Sermons on Spur:

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2019

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to draw us into a loving personal relationship with him, and in so doing, to change our entire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Away From Idols Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 18, 2019

The power of Christ within you Is greater than the power of evil around You.

18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Of Chaplin And Chaplain...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 13, 2012

Now what has Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest of the "Chaplinitis" era (when the fame of the legendary comedian spread like a wild contagion) in common with Book of Malachi (Last Book of the OT section of the Bible) containing a sizable section about Ch

OF CHAPLIN AND CHAPLAINS Let me relate a bizarre yet true story, before I get started with my main theme. Before that… those of us who don’t know about, Charlie Chaplin, let’s put up our hands? Well, not many hands would go up, for most of us know that he was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: *other

Evil Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 22 verses 1 through 6

Luke 22: 1 – 6 Evil Plans 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. 4 So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Like Donkey

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 1, 2012

Like Donkey 1) Located; 2) Loosed; 3) Led (Outline adapted from Philip Sims.)

“The Donkey” (by G. K. Chesterton, 20th century English author and poet) When fishes flew and forests walk’d And figs grew upon thorn Some moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hiding In Plain Sight

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2012

We are all searching for something that will satisfy, something that until now has alluded us - or did we know it once? The Christmas season seems to hold out; for many, that promise again every year.

Dakota Community Church November 25, 2012 Hiding in Plain Sight The Unexpected Source of the Christmas We’ve All Been Longing For Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

"Life, Water And Thirst”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2018

Your unchurched, non believing friends and neighbors are thirsty for security regarding their eternal address. Leonard Sweet calls them “day trippers asking for direction…..scouting the horizon for hope, spiritual truth, our souls are thirsty.

Harsh drought conditions in parts of the American West are pushing wild horses to the brink and spurring extreme measures to protect them. Volunteer groups in Arizona and Colorado are hauling thousands of gallons of water and truckloads of food to remote grazing grounds where springs have run ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Dinner Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This messages explores Paul's exhortation regarding the Lord's Supper. I suggest six essential elements in the celebration of the Lord's supper.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "The Divine Dinner" I Corinthians 11:17-34 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning proper protocol ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THIS IS A SERMON DELIVERED AT A SERVICE TO HONOR FIVE GRADUATES FROM OUR CHURCH. IT WAS ALSO TO HELP OUR CHURCH FAMILY DEAL WITH SOME VERY DIFFICULT ISSUES, REQUIRING COURAGE.

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS JOSHUA 1:1-13 JUNE 16, 2019 EVERYONE, AND EVERYTHING AT TIMES WILL FACE THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN. YOU MOUNTAIN COULD BE A PHYSICAL ISSUE. WHEN YOU GRADUATING STUDENTS FINISH YOUR UNIVERSITY TRAINING YOU WILL POSSIBLY FACE A MOUNTAIN OF FINANCIAL DEBT. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 25, 2019

As we run the race the journey will be one where we face many faith-testing situations. In that journey we can endure and “finish well” because our Saviour gives us all we need to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith.

Message 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Finish Well I want to start by talking about epitaphs. An epitaph is the words which are written on a tombstone and they act as a way of remembering a deceased person’s life. One day a man and his brother were walking through a cemetery in the country which contained old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Closed Door - Laodicea Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

Laodicea was the second of the seven churches of Asia to receive no commendation from the Lord. Such a state requires us to look very carefully at this church, which lived within an affluent society whose attitudes clearly rubbed off on the church.

THE CHURCH OF THE CLOSED DOOR READING Rev 3:14-22 1. INTRODUCTION Laodicea was the second of the seven churches of Asia to receive no commendation from the Lord. Such a state requires us to look very carefully at this church. Can it teach something to us today? We shall see as we move through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Church Of God

No Man's Land

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2013

A sermon that points out the dangers of procrastination.

"No Man's Land" 1 Kings 18:21 INTRODUCTION: The term "No Man's Land" is most commonly associated with the First World War although the phrase "no man's land" actually dates back until at least the 14th century. Its meaning was clear to all sides: no man's land represented the area of ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Genesis Of Relationships

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

In this series, we are going to be talking about all kinds of families and relationships. But today, we’re talking about our primary relationship, the most important relationship of all and that’s with God.

The Genesis of Relationships Genesis 3:1-13 How many of you have seen the TV show, “Modern Family”? It’s a representation of the diversity of the American Family today with a father and his second wife and blended family, his adult daughter and her husband and kids, and his son ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Be A 'barnabite'

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2014

Barnabas' name means, "Son of Encouragement". What can we learn about his encouraging ways and how can we put them into practice?

BE A BARNABITE INTRODUCTION: The devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Omni Attributes Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Omniscience, Omnipresence and Omniscience...and how understanding these three key Bible doctrines can solidify your faith.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Cutting It Straight We are called upon to be "rightly dividing the word of truth". The Greek term is one from construction trades of the day; John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Bible Church