Sermons on Stake:

Politically Incorrect...again Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:1-6

Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Title: Politically Incorrect…Again Date/Place: LSCC, 10/2/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tom and Dennis and their business venture—p. 170-172 in Marriage God’s Way B. Background to passage: Continuing his discourse on God-ordained authorities in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab And The Spies

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 11, 2007

Rahab lived in a doomed city, but she reached out in faith to the enemy, to become one of them, and find salvation.

As we continue our study of Joshua, and how to have a victorious Christian life-the first obstacle a person comes to is the world. Some have suggested that Jericho, the first city across the Jordan in Israel, represents the world; the king of Jericho Satan, the god of this world. When it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sacred Name Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 25, 2006

The more we hallow (value)the name of God, the more love of God flows through us.

THE SACRED NAME (Exodus 20:1-7) If you have ever taken a “Dale Carnegie Course” on how to win friends and influence people, you know that one technique is to get the person’s name right: it’s pronounced Ione, not IonE or IonA; no Parry is spelled with an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Fight Fair Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006

Whether married or single, relating well to people includes conflict, so you may as well learn to fight well and to fight fair.

Fight Fair 1. • My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. —Rodney Dangerfield 2. Soon after our last child left home for college, my husband was resting next to me on the couch with his head in my lap. I carefully removed his glasses. “You know, honey,” I said sweetly, “without your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About Ruth

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon is a study into the concept of relative-redeemer as portrayed in the story of Ruth

The Truth About Ruth One of the most evocative stories in the Bible is the story of Ruth. While scholars may debate the literary genre and authorship of the book, the story touches everyone who reads it. This is the story of a young woman caught up in a set of rather trying circumstances, whose ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Where To Go For Guidance Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Where do we go for guidance in making daily decisions? Nebuchadnezzer illustrates for us the four places one may look for guidance.

1. Illus. of "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" • Several hundred thousand dollars at stake. • Called a friend, and asked what to answer on a particular question. • Answer was wrong! Lost hundreds of thousands of dollars because he listened to the wrong person and made a bad decision. 2. Every day, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Disappearing Act Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

Life is but a vapor; and with each breath of air, or wisp of wind; with each tick of the clock, life is quickly passing by, only to disappear into eternity. Are your ready for that day?

Life is a Disappearing Act #16 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Kefa Sempangi was a national pastor in Africa and barely escaped with his family from brutal oppression and terror in his home country of Uganda. They made their way to Philadelphia, where a group of Christians began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon 1: The Gathering Storm Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008

While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, His formidable anger took many by surprise. He sharply rebuked the religious leaders in Israel for turning their

The Gathering Storm Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demands Of Discipleship

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008

Are we just followers, or true disciples, of Jesus? There is a difference! If we are a true disciple, then we have rewards in heaven. If we are just followers, we may not. Let us learn about the demands of discipleship.

It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and so tells me that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Dreaming God's Dream

Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 28, 2007

As you realize that God has something better for you, as you remember he has chosen and called you, and as you rely on Him, you can dream His dream for your life.

People generally go in the direction they aim, and they generally aim in the direction they dream, or imagine themselves going. Everyone needs a dream to follow, but God’s people need to follow a specific dream, and that is the dream that God has for them. I recall asking one little boy what he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Child Protection Services

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 25, 2008

Child protection agency workers visit homes to make sure that children are well taken care physically and mentally. But we still find lot of families in turmoil because of kids that are out of control. They might be in good standing according to the child

Child Protection Services Children born in United States mostly get excellent medical and parental care. Government mandates use of car seats to make sure that the child is well protected during transportation. Regular doctor visits ensure that appropriate vaccinations are taken and the growth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jun 12, 2006

David’s Mighty Men and how they picture the spirit filled man of God today.

David’s Mighty Men I Sam. 23:1, and 8-22 Introduction Read Vs. 1 There are few men in the Bible that attract our attention as much as David. He is mentioned more than any other man in the Bible except Jesus. From the time that Goliath’s body hits the ground, until he was anointed King and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-22, 2 Samuel 23:8-30

Denomination: Baptist

Defending Your Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist