Sermons on Sense:

Lessons I Learned From Abraham Lincoln

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005

A July 4th sermon about spiritual lessons I learned from an in depth study of Abraham Lincoln.

Introduction: 1. This morning as I begin my sermon on the lessons I learned from Abraham Lincoln I want to share a series of 5 questions about former presidents. They may or may not be about Abraham Lincoln. I will tell you that at least one of them will have Abraham Lincoln as the correct answer. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003

Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring The Spirit Of Adventure

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

God is working in this church, not because we’re special people, but because we’ve chose to be obedient to His call. That’s our choice. I invite you to become a total part of this family of faith and move ahead with us. We don’t know what the future holds

Restoring the Spirit of Adventure Genesis 6:1-8 and 22 (John 10:10, Hebrews 11) One of our church members shared with me at one time and she said “I am 100%+ in favor of TIBC moving forward. I have been gravely concerned for several years about the way we have seemed to move only on those projects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Names A Person

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 16, 2001

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person”

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person” This is story of the birth of John, his circumcision, naming, and manifestation to relatives and neighbors along with a notice of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Now Faith Is Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Series on Faith

Now Faith Is! Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6 Introduction This morning I am starting a series on Faith. Faith is something that we all have and use, something we are commanded to walk in. In this series of messages, my hope is that you will come to understand faith and its role in your life. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding On

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 21, 2010

Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is hold-on.

Title: Holding On Text: Psalm 42 and 43 Having just heard the text you know doubt caught the gist of the Psalmist’s state of mind. If he was not depressed, he was most certainly discouraged and despondent about the circumstances of his life and the effect the change in circumstances has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Late, I'm Late

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2010

Our witness is compromised because we dash about with urgency but no direction. We have not yet gotten past our fear of embarrassment when sharing our witness, nor have we acknowledged the urgency of witnessing.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 12, 1986 It was the Mad Hatter, wasn't it, who in one version of “Alice in Wonderland” spent his energies darting around the scene, here and there, hither and thither, screaming at the top of his voice, "I'm late, I'm late, for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Discouragements Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Let’s look more closely at the entire passage & discover, first of all, the source of discouragement; secondly, the causes of discouragement; & finally, how to deal with discouragement when it comes our way.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fifth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Heartburn

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 10, 2009

Spiritual Heartburn--when your heart burns within you because of the presence of the Risen Christ! Unlike physical heartburn which brings misery, spiritual heartburn brings unspeakable joy!

If you’ve ever had heartburn, let me see your hand? Not pleasant, is it? The serious kind is “acid reflux.” It feels like you’re having a heart attack. But praise God, there is relief available through medication. I want to speak to you today for a few moments about spiritual heartburn—when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Long, O Lord? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2020

Psalm 13:1-6 shows us how a believer moves from despair to delight in the Lord.

Scripture Shortly after the statewide “Stay At Home” directive was implemented, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco invited local pastors to attend a weekly telephone conference call. These calls focus on security information and concerns about our current situation. Sheriff Nocco caught my attention ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Wise - Part 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 29, 2019

A look at using the wisdom from Proverbs to help us in our daily lives.

Be Wise! Proverbs 3:5-6 June 30, 2019 There was a man who was a really good rock climber. He took the challenge on a really difficult rock formation. As he was climbing, he slipped and as he fell, he grabbed hold of a branch jutting out from the side of the rocks. He wasn’t sure how he would ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Spoken Unwittingly Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 29, 2002

"He saved others, but He can’t save Himself."

Truth Spoken Unwittingly Mark 15:31,32 INTRO.: The usual way to treat Mark’s account of the crucifixion is to focus on the people who surrounded Jesus as He died. There were nine persons or groups who can be distinguished: 1. Simon the Cyrenian, who was conscripted to perform an act of kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Interaction Patterns Within Groups

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible... I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." All ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of A Small Church

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005

[My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

"THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Idols

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 28, 2007

Many things can become idols. We must always guard against putting people or things before Christ.

Idols I. Introduction A. Read Isaiah 46: 1-10 1. God has and always will be a “jealous” God. a. Ex. 20: 3 – the first commandment b. Ex. 34: 13 – My name is Jealous! 1. God can be moved to jealousy. 2. Greatest commandment: love the Lord thy God with all thy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ