Sermons on Shelf:

Renew The Call

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 19, 2008

This message challenges the church to renew the call from God, both as a church and as individual Christians.

Renew the Call Michael Wiley November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:13 NOTE: The back half of this message is taken almost exclusively, from John Hamby’s message, “Called to be the salt of the earth.” Introduction: We are on the backstretch of 2008. For me, November is about “Thanksgiving” and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

2007 Thanksgiving Sermon

Holidays get interesting don’t they? They bring out the best in people and they also, unfortunately, bring out the worst in people. I’ll have you determine which is true in the following story. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

"What God Can Do With A Bonehead!"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A BONEHEAD!"

Judges 15:9-20 "WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A BONEHEAD!" I. THE COMPROMISE WITH THE ENEMY 15:9-13 15:9-10 Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi. 10 And the men of Judah said, Why are ye come up against us? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:9-20

Denomination: Holiness

Rich?!

Contributed by Rev Eric Sellgren on Aug 30, 2017

The need to pray for the UK

RICH. I’ve got a bee in my bonnet, and, over the last year it’s buzz has been getting louder. So I’ve come to you to ask for help – help to stop its buzzing. But first let me start with a story: One day, a long time ago in South Africa, a man was kneeling digging in a river bed. He was a gold ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Bible Tools And Types Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover why and help to point you to some of the more useful tools and versions of the Bible, so you can dig into the Word.

Men, it is great to have you back. Hopefully, you had some time this last week to build more positive habits. If not, then get started. Starting is most of the work. In this last session, we want to take one more step into Bible Study by pointing you to some resources that can aid your reading, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Build A Team-- Synergism

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2015

What does it take to build a team? Team work is beautiful. If people would pull together and not worry about who gets the credit... The lineman must block for the quarterback to win.

TEAM: Build A TEAM! SYNERGISM By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As kids we sang a song: LET US ALL PULL TOGETHER, TOGETHER, TOGETHER --- LET US ALL PULL TOGETHER --- HOW HAPPY WE WILL BE! HOW DO WE MEASURE SUCCESS? We measure by the car you drive? Square footage of the house? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dandelion Christians

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 12, 2019

What's the difference between yellow dandelions and puffy white dandelions? One is immature and just sits there while the other is mature and ready to scatter its seed wherever the wind takes them. Which kind of dandelion Christian are you?

Dandelion Christians Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8, Acts 8:1-4, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Back To Bible Living Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

Surveys show that 94% of Americans own a Bible; 90% of us believe it still applies today—yet only half of us read it weekly (including church), and only 29% read it weekly outside of church. There is a disconnect here.

Opening illustration: Back to school! How about “Back to the Bible” Surveys show that 94% of Americans own a Bible; 90% of us believe it still applies today—yet only half of us read it weekly (including church), and only 29% read it weekly outside of church. There is a disconnect here. Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Sailing With?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2023

It is very important you have a good spiritual mentor who is able to give you good advice regarding your life and you need to have a teachable spirit to listen to them.

Who are you sailing with? Acts 27:23 "For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,24 saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.' 25 "Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 29, 2001

I briefly look at some of the main reasons why people don’t read the bible then show why those reasons aren’t valid. I conclude with three things the bible will help a person do.

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Two of our greatest presidents said some pretty important statements about the Bible. George Washington said, “It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible.” President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of one single book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Jars And Restless Hearts

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 17, 2001

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.

Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Wisdom And Power Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2002

We can only be saved through God’s wisdom and power.

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “The Wisdom and Power of God” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA To start things off, let’s take a peak back at verse 17...in it Paul says that Christ has sent him “to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

A Charge To Keep I Have

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 11, 2002

We are all called to impact our world for Christ regardless of the situations of life.

A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-4:5 FEBRUARY 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Religion Worth?

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002

If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness