Sermons on tavern:

It's Not You, Jesus, It's Me

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2005

Many people value property more than God’s deliverance.

It’s Not You, Jesus, It’s Me Matt. 8:28-9:1 Nov. 6, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend 1 "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George a Before George can say his line, his girlfriend ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Antidote For Anxiety

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Mar 23, 2003

On the radio: "Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days simply isn’t paying attention." Oh, really?

AN ANTIDOTE FOR ANXIETY Psalm 131 I heard a man suggest on the radio that, “Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days simply isn’t paying attention.” There is plenty to be anxious about in our world today. Nations nobody cared about five years ago are suddenly steering the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Look At Me! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2009

Our deeds are not to become a show to be watched.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around folks who will do good things, but they want to make sure others know they did it? LOOK AT ME! • For some it is all about looking good. • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Witness Of Worship

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 12, 2009

Worship is inspired, inevitable and an invitation.

WITNESS OF WORSHIP A few years ago, the world watched as three gray whales became trapped by the ice off Point Barrow, Alaska. They were battered and bloody, gasping for breath at a hole in the ice. Their only hope was to be transported five miles past the ice pack to open sea. Rescuers began ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Qualities Of Maturity As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

LAST WEEK, AS WE LOOKED TOGETHER AT HOSEA 10, WE DEVELOPED THE THOUGHT OF DEALING WITH HARDHEARTEDNESS IN OUR LIVES. TODAY, I WOULD LIKE US TO GO BEYOND THIS INTO THE NEXT STEP IN WHAT SHOULD BE OUR PROGRESSIVE CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE AREA WE WILL BE LOOKI

QUALITIES OF MATURITY AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST HOSEA 11:1-7 Hosea 11:1-7 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond The Natural Disasters

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

This sermon encourages believers to trust God in the natural disasters. God can be trusted no matter what happens in life.

I went to a nearby hamburger stand by my job on Friday to get some oatmeal. Before entering in I picked up a copy of the LA Times newspaper and on the front was the gory pictures of the Katrina aftermath. As I walked into the hamburger stand to place more order, a man seen the newspaper under my ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Tweenies Hiding? Or "sshh: Don't Mention...!"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

What do the Tweenies, Trick or Treating and Soviet Russia have in common? A sermon for All Saints Day

(first preached November 2012 at Holy Trinity Church Barkingside) ..................................................... What do the Tweenies, Trick or Treating and Soviet Russia have in common? [say a second time]What do the Tweenies, Trick or treating and Soviet Russia have in common? Yesterday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Anglican

Terrorism And Suffering, And The Hope Of The Gospel

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 22, 2013

Terrorism and suffering are all around us in the United States, but we find peace and comfort in God’s presence, and the great hope in the Gospel of His Son.

BOSTON (AP) — The boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was remembered by neighbors Tuesday as a vivacious 8-year-old who loved to run and climb. Martin Richard was among the three people killed in the explosions Monday, according to U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, a friend of the family for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Friends

Jonah: The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Jonah is mad becxause God spared Nineveh

“Jonah: The Pouting Prophet” Jonah 4:1-11 David P. Nolte A man of petulant disposition demanded two eggs for breakfast one morning. His wife meekly asked, “How would you like them cooked?” He testily replied, “Fry one sunny-side-up and scramble the other!” In due time the eggs were ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Wise sayings that will bring victory unto you.

Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger Text: Proverbs 23:1-34 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4 Do not overwork to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrender To Win Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Life has two kinds of battles. The kind where, when you surrender you lose, and the kind where, when you surrender you win.

There was only one general that threw fear into the mighty warriors of the Roman Army, and that man was Hannibal of Carthage. Carthage was in North Africa, and was the rival of Rome. It was the only power great enough to keep Rome from ruling the world. For over 60 years they fought a desperate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Fruit is one of the key themes of the Bible. God is a God of fruit, and all that is in harmony with His will is fruitful.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Fruit is what we give back to God for the gift of salvation. Salvation is what we accept from God, but fruit is what we achieve for God. Salvation is a gift from God, but fruit is a goal we reach for God.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

"from Weeping To Praise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2023

It is a sermon about hope for those wondering if this is worth it.

“From Weeping to Praise” Revelation 5:1-14 Today I am beginning a four-week sermon series on the Book of Revelation. Revelation is so named because that’s exactly what it is. It’s a revelation which the Lord revealed to His apostle John. It’s a letter of hope and encouragement for those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gifts Of Christmas: Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Peace Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/25/2016 Good morning everyone, welcome to the Grove and Merry Christmas. I’d like to thank each of you for spending Christmas morning with us here at the Grove. We often talk about the importance of keeping ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church