Sermons on Short Hair:

Encounter One. Facing Fear. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace!

INTRODUCTION: How will I introduce the message? When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace! There are four great impelling motives that move us to action: Fear, Hope, Faith, and Love —these four, but the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4, Revelation 1:17, John 18:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is For Losers

Contributed by Chris Mason on Dec 21, 2002

The birth of Christ is for the weak and weary, the sinful and shameful, the harassed, helpless and for those without hope!

Intro. Read Luke 2:1-20 Isn’t that a wonderful passage! Celebrating a baby born in a manger. The birth of Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! It leaves you with a nice, warm feeling on the inside. But the more that I read this story the more I am convinced of this one simple, yet profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identify Yourself!

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 17, 2006

We are as He is in this world...As followers of Jesus Christ, we have an obligation first to our Lord then to others to live lives that identify us as set apart from this world, different from those who don’t know the Lord.

Identify Yourself! Text: 1 Jn 4:17; Re 1:13-16 Introduction: As a child, I remember a Sci-Fi TV show where the robot would go around saying, "Identify yourself!" As humans, we all have an identity. Our identity is very important - it is what distinguishes us or sets us apart as our own person - no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Reflection That Sets Us Free

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006

Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Mouth (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 2 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 1) Interesting Statement: A man reputedly slandered a local pastor. One day, he realizing the weight of his hurtful words and went to the pastor for forgiveness. The pastor told him he would forgive him on one condition - he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunny Side Sermon Ii: Why Aruge About It When The Answer Is Obvious Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, arguing about what's right and wrong - morally, ethically, politically, theologically, medically - dominates the news and conversations everywhere we go, but there is one issue about which arguing is moot.

WHY ARGUE ABOUT IT WHEN THE ANSWER IS OBVIOUS? In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, my wife and I discovered a place of retreat called the Peaks of Otter. Anytime we needed to “get away from it all” we headed there because it was a short distance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018

We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Are We To Know The Truth?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023

The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Downward Climb Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 14, 2025

In this parable, we will see that one man came to the temple that day to worship himself. The other man came that day to worship the Lord.

LUKE 18:9-14 "THE DOWNWARD CLIMB UP" September 14, 2025 This sermon is inspired by my time with the late Crawford Kimble. He told me a story of a young preacher, fresh out of seminary, a model student. He was given an opportunity to preach at a small church. He proudly and boldly walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Get to know the "real" you as you look into the mirror to find your true identity.

The Man in the Mirror An Accurate Reflection of the Real You 5/7/03 I. Introduction A man was looking for a job and he noticed that there was an opening at the local zoo. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they wanted to fill. Apparently their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breezing Through Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

I want to share some simple principles that will help us all to breeze through life a little better. 1- Trust God more than yourself 2- Kindness always comes back to you 3- Don’t let your tongue cut you 4- Seek the Lord in all things

INTRO.- This is back to school Sunday so we want to think about children, school, life, etc. Children are supposed to learn from adults, but often we can learn from children. Here are some quotes of children. - No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. (can’t bathe them either!) - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bridge Of A Personal Encounter (Series)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2018

Christianity is more than a religion, it is a personal relationship with Jesus. The gods of this world are dead. Jesus is alive and well and He invites us to know him. Jesus takes marred clay and changes us.

THE BRIDGE OF A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (This is several part lesson.) DO I REALLY KNOW JESUS? IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS PERSONAL TO ME? AM I GROWING AND DEVELOPING CLOSER AND CLOSER. Jesus is much more than a religion, Jesus is all about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, James 4:8, Jeremiah 18:1-4, Psalm 107:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson?s Steps On The Slippery Slope Of Spiritual Defeat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Sampson pictures the deadly effect of sin in the life of the believer.

SAMSON?S STEPS ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SPIRITUAL DEFEAT JUDGES 14-16 (Numbers 6:2-7) "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: {3} He shall separate himself from wine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Conversion

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 31, 2002

Some people have read portions of the book of Romans and had a life changing experience. The Reformation and the great Awakening was sparked by men reading Romans.

Series: Riches in Romans Romans 1:1 This book is about introducing good news to bad sinners. An Unlikely Conversion Intro: I have never preached through Romans because I felt it was more than I could handle, and I was right. I know I am in over my head. Romans is a book that probably ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1, Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Lost And Found

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Have you ever lost anything or been lost. It can be scary. When we find something we lost, we are ecstatic. Could we get a little excited when God finds someone?

- You remember the day, when you were walking along in the store, looking around you discover that your child you thought was following you is not and they are nowhere to be seen - You remember when you’ve gone out into the vast sea of parking stalls at night, thinking you remember exactly where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran