Sermons on Sweeping:

Talent Quest.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon that considers how we can use our talents. It uses an enchanting story about a ballerina to illustrate how our giftedness contributes to the building of the Kingdom.

Wile E Coyote furiously chases Roadrunner. The bird suddenly stops. The coyote tries but he can’t, and he skids past the roadrunner out to the edge of the cliff. The ground gives way and for just a moment we see his saucer eyes. Then down Wile E. Plummets. Poof! You and I don’t recover so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Call Waiting

Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 18, 2003

There is a "call waiting" for you at the depths of your being from God.

Thirty years ago this past summer, full-time ministry began for me as a hospital chaplain at Kenmore Mercy Hospital outside Buffalo, NY. One of the most striking memories of that summer was being called on a Code Red—cardiac arrest for a patient. I found myself being swept along the corridor as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:2-7, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 30, 2002

How do we deal with the issue of unanswered prayer?

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor October 27, 2002 Habbakuk 1:1-13 1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 17, 2002

I have this little quotation on my bulletin board in my office. It is entitled, “Life – But No Living”. It reads: First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: I have this little quotation on my bulletin board in my office. It is entitled, “Life – But No Living”. It reads: First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

A Lion On The Loose

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 28, 2001

There is a lion loose today, and he trying to defeat you, to bind you, to keep you from becoming what God would have you to be.Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst

’A LION ON THE LOOSE’ 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Several years ago, one of our state paper had an article in it which said, "there’s a mountain lion loose in the NW part of our county. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Training To Win!

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 22, 2006

Sermon focuses on four items that will help us in our spiritual training to reach God’s Kingdom

Racing Tips Introduction The Christmas season is upon us and in just a few weeks time we will all be opening presents and hopefully spending quality time with our families. We have much to be thankful about. We are fortunate that we can freely worship in our country. We are also grateful for ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Thank You Daddy!

Contributed by David Trexler on Feb 29, 2008

Out of the mouth of children. Bold and from the heart!

Luke 11:1-13 March 2nd 2008 The original text for today was about the blind man who receives his sight. It is a story about our spiritual blindness. I realize Lent is a time of struggle, but I am worn out preaching what I call fire and brimstone sermons. Sure we need to hear about our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Leavening Of Boasting Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009

This is the sixth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 5:6. "Do you not know that a little

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Leaven of Boasting Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10. Introduction: Paul warns of some of the dangers in boasting. He asks the rhetorical question, “Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” Boasting, like leavening working its way through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

God's calling is not always what we expect.

Intro: 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “The responsible person, seeks to make his or her whole life, a response to the call of God.” 2. We begin with the call of Jeremiah, a man who clearly gave his life to fulfilling the call of God. 3. The Call of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:1-3 (NKJV) 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of All The Earth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 5

THE LORD OF ALL THE EARTH (ISAIAH 40:15-24) One day a man goes to a pet shop to buy a parrot. The assistant takes the man to the parrot section and asks the man to choose one. The man asks, “How much is the yellow one?” The assistant says, “$2,000.” The man is shocked and asks the assistant why ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hindrances To Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the things that hinder our faith.

Faith Part 7: Hindrances To Your Faith Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6, 12; Galatians 6:5 Introduction As we have begun our bible study lesson series on faith, this will be the final sermon on faith in this series at this time – more could come later. During the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Mouth Of Children! Bold And From The Heart!

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 21, 2016

A sermon on the Lord's Prayer

Luke 11:1-13 July 28, 2016 I can remember like it was yesterday when I first considered going into seminary. I would get these cold sweats when I would think about praying in front of all you people. Why in the world God would you ever want the likes of me as a pastor? I can’t pray! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Heavy? Pushed? Driven To Your Knees?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

There are times that the worse thing that could happen to you might be the best thing that could happen --- if we are driven to our knees...

HEAVY? PUSHED? SHOVED? DRIVEN TO OUR KNEES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Introduction: Expect the seasons of testing, TRUST THE PROMISES, thrive in the season... knowing this too shall pass... Text: Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Removal Strategy-2(2017) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

2 of ? Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—God’s REMOVAL STRATEGY-II—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist