Sermons on shoulders:

Why Baptize? Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014

The proper attitude toward baptism.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey November 10, 2002 WHY BAPTIZE? 1 Corinthians 1:11-17 ________________________________________ My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed for me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Mutual Honor As Children And Parents Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living Out Mutual Honor as Children and Parents Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - March 16, 2014 Intro Continuing in our series “Becoming Who We Are”…based on the Biblical Book of Ephesians. God did not just do something…He is doing it… by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: *other

Who Is This? Who Do You Say Jesus Is? Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 19, 2014

On Palm Sunday as JESUS rode into Jerusalem, the people of the city looked on and asked, Who Is This? Jesus asked the same question to his disciples, Who do you say that I AM? Its a question we all must answer.

Palm Sunday 2014 By William Akehurst, HSWC Credit to www.whoisjesus.com as a resource for this message. A friend of mine said just 3 words to me this week that made me ponder and know my topic for the sermon today...those words... Who is this? Key verse: Matthew 21:10. And when he was come into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Number-One Myth About Money

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

We learned in school that when you give things away, you end up with less. But that's not how it works with God.

Somewhere around the third or fourth grade, you and I learned to do math word problems. And they would say things like, "If you had $1,000 and you gave away $100, how much would you have left?" And we all learned $900. In other words, we started with $1,000. After giving away $100, we only have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Our Complimentary Counterpart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 20, 2018

Honoring Our Complimentary Counterpart Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 24, 2017 – Brad Bailey

Honoring Our Complimentary Counterpart Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 24, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage. Began with God’s declaration that it is not good for man to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Got His Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 19, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 12: 1-24

Acts 12: 1-24 He got his 12 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020

8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Used By God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018 Intro Last Sunday… was the start of launching into a new season. Launching into the Gospel of Luke…. Encountering Jesus Launching into Advent season…Luke offers us what we could call the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua (1494-1385 Bc, Died At 110) Part 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 16, 2023

Possessing the promise; footnotes from biblegateway.com

“Canaan – both sides of the Jordan River; taking / sharing the land is no easy task; 7-8 year conquest; Joshua is the Old Testament equivalent to Yeshua (God is salvation), Jesus; type: Chapter 2:21 = red cord ; written by Joshua per Chapter 24:26 after the division of the land among the tribes. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 13, 2023

The issue of moderate alcohol consumption is often oversimplified by both sides of the issue. This message seeks to address the issue considering the whole counsel of God rather than a couple of proof texts. As the title implies, abstinence is recommended.

Intro Last week I began sharing with you nine reasons “Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol.” In that message we addressed the first three: 1. Drinking a little alcohol easily leads to drinking too much alcohol. It can easily lead to drunkenness which is clearly condemned in Scripture. If you drink a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, Proverbs 20:1, Leviticus 10:8-11, Proverbs 31:4-10, Titus 2:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Timothy 5:23, Genesis 6:2-20, Ecclesiastes 10:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

3 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-III—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: Try to Be Ugly: Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. A life spent outside had it's effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye & where the other should have been was a hole. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 4, 2021

The Jesus that we’re about to encounter is the Lion of Judah! The Eternal, Almighty, Self-Existent God of the Universe who has eyes that burn and pierce into your very soul … the judge before whom all of us will one day have to stand.

Jesus … What do you picture when I say that blessed and beautiful name? Do you picture the classic portraits and descriptions of “Jesus, Meek and Mild”? Maybe you picture a deified Mr. Rogers with a beard? Do you picture a carpenter from Nazareth? A rabbi wandering around the Galilean ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: United Methodist

I Met Him When I Had No Choice Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus stands before Pilate. It seems that Jesus is being swept away by the events surrounding Him but the TRUTH is that Jesus is the only one in control. It is Pilate and the Jewish leaders who are being swept up in a battle that they cannot see or control.

Governor Pilate stood on the balcony of the praetorium, his headquarters, and looked down at the mobs milling around in the streets below. “Ugh!” he thought. Jewish pilgrims, priests, vendors, thieves, rebels, beggars, prostitutes … rabble! … all crammed into Jerusalem’s narrow streets … and it ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, Luke 23:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Folly Of Fighting God Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

Though there may be temporary worldly TRIUMPHS, God will ACCOMPLISH all His purpose through His church.

The Folly Of Fighting God Acts 12:1-25 With 24-hour cable news channels we have become accustomed to constant coverage of national and international events. Whether that is election coverage, violent crimes, natural disasters, or a high profile court cases - we have instant information at our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist