Sermons on Taming Elephant:

A Royal Welcome

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 31, 2012

A sermon on Mark:11:1-11 dealing with the Triumphal Entry/Palm Sunday.

Somewhere a husband and wife are painting a room either bright pink with ballerinas or bright blue with baseballs, depending on what they see in the sonogram. The room whiffs the subtle smell of Lysol and baby powder. They have to finish soon because they want to be ready to welcome home their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue That Leads Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

The tongue has the power to send people forward as much as it has the power to hold people back.

The power of the tongue that leads James 3:2-12 Introduction Napolean… Martin Luther King Jr. / Hitler… George W. Bush / Parent or CEO… Here is a comparison of the two types of supervisors the boss and the leader: The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them. The boss depends upon authority; ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meekness Versus Anger Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

"Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Responding To Critisism

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Maintaining our Christian Character when criticis m is given.

Responding “Christianly” to Criticism By Brian Mavis James 1:19-20 Have you ever been criticized for something that you said (or didn’t say? Have you ever been criticized for something you have done (or didn’t do)? Have you ever been criticized for just being who you are (or not someone else)? The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Holiness

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones But Words Will Never Hurt Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#5] STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME James 3:1-12 Introduction: [You need a tube of toothpaste.] I have a challenge for someone this morning. I’m going to squeeze the toothpaste out of this tube onto this saucer and I want someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing The Conversation – Recognizing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

Every relationship includes both speaking and listening. This sermon talks about how to listen to God.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus May 20, 2007 Continuing the Conversation – Recognizing the Voice of God 1 Samuel 3:1-21 We started this series on How to have a Personal Relationship with Jesus a few weeks ago. The first week, we talked about starting the relationship – being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

As He Is (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 10, 2013

If Only We Would Be What We Are!

1 John 4:17-as He is, so are we in this world. Not as He was, there was only few statements ever said that Jesus was…He was crucified He was dead…But the angel said, “He is not here, He is risen!” I am the bread of life. (John 6:35) I am the light of the world. (John 8:12) I am the door ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words On Fire Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 12, 2021

We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."

Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12   • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aren’t All Religions Basically The Same? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 11, 2013

for the next three weeks I’m going to present three messages from the pulpit that I am calling the “Big Questions”. These are not necessarily questions you all have, though some of you may. But these are intended to answer some of the most common question

You may have heard this story before: Several blind men were led into a King’s courtyard, where they encountered an elephant. One felt a tusk and concluded that the elephant is like a spear. Another touched a leg and thought that the elephant is like a tree. Yet another bumped into the side ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Having A Spiritual Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.

Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Short. Simple. Honest. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… in the Weber household… we have four kids. And I don’t know how we have 4 kids… but we do. And we also have a minivan… Why? Because we’re cool like that. And when did this become my life? I’m not sure. But each night after my 4 yahoos… have their PJs on and their teeth brushed… we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, Matthew 6:7

The Complexities Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The happy ending of the story of Ruth, and the happy ending for millions of stories, are due to the reality of the complexity of life.

Not far from the scene where Ruth proposed to Boaz in the middle of the night, Musa Alami made a proposal of his own. This Arab boy was educated at Cambridge, and he went back to Palestine where he became very successful. But political turmoil came and he lost everything. He went out into the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-6

How To Destroy Your Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008

Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Coated - Pt. 3 - Forgetfulness Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated
 Pt. 4 - Forgetfulness Introduction
 Paul demanded that we be people that are overflowing with hope because we serve the God of all hope. However, as I mentioned in the first series where we attacked hopelessness it is apparent that many of us don't live up to that mandate. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even A Donkey Knows What A Mother Should Do

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Jesus Has Told His Disciples To Go Into Town And Bring A Mother Donkey and her colt. Jesus would only be sitting upon the colt. Why did He ask for the Mother Donkey to come along? Let¡¦s see the reasons on this Mother¡¦s Day.

EVEN A DONKEY KNOWS WHAT A MOTHER SHOULD DO Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, ¡§Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic