Sermons on Skills:

Eulogy Pauline Barnes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2011

This is a eulogy of A Christian who was a teacher for 41 years, married for 61 years, and was loved greatly by her family.

Eulogy Pauline Barnes 9/23/2011 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Eccl. 3:1-14 There are many verses in the bible, and when we come to the end of our lives, our obedience to some verses is more apparent than to others. It was a fall day on September 28, 1920 in which William and Georgia Counts witnessed ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden Gold

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

This sermon follows a short skit describing the reality TV show, American Pickers. They scanned junk and found value in it. Jesus did the same when he found Matthew, the hated tax collector.

Jesus was a picker. He travelled the back roads of Israel looking for rusty gold. He saw amazing things buried in people's hearts. What most people saw as junk, he saw as disciples who could change the world. Each person had a history all his or her own. There was no such thing as a nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17

The Deceiver's Deception Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2015

As a Christian minister, how would you convince your congregation that you really loved them & that you were authentic in your leadership? Paul compares himself to a father caring for his children for whom he wanted God's best.

2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE DECEIVER'S DECEPTION If you were a Christian minister, how would you convince your congregation that you really loved them and that you were authentic in your leadership? Paul compares himself to a father caring for his children. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anchor Yourself To The Truth

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

The truth of Christ sets us free.

I have a question that I think you can help me with, Michael. I have some climbing equipment here that I’m not sure what to do with. What I mean is if I were on the edge of a 100m cliff and wanted to rappel down, how would I use this equipment? Of course, I would need to put the climbing harness on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Spring Training

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 6, 2003

Life is our spring training that is preparing us for the season that lies ahead.

Spring Training Every year in February, baseball players head to Arizona and Florida to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. They gather to stretch muscles, practice their skills, get in shape, and work on the fundamentals to help them play together as a team. Pitchers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Survival Instinct

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes life gets demanding! Satanic temptations assail us! Before long, in moments of weakness we want to give up. That is when we need the Survival Instinct to press on in those pressing times!

"THE SURVIVAL INSTINCT" Mark McCool TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:5-8 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Xi. The Church Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

The eleventh article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene.

This morning, we are going to move to our eleventh Article of Faith, which is: XI. The Church Here is the description of this 11th tenet of our faith: We believe in the Church, the community that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the covenant people of God made new in Christ, the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

David, Armour Bearer Of King Saul

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To show that we are an armor bearer of GOD not of men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an armor bearer of men? No. I'm an armor bearer of GOD. 1 Corinthians 7:23 (Amplified Bible) You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for by Christ]; then do not yield yourselves up to become [in your own estimation] slaves to men [but consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hail That Will Get Your Attention Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 21, 2018

The Bible talks about three types of listeners: active, passive, and forgetful. Only one leads to blessing and life, so it is imperative it is the type of listening we do.

Introduction There is a Peanuts comic strip where Peppermint Patty and her friend are walking to school. Peppermint Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask to be Mary in the Christmas pageant.” Her friend replies, “The teacher already asked me.” Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask today.” “She ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Our Own Sight: Aura, Listen

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2021

We have a lost art in our homes and churches, seems few are listening. Communication is more than talking all the time. We have frozen communication lines because few are listening. Swift to hear. Slow to speak.

IN OUR OWN SIGHT: THE PORTAL OF THE EARS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: GUARD THE LOINS OF THE MIND…. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO GET PEOPLE TO UNLEARN IMMATURITY? SEEMS THERE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Ephesians 4:14, Galatians 5:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ask What You Can Do For God Series

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Mar 15, 2019

More than likely, most people are always asking for something from God. But God showed me one Tuesday morning during my prayer time that I need to reverse that and ask Him what could I do for Him.

Sunday AM January 6, 2019 Like me, many of you are now are have been involved in a trial that almost over-whelmed you. Satan would fill you with fear that you just can’t make it I just can’t carry on, many have felt the same way but with hope in our heart we must continue to walk on. The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cheaper By The Dozen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15, Genesis 3:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal