Sermons on Stumbling Blocks:

"An Invitation To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2017

A sermon about living in the Kingdom of God.

“An Invitation to Love” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the SoupMobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021

Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Word Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

Our Past, Our Priest & His Promise

Illus: Years ago I served on a Foreign Missions board in Haiti where a local lawyer donated acres of land in the city of Aux Cayes near Port-Au-Prince. We made plans to build a prayer center, a vocational training center and a volunteer medical center. When we visited the area and it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon, Anna, And Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2022

Two witnesses to the fulfillment of Malachi 3:1.

SIMEON, ANNA AND JESUS. Luke 2:22-40. I. THE SONG OF SIMEON. Luke 2:22-35. Nearly six weeks after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph went up to the Temple in Jerusalem, with baby Jesus, to fulfil the rite of purification. Jesus' parents were obedient to this tenet of the law, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Speak Wisdom

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 11, 2023

Our future is secure in Jesus, no matter what our circumstances may be. In fact, God’s plans for His own are so complete that our minds cannot begin to comprehend them! And yet, God has chosen us to reveal to the world this simple truth, “Christ in us is the hope of glory!”

1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (NKJV) “We Speak Wisdom” (Hidden Wisdom) March 12, 2023 To interpret this passage correctly one must first understand some of the historical reasons why Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Plagued with denominational politics, doctrinal disputes and liturgical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Wheel Of Fortune

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 16, 2023

The Wheel of Fortune is a concept in medieval and ancient philosophy which represents the capricious nature of fate.

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, a German author, music critic and artist once remarked: “Everything here below beneath the sun is subject to continual change; and perhaps there is nothing which can be called more inconstant than opinion, which turns round in an everlasting circle like the wheel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Romans 14:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Lamentations 3:22-23

Glory To God

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 25, 2009

Believers are to live their life by 1. bringing praise and glory to God, 2. seeking the good of others, 3. and spreading the gospel.

Glory to God 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Believers are to live their life bringing praise and glory to God, seeking the good of others, and spreading the gospel. Introduction We are free from sin and death. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ have insured these freedoms for those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2005

Who we belong to will be easy to see, we are a chip off the old block!

INTRODUCTION • Have you looked out in nature and noticed that apple trees always produce apples? • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of lemons and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and apple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communication Crisis

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 21, 2011

When God seems to be quiet, most likely it is your sin that is blocking the way.

Communication Crisis November 20, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When God seems to be quiet, most likely it is your sin that is blocking the way. Focus Passage: I Samuel 28:3-35 Supplemental Passage: Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On No Man Is An Island

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 19, 2024

No man is an island is an expression that predominantly refers to the fact that outright survival on this mortal coil cannot be achieved by a sole individual.

John Donne, an English poet, scholar, and cleric in the Church of England once remarked: “No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 16:20, Matthew 4:4

Sermon On Differences

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 4, 2025

Differences are defined as the quality or state of being dissimilar in appearance, nature, form, or character.

Virginia Satir, an American author once remarked: “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 3:8, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 17:11

Nothing Should Hold Us Back

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 2, 2015

Nothing should hold us back when we worship the Lord. Our worship must be pure and authentic. That is why God's desire for us is to be released from the bondage of Satan.

Today, we will be going to Exodus chapter 9. We will study the statements of God in answer to Pharaoh's stubbornness. What does God desire that is of utmost importance? What does God caution us against? What are the consequences of disobedience? May the Lord give us understand on these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Love And Unity In The Community

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 2, 2015

The first century Christians at Rome struggled with unity in their Christian community, the church of today does too. If are to accomplish the mission of Christ, Christians must work together in unity as one mind, one heart.

Love and Unity in the Community Romans 14:1-15:13 INTRO: A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, “Stop! Don’t jump!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up And Fight For Your Life!

Contributed by C Jordan on May 22, 2012

Jesus came to give us life, but we are at war. Therefore, we must wake up and fight for our life.

WAKE UP AND FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! OPENING FUNNY STORY: As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

How To Build Each Other Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2015

This is the 25th sermon in the series "The Cure". Christians are called to build each other up.

Series: The Cure [#25] HOW TO BUILD EACH OTHER UP Romans 14:13-15:13 Introduction: Last week we looked at how we should treat one another as Christians. This week is a continuation of that sermon. Not only should we treat one another right, we should build one another up. On this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist