Sermons on Spears:

The Value Of The Giver? Evaluate Your Attitude Toward Giving!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006

Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?

THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Knows How To Deliver!!!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2006

We see many terrible things going on in this world, but the Lord has prepared you and HE KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER US! TRUST HIM!

THE LORD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I do parts 1-9 in the AM and 10- 13 in the PM service. I place a chair in front of the crowd, I walk around the chair, I ponder aloud, will this chair hold me? Will this chair break and drop me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Get Rich

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Feb 6, 2006

A look at the blessings of generosity and receiving God’s grace.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 – How to Get Rich This sermon may seem a bit out of sequence – a few weeks ago we looked at chapter 9, which was centered on giving money. And back then I told you that I realized that the #1 reason why folks say they don’t come to church is because the pastor talks about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do We Have Sermons Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

Each week in church a sermon is given, but do we know why that is? What are some reasons that we have sermons each week?

Date Preached _____________ Where Preached _____________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have a Sermon Each Week? 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In 2 Timothy 4:1-5, the apostle Paul said to the young preacher Timothy, 1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To "Worship”

Contributed by Max Goins on Dec 7, 2004

Our Worship of God is deeply rooted in our entire life. If He is first in our lives, everything else, including our corporate worship will fall in place.

What Does It Mean to “Worship” Text: John 4:19-24 Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words says, “The Worship of God is not clearly defined in the scriptures.” (Page 1247) In the Greek language there are five verbs and three nouns that are translated “Worship.” The first and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mask

Contributed by John Ingham on Sep 7, 2004

For Round-Up Sunday ot Holloween

THE MASK Text: Luke 12:2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Skit: Pastor Joe reads introduction, “With his fiery horse Silver that runs with the speed of light, and raises a cloud of dust and his hearty, ‘Hi Yo Silver Away!’ the Lone Ranger returns with his faithful Indian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eat, Drink & Be Sorry

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2004

A sermon for the 17th sunday after Pentecost Series C Proper 21 A sermon about Dives and the rich man

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Luke 16:19-31 "Eat, Drink & Be Sorry" ""There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005

This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Serve Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 26, 2005

Jesus said that we must change to become like children. What must you change?

Precious little potential adults. Tiny packages of compressed energy. Imagination factories. Tricycle motors. Curtin Climbers. What ever you call them they are the main reason we have balloons and Happy Meals and birthday parties and lawn sprinklers on hot summer days and Easter Egg Hunts. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God In Your Devastation Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 27, 2004

Even in times of extreme devastation we can find soul satisfaction through focusing on God. David shows us how in this Psalm.

FINDING GOD IN YOUR DEVASTATION PS 63 I. IMAGINE THIS SITUATION You are startled in the middle of the night with the ringing of your phone. Your heart is pounding as you think “Something must be awfully wrong. On the other end of the phone is the familiar voice of a trusted family friend. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

There are 3 types of faith. Knowing faith, Showing faith, adn saving faith. God desires for his children to have saving faith.

Have you noticed that we’re hearing a lot about faith these days? It all started when our faith was shaken by the events of 9/11, and then bolstered by our national response. There was a call for everyone to return to prayer. The media claimed that it was his faith that helped President Bush get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day The World Changed Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD WAS NEVER AN AFTERTHOUGHT. IT WAS PURPOSED BY GOD BEFORE THE WORLD WAS CREATED. THE CHURCH IS COMPOSED OF GOD’S PEOPLE.

The Church: The Day The World Changed Text: Acts, Chapter 2 This morning, I’d like to continue our series on the Lord’s Church. Some think the Church was an institution that kind of showed in history and developed over time in the ways that man decided it should. Nothing could be further from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Giants Are Real And Formidable

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 27, 2005

When we trust God to deliver us we can face our giants with confident faith in Him.

James Dobson, of Focus on the Family was quoted as saying, “When I think of parents today, I’m reminded of a photograph of an elegantly dressed woman who is holding a cup of coffee. Her little finger is cocked ever so daintily to the side, and her face reveals utter self-confidence. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist