Sermons on Sermon Prep:

Sermon On The Pitfalls Of Partiality

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 9, 2024

Partiality is defined as the state or character of a favorable bias or prejudice.

William O. Douglas, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “The river, for example, is the living symbol of all the life it sustains and nourishes - fish, aquatic insects, water ouzels, otter, fisher, deer, elk, bear, and all other animals, including ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, Acts 10:34, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Isaiah 40:22

Sermon On A Book Of Genealogy

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2024

Genealogy is defined as the study of family origins and history.

Hodding Carter, an American progressive journalist and author once remarked: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” 1 Timothy 1:4 reminds us: “Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9, Isaiah 30:8, Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:17

Sermon On Forward Planning

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2023

Forward Planning is the process of setting aims or targets, placing the ideas devised into chronological order and executing them to achieve the required result.

Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author once remarked: “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” James 4:13-16 reminds us: “Come now, you who say, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 14:28-30

Sermon: Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 31, 2023

Jesus, our blessed Redeemer never became too weary of his labor of love. He ministered to mass crowds, taught the disciples at night, rose early in the morning for prayer, faced relentless opposition and never gave up. Jesus found a rhythm in ministry. He knew when to work, and when to rest.

Sermon: Rest For the Weary Scripture: Matt 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. 26 Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Speed Of Achievement

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 13, 2023

Achievement is defined as a thing done successfully with effort, skill or courage. Unless failure occurs, it is usually the given result in any task or endeavor.

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar and philosopher once remarked: “It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.” Ephesians 1:11 confirms: “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, 2 Peter 3:9, Amos 9:13-15, Isaiah 40:31

Sermon On Forgotten Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 19, 2023

Love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection.

Ian Russell McEwan, an English novelist and screenwriter once remarked: “When it's gone, you'll know what a gift love was. You'll suffer like this. So go back and fight to keep it.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 reminds us: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

The 7 Stages Of A Sermon

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 20, 2023

Prayerperation, Perspiration, Organization, Saturation, Regurgitation, Declaration, and Continuation.

1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. A sermon to pastors. The seven steps are mine, I would simply add the observation that we are to pray before we prepare, (prayerperation) after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Pot Of Gold

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2023

A Pot of Gold is defined as a large amount of money, especially one that appears unattainable or illusory.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American financier and author once remarked: “Don't turn around. Don't look back. Keep moving forward. Keep pushing. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, not the beginning.” Matthew 6:21 confirms: “For where your treasure is, there your heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:24, Luke 18:22

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

Sermon On The Wind Of Change

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2021

Many things happen in life, often without warning.

Page Joseph Falkinburg, better known by his ring name: Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) a retired American professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor once remarked: “In our personal and professional lives, we are constantly hit with one adversity after the other, most of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3, John 14:26

Sermon On The Importance Of Prayer

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 22, 2021

Prayer is our personal communication with God

William Franklin Graham, (Billy Graham) the American evangelist, once remarked: "We are to pray in times of adversity, lest we become faithless and unbelieving. We are to pray in times of prosperity, lest we become boastful and proud. We are to pray in times of danger, lest we become fearful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 11:24

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Sermon On The Sin Of Sloth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 18, 2020

Sloth is considered one of the seven deadly sins

Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States once stated: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.” Proverbs 15:19 states: “The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 12:27

Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2020

We will never be able to comprehend the cosmic struggle Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion. The sermon helps us to see the emotional struggle between Jesus’ human and divine sides, and what that teaches us.

Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching March 31, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Super Bowl Of Sermons

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 4, 2020

The sermon on the mount maybe the Super bowl of sermons Jesus gives us.

Super Bowl Sermon Matthew 5:1-12 1. Today is the day Super Sunday 49ers face Kansas City Chiefs this game is a monumental sporting event no doubt its Super Bowl Sunday • millions of football fans celebrate it, family and friends gather around the televisio¬n to watch it • Advertisers flock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist