Sermons on Seriously:

Settled In Complacency

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or don’t g

Settled in Complacency Zephaniah 1:12-1:13 Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The New Good Samaritan (Neighbor)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that paints the Good Samaritan into a new light using modern day parallels to represent the shocking nature of the parable.

OT: Amos 7:7-17 NT: Luke 10:25-37 I would like to tell you about a man named Roger Morris. Roger Morris was a contractor from the United States who was working in Afghanistan when the conflict broke out. The first night of the conflict, the city he was staying in came under heavy fire, and Roger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, He will reveal to you the person whom you need to share Jesus.

How the Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus Acts 11:5-18 Have you ever wanted to say something to someone, or thought that God wanted you to share something with someone, but then you changed your mind? Who do you think prompted you to share Jesus? When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcision And Other Cutting Edge Issues Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcisio

Cicero's first rule of public speaking was, "render your audience benevolent". We preachers tend to follow that rule by opening our sermons with a joke. But what do you do when the passage you're preaching on includes a statement from St Paul such as the one we find in Galatians 5:12: "I wish that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Saying 'yes' To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2010

Saying ‘Yes’ to life basically boils down to asking, “What can I do with the life God has given me?” And then, living into it!!!

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Saying ‘Yes’ to Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN An author writes, “When my oldest son, Nathan, was a teenager, he told me that he had decided to become a stockbroker, a millionaire by age 30, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Appeals From The Heart

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

In this sermon, Paul offers some appeals to believers that are very handy for successful Christian living.

APPEALS FROM THE HEART GALATIANS 4:12-20 INTRODUCTION Have you ever stopped to think of the many appeals that are made on any given day? There is the appeal from the pastor to his flock for greater commitment to God's work. He appeals to his leadership for more excitement about their work. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Cloth And Wineskins Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010

Danger of mixing old and new.

Explanation of the parable If a woman sewed a patch of new cloth on a piece of garment that had been washed, the next time it was washed the patch would then shrink and ruin the whole garment. If new wine was poured into old wineskins, the pressure of the gas from the fermentation would break the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Christian Church

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Colossians - An Introduction To The Prison Epistles Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon introduces the Prison Epistles. It is followed by a ten week series on the book of Colossians.

The Anatomy of the Church – A study of the prison epistles INTRODUCTION We are starting a new series based out of the book of Colossians. The series is called “The anatomy of the Church” and in reality the series will go beyond Colossians and end up covering four of the books ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Casting Your Cares Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Peter wrote to believers who were and would be facing persecution and suffering. His words tell all to give our cares and concerns over in full trust and assurance to our God who cares for us.

Anxious For Nothing Part 3 Casting Your Cares Text: 1 Peter 5:5b-7 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book : Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction Does anyone really want to worry? Does anyone really want to be so distracted, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law And All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience.

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience. Introduction/Review * For these two weeks, I'm putting on my prophet's hat. * Several of the issues we face as a nation intersect with biblical principles. * So, I decided ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unified Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

1. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 7, 2010 Unified 1 Corinthians: Unity and Division: (1:10-17) 1 Corinthians chapter 1 starting in verse 10. Last week we made our way through Paul’s introduction and greeting in his epistle to the Corinthians. It is apparent that Paul has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: *other

You Need A Family

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 14, 2010

3 reasons why it is good to be a part of a local church

Sermon for 6/13/2010 You Need a Family HoHum: I like the preacher who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s something wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 22, 2010

We are saved in Christ alone. God's aims in salvation cannot be thwarted.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Luke 13:31-35 Introduction Although Charles Wesley had been engaged in preaching the gospel with much diligence and earnestness, he did not know what it was to enjoy peace with God until he was in his thirtieth year. Being laid low by an alarming illness, and seeming as if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian Church

A "Sticky" God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 7, 2010

Description – The third message in the 2010 Lenten series and communion meditation for March 7, 2010

Today I begin with a confession. (Sorry, nothing juicy.) Last week I gave you this set of questions to prepare for today’s sermon. (Slide 1) 1. How do times of distress affect my prayer life? 2. How fervent am I in prayer when life is going well? 3. How does distress re-orient my ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17

Denomination: Church Of God