Sermons on Spectacle Maker:

Sermon 4 - Jesus Is Supreme Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2025

As Paul began to correct the teaching of the false teachers in Colossae, he first addressed the truth about who and what Jesus is. Although this section is deeply theological and Christological, it is extremely practical and helpful.

Introduction: A. Some years ago, when Johnny Carson was the host of The Tonight Show, he interviewed an eight year old boy. 1. The boy was on the show because he had rescued two friends in a coal mine outside his hometown in West Virginia. 2. As Carson questioned the boy, it became apparent ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2025

God invites us to enter His gates with thanksgiving and we have many reasons for which to be thankful.

Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a special Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. B. I want to start with a little Thanksgiving humor. 1. Here are a few suggestions you might consider to bring a little fun to next year’s Thanksgiving Day meal and experience. 2. Suggestion #1: During the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All I Want For Christmas Is Peace 2025 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Christmas can bring you peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others.

All I Want for Christmas is PEACE Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 No Peace I met her as I had met many addicts before - at the doors of the psychiatric hospital I worked at after seminary. Her drug of choice - crack cocaine. Her husband had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 28, 2024

Our true identity found in Christ. We are chosen by God and our identity is rooted in Him. Through Christ, we find our true identity and purpose, embracing the grace that saves us and living out our new identity as God’s chosen people.

Introduction Video Ill.: Official Lyric Video — Chosen by Sidewalk Prophets In our world today, our identities are in crisis. Everyone around us tries to tell us who we are, what we should do, and who we should be.   What do we believe? Who do we support? Where do we fall in the political ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:18-20, Romans 3:21-24, 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Living In Perilous Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Trusting God’s presence and help gives us courage and steadiness, even when life feels overwhelming and uncertain, because faith refuses to panic.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel waterlogged. Headlines pound like hail on a tin roof. Bills stack up like sandbags at the door. A diagnosis, a disappointment, a detour you didn’t see coming—each one another inch on the flood gauge of the soul. You wonder, “How high will this go? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Topics: Hurricane, Disaster

He Is A Keeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God is our ever-present, unfailing Helper and Keeper, offering constant care and strength amid life’s uncertainties, inviting us to trust Him completely.

Some of us walked in today with quiet questions in our hearts. How long will this last? Where will the help come from? The world can feel like a wall of hills, looming larger than our strength. When the bills stack up, when the diagnosis surprises, when the nights stretch on, the soul starts ...read more

Topics: God's Care, Hard Times

Man’s Ruin – It Began And It Continues – The Fall Of Adam And Eve - Genesis 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 27, 2022

Both Adam and Eve hid in the garden's trees trying address their own shame. It was God who is seeking; it is always God who seeks out the sinner. What had brought our foreparts to this pitiful state? From God's creation that was very good to sin. We look at that.

MAN’S RUIN – IT BEGAN AND IT CONTINUES – THE FALL OF ADAM AND EVE - GENESIS CHAPTER 3 PART 1 – INNOCENCE DESTROYED This account of the Fall is not a myth or fairy tale as liberal theologians like to say. It was testified to by the Lord Himself, and by Paul. I covered that in the talks on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Romans 8:19-21, Genesis 3:2-3, Genesis 2:17, Luke 4:4-12, Genesis 3:4-5, Genesis 3:6, 1 John 2:16-17, Luke 4:1-4, Luke 4:5-8, Luke 4:9-12, Genesis 3:8, Genesis 3:9, Genesis 3:11, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2022

This is a sermon dedicated to extravagant love - the story of Mary the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Summary: Mary shows us what it means to love with extravagance love. Mary give Jesus her 1. Potential Future 2. Her whole being Title: Mary’s Extravagance Love Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! A large part ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Born To Die Part 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 1 of 3 LUKE 22:13-23 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oaths Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

Jesus now says that His disciples should not take an oath at all. They should not swear by anything. The main reason is that a person known for integrity does not need to enhance their promises

SERMON ON THE MOUNT (OATHS) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Christ - Calling Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 28, 2023

This is from a series on individuals and groups meeting Christ.

Title: “Encounters with Christ – The Disciples Are Called” Script: Mt. 4:18-25 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-29-23 Intro: Today examine passage calling of first disciples. “Call” is an important concept for Christians. Christians are people called by God. The church is technically “The called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Pulls The Nail Out

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 3, 2023

A sermon to adults about God's coming judgment.

Isaiah 22:25 February 5, 2023 A.M. “When God Yanks the Nail Out” This morning I want to start off by reading just one Verse. The last Verse of Isaiah 22. Verse 25. “In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2023

In today's message we’ll be looking at a faith-filled heart. Augustine said, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” In keeping with this description, we’ll be looking at these 3 main qualities of a believing, patient, and child-like heart.

A Christian’s Heart “A Faith-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj1OVSfxnVw Today, in our series on the qualities of a Christian’s heart, we’re going to looking at a faith-filled heart, or a heart that is filled with faith. However, if a faith-filled heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 11:8-12, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:3, Psalm 40:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Rebuilding The Walls (Extended Edition)

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jan 31, 2022

Find your place in rebuilding the broken walls around you.

This is a reworked version of Johnny Chase: Rebuilding the Walls. The original is great, but I needed more length and a more direct application. Thanks, Johnny for the inspiration. Rebuilding the Walls (Extended edition) Nehemiah 1:1-6:15 Summary: Working together to build the Kingdom of God ...read more

Finding The Lord’s Will

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Some would have us believe that one of the hardest things in this life to find, is the will of God for our lives.

Illus: Some think that finding the will of God for our life is like playing the game where you put a marble on the table, turn three cups upside down with one of the cups covering the marble. And then someone very quickly switches them around, then you try to guess which cup the marble is under. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist