Sermons on Stick:

The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Imitating Others

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Mar 1, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year C. We imitate the good qualities in the Apostle Paul because he was an imitator of God.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you heard the phrase “Monkey see - monkey do”? It is actually funny to watch monkey imitate their trainer. The trainer rubs his belly, the monkey will rub its belly. The trainer throws a stick, the monkey will throw a stick. People clap their hands, monkeys ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Caring Touch

Contributed by Vonnie E James on May 9, 2007

It a sermon about how God cares in the midst of trials and situations.

God’s Caring Touch (Happy Mothers Day!) Presented at Grand Anse Baptist Church /Sunday 13th May 2007/Tone: Encouragement 1 Kings 17:7-17:24 The Origin of Mothers’ Day As a western Christian society, a lot of the things we celebrate, has been commercialized and demonized by society. Often time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Virgin?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

“Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Things From God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2006

We have many ways in which we think we can get God to answer prayers. Luke 11 gives us insight as to our approach to God and the real way He answers prayer.

For many more Bible studies in audio and video form, please visit our website at: CalvaryChapelNewberg.org How do you approach God to get things and what things do you expect? Roulette Wheel - spin the wheel and take your chances Genie - you get three wishes, any wishes you want School master - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Remember The Wonders

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Remembering the wonders of life brings us to thankfulness.

Remember The Wonders (Thanksgiving 2004) 1 Chron 16:12 October 10, 2004 Intro: (calvin and Hobbes cartoon) Remember The Wonders Verse 12 of 1 Chronicles 16 says, “remember the wonders”. Can you? Birth The wonders began the day we were conceived. There in the safety of our mothers womb we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:12

Denomination: Baptist

Advice That Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from Proverbs. Chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs. As you read the verses it is in the NKJ translation; however, when breaking each verse down you will find many translations to help you teach.

Advice that Will Change Your Life Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lydia, A Model Christian Woman

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 12, 2009

Lydia, A Model Christian Woman 1) She humbly received the word of God 2) She gladly served the kingdom of God

So Moms, are you tired of all the Mother’s Day pieces yet? I’m talking about the newspaper articles and television clips at this time of year that extol “super moms.” You know, they’re the women who keep their family fed with gourmet meals and dressed in the latest fashions while they themselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Zip It! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 23, 2009

The words of ones mouth are evidence of what is in the heart

Zip It! Text: Ephesians 4:29 – 5:2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I’m sure we’ve all heard the old saying, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.’ WRONG! Sticks and stones may cause bruises, they may even break your bones, but those things can heal up. But hateful, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2009

God is calling everyone from everywhere through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to what??? The obedience of faith... What is that all about? Let’s see what Romans says.

Our Wednesday night New Year’s lock-in was a wonderful experience. This was the best way to bring in the New Year I have ever experienced! The last few years I have tried to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. and dream in the new year. The very last thing I care to do is watch a two ton ball of lights be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever Happened To Biblical Leadership? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 13, 2009

This message compares the biblical plan for leadership with some of the wrong turns we have taken in the area of church leadership.

Over the years we have managed to lose sight of God’s plan for leadership in the church. In fact we have modeled the leadership structure of the church more after our nation’s government than the Biblical plan. Our leadership strategies have the tendency to look more like corporate America instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dna Of Discipleship

Contributed by Brad Easley on Feb 27, 2010

This sermon explores three essentials to Christian discipleship: BELIEVING, BELONGING, and BECOMING.

“DNA OF DISCIPLESHIP” Date: April 13, 2007 Main idea: Biblical discipleship means believing in Christ, belonging to His church, and becoming more like Him every day. “Making disciples: how are we doing in America?” •Percent of churches growing: 15% • Percent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Ruth Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2009

But Ruth said, "Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die - there will I be buried. May the Lord

Today is ’All Saints Day’ (or ’All Hallows Day’) and while I appreciate that this day is not as celebrated in our broader culture as is the day that precedes it - ’All Hallows Eve’ (or ’Halloween’) it is nonetheless a significant day of celebration in the church - a day when we celebrate our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Perplexing Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 19, 2009

When God works deeply in a life, spectators can become dizzy and confused.

A Perplexing Faith (Acts 9:19b-31) 1. PARIS (AFP) – Heart attack survivors who eat chocolate two or more times per week cut their risk of dying from heart disease about threefold compared to those who never touch the stuff, scientists have reported. …the new study, led by Imre Janszky of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Labor For The Lord

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2009

A sermon for Labor Day on the workplace from Ephesians 6:5-9 (I don’t recall where I got the seed thoughts for this sermon. I modified it from 1995 and the originial sources are unknown)

Sermon for 9/6/2009 on Ephesians 6:5-9 Labor for the Lord Introduction: In 1882, Peter McGuiure, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ