Sermons on Short Hair:

No 3-Strike Rule Here!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A very short message about the forgiveness available to all who call on God through Christ.

“No 3-Strike Rule Here” 1 John 1:9 This morning I’m wearing my favorite tie. It is my Minnesota Twins tie. You may or may not be aware that baseball season is just about to start. In fact, they are in Spring Training right now, and the Twins have one of the best records of anybody right ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Adrian Reynolds on Nov 6, 2003

A short series on God’s character as shown in the psalms - Psalm 86 focusing on the mercy of God.

When it comes to your relationship to God as an individual, to our relationship with God as a church, what would you say is our greatest need? What is it, above anything else that we need as we approach God? What is at the top of the list for prime importance? I will tell you, because I know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:5-7, Psalm 51:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Together Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Learning how to pray together - in this worship we took time to pray short prayers together

Oct. 26 Praying Together Remember the first time you drove on the freeway? - Nervous The first time we do things often is marked by fear, discomfort but it is no sure sign that we should not be doing this True with dating - new school - jumping out of an airplane (well...) It seems like a bold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Jesus - Going Deeper Into Service

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2007

A short talk encouraging the congregation to see that God wants us to become more like Jesus.

Matthew 3: 13-17 Are there some things that we would never expect the Queen to have to do? I guess we wouldn’t expect her to be on the ‘phone arranging all of her appointments because she has a secretary to do that. If she attends a major engagement – perhaps as the Patron of a charity – and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Found Faithful

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

(adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name Of Jesus - The Reverence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

One of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

THE NAME OF JESUS THE REVERENCE OF HIS NAME Exodus 20:7 “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. [NLT] Matthew 6:9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [AV] Isaiah 57:15 This is what the high and lofty One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of Jesus - The Authority Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The second of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

The Name Of Jesus THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME Ephesians 1:22 God has placed everything under the power of Christ and has set him up as supreme head to the Church. [JBP] POWER TO HEAL Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of Jesus - The Assurance Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The Third of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

THE ASSURANCE OF HIS NAME Philippians 2:9-11 God gave Christ the highest place and honoured His name above all others. 10 So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. 11 And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biggest Issue Facing Our Nation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 4, 2010

A short talk on priorities. What are we investing in? What is the biggest issue facing the UK?

I heard on the news this morning that the Pensions Black Hole for the top 100 companies in the UK has shrunk to half of what it was a year ago. Good news it seems. The Deficit is now ‘only’ £51 Billion! The companies concerned have contributed £17.5 Billion in the last year and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Sheep That Taught Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011

What a fantastic Pslam! This is a short talk using illustrations from shepherding, and the experience of an evangelist in hospital.

King David, the author of Psalm 23, trained as a shepherd. He knew exactly what it meant to care for, tend, feed and protect a flock of sheep. So when he wrote this Psalm I can picture him meditating on his own experiences, and realising that God was in them. Now I don’t know about you but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

True Confessions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 27, 2013

Here is a very short teaching on what confessing means in regard to 1 John 1:9

True Confessions 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and will purify us from all unrighteousness." Over the years, many revivals have happened when God poured out His Holy Spirit so mankind may have the opportunity to be restored back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial For A Christian Lady

Contributed by Adam James on Feb 16, 2017

A short reflection I used for an active Christian lady who passed at the age of 90 years.

One of the major themes in the book of Ecclesiastes, and certainly a theme that is reflected in our passage this afternoon, is that everything in this life, including life itself, is temporary. The author wrote that, “For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die.” Words ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Redemption

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2017

a short sermon delivered at a secular event that lays out the plan of salvation from the book of Romans

The Road to Redemption In the 2002 Tom Hanks movie Road to Perdition We see Hanks character Gangster Mike Sullivan Travels a road that leads to destruction His life choices and decisions have determined the path of his life And in the end After many trials He loses everything including ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sending Of His Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 30, 2017

Here is a short Christmas teaching of God sending His love to us through Christ's birth.

Sending of His Love 1 John 4:9-12 says, “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2007

This sermon is the first in a short series of messages on the church, and it examines what the church of Jesus Christ is.

Scripture For the next four weeks or so I would like to interrupt my series in Paul’s letter to the Romans and preach a short series of sermons on the church. I am doing so for the following reason. Over the course of this past year the Session of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian church has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed