Sermons on Talking Donkey:

Church Personnel Manual Part 1

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012

A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality.

Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC Opening illustration: Common problem in churches: lack of love. Even in Peru one of the local churches that we are working with experienced a fairly traumatic split that caused their reputation to be stained. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfinished Tower & A King's Rash War Series

Contributed by Brian Keith on Feb 28, 2012

Part of a series on Core Issues, this message talks about counting the cost of discipleship.

The Unfinished Tower and a King's Rash War – Counting the Cost of Discipleship Text - Luke 14:25-35 Introduction Did you hear about the accidental burning of the Quran in Afghanistan? Quote - "They should leave Afghanistan rather than disrespecting our religion, our faith. If next time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strange Things

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 3, 2011

This talks about how Jesus is able to do things beyond our imagination.

“Strange things” 10/2/11 I have in my lifetime seen some pretty strange things. There was one time that I was fishing on the Elk. I cast my line to the bank and while I was reeling in and when I lifted my pole to pull my bait in and cast out my line again, a bass followed the minnow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: *other

Called To Suffer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2012

A talk on how Christians should view the calling of suffering; looking, in patience, to Christ.

Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25, Title: Called to Suffer, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/12, PM Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Deer And Antelope Play

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012

A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Guarantee!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 27, 2012

Scrupulously read the above words of God that talk about standing guarantee for loan!

Standing guarantee! Proverbs 6:1 –‘My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge for another..’ Proverbs 17:18-‘A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.’ Be not one of those ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This message talks about the freedom God brings from the things that bind you

Freedom Isaiah 61:1-3 Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the time when the church traditionally looks for the second coming of Christ. The first week, we spoke about expectation and that God wants to do something greater than ever before in your life and the life of this church. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Isaac Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 14, 2012

Today I want to talk about Isaac, son of Abraham, who was unstoppable

Unstoppable! Genesis 26:13”The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous..” Rafael Nadal smashed Novak Djokovic when he won his seventh French open title in Paris on Monday. He has won so far four Grand Slam crowns. Phenomenal feat! We also have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demonstration Of Power

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Concerning The Covenants Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Here Paul talks about the old and the new. Consider Paul’s words.

CONCERNING THE COVENANTS II CORINTHIANS 3:1-18 INTRODUCTION: It’s L.A. Law versus Nancy Grace. Not really. This has nothing to do with a T.V. show. It has to do with the old and new covenants. It concerns law and grace. Everyone has experienced the frustration of something wearing out. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Show Evidences Of Knowing God.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 4, 2017

Show the world what you have don't just talk it.

SHOW EVIDENCES OF KNOWING GOD. 1ST John 2: 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 6, 2019

A short sermon for a funeral service. I wrote this talk for the funeral of a Christian person.

In Nahum 1.7—a book in the Bible not often heard—the prophet Nahum says, “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). It may seem counter-intuitive to consider this verse at a funeral when death is clearly on our minds. How can we say that the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Preparatory Sheet

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

I use this worksheet to talk with family in planning a funeral - wanted to share with all

Full Name: _________________________________ Date Deceased: ______________ Age Deceased: _____ Place born: ________________________ Date of Birth: _________ Father Name: _________________________ Mother Name: _______________________ High School Name: ________________________________ Grad date: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist