Sermons on Stop Method:

The Most Important Worship - A Sermon That Walks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2002

There are many ways to offer worship to God, but without this one form of worship, everything else we do is lip service.

OPEN: Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a large mustache stepped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-21, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Influence

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A message focusing on the Christian’s call to influence his/her world.

Influence Matt. 5:13-16 It is told that once during the Civil War, a detachment of General Sheridan’s men, caught in a tight corner, broke and fled and galloped away for their lives; and just then Sheridan himself came riding up. Taking in the situation at a glance, he rose in his stirrups, waved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"The Greatest Battle Lies Within" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2008

A sermon about dealing with the sin of hate and revenge.

Romans 7:14-19; Romans 8:5-17 “The Battle Within” Begins with Clips from the movie: Spider-Man 3 and then the Scripture is read. By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “Spider-Man doesn’t kill people. What happened?” Immediately after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Last Days Difficult Times Will Come

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The last days will be difficult times.

In the Last Days Difficult Times Will Come 2 Tim. 3:1-7, 10-12 May 17, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Play Are You Ready B But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.2 For men will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Man Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2006

Joseph sets an example of someone who is committed to living a morally upright life in an immoral world. As we look at Joseph ask yourself if those positive qualities which he demonstrated are seen in your life.

Joseph: A Man of God Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: We need men and women who can be identified by their lives that they are children of God. While what we know about Joseph is contained in only a few verses of Scripture, the verses we have identify him as a man of God. Joseph sets an example of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: Where Jesus Died

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

Has the cross become too cultural. Is it more popular than powerful. The cross is where jesus died.

Intro: Is it possible that we have become too familiar with the cross? Is it possible that it has become more popular than powerful? Is it possible that the cross is more cultural than critical to the salvation of people separated by from the life of God? The cross doesn’t seem to be as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Foolishness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2010

God plans don't always make sense, but they are always the right way. The falling of the walls of Jericho is just an example of the foolishness of God that has a great impact on our faith and ability to see God do great and mighty things.

Faith or Foolishness Joshua chapter 6:15-20 Introduction- Turn with me to Joshua 6:15-20. The good news is, the Lord has allowed me to move out of Deuteronomy, the bad news it is only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Picture Of Abuse Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution.

The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Impact Of The Word Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

This sermon helps the listeners to understand the impact that God's Word has on our lives.

“IMPACT OF THE WORD” Acts 6:1-7 INTRO – Was listening to podcast of Jim Cymbala this past week. He made a statement that caught my attention. The statement was that, based on research form 4 different reliable sources, Every day in America, 1200 people stop reading the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Holy Of Holies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

People today need an Aaron... someone who has been in the very presence of God, to tell them that God has forgiving them.

ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES Leviticus 16 INTRODUCTION: Picture this... It is a bright sunny day, a festive day when the city is filled with people, the streets are teaming with life and the Temple is filled to capacity. It is the 10th day of the seventh month on the Jewish calendar and this is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Silver Bullet 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 20, 2011

Exposition of Numbers 25 regarding two more motivations and ammunitions for Romans 8:13.

Text: Numbers 25:1-13, Title: Silver Bullet #2, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/19/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: 1 Cor 10:6-10 gives us four OT reminders of God’s dealing with sin in His covenant people that should have known better, in order to help us fight sin in our own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist