 6.1-4; Hebrews 10.26-31 CT: We are given a “Free Pass” on our past. [Screen 1] FAS: In an interview with New York magazine, the late Supreme Court Justice Scalia explained his beliefs about the reality of the Devil. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

In Search Of Wisdom

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AS TWO GRADUATES ARE HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE. A SAD TIME FOR US AS THEIR LIVES TAKE THEM ELSEWHERE, BUT WE ALSO CELEBRATE WITH THEM IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.

IN SEARCH OF WISDOM PROVERBS 1:1-19 YOU’LL HAVE TO FORGIVE ME IF I FEEL A BIT MELANCHOLY ABOUT THE MESSAGE TODAY. THESE ARE VERY SAD SERVICES IN SOME WAYS. EVA AND AMANDA ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR LIFE GOALS AND AMBITIONS. THEY WILL BE BACK TO VISIT, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist