Sermons on Stick:

Hitting Bottom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2009

Sometimes we refuse to bear down spiritually until we or our family hits bottom.

Hitting Bottom Genesis 34:1-35:14 1. Jim Lopardo tells this story: I was a percussion major when I was in college, and during a rehearsal of the student orchestra, my section kept making mistakes. "When you’re too dumb to play anything," the professor conducting us sneered, "they give you a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What We Believe About Salvation"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2011

What does our church believe about salvation?

Our church’s confession of faith says this concerning what we say we believe about salvation: “The only way of salvation is by grace through faith in the atonement and righteousness of Jesus Christ. Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it.” Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Offenses Come Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2010

Jesus warned us that offenses would come, and that they would destroy friendships. Therefore, we need to learn how to forgive, to escape the trap of offense.

FACE TO FACE #3: WHEN OFFENSES COME REVIEW: Week #1: In this social networking generation, let us not forget the most important and basic component of healthy, intimate relationships: speaking face to face. • “So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7

Denomination: *other

Presumptuous Sin

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2011

A look at what presumptuous sins are, whether or not they can be forgiven, and how we should deal with presumptuous sin.

Presumptuous Sin Psalms 19:7-14 In Psalm 19 David asks for help against presumptuous sin. Every sin is greatly evil and is offensive to God, but there are some sins that are more grievous than others. These are known as presumptuous sins. Today we will look at what presumptuous sins are, whether ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

All Bark And No Bite Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

God has the power and Satan is powerless against Him

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 4 All Bark and No Bite! Sunday, October 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last week’s Fighter Verse—Proverbs 3:7, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” While visiting Loretta’s parents in Indiana last summer I spent each morning walking several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pentecost - Fear Of The Fire

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon for Pentecost Sunday. It asks the question.. "Are we afraid of the Spirit?"

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Your Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 8, 2009

If your love for Christ and your relationship to Him were to be measured by the character and caliber of your worship, would God have to echo what He said to Israel through Malachi? Have you given Him your best

GIVING YOUR BEST Colossians 3:12 INTRODUCTION: In the Old Testament the people claimed to be followers of God and to be his children and servants. However in addressing the priests of Israel, God said to the people in Malachi 1:6 … "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Loyal Friend

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 16, 2008

Friendship above and on the Earth

THE LOYAL FRIEND A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverb18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverb26:9 Introduction It’s an amazing feeling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Total

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008

This series will examine seven areas that we need to give up to God’s control if we are to follow Jesus in holistic community. This sermon begins by focusing on the importance of seven as a symbol of being complete or totally used by God.

7UP: TOTAL Revelation 1:17-20 September 7, 2008 A woman went into the doctor’s office for a condition that had been going on for 7 days. She was assigned to the new doctor in the office. At exactly 7 minutes after he went in to see her, she came running out of the room and screaming as she ran ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Once A Child...always A Child

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

As parents we have an awesome responsibility, but we also have an perfect example in our Heavenly Father who trains us to live for Him.

Once a Child…Always a Child Proverbs 22:6 Introduction Mark Twain was asked his opinion on the raising of children. With his typical wit Twain offered this homey philosophy: “Things run along pretty smoothly until your kid reaches thirteen. That’s the time you need to stick ‘em in a barrel, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recover The Cutting Edge

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 24, 2009

We’ll never be able to serve the Lord in an effective manner until we do it in His power alone.

How to Recover the Cutting Edge 2 Kings 6:1-7 March 1, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us.2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstration Of Power

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Dead, Buried And Free

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Paul teaches that we can not continue in sin because we are dead to it, we have buried the old self and are free from the power of sin.

DEAD, BURIED, AND FREE Romans 5:20-6:14 INTRODUCTION: Mother and baby skunk walking close to paper mill. Baby asks, “Mom, what it that smell?” Mother takes deep smell and says, “I don’t know but we’ve got to get some of that.” That could be an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God And How Can You Get To Know Him? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 18, 2012

Jesus had to answer some very complicated questions designed to trap Him. But being the master chess player, Jesus turned the traps into times of teaching and revealing much about His true identity.

Jesus is in the middle of debating the religious leaders who have come to challenge Him after He cleared the Temple. Last time they demanded that He prove His authority (He wouldn’t because they wouldn’t admit where John the Baptist got his authority) and then they tried to trap Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Says The Teacher Everything Is Meaningless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes (Outline and material adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work, chapter 4 The Pastoral Work of Nay-Saying)

HoHum: There’s a guy who's looking for the meaning of life, and he goes to India to finds a guru, and he climbs the mountain, and there on the top in his cave, sitting cross-legged, is the guru, and the man says, "I've come from America to ask you the meaning of life." The guru says, "Ah yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ