Sermons on Small Blue Dot:

This Gift Of A Child Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2010

A Christmas Day meditation, the gift of the child Jesus who continues to be a gift to those who will recieve him still.

Well eh Christmas day! Who here received a gift? I remember when I was 8 years old I received what I had always wanted, I got a brand new Raleigh single speed bike, and it was blue with a white trim where the pipes were welded into the brackets, a black seat and chrome handles and painted blue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gift Of Significance Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

In this message we will look at some people & places in the Christmas story and unwrap the gift of significance (Gifts of Christmas - part two)

“The Gift Of Significance” The Gifts Of Christmas – part two TODAY is our second week in a series of messages that I’m calling The Gifts Of Christmas. OUR goal in this series is to keep the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our minds AND at the center of our hearts. Last week - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Praise Of Wisdom

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 18, 2007

Proverbs is a book of wonder ... use it to its fullest

What is wisdom? In the dictionary it is defined as “knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight, the quality or state of being wise;” So I go further what is wise? Having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 5- "Getting Glad " Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 6, 2017

Part 5 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 5 “Getting Glad in the same britches you got mad in” Today as we continue on or mission to discover How to live as Bona Fide Believers in Jesus Christ According to the book of James We come to a passage of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

6. The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

The ultimate protection to carry us through the dangers of this world and the next is to experience God's salvation.

This morning we move to the 5th piece of armor that God has given us, his protection so that we don't have to be shaken and battered by our fallen world, so that we can stand strong. God wants us to be able to stand strong and firm, even in the difficult world in which we live. Today we move ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Romans 3:23

Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2019

When you realize that Jesus did not cancel God’s Law, but completes it, that it continues today, and that you have to keep every part of it from the heart, there is only one thing you can do to be "good enough" for God's Kingdom and that’s count on Jesus.

Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 8:1-4, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Turning Life’s Noise Into Praise Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 1, 2024

David is so creative about praising God, that he could tell of God’s amazing deliverance from A to Z! Many of you could say the Lord has delivered me. But could you give twenty-plus praises for how the Lord delivered you?

Today, I want to speak to you about Turning Life’s Noise into Praise. We finish a small family series highlighting four attitudes that should saturate every home. Today, I want to talk to you about raising the praise level in your home. Find Psalm 34 with me, if you will. Psalm 34 is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark # 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to look at the Jewish Sabbath. When we start to look at some of the ridiculous things that the Jews taught about the Sabbath, it shocks us

Illus: This reminds me of a young boy that found himself in the locker room of the local YWCA. When he was spotted, the room burst into screams of horror, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and said “What’s the matter haven’t you ever seen a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Freedom Of A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 24, 2004

Those who bear fruit have more freedom and fulfillment in life.

In the Bible, a fruitful life is described as one that is producing good things. God’s Words teaches a lot on this topic so it must be very important to God. God wants to bless your life. He wants you to be so blessed that He produces fruit in your life that will go on blessing you and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

A message for men who are needed more than ever to tend the fields of their families in service to God.

LESSONS FROM THE FIELD TEXT: Matthew 13:3 Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; l. INTRODUCTION -- MY UNCLE IS A FARMER When I was growing up, generally at least one Saturday a month, sometimes every third Saturday, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008

This message is about how we are to be like John the Baptizer and simply point people to the true light, Jesus. The message has illustrations from Rick Warren, Hannity and Colmes (their interview with Rick Warren) and the Salvation Army bell ringers, etc

In Jesus Holy Name December 14, 2008 Redeemer Text John 1:6-8 “Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?” “It’s the largest celebration around the world each year. Other holidays get a single day, but Christmas gets an entire month. During the Christmas season, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Murder, She Wrote

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017

Angela Lansbury wrote a mystery series about amateur detective Jessica Fletcher that captured 23 million viewers. The Bible has an even more intriguing mystery involving a murder by a Queen!

MURDER, SHE WROTE 1 Kgs. 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A four-year-old boy accompanied his expectant mother to the doctor’s office. When the mother heaved a sigh and clutched her stomach, her son looked alarmed. "Mommy, what is it?" He asked. 2. "The baby brother you're going to have is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Endow The King With Justice, O God - Psalm 72 - Sermon For The Death Of Queen Elizabeth Ll

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2022

This is a message written the week of the death of Queen Elizabeth ll, focusing on Psalm 72 which talks about the actions and attitude of a godly king; and on 1 Peter 2:9-10, which talk about our responsibility and privelege to serve as emissaries of the king, as God's adopted children.

September 11, 2022 - Psalm 72 - Sermon for the Death of Queen Elizabeth ll Today I want to acknowledge the event this past week that consumed a lot of radio time, television time and that was all over the Internet. Of course I am referring to the death of the most well-known person on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Like To Fly

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 8, 2002

A look at Iasiah 40:31 from the perspective of flying in an aeroplane and climbing above the storms in life.

WHY I LIKE TO FLY! Text: Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. For most of my life I have had a passion to fly and had my first flight when I was 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Pentecostal