Sermons on Shaper:

With Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2019

We are seeking joy in the journey of life and we are going to be talking about finding joy through peace. Peace seems fleeting for a lot of people today! We see a spirit of despair running wild in our society.

Series: Finding Joy in the Journey through Peace! Scripture Text: Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Mother’s Day 2019 We are seeking joy in the journey of life and we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Proverbs 16:7, John 14:27, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives.

Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives. Humor: A rather pompous-looking deacon was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investing For Eternity

Contributed by David Limiero on Jul 30, 2002

The Dow is Down! What would have happened if your had invested in the "Naperville Christian Church Spiritual Index" instead? A fun stewardship message that focuses on the value of eternal investments.

Investing for Eternity Naperville Christian Church David Limiero, Lead Minister July 28, 2002 *How Are Your Investments Doing? (Part 1)* Remember the old hymn "All to Jesus I Surrender"? (sing/speak the words of verse 1) Well I’ve taken the liberty to re-write the words from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Marriage God's Way

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011

Marriage is under assault today on several fronts. This message makes clear God's original design and intent for marriage, and shares some tips for helping a marriage to survive.

MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY Pastor Eric Hanson We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who wish to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Chariot Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011

Sharing the Good News with people who are searching for God involves hearing God, obeying His instructions, asking good questions and answering with the Truth, Philip shows us how in Acts 8

STOP THE CHARIOT ! Sharing your faith, part 2 January 16, 2011 It’s still pretty early in the new year, and I’m just wondering…how are you making out with any resolutions you made for 2011? Have we started eating better, getting more exercise, quitting any ‘bad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Request From Mom!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2016

A different twist on how a mom bought a request to jesus that demonstrates the kind of moms we honor today. Mothers are soft voices saying, "i love you." and mothers are a link to god, a child's first impression of god's love.

A STRANGE REQUEST FROM MOM! Jim McCutchen • A mother was talking to an old college friend and said, “I remember before I was married that I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories Kings can pass away; other kings can rise. Presidents can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Minding The Mind SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023

Thinking

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage our minds, to exercise our thoughts, and to elevate our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Topics: Minding The Mind

A Mother's Request

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 12, 2025

Today, we are going to look at the mother of James and John, those two who were in the inner circle among the followers of Jesus. Their mother was a mom and like any other mom. She was looking after the best interest of her children. All she really wanted was for her kids to do good.

Alba 5-11-2025 A MOTHER'S REQUEST Matthew 20:20-28 A little boy was talking with the girl next door. “I wonder what my mom would like for Mother’s Day.” The girl answered, “Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly. You could go to bed as soon as you’re told. You could brush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 3, 2025

Psalm 24, Earth

THE LORD OF THE EARTH (PSALMS 24) A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results from the kids: God is like BAYER ASPIRIN ... He works miracles. God is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Day - A Mother's Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 22, 2001

I know that many mothers pray. Sometimes they pray out of necessity. Sometimes they pray because motherhood is not easy, but extremely difficult.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGECHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: Matthew 20:20?23 ILL. Someone wrote, "Mother's Day is traditionally the day when children give something back to their mothers for all the spit they produce to wash dirty faces, all the old gum they held in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A World Changer

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018

To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Room For Improvement Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 1

JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS The names and the lives of Joshua and Moses were inseparable, but Joshua’s rise was not predicated on Moses’ fall. Joshua’s rise was not spectacular or sensational. His star was continually in the ascendancy and Moses’ fall only propelled his successor to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Decoding The Da Vinci Code: Listen To Your Mother! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 15, 2006

A Jewish proverb says, "God could not be everywhere so he made mothers." The power of a godly mother who understands the issues of the Faith and who takes the time to communicate those to her children surpasses the impact of a thousand Dan Brown’s.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and psychologists and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ