Sermons on Social Etiquette:

A Royal Identity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 5, 2008

Using Prince Caspian as a backdrop, the text describes that you can recognize a prince or princess in the Kingdom by their pedigree, primer, pursuits, and power.

“A Royal Identity” Lessons from Prince Caspian FCC – May 4, 2008 Text: Various Reference: C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian Introduction: This morning we begin a short sermon series entitled “Lessons from Prince Caspian.” There are 7 books in the Narnia series and they have sold over 100 million ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2017

This is a hard hitting sermon contrasting the American church with the Early Church, highlighting our modern compromise and how we can fix it, This message will preach!

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN Acts 17:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good bye, Dad! 1. Did you hear about the young man who was walking around a supermarket and everywhere he went an old man seemed to be shadowing him? Finally he went to the checkout line, but the old man got in line in front of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pick Up A Towel, Not A Title

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 3, 2017

In our text we find Jesus setting an example for us when he washed the feet of his disciples—an example of Servant Leadership.

TITLE: PICK UP A TOWEL, NOT A TITLE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:3-9 / 12-17 We continue our “MARCH TOWARDS CALVARY” this morning and visit a scene that began to unfold the NIGHT IN WHICH JESUS WAS BETRAYED. I lift as a thought this morning – Pick Up a Towel Not A Title. What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013

When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Increase Your Faith

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

During our walk with Christ many doubt their faith and even think whether they really have a bit of it or not! They are so careful and fearful about everything they do that they miss out on all the excitement of the faith walk and having a personal ...

Opening illustration: Many years ago a shoe company in England sent one of its sales people to Africa to start a business. After a few months this salesperson sent a message back to his head office telling them that he is coming home as nobody in Africa wear shoes and therefore it is a waste of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other Name For Grace But Amazing

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Made Alive in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: Grace. A word used in a variety of ways. • It is a word that has been used as an alternative term for prayer. • e.g. “Would you say grace?” • It has been used to describe the way a person moves. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Psalms Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

Authenticity in Prayer and Worship

June 05, 2021 We could literally spend months going through the book of Psalms because there are many worthy topics to be explored within its pages: • Wisdom Psalms (1, 37, 119) • Royal Psalms (2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 47) • Lament Psalms (3-7, 12-13, 22, 25, 35) • Imprecatory Psalms (7, 35, 40, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Finding Comfort

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

Illus: Did you hear about the three men that were dying of terminal diseases? They all began to talk about how they never thought this is how they would leave this world. A nurse thought she would bring some comfort to these three fellows by asking them, “If you had a choice, how you would like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Thinking

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021

One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, people have been called heretic, crazy, looney, and many other names all because there is a misunderstanding of concept.

Kingdom Thinking By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Now let me explain this before someone gets the wrong concept. One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

The Good Employer Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021

The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Tall Trees And Tumbleweeds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

Honoring parents gives us and society the stability we need to flourish.

I started reading science fiction when I was 11 or 12, I think. My father brought home a couple of Heinlein juveniles from the library, Red Planet and Space Cadet. I don’t remember which one I read first, they’re both still favorites. All the Heinlein juvies are good reading. The plots were all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 4:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 10 of 15

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the classic words of an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now...not Later Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

We must have the courage to act quickly.

NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs For Living

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

This book of Proverbs is a fathers’ counsel to his son. Every young person and young at heart ought to read a verse from this book on a daily basis. This book speaks to life and how it can be lived.

Living the Life Series: Proverbs For Living (PFL) Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1 – 10 Introduction We are a culture that is overwhelmed with acronyms, initials, abbreviations, and catchy phrases that paint the picture or tell the story of people, places, or things. There is no shortage of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001

The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist