Sermons on steeple:

Too Much Milk, Not Enough Meat Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 6, 2015

Addressing Lack of Knowledge and Compromising The Word

TOO MUCH MILK, NOT ENOUGH MEAT Malnourished Church Series Part 2 OPENING PRAYER: INTRO: Is today’s church malnourished? You may have heard said that today’s church is offering “Too much milk, not enough meat.” • Preachers Compromising the “Word of Truth” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Realities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2014

When we walk with Jesus, our lives are filled with meaning and rich. But the Christian life is not an easy life, forcing us to first count the cost as we evaluate the following facts.

The Realities of Discipleship (Mark 8: 34-38, Psalm 49 and Daniel 7:13-14) 1. The Sunday School teacher taught her class, “The wicked kings and queens of the Bible thought no one or nothing was more powerful than they were. Who can tell me who or what is more powerful than a king or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Day 2016

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 8, 2016

For a mother to see her child come to the saving knowledge of the Lord has to be a special treasure just as Mary treasured the truth of who Jesus was.

Mother’s Day 2016 Luke 2:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called “Are you My Mother”? Some of you may own a copy of this charming little book by Philip Dey Eastman. Source: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calloused--- Waxed Cold?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

THE DANGER OF A HARD HEART GROWS IN OUR MIDST. We can grow calloused and wax cold... Beware!

CALLOUSED, WAXED COLD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Life has a tendency to cool the hot, Lukewarm the cool, Dull the sharpness, take off the cutting edge... Strong love can die... Young get old... Erosion washes away the top souil? Introduction: Zech. 11:2 Howl, fir tree; for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Will Be Glory After This! I Will Fill My House With Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 11, 2020

The Prophet Haggai to encourage Zerubbabel, Joshua and the people to “be strong and work because God is with them and promises to fill His house with Glory” There will be Glory after this!

Sermon – There Will Be Glory After This (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction: Today’s lesson focuses on a remnant of Jews that were returning form the Babylonian Captivity with a new assignment from God. God himself, had moved Cyrus, king of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Methodist

"everyone Wants To Go To Heaven But No One Wants To Die"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 17, 2022

A sermon about discipleship and the kingdom of God.

“Everyone Wants to Go to Heaven, but No One Wants to Die” Mark 10:17-31 It has been written that, “It is the desire for God which is the most fundamental appetite of all, and it is an appetite we can never eliminate. We may seek to disown it, but it will not go away. If we deny that it is there, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Was Built By Christ

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

It is indeed a fact that Christ built the church. That is undeniable in its biblical and spiritual premise. However, when considering this subject in a contemporary prism, I feel it necessary to make a comparison through an illustration of modern home

EVANGELIST HERMAN E. WESLEY III The Church That Was Built By Christ Matthew 16:13-18; Psalm 127:1 PRELIMINARIES I think it necessary that when we come together for functions such as this that we spend time sharing lessons that will have a meaningful impact on our ministries and on our service. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The man who was friendly with God.

Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving The Anger Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 15, 2001

Fourth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with forgiveness.

FORGIVING THE ANGER Fourth in a Series on the Lord’s Prayer "Forgive us...as we forgive others..." In the current movie, COURAGE UNDER FIRE, Denzel Washington plays a soldier who makes a tragic error. At the beginning of the film, he and his men engage the enemy. It is night, and it is a dark. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Son Came Out

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 18, 2003

When the Son comes out, we discover peace, resurrection power and a commission to move beyond our church walls.

Years ago, my two sons attended a spiritual gifts retreat for children. On the way home from the campgrounds, the boys’ mother wanted to know what they had discovered. She asked our younger son, “What’s your spiritual gift, Sam?” Sam stuck out his chest and proudly announced, “Mom, my spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Christians Without Being Religious

Contributed by George Little on Jul 22, 2006

Can a person be a Christian without all the religious trappings? When people reject religion what do they reject? Are we talking the same language?

How to be a Christian Without Being Religious James 1:27, Matthew 23:26-28 1. What do you think of when I use the word religion? ∑ For some it is large impressive cathedrals both old and new ∑ Others it is the experience of worship in a church assembly ∑ For others it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daring To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

Forgiveness from Jesus makes it possible for us to forgive others

Daring to Forgive Matthew 6:14-15 September 17, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Mitsuo Fuchida was the commander of the Japanese Air Force that led 860 planes against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Jacob DeShazer was an American bomber pilot and on April 18th he flew a dangerous raid against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

Unity with diversity of gifts, talents, experiences. Purpose of diversity and unity is for the body to do works of service and the building up the body to become the fullness Christ intended.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 17, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 2 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Last week we began this passage “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with one another, keep unity of spirit bond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I See A Star A Shining Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2011

Can you name the top two Christmas lighted "tree toppers?" Do you know why they grace most Christmas Trees? And do you know the kind of light that Jesus prefers?

OPEN: In many homes across the US, and around the world various families have set up Christmas trees. And these trees have all kinds of lights and ornaments on them But there is one decoration that stands out from the rest, because it sits on top of the tree, all by itself. It’s called a tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ