Sermons on Settle Matters:

Facing The Storm Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

In 1999, Hurricane Floyd appeared on the radar screen as it approached the shores of Florida. Governor Jeb Bush described it as a “Monster of a storm”, that was coming in their direction, and they really did not know how to deal with it.

One of the things that made this such a dreadful storm was that it had strong winds, and it was over three hundred miles wide. Florida was blessed, because it came up to the coast line and made a turn. When South Carolina was told to “Watch out”, because the storm was heading in their direction, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014

Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

The point of pleasure is to point us towards heaven - a Good God always makes good things - Sex, Drink, Food, etc. Satan wants to twist them - But if we would have joy, we must learn to choose God.

Title: The Point of Pleasure Text: Nehemiah 8:10 MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy. SERMON NOTES: “THE POINT OF PLEASURE” 1. Pleasure p_oints__ us towards h_eaven_ Gen 1:26 – We were designed for relationship Intimacy is a foretaste, Sex is a shadow The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Take Me To The Happy Place Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is form a series on attitudes I did. I use a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Take Me To The Happy Place Sunday February 11, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Intro. A. How many of you have heard that express, “Take Me To The Happy Place”? Who can tell me what it means? Can you give me one word that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

Humility - Psalm 131

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2002

Humility means accepting your limits.

This morning’s sermon is on the topic of humility. Now, in order for me to judge in advance how this is all going to be received, would everyone who thinks there is value in hearing what the Bible says about humility please raise your hand? [Many hands raised] All right. Thank you. Now, would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007

A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is My Purpose? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In the series, "The big questions of faith" we look at our purpose

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 – 10“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Introduction Today, we tackle one of life’s most persistent big questions: What is my purpose? It’s a question that echoes in the hearts of teenagers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Episode I: The Phantom Menace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 22, 2005

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series is based on the Bible. Luke Skywalker is not ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need of confession

We all have them, don’t we. Some days are worse than others, and some days are better than others. You know, it’s a lot like that in our spiritual lives as well. Some days we live victorious over sin, and other days, it seems that we yield time after time to temptation. We gather great ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 25, 2006

Churches need some good old fashioned "fire" these days....

Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place2And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.3And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demonstration Of Power

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Do We Really Want To Grow? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn't want to grow. Is that where are?

In his book Comeback Churches, Ed Stetzer said this: “Comeback churches cast a compelling vision for outreach. They made intentional, strategic efforts to move outward. ** The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn’t want to grow. Everyone in the church should be engaged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

“three Questions For Us To Ask God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 15, 2013

How can we discover the purpose for life?

Today we are begin a new series called “Don’t Duck Your Destiny.” We’re going to talk about living the purposeful life God calls us to live. I want to be right up front and say that if we are going to discover the reasons why we are here and the purposes we should be living ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Presence

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2026

The second sermon in a 4 part series based on the Book Dynamite Prayer: A 28 Day Experiment by Rosario Picardo and Sue Nilson Kibbey.

Ephesians 3:14–19 Holy Spirit Presence In Ephesians 3, Paul prays for the church in Ephesus with a kind of spiritual compassion that reveals how deeply he cares for them. He’s writing from prison, yet he doesn’t dwell on his own problems. Instead, his heart turns toward others — toward their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: United Methodist

A Test Of Faith And Loyalty Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2026

This is the 15th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#15] A TEST OF FAITH AND LOYALTY Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction: Imagine a tightrope walker high above the ground, carefully balancing as they cross from one side to the other. To the onlookers, it seems impossible- Dangerous even; but what keeps the walker going? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist