Sermons on Sweeping:

Primary Lessons

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 14, 2012

Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God.

Reaching your final destination Title: Primary Lessons Text: I Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2 Thesis: Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at a term in the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God. Introduction On Thursday the front page of the Denver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism Hero...for Guys

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Feb 14, 2012

A straight forward exhortation for men to engage the enemy by becoming evangelism heroes.

One thing I think we can agree on is this: every man would give treasure and fame for one moment in which he could rescue a damsel in distress while delivering a Chuck Norris round house kick to the dastardly villain. Sweeping the fair maiden up in one arm, he would first use his free hand to tuck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-19

Thankfulness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 23, 2011

"Thanks" is a word we probably don’t say often enough. And being thankful is an attitude we probably don’t have enough. Unfortunately, when Thanksgiving is over we typically move from being thankful to being materialistic when the Christmas shopping seaso

THANKFULNESS INTRODUCTION: Rudyard Kipling was one of the few old writers who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. One time a newspaper reporter came up to him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2018

What does it mean to "take up" or "bear" your cross? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 8:34; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 This morning I want us to look at a verse of Scripture, Mark 8:34. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Runaway Bride

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2018

Like the movie “Runaway Bride” many Christians today don’t mind “dating” the church, but they don’t want to “marry” the church. Here are 9 reasons you need to commit to the church for life!

RUNAWAY BRIDE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m supposed to ‘be faithful as long as we both shall live’, I’d appreciate it if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Conversation With God Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 3, 2018

Habakkuk wonders why God is slow in answering his prayers and why He delays in punishing Judah's evil. He is surprised that God will use the even more wicked Chaldeans as His rod of punishment.

Otab so“A Conversation With God!” Habakkuk 1-3 David P. Nolte Please turn in your Bible to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was one of the Minor Prophets of which there were 12 in number. They not called Minor because they’re under 21. They’re not called Minor because they’re ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing God’s Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018

Envy - the sin we cannot enjoy

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 5 ENVY One author writes of a friend who was happily married, had a good job and a respectable salary, and who lived in a nice home. His kids where doing well in great schools. He enjoyed the company of a circle of good friends. Then . . . he went ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016

Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

“Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Is Greater Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 4, 2018

We have to experience God’s grace to understand it.

Title: Grace Is Greater Place: BLCC Date: 1/7/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15 CT: We have to experience God’s grace to understand it. [Screen 1] FAS: I am a firm believer in following Jesus. I could preach about following Jesus every week and be correct in what I need to do. Truth is known, I do preach ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Meeting The Challenge At Grace Baptist Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

A challenge to the church before launching a building program requiring laymen to help.

Meeting the Challenge at Grace Baptist Church Chuck Sligh April 29, 2007 TEXT: Turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION --In October 2003, some people began to meet with Susan and me for a Bible study on Wednesday nights with the intention of eventually becoming a church. --In May of 2004, we began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4

Denomination: Baptist

Identify Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 12, 2007

I will encourage God’s people in my care to identify at least one person with whom they will share Jesus’ love between now and Easter Sunday.

Introduction: What do you tend to notice as you travel around town? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all tend to notice particular things. We’ve all had the experience of buying a new car (at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

God At War

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 9

God at War Zech. 9 Of all the descriptions of God found in the Bible, one of the most shocking is found in a song sung by Moses and the people of Israel after their rescue from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war; The LORD is His name. “A man of war”- a warrior, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 6, 2006

In this sermon we explore the barriers to belief that some people have, and then point out that God wants to help all people overcome the obstacles to belief.

A. This morning we return to our series called Embracing Our Mission. To help refresh our memory, here are some of the things we have been emphasizing in this series: 1. First and foremost – People Matter to God. He loves them and He wants to save them! 2. Second – Reaching out to the lost is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ