Sermons on Straddle Fence:

Making Jesus Sick Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Lukewarmness in the life of a believer makes Jesus sick. Jesus addresses this sin in the church of Laodicea.

Making Jesus Sick Sermon 7 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION INTRO VIDEO: Illus. – “Worship 1/2 CD” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Peter was the greatest failure in his abusive power. And yet we see that he not only survives, but he does so quite successfully. He is able to stay on top as the leader of the 12. He does everything wrong, and still comes out a winner.

Apollo 13 was one of the biggest flops in the history of our space program, and yet it was also one of the most celebrated. Can a catastrophic failure also be a colossal success? Just ask the three astronauts of that ill fated flight. It was 1970, and they were on their way to the moon when an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Alone In A Hostile Environment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 27, 2025

Series on Daniel

Title: “Living for God in a Hostile Environment” Script: Daniel 1 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-28-25 Intro: There will be times in your life that you will be challenged to stand alone. Sometimes, you’ll find yourself in situations where you will need to decide if you will obey God or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

06 The Souls Deepest Need Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

1. Cast Sheep 2. The Cast Down Sheep 3. Becoming Cast Down (a). Looking for a Soft Spot (b). Having Too Much Wool (c). Overweight Sheep 4. The Cast Down’s Escape

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Restoration of - Old Cars - Old houses - Old paintings How did you get you get to the point of uselessness? - Neglect, Abuse, Cast aside, Forgotten 1. Cast Sheep - Turned over on its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Value Of Children In The Church?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 7, 2021

Children of the church can be viewed as those who are new to the church. Why will the church leaders not listen to these people? Time to leave power behind and lead!

Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Becoming Backyard Christians Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020

The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

*Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

But The People Were Silent

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The people of God must never keep silent in the midst of attack on the message of the gospel. Elijah took a stand even in a hostile and homicidal environment. The people had so much compromised that they could not choose for Jehovah God.

BUT THE PEOPLE WERE SILENT 1 Kings 18:17-39 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And Elijah answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Rich Young Ruler - Law Of God

Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014

The path to discipleship starts from the Law, then giving up all that you have to follow Jesus. How does the ten commandments teach us this concept? Jesus challenged the Rich Young Ruler to take his keeping the law one step beyond he expected.

The Fawn A couple weeks ago, we went to Yellowstone Park. While we were there, we saw a bear, some bisons, deer, elks, ground hogs, and many other smaller animals. Today I want to tell you a story about a family of deer. Let us pretend that this is the family of deer. Two young fawns and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Western Luke 15:1-7

Contributed by Victor Rasmussen on Jul 8, 2010

A country/western version applied to Luke 15

It’s late spring; you’ve got the cattle all on good, tall, green grass. The rains have been good, the future looks bright. Monday morning rolls around and its time to put out salt and mineral and see how everybody is doing. So you load up your feed, hook up to the trailer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessing Of A Border

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

There is a great blessing that comes from a life of holiness and righteousness. The Church has to be different from the world.

The Blessing of a Border Exodus 19:1-13 – “1 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.” “2 For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When You Hear The Cries…

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Jul 16, 2007

This sermon asks - "Who are you a neighbor to?" instead of "Who is my neighbor?"

What to do when you hear the cries… Deuteronomy 30:11-14 and Luke 10:25-37 NOTE: Children’s message used "Horton Hears a Who" by Dr. Seuss The children’s message this morning gave us one literary vision of being “neighborly”. Horton, the elephant heard a cry for help and did all in his power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 11, 2022

Are you standing firm? Do you really know what Standing Firm means?

Introduction: The Bible tells us several times in the New Testament to “Stand Firm.” Paul, when he tells us to put on the whole armor of God, says to “stand firm.” Paul in writing to the Corinthians tells them to “stand firm.” Once again, Paul this time writing from prison to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturing Christian's Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 11 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The maturing Christian’s blessed assurance of salvation is seen in the picture of the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

Picture # 11 The Maturing Christian’s Blessed Assurance of Salvation as seen in the Parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21 The God-Man who enters by the gate is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We usually think of the shepherd in terms of tender care, but in biblical times, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Clean The House Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

You are saved, but those in the house are not saved. God says you've allowed a sin in your house and you are just tolerating instead of witnessing.

The Church on Trial Pt. 3 It’s Time to Clean the House Revelation 2: 12-17 12) To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13) I know where you live – where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist