Sermons on short cut:

Life Is Short, Eternity Is Forever

Contributed by Shane Tomlinson on Jan 10, 2013

A call for those in attendance to recognize the importance of salvation and where one spends enternity. This sermon honor's the deceased by recognizing their relationship with Jesus Christ

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life and the memory of – (NAME), a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend(EXAMPLE). (NAME) was born (DATE). (he/she) married (his/her) sweetheart,(NAME) in (YEAR) and was married for # OF YEARS years until (he/she) went ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: *other

Know Yourself (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012

This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Anglican

From Tension To Certainty - Short

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

The tension Jesus must felt as He approached His passion must of been tremendous but He knew it was His Fathers will. A will of Love.

From Tension to Certainty - short John 12:27-34 IT was Jesus’ claim that when He was lifted up. He would draw everyone to Him. There are some who take this to refer to the Ascension and who think that it means, that when Jesus was exalted in His risen power. He would draw everyone to Him. But ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Joy ... A Short Christmas Vignette

Contributed by Justin Owens on Dec 24, 2016

A brief vignette about joy as part of a jointly held Christmas service in which four different pastors each spoke of either the Joy, Hope, Peace, or Love of Christmas

Joy – a Christmas Vignette I. Introduction A couple of weeks ago Pastor Gary asked me if I would be willing to speak on one of the “four themes of Christmas.” I was lucky enough to be the first to be asked that, so I was able to pick my topic. I chose “Joy.” To illustrate this, I want to jump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Life's Short, Live It! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016

First in a series based on a tweet. This sermon focuses on settling for no less than the abundantly life due to the brevity of life.

Introduction: AG: I don’t often pay attention to what celebrities have to save, but Easter Sunday, Donnie Walburg tweeted this: Life's short, LIVE IT! Hate's weak, STOP IT! Hope's real, KEEP IT! Fear's poison, FACE IT! Love's eternal, FEEL IT! Time's wasting, DO IT! RS: That got me ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Short-Term Memory

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jan 11, 2010

Love forgives and forgets, at least that is what the bible says. How do you make this a reality in your life?

Anyone ever seen the movie ’50 first dates’? It’s based upon a woman who forgets every morning what happened the day before. Each day is new without any regret, hurt or bitterness from the day before. Sometimes I think God wants us as Christians to treat hurt like that. In fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Short Arms And Deep Pockets Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 22 - 40

THE FIELD IS THE WORLD Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43 The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To Make A Long Story Short

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2019

Zacchaeus was short in stature. People recognized him by his size. Maybe you know some people who are identified by some physical characteristic. You make judgments about people based upon their looks

TITLE: TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 On one particular day as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a man named Zacchaeus. This encounter is one of the most interesting narratives of the Gospels because of the tremendous application to the great majority of people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Day Blessing (Short) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 20, 2020

FATHERS DAY BLESSING FROM our HEAVENLY FATHER •A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. •How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT.

2020.06.21.Sermon.Father’s day_THE FATHER’s Blessing for Father’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC Key Points: •A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. •How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT. •Our HEAVENLY FATHER has ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, 1 Peter 2:9, Genesis 48:20, John 1:12-13, Ruth 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Only Took A Short Time Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 31, 2020

I am so glad that March is over. It is going to remembered years from now like September 11th, or the day that Katrina roared onto the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005, or the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. You ask why?

Introduction: I am so glad that March is over. It is going to remembered years from now like September 11th, or the day that Katrina roared onto the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005, or the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. You ask why? March was the month the economic expansion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Short And Hell Is Hot

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore biblical examples and teachings that illustrate the brevity of life and the reality of hell.

The phrase "life is short and hell is hot" is a reminder of the nature of our time on earth and the eternal consequences of our choices. This phrase is not found in the Bible, but its themes are echoed throughout Scripture. In this sermon we'll explore biblical examples and teachings ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Just A Little While

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 1, 2017

Can you measure a "little while"? Your idea of that time frame may be different than what God considers.

A Little While John 16:16-19 ¶ A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Our Time

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 8, 2023

• Psalms 90 is a prayer of Moses the man of God.

1. GOD EXISTS BEFORE THE CREATION OF TIME. Psalms 90:2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. • He is the Creator of all things and the only necessary and absolute being. • There was no time God was not. 2. LIFE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Straight Talk About Spanking

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 5, 2006

This no-nonsense and short sermon about spanking will cut to the chase about child discipline.

Straight Talk About Spanking ~A Biblical Perspective on the Meaning of “Rod”~ If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it 1,000 times – “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” But is that really in the Bible? Well, yes and no. Technically, that exact phrase is not in the Scriptures. But the principle is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Short Answers To Common Questions 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2016

A questioning mind is a thinking mind, and God wants our minds to actively pursue His truth. So let’s answer three common questions of many.

Short Answers to Common Questions 1 (topical) 1. PUEBLO, Colo., April 7 (UPI) -- A serial cheese thief returned to a Colorado pizza shop to steal thousands of dollars worth of provolone cheese. Kevin Romero, a manager [said], "The first time they came in they stole about probably five or six ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible