Sermons on Seriousness:

Stewardship Of The Tower Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2010

Whose tower is it that is being built? Who’s war is being waged? The answer to these questions can make all the difference in how we view our relationship with Christ.

OPEN: A man had heart bypass surgery. As he was recovering, his doctor prescribed an exercise program and it was emphasized that the patient had to do this program "religiously." A few days later, the man returned to his doctor, and the doctor asked if he have been exercising. The patient ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identifying Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 10, 2010

This sermon looks at identifying your spritual gift by using the whole book of ephesians. It reminds us the Holy Spirit starts the work, we need to trust in Jesus Christ and rest in the presence of the father, so that we can stand against evil and use our

Spiritual Gifts part 2 Identifying your spiritual gift In the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the issue of spiritual gifts. Last week we looked at ‘Using your gifts to serve others’, this week we are looking at ‘identifying your spiritual gift’. It can be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of People We Find In The Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 28, 2014

This sermon deals with the giving to the church by Joseph, Ananias and his wife Sapphira, and the change that came on the church because of God's judgment on a sinful couple.

THOSE WHO ARE FOUND IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 4;32-5:16 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/Ag3PrB INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to make an examination of Acts 4 and 5, looking at three types of people we will find in almost any Church. 2.) My ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Cares About Cattle? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

We have here a valuable insight into God's tenderness. Some may feel that preaching on cattle and God's concern for animals is irrelevant, and unworthy of pulpit time. If that be so, you only reveal how little you know of what God has revealed about Himself.

Henry Bergh was the founder of the American Humane Movement, which about one hundred and thirty years ago brought about the first child protective laws in this country. He drew attention to the case of Mary Ellen who was beaten, and the chained by her parents. This led to laws being passed. Very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11

Layman And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

It is one of the most agreed upon factors in the world today among Christian leaders that layman must get into the act of evangelism for the show to go on. The church dies whenever it fails to stimulate an adequate birth rate through evangelism.

Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted slayer of senator Robert Kennedy, had considerable opportunity to be saved. From the time when he was 12 years old he went to Protestant, fundamental, evangelical Baptist Sunday Schools and churches in Pasadena. He was not impressed with the Gospel, however, but was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Digging Deep Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you dig deep to lay your foundation, you are wise. If you are satisfied to be shallow, you are foolish, and what you build will never hold up in the flood.

Dr. Victor Heiser, author of the one time best seller An American Doctor's Odyssey, was 16 years old when the tragic Johnstown flood struck in 1889. He was out in the barn getting a horse when he heard a dreadful roar. When he ran to the door he saw his father up at the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Developing Godly Habits: How To Order Your Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

Today we’re looking at the topic of developing great habits. So we’re going to look at a theological concept, exam some scripture, and then consider our applications.

I try to exercise regularly. I have to exercise a great deal and be very, very careful about how I eat, because my body is very good at gaining weight and not very quick to lose it. Can anyone relate? I always have eggs for breakfast, and coffee. I try not to eat again all morning until lunch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Galatians 5:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lumberjack God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019

John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Lutheran

His Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2020

The sacrifice of Jesus has made all other sacrifices obsolete; it alone is the full payment for sin.

His Sacrifice Hebrews 9:9-26, 10:1 The sacrifice of Jesus has made all other sacrifices obsolete; it alone is the full payment for sin. SLIDE #1 Introduction • What do you think of when you hear the word sacrifice? Do you think of someone (like a soldier or law enforcement officer) laying down ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:9-26, Hebrews 10:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of The Plague

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 13, 2020

Where do we find God in the midst of virus and death? Right in the middle of it.

3.15.20 Habakkuk 3:5-6 Where is God in the midst of the plague? Habakkuk 3 says, 5? Contagious disease goes ahead of him, and plague follows after him. 6? He stands up and shakes? the earth. He looks, and the nations jump in fright. The ancient mountains are shattered. The age-old hills ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:5-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Go Back, Go Worship, Go Out

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2020

Have you ever felt like everything is against you. You walk with God yet circumstances and situations leave you feeling alone, scared, frustrated, confused, and uncertain. This may sound like a miserable place to be but many of us are living right here.

GO BACK, GO WORSHIP, GO OUT! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The number 3 biblically represents fullness. Past, present, future, outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies, Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Body, Soul, Spirit. Death, burial, resurrection, Joseph had 3 coats, his father gave him his first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:10, Matthew 28:16-19

Denomination: Apostolic

The Lord's Prayer, Part 2

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 1, 2020

How to use The Lord's Prayer in our own prayer time.

The Lord’s Prayer (2) We’re continuing our little series on prayer. I planned to do two talks on the Lord’s Prayer and today we have the second. Jesus doesn’t just dive straight into the Lord’s Prayer. He first gave some teaching about how we should not pray, and last week, we looked at what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Joel And Amos Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 7, 2021

A shot across the bow

August 07, 2021 The phrase “a shot across the bow” is an expression that comes from the navy. It is a deliberate miss or warning shot that demonstrates to the enemy vessel that he is within range of your guns and that he’d better stop whatever he’s doing BECAUSE what’s coming next WILL NOT end ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 44:4-5, Jeremiah 35:15, Amos 5:4, Amos 4:6-11, Amos 1:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ezekiel 33:11, Joel 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Realistic New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 1, 2024

Our desire alone cannot always produce change, but with God's guidance we can produce New Year's Resolutions that can be sustained through the New Year and beyond.

“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? Only take heed to yourself, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Mark 11:22-24, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Easter Mummy And The Folded Napkin

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 11, 2023

Did Jesus have OCD?

The Folded Napkin! The Easter Mummy Introduction A. Today being Easter we are going to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Next week we will be starting a new sermon series, “Famous last words.” We will be looking at the seven last statements Jesus said as He was hanging on the cross and what ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Vineyard