Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Innocence:

Thanksgiving: Giving: There Is A Secret In This Sermon

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 17, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon - Imagine. Your life when you take the words of Jesus……Seriously

There was a man who was in desperate need – all he needed was a little cash and he could get by. So he decided to go from house to house to see if there were any odd jobs he could do. After being turned down by several home owners he came upon a house where an older woman answered the door. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And Sinners Reconciled

Contributed by Ruth Hind on Dec 26, 2007

A Christmas sermon asking whether the audience will take up God’s offer of reconciliation

There was once a woman who hated Christmas.Many years ago she’d fallen out with her daughter who had left slamming the door behind her and saying she wanted nothing more to do with her mother. The woman had never seen her since. Every Christmas the woman nursed a secret hope that this would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith Of A Nameless Mother

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2011

This mother refused to be put off or intimidated. She was not going to take criticism or silence as an answer.

The faith of a nameless mother Matthew 15:21-28 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where God Lives

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2015

When we are in Christ and Christ is in us, God takes up residence within us.

Title: Where God Lives Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we are in Christ, God takes up residence within us. Introduction The United States of America has often been referred to as a “melting pot” where people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Require To Live Righteously?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 21, 2014

This message illuminates what it took for Joseph and what it takes for us to live in a righteous manner.

Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Back To The Father's House

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 4, 2015

Examining the reunion and celebration that will take place when the wayward child returns to the Heavenly Father.

The Journey Back To The Father's House Luke 15:11-24 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. The novel was about a an author named George Webber. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Saved (Romans 10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 19, 2022

In the middle of Romans 10 is the clearest explanation of how to be saved in the entire Bible. Take it to heart.

The Israel Trilogy, Part 2: Zeal Without Knowledge Romans 10 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 10. I want you to imagine the world’s biggest college football fan. I’m not going to say the name of any particular team. But just imagine the fan. Everything in his wardrobe is the team’s colors. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Lessons From The Grandson Of A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 15, 2022

There are consequences when a dad does not take his role seriously to train up a child.

Introduction Many years have passed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 in the Book of Daniel. Daniel, the boy who was taken from Israel and made to live in Babylon at the age of sixteen, is now in his eighties. How time flies from sixteen years old in chapter 1 to about eighty-two in the start of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey And The Palms Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 9, 2022

This sermon takes a deep dive into the meaning of two of the symbols we associate with Palm Sunday.

[Note: I am grateful for the Come Alive sermon series from Sermon Central. It was the starting point for this series.] Good morning! Welcome to worship on Palm Sunday! This is the beginning of Holy Week—the most significant week on the Christian calendar. For thousands of years, Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, 1 Kings 1:6-10, 1 Kings 1:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lent, Time Apart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2021

Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent?

Prelude Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for prayer, fasting, meditation and reflection. Plan Let’s look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Water Into Wine

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus, takes the waters of our difficulties and transforms them into the wine of His grace and mercy.

TRANSFORMING WATER INTO WINE Text: John 2:1-11 John 2:1-12  On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.  (2)  Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  (3)  When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Hate Your Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

There is no such thing as an instant disciple. Look at the word for a minute in your mind, to be a disciple it takes discipline.

If you didn’t bring a Bible with you, you’ll need one today. And we’ve provided you with one if you didn’t bring it. Turn with me to Luke 14:25-35 or page 1111 in the black books in front of you, there in your pews. If I asked you who Mary Lucy Phalen is, would you immediately recognize that name? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist