Sermons on Spectators:

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dorcus The Doer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

When it comes t winning prizes for creativity with thread and needle, women have it sewed up, and we want to focus our attention on a woman who sewed herself right into the fabric of biblical history. Dorcas is her name, and her needle was her fame.

Grace Synder was born in 1885 and grew up on a lonely prairie in Nebraska. She lived in a sod house that cost about twelve dollars to build. Water was scarce, and so they used their Saturday night bath water to water the flowers. There was not much to do, and so Grace took up quilting. She ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

The Little Flock Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God's plans are always big, but His means for getting His big plans achieved are always small.

The world is full of interesting stories about numbers. For example, why does the President get a 21 gun salute. It all began in 1776 when Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, noticed that if you add up the numbers in 1776 they come to 21. He said to himself, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

A Perplexing Parable Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus is saying to His disciples that they can learn from non-Christian dedication, even the dedication of crooks. Look at the world and learn something from their commitment to their evil goals.

Have you ever heard or read of such a unique and perfectly planned crime that you said to yourself, "That was really clever"? For example, was it not amazing that that group of men in England could steal millions of dollars without firing a shot? We have to admit it was a bad thing well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

A Heavenly Habitation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul was not putting his body down by calling it a tent. He was just emphasizing that by comparison his earthy body was no big deal in light of the body God had made for him in heaven.

Carl Sagen is one of the leading minds in our world in the realm of astronomy. He has played a major role in the space expeditions to the planets. He is responsible for a record which was on board the Voyager's one and two. It is now wondering between the stars, and it will tell any aliens ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Courageous For Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

It is the awareness that we are in warfare that will bring out the courage of the Christian. It is because we sense no urgency, as those in battle, that we get complacent and indifferent, and feel no call to be bold for Christ.

Max Lucado in his book In The Eye Of The Storm tells the true story of poor Chippie. Chippie was a pet bird just peacefully perched in his cage when all of the sudden life was changed into a living nightmare. It all began when Chippie's owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

The Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Peter was the greatest failure in his abusive power. And yet we see that he not only survives, but he does so quite successfully. He is able to stay on top as the leader of the 12. He does everything wrong, and still comes out a winner.

Apollo 13 was one of the biggest flops in the history of our space program, and yet it was also one of the most celebrated. Can a catastrophic failure also be a colossal success? Just ask the three astronauts of that ill fated flight. It was 1970, and they were on their way to the moon when an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

You Have A Savior Who Understands You And Can Help You, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 11, 2020

Because Jesus became human and lived among us, He can understand us. And because Jesus was fully divine, He has the power to help us. When we approach God looking for help, we can know that He understands us and will patiently help us.

A. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 1. Both girls were crying very loudly, and were shedding big tears. 2. Thinking they might be hurt, the man put down his briefcase and quickly went over to them, asking, “Are you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-19, John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary The Mother Of James And Joses. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 10, 2021

Luke 8:1-3 names some of the women who are recorded in the resurrection account. Without the resurrection Jesus can be viewed as just another good man who died for His cause - or a Roman crucifixion of a false messiah.

Mary the mother of James and Joses. Mark 15:40–41, Luke 8:1-3 Many of us are aware of the Resurrection of Jesus , but we don’t always realise how we got the record of this event: and it is this: the first witnesses of the resurrection were women. Now with our 21st century ears when we hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Magnificent Obsession

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2017

The Christian life is more than a casual admiration of a good man called Jesus (If it is anything it is A MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION with the most wonderful, incomparable, person who ever lived, and still lives in us through his precious Holy Spirit.

Matthew 4: 18 - 20 18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 4) Created Angels Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Created Angels, Order of Creation, Three Heavens

D. God created the material universe to be inhabited with intelligent, free moral agents, to whom He could reveal Himself, and who could enjoy all the rich blessings of life and the goodness of the Creator forever. Then too, God created plant and animal life as well as all other things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Sons Of Sceva Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2017

If we desire to have a part in the great work of salvation, every pursuit and pleasure—which hinders the effect of the gospel upon the mind, or loosens its hold upon the heart—must be given up.

July 31, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Acts of the Apostles Title: Seven Sons of Sceva (Acts 19:13-17) Acts 19:13-17 (KJV) 13 Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

Show respect for everyone in your actions and your attitude, because everyone has been made in the image of God.

An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don't want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a will. We need to know the last ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 9:1-6, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Winning The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2018

If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.

There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In God We Trust

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 5, 2016

Psalm 33:12-22 begins by saying “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord...” The rest of the chapter describes how our country can continue to survive as a free people, blessed of God

In God We Trust July 4th sermon Chuck Sligh July 3, 2016 [PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon upon request by emailing chucksligh@hotmail.com.] Adapted from Bruce Howell’s sermon, “Happy Birthday America” found on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist