Sermons on Subtraction:

Pass The Peace Please Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The fifth part of Sermon on the Mount Series, how we bring peace to those around us.

The year was 1938, the date was October 6th the place was London England, the speaker was Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and this was the message "We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taker Or Giver: Which One Are You? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 24, 2014

A sermon challenging God's people to be net "givers" of their life and ministry rather than net "takers" of the ministry of others.

Taker or Giver: Which One Are You? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 16, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – We love “FaceTiming” (the Apple equivalent of Skyping) with our grandchildren, Keira and McCartney and their parents, Chris and our ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Not To Wear Series

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 4, 2011

This expository message on Colossians 3:1-17 uses a popular TV show as a way to reinforce the text.

What Not to Wear” Colossians 3:1-17 Big Idea: When Christ is at your core your “spiritual clothes” will be right. (props.= 2 racks of clothes, one of old clothes and one with new clothes) Introduction: Most of us know how important it is to make a good first impression. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, Just Trust Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 22, 2012

This is week three in our yearly stewardship series, this week focusing on why we should give up worry in favor of trust.

Don’t Worry about Money How many folks out there were born after 1958? So what do you think of the change in the Old Age Security age? If you missed the last budget the age for eligibility has changed for the Canadian Old Age Security from 65 to 67 and I would suspect that is only the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Became A Man

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2011

John does not begin his Gospel as the other Gospel accounts do. John transports us to eternity past – before creation, before man – before the existence of time.

When God Became A Man John 1:1-5, 10-14 John chapter one may not seem like a great Christmas text—but it is the truth behind the story of the angels and shepherds and the Wise Men and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Article 1: The Holy Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK.

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK. IT WAS CH SPURGEON IN 1855 WHO ORDERED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Rose Among Thorns Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

I want to take the first eleven verses of this chapter and show you the ways Joseph was different from his brothers. I want to show you how we can be a light in the middle of a dark and dying world.

A ROSE AMONG THORNS Genesis 37:1-11 Introduction In our first message on Joseph, we took a hard look at his background. We discovered that his family was marked with problems of all sorts. This godly man grew up in some of the roughest of conditions. I am still amazed that God could take a young ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope, Help And Happiness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2009

I want us to think about three thoughts, which most people seek after or focus on in life: hope, help and happiness.

INTRO.- ILL.- A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail." "You left Harry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Value: Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008

If Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven … remitted. As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of t

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Needs For Christian Growth

Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008

Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pitfalls Of Parenting 2 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 10, 2008

This is the second sermon looking at tips for successful parenting.

Pitfalls of Parenting from the bottom of the Pit 2 I think it was John Wilmot 2 Earle of Rochester who said, “Before I was married I had six theories on raising children, now I have six children and no theories.” Last week we looked at Proverbs 22:6 Direct your children onto the right path, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Avoiding The Mistake Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2007

Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental. In this lesson we learn from the mistakes of biblical characters.

Introduction: A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life After Graduation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2012

Let me share some goals for life after graduation. 1- Seek the Lord 2- Continue your education 3- Concentrate on people 4- Go to work

INTRO.- ILL.- Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?" Student: "Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything." Do we really learn anything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ