Sermons on Starting Poorly:

The Book Of Mark # 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to look at the Jewish Sabbath. When we start to look at some of the ridiculous things that the Jews taught about the Sabbath, it shocks us

Illus: This reminds me of a young boy that found himself in the locker room of the local YWCA. When he was spotted, the room burst into screams of horror, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and said “What’s the matter haven’t you ever seen a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 8)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Before we get started I want to remind you in Revelation 7 we have an interlude for the Lord to seal the 144,000 jewish missionaries.

These sealed 144,000 jewish missionaries are protected by as they preach and converting people to the Lord by the thousands and perhaps even by the millions. These jewish missionaries have been telling these tribulations saints that the anti-christ is not the Christ and do not take the mark of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

When we all get in trouble we start to look for a way to get out of trouble. But where we look for help makes a big difference.

Illus: That reminds me of two Canadians, Elmer and Huey that live in Newfoundland. They were walking down the street in New York looking for a way to make some easy money. They only had $350 between them and when it was gone they would be broke and on the streets. They saw a sign on a store ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Goes

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 16, 2025

Faith that Goes challenges us to move beyond watching and start walking in Jesus’ mission—bringing His peace, love, and healing to those around us.

INTRODUCTION – From Floating, to Following, to Going We’ve been in this Get Going series for a few weeks now — and it’s been about movement. Week one, we talked about “Faith that Floats.” We looked at Peter stepping out of the boat — trusting Jesus when the waves were high and the wind was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

For a couple of years, I’ve wanted us to study the miracles of Jesus together. So, I thought what a better way to start the new year.

The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan is to spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to the parables, and finish up with the miracles. When I first began preparing my study of the miracles, I figured I had three different ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Hope For The Broken Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When our sin is exposed, we can feel broken and ashamed. But Jesus offers forgiveness and a fresh start. We can find hope in Him.

We've all messed up, right? We've all made choices that led to some kind of brokenness. Maybe it's a friendship that's gone sour, or you've messed up at school, or you're having a tough time at home. These moments can make us feel like we're in pieces, trying to put ourselves back together. There's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Healing, Resilience, Personal Growth, Emotional Strength

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Graveyard Stories

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

Fear is the first reaction to the Resurrection. After all, what could be more frightening than being in a graveyard when things that ought to be dead start walking around?

"Graveyard Stories" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000 Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Identity Of The Factions Part I Series

Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005

Every war we have on this planet, every terrorist attack all started on the first perfect planet earth, where Satan walked upon the stones of fire.

TEXT REVELATION 12:1-5 INTRO: There are at least eight different forms of players that are in this chapter. Each one has a different function and each one a very real component in the future events of the world. This is not just a picture or a hieroglyphics or a an apocalyptic vision; these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Steps Toward Success

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

1. SUCCESS STARTS FROM WHERE YOU ARE 2. SUCCESS FOLLOWS FROM WHAT YOU HAVE 3. SUCCESS ACHIEVES FROM WHAT YOU CAN

Three Steps Toward Success Judges 3:31 This verse and the few verses in chapter 5 comprise the sum total of Shamgar’s biblical biography. Before the life of Shamgar there is Ehud, a valiant left-handed judge who led the people to victory against the Moabites. Israel’s peace with the Moabites ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God So Loved... [missions / Evangelism / Gospel / Great Commission]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2005

Missions--It all started...not with The Great Commission...but in God’s heart. Link included to Formatted Text Version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

For God So Loved… Mark 16:15 Usually, when we think of missions we think of the Great Commission. But missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It first beat in His heart before it was ever breathed as the life sustaining force into His church. Our God is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Following Through

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005

You have recieved the vision, you’ve started the work, but things are moving very slowly. Can you do it? Will you? What if you quit?

February 2005 Dakota Community Church Following Through Introduction: Tonight I want to take a look at three questions that we must all answer concerning the call of God, the purposes and promises we have heard and received from Him, and our ability and desire to see it all through to full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Mennonite

"My First Sermon"--By Paul [aka Saul] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 3, 2005

Salvation is thru the BLOOD of another, the BRUISING of another, the BATTLING of another, and it all started and we can be born again because of the BIRTH of another. Free Powerpoint at website.

My First Sermon Acts 13:14-23 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/1stSermon.html Paul and Barnabus begin their 1st missionary journey. They have felt God’s call to carry the gospel around the world, and the 3rd city they come to is Antioch in Pisidia, a different “Antioch” than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bite Your Tongue Series

Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006

It’s easy to start a fire, much harder to put it out. So let us by faith in Christ learn to zip it up, rein in our tongues.

Bite Your Tongue The story is told of a young man who had just started his new job in the produce department of a grocery store, when a woman came up to him asking to buy a half head of lettuce. As politely as he could, the young man said that “In this store, we don’t sell half heads of lettuce, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Overcome The Fear Of What People Will Think Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Every one of us will face criticism and rejection if we start really doing something for God. Here are 5 steps to dealing with fear of men. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How to overcome fear of what people will think: Read Acts 4:1-31. (Tell the story. . . review Acts 3 briefly) One of the most natural things that humans do is be afraid of what other people will think. You may not think this affects you. . . you might not be a part of something like this: The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Holiness