Sermons on Setting An Example:

How Should Fathers Raise Their Children Rightly?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 15, 2023

Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours.

Raising children today is more complicated, not only because they live in an era of modern technology or a digital era in which everything is computerized, but because we compete with the world of entertainment, public schools, and even governments who have and propagate values different from ours. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5, Proverbs 22:6, Titus 2:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, 1 Chronicles 29:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon's House

Contributed by John Hunt on Oct 21, 2013

Building a church culture with the example of Solomon's House.

I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born - we start building. You probably don't even realise what an expert and complex builder you are. (Simon does) As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 21, 2023

News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Isaiah 38:21, Amos 4:12, Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:4, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 38:2-3, Isaiah 38:5-6, Isaiah 38:7-8, Isaiah 38:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempting Proposition

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009

Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-20

Denomination: *other

Our Hope Of The Resurrection.

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 11, 2018

Is this physical Life all there is? Is there something more we can look forward to? Will we see our loved ones again that have passed away? Life makes perfect sense when we understand God's Plan of Salvation and the detailed examples Christ set while walk

Our Hope of the Resurrection -A Funeral Message of Hope- Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, Revelation 21:1-5 So, today, we are here to honor George and we are to do it in a celebration of life. George was a very upbeat and positive person, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: *other

Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019

As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19, Hebrews 11:13, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 1:17, Psalm 119:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22, Acts 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Master Your Mind- Part- 3

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018

When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God.

The human mind was created to mirror God’s own mind (Genesis 1:27). When God calls you, he expects you to begin thinking like him. The Bible specifically talks about five vital truths we must practice to develop a mind that agrees with God. 1. “Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Turns It Around

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 7, 2025

When God turns it around it is never the same again old things become new, the weight that once held you down is lifted. When God turns it around you now have peace that passeth all understanding and Joy unspeakable full of glory.

“When God Turns It Around” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: Psalms 126 PRAYER OPENING:- We have all had times in our life where we had good days and bad days, we have cried late in the midnight hours when we thought no one was listening, we struggled with our faith because even ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Ordinary Men

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017

We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus.

Title: Ordinary Men Date: 8/13/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 CT: We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: A lady, who teaches first grade, told about an interaction she had with one of her students on the first day of school. Accustomed to going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Stand Firm In Christian Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 4, 2006

Pentecost 4 (C) Stand firm in Christian freedom. Believers have been set free from the slavery of sinning and have been set free for loving service to others.

STAND FIRM IN CHRISTIAN FREEDOM July 2, 2006 - PENTECOST 4 - Galatians 5:1,13-25 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: This time of year we all are excited to celebrate freedom. Our freedoms in these blessed United States of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008

Wedding for an older couple - not Christians. A short sermon as is appropriate for such a setting

I want to talk about marriage. Marriage is one of those old institutions that seems to be losing its popularity these days. Have you noticed? People are choosing to live together but without necessarily having the long-term commitment involved in the sorts of public promises that Frank and Janet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

Going For The Goal Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 10, 2008

It seems everyone today is talking about setting goals, in Philippians 3:12-4:1 Paul helps us move from goal setting to goal archiver.

Going for the Goal Philippians 3:12-4:1 This morning I would like to talk about going for the goal. Every Sport has it own goal, or objective. Help what is the goal of Basketball? Baseball? Football? Nascar Racing? Dale Earnhardt said, following one race, “I cried a little bit in the race ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith That Leaps Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

As Habakkuk accepts God’s righteous judgment he finds the incredible grace gift of faith that causes him to rejoice & rise to new places of faith & strength. In accepting the fearful, challenging Word of God, he found grace to soar above circumstances

HABAKKUK 3:18-19 A FAITH THAT LEAPS / The Leaping of Faith [Lamentations 3:20-26] Habakkuk has placed his faith in his God of Grace and Glory not only for the survival of his nation but for his personal existence and well being also. Judah was an agrarian economy. She derived most of her ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Loving Family Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 4, 2014

If Christ is preeminent in our lives, the proof is in the way we treat our family

Background: • Chapter 2 reminds Christians of an enemy seeking their destruction. But we have an Ally who is more powerful than the enemy. Christ is worth standing and fighting for. • Chapter three we can call “the chapter where the rubber ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

God knows us before He places us within our Mothers. He knows full well the prefect woman to be our Mother. How her character and nature will be imprinted upon us in order to give us our unique traits and features.

Mother’s Day 2017 Our Bible contains all kinds of events about Kings and Queens and Prophets and Priests. We can read of great warriors and wealthy merchants as well as the lives of many ordinary people. After reading about all of these lives you will find that God has also given special ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed