Sermons on Shrinking Back:

A Position Of Transition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2021

As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. As I thought about the transitions that were made throughout scripture, a couple stood out to me. Let's take a look.

A POSITION OF TRANSITION As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. Transition means change, move, switch, alteration, modification. I can see how all of these could apply to what's happening with Cornerstone. We are making a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Jeremiah 29:11, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Batman, The Dark Knight: Endure Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about how the hero people need can be found in Jesus Christ, and we can endure in the face of evil and trials.

INTRO: Video * The Dark Knight is now the 2nd highest money maker grossing over 500 million * Just beating the previous record holder Spider Man 3 * Perhaps there is such a draw (in an uncertain time. * Because everyone really does want a hero * And perhaps all of them deal with their own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Romance With Yesterday

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025

While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

(This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23, Numbers 14:1-3, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking And Entering

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004

I want to talk tonight about someone who broke into this world ... when the world least expected Him.

Breaking and Entering Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Subject: Breaking and Entering Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just Saying "Thankyou"

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Jan 3, 2009

God is tired of lipservice, show Him "thankyou" not just saying it.

MORE THAN JUST SAYING THANKYOU GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION James 1:27 IT IS THANKSGIVING SEASON, IN JUST A FEW DAYS WE WILL CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY. BUT I ASK YOU THIS MORNING, WHAT MEANS MORE TO YOU. SOMEONE JUST SAYING THANK YOU OR SOMEONE SHOWING YOU “THANK YOU” I BELIEVE IT’S THE SAME ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

In this weeks sermon we continue in Luke 6 in our talk of kindness by focusing on how we respond to others - do we pick on them ,condemn them, or just use them to get what we want.

______________________________________________ 1. The Kindness Tab: We share peace We share hope and love We share faith - in God and even in others So we conspire to give away kindness purposefully, to seek for opportunities of kindness So we conspire to be “un-satisfied” in our kindness - we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Peril Patience And A Promise

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Jun 23, 2006

There’s a dilemma we face today, it is the casting away of the moral principals that our country and the Church was founded upon. But we have the promise that if we hold on help will come in due time.

Hebrews 10:1-4, 10:34-38 Peril Patience and the Promise Protocol first, Protocol first Protocol First The authorship of the book of Hebrews is a point of debate among theologians. Some say that it was written by Apollos some say Silas others still say that it was written by clement of Rome. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-38

Denomination: Holiness

It's All Your Fault

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Scientist and Doctors say that Jesus died from dehydration, heart attack, suffication, but really It’s all your fault.

“It’s all Your fault” The Garden: Gethsemane – derived from two Hebrew words 1) Gat = a place fro pressing oil or wine. 2) Shemanim = oil or seed. The Agony: In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, the seed of woman was pressed. Luke, a physician, tells us of the agony that Jesus suffered in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Alive To God Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 22, 2007

Experiencing God’s Glory.

Alive to God October 8, 2006 Exodus 33:12-23 The author Max Lucado writes: One of my favorite childhood memories is greeting my father as he came home from work. My mother, who worked an evening shift at the hospital, would leave the house around three in the afternoon. Dad would arrive home at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is More Than Kissing

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015

There are many definitions of love. It's easy to say you love someone, but your actions tell the truth. Orpah & Ruth are contrasts of what love really means.

LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING Ruth 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man once commented after a revival service to the evangelist, "If you could see how people don't pay attention! And they get up and wander around. It’s terrible!” The evangelist answered, "If you think the back of their ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 1 - God Of Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 20, 2025

In a world that thrives on lies, we believe in a God of truth who admonishes us to think on things that are true and to implement these in our lives. Only with the Lord Jesus is there true forgiveness for our sins, reconciliation and acceptance.

We read in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (ESV) God has graciously gifted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Psalm 103:9, Luke 15:19, John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, Luke 15:20, Psalm 103:10, Luke 7:37-38, Luke 7:48, Luke 7:50, Luke 15:22-23, Psalm 145:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Twas The Night After Christmas - Done!

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

Usually, the day after Christmas, we find ourselves worn down, spent... and DONE. How can we carry the joy of Christmas throughout the year?

Twas the Night After Christmas Before I start out, I need to find my mother-in-law. This first part is fictional… OK… as in not true… but it’s going to set up my sermon so roll with it ok? ’Twas the night after Christmas I remember it well, With presents all over, My house looked like… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Don’t Be Late For The Wedding Banquet”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 4, 2020

"I'm late, I'm late for a very important date" No don't be late the door will be closed. Jesus has promised to return. When? Still a question but answered by Jesus in Matthew 24:34 & 36

In Jesus Holy Name November 8, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:1-2 “Don’t Be Late for the Wedding Banquet” In the Walt Disney movie ‘Snow White” The rabbit looks at his clock and says: “I’m late, I’m late, I’m late for a very important date, no time to say hello, no time to say good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-2, Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Steps Upward

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 6, 2006

A sermon to the person who has drifted away from God.

Seven Steps Upward St. Luke 15: 17-24 The story of the prodigal son has been preached on hundreds of times. It is a story of a young man who had everything anyone could ever need. It certainly appears he had the security of a good home, a good father, and even an inheritance that would take care ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Ain’t Over… Till It’s Over

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 20, 2014

Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND!

IT AIN’T OVER… Till IT’S OVER Summary: Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND! Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-37:14 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God