Sermons on Shapes:

Forgive Them

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s command of forgiveness becomes personal when we take ownership.

Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

That Which Is God's Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Render to Caesar that which is Caesar's and to God that which is God's.

Mark 12:13-17 • Possessions: That which we seek to owns ultimately will own us. • Ill. John Wesley's attitude is worthy of pondering. When he learned that his house had been destroyed by fire, he exclaimed, "The Lord's house burned. One less responsibility for me!" • Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Life Is Meant For Ministry Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 5, 2015

Others, Compassion, Ministry

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – My Life Is Meant for Ministry 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (p. 803) January 4, 2015 Introduction: It takes somewhere between 2 and 8 months to develop a new behavior. At least that’s what Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transformed Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

The church is transformed by thinking right

The Transformed Church Philippians 4:8-9 The word “think” or “meditate” means to consider, reflect, reason, and 
ponder. The idea is that of focusing our thoughts until they shape our behavior. The truth is: ⇒what we think is what we become. ⇒where we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Embodying The Gospel Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Living in a manner that is worthy of the gospel has three conditions.

If you don’t mind, let’s go back to the beginning of this passage. We read there – in chapter 1, verse 27 – that we are to live our lives “in a manner [that is] worthy of the gospel.” This is a simple but urgent appeal to us, and if we are to respond to it, if ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Belief Is Hard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015

Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

“Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Foot Washing A Sacrament

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

Does the church undervalue the practice of foot washing? Should it be an ordinance or a sacrament

Is Foot Washing a Sacrament? John 13:1-17 Introduction Foot washing has been erratically performed by the church throughout the ages. Different groups hold to divergent opinions of it. I used to be in the Church of God where it was held in high regard, at least then. It seems even there to have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Miighty To Save

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Salvation

MIGHTY TO SAVE (2 TIMONTHY 2:1-10) A little girl walked daily to and from school. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trip to school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mentoring Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at why we mentor others in the faith and leadership

Mentoring Proverbs 27:17 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 History often turns on the smallest of events. Two hundred miles northwest of Jerusalem is a small Mediterranean island called Cyprus. On this island lived a man named Joses who was an unassuming Jew. We don’t know how he came to faith in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Passes By

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 13, 2015

A sermon examining the miracles that happen when Jesus comes on the scene!

When Jesus Passes By Luke 17:11-19 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ George Jones' career began in the 1950's and for decades he enjoyed great success professionally. But it is well documented that he had great struggles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas, A Line In Time, Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2013

This was the conclusion of our series Christmas a Line in Time, and it was preached on Christmas Eve

A line in Time Christmas Eve It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. Because of that event we are all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Father... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 5, 2014

Prayer is vital for the believer, but prayer is not so much in the words as it is in the attitude behind those words. This model prayer lays forth a template that guides the believer in the direction of their prayer and the attitude of their heart.

This sermon/study is a conglomeration of my notes for my church family and a HEAVY dose of help from W.Phillip Keller and his book "A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer" I thank Mr. Keller for his inspiring words and depth of understanding of this matter, God has used him mightily to touch so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

With One Mind

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 30, 2017

Emphasis on being witnesses of Jesus and the foundational place of prayer and the unity of God's people in that journey.

May 28, 2017 Seventh Sunday of Easter With One Mind Acts 1:6-14 Swiss Chalet has a new commercial for their Crispy Chicken special. It is funny to watch as one lone customer, taking a bite says, "This is SO good, I have to tell everyone…immediately!” Then we see him scooting down the street in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Making Of A Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2014

God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

Becoming Like Jesus Part 1 Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 1 Text: Romans 8:28-20 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No. Limits Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

The 4th Sermon in "Our Favorite O.T. Stories." The point of the story of the Tower of Babel is: You are never so successful that you have outgrown your need for God. For in the end it is salvation that matters.

No Limits Introduction In taking on this task of going through the important Old Testament stories, I have really had to wrestle with what stories to include and which ones to skip. And I was tempted to skip the story of the Tower of Babel. But I just couldn’t. Partially because it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ