Sermons on Supervision:

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When No One Is Looking

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 18, 2000

We know how we out to dress, the tone our voices should take, and all the other Christian trappings that we bring to our public worship, BUT... who are we when no one is looking?

Daniel 1:1-17 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose Life

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 21, 2003

Your choices today will affect your family tomorrow.

My mother was a Wenger. Her great-grandparents migrated from Basel, Switzerland, to Ontario, Canada, in 1835. Seventeen years later they chose to move to Iowa. They traveled in a covered wagon and just before they crossed the border into the U.S. someone stole all their clothing. All they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Brethren

One Of Them Turned Back

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004

Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Empowered To Engage Part 7 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 15, 2008

We should rightly assess ourselves and we should responsibly access our gifts.

There’s nothing like the local church when she is working right. When the church becomes the church that God intended her to be, the church is a force to reckon with. Lives are changed. Marriages restored. Families united. Communities transformed. No wonder the church was labeled as “These who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith We Establish The Law Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

SO what is it, works or faith? The law or grace?

1. Ever wonder what you’re supposed to do with the Law? a. Ever think about the 10 commandments? b. Should I make them my list to follow? Should I make sure that ever ‘T’ is crossed, every ‘I’ dotted? WORKS or FAITH, that’s the big question today. • How is a person saved? BY WORKS OR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Is Holy, Just And Good Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

The law is God’s standard showing us our need for a Savior.

1. Reading through this section of Romans, we might easily forget that Paul is pointing us to the wonderful grace of God. • One of the reasons is that many put the discussion in an EITHER/OR situation. • IT’S EITHER all grace and NO LAW. • OR ALL LAW and NO GRACE. • But Paul has taught us it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Aboard

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

We need to get on board and get ready for the soon coming of the Lord.

ALL ABOARD! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (KJV) “13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Apostolic

So Little Time, So Much To Do

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

We have all received grace upon grace; therefore, we are called to share our talents just as Peter’s mother-in-law did.

So Little Time, So Much to Do Isaiah 40:27-31; Mark 1:29-39 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 8, 2009 Introduction: We continue with the first chapter of Mark. As always, Mark tells the story well and fast. His favorite word is “immediately.” There is very little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Me? ... A Sheep!

Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008

A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

But His Father Was A Greek

Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2008

Timothy’s father was a heathen, and he was teaching his son the ways of the Greeks. But Paul became his spiritual father and taught Timothy the ways of the Lord. Which father are you?

But His Father Was a Greek By Pastor Jim May In the life of every child there are two people who, above all others in their lives, stand out as examples for them to follow. Nearly all of the lessons learned in the early years of childhood are learned from those two people. From Mom and Dad they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Different Perspective

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2005

No matter what we are going through, even when it appears as though God is not aware, stand your watch and wait on the Lord.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 (Preached Sunday, July 31, 2005) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Ready To Share The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

How should we live our lives in a way that Jesus is evident and the gospel relevant? Paul has some practical advise. Also information on how Gnosticism is rampant today.

Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that’s too warm, beside someone who’s sleeping in a room that’s too cold. I do a fair amount of pre-marital counseling - and though I don’t share that illustration - what I do tell couples that are preparing for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel