Sermons on Short Video:

Running The Race By Looking At Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 7, 2009

This short talk given at a Communion service during Holy Week asks three questions: What must we reject, how must we run and where must we look?

The New Testament scholar Raymond Brown wrote this: “Using vivid athletic imagery the author [of Hebrews] tells his readers what they must reject, how they must run and where they must look.” 1: What we must reject: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Rev.# 20~6:3-4- Rider On The Red Horse Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 26, 2009

The first horseman could not be Christ, because when Christ brings peace to this earth, it is going to be permanent. This is a short-lived peace. The rider on the red horse takes all peace from the earth.

Rev.# 20~6:3-4 RIDER ON THE RED HORSE 8-29-09 We’re here in chapter 6: of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the 1st two verses are to do with the white horse and its rider and is telling about the Antichrist, as we have already said this man appears to come peaceable, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Business As Usual

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

A short sermon fictionalzing what it might have been like in the early church, showing us that the Apostles were normal men, and that everything we do should be done to the glory of God

Business as usual Early Church Business Meeting I want us to imagine what an early church business meeting was like Lets imagine Peter was the moderator Ok I declare us in conference for discussion of this months business First lets hear our clerks report Brother Matthew Last month on the third ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted And Tried. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

We are almost like the sign i seen...Don't lead me not into temptation, because I know a short cut. Let's learn from Jesus how to fight temptation.

The Full Fly A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. But one little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

In four short chapters we move from tragedy to triumph, from despair to joy, from emptiness to fullness. This book begins with famine and funerals, and concludes with a wedding and the joyful birth of a son.

The final chapter of this quiet drama takes place before the town gate of Bethlehem, where all important transactions were conducted. Here is where the matter of Ruth the foreigner would be settled. After the late-night rendezvous of chapter 3, Boaz goes right to work; he finds his kinsman and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Mothers’ Day: God Loves Mothers!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 13, 2010

A short talk given on Mothering Sunday to a Church full of visitors, hence the gentle nature of the talk. God loves mothers, and he calls us to pass on the comfort that he gives to us.

It was brought to my attention this week that most mothers hate four-letter words. In a poll conducted by a market research company it was discovered that the most unpopular four-letter words amongst mothers are ‘cook’, ‘wash’, ‘iron’; and my favourite of all: ‘dust’. An old Jewish proverb says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Workers Are Needed

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 11, 2010

In conjunction with a Gideon presentation this morning, this short devotion is presented from Matthew and examines the church's call to go ... for the harvest is ready yet the workers are few. (Ref: Matthew 9:35-38)

The Workers are Needed Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction - Thank you Bro Wilson for coming and presenting us a witness to service - I've a very short devotional this morning that I'd like to share with the church - If I could, I’d like to encourage us all a bit in this calling to service we each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010

This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening For Abuse Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

Many of us are only a short step from the abuse of other races, of women, or of children. We must listen to our own hearts and must correct this by exposure to others and to the power of Christ.

I For the last several Sundays we’ve been doing an exercise in listening to ourselves. We’ve put ourselves into Moses’ life and we’ve listened to what we feel about ourselves. I hope it’s been productive. It certainly has spoken to me. I hope you’ve been able to listen to yourselves under the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21-23, Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Arrow Prayers: From Your Heart To The Heart Of God

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Feb 19, 2017

Arrow prayers are short prayers from your heart to the heart of God and express uniquely your feelings, desires, fear and wonder of a loving Father who is there ready and waiting to hear and act.

Arrow prayers Have you ever been in the situation when you needed to pray an instant prayer for Gods help, in a situation of great danger? Many years ago I was travelling with friends on a country road near Aberthaw cement works. It was a very windy road, narrow with sharp bends. All of a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22

The Individual Believer’s Former State

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017

The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen’s Death

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2017

They cut Stephen’s speech short; they had heard more than enough when Stephen accused them of murdering Jesus. They were filled with uncontrollable rage and gnashed their teeth at him.

February 3, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.3: Stephen’s Death (7.54-60) Acts 7.54-60 (KJV) 54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Thriving, Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2020

This was a short talk (10 minutes) given at an inner city mission before dinner. It is directed at people who struggle with their relationships, and this struggle contributes to them being 'stuck' in life

Thriving, Healthy Relationships Who was your best friend with you were 10 years old? What was his or her name? My best friend was also named Matthew and our friendship lasted maybe 4-5 years. More than most things in our lives, friendships matter a great deal. Story of fellow who got job in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Jesus Is Building Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

SOMETIMES WE FORGET THAT WE ARE CARETAKERS OF THE CHURCH. IT IS NOT OURS. WE ARE HERE FOR A SHORT WHILE AND THEN PASSIT ON TO THE CARE OF OTHERS. THE ONE THING THAT IS CONSTANT THOUGH IS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD TO LEAD US ON.

THE CHURCH JESUS IS BUILDING COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 JANUARY 13, 2019 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHURCH. I AM SURE IF I WERE TO ASK THE QUESTION “WHAT IS THE CHURCH?” THAT I WOULD GET A VARIETY OF ANSWERS. SOME WOULD SAY IT IS AN ORGANIZATION. OTHERS WOULD SAY IT IS PEOPLE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Great Offers On Beer And Cider. Good Friday Just Got Better” Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 13, 2017

Why a crass 2017 advert from Tesco may be wrong but can help us understand what is really Good about Good Friday. (a short sermon for an outdoor service)

“Great offers on Beer and Cider. Good Friday just got better” That if you have not seen it is the advertisment that Tesco have been tweeting all over the internet “Great offers on Beer and Cider. Good Friday just got better” Now I’m an Anglo-Catholic. We do partying Heck I even run a biblestudy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Anglican