Sermons on Teachable Moments:

Bridge Builder: Breaking The Barriers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

What BARRIERS you may have to BREAK to build bridges?

Opening illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, "Don’t worry about me. I can get out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming To Jesus As Children

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001

ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Enter Through The Narrow Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 26, 2025

In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”

“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

By My New Way Of Life

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2012

Be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Beloved Let the Holy Spirit transform you conform you into the image of Christ. How will the world recognize that you have been changed? Young Cameron may have said it best By my new way of life,.

Let us pray..... O Heavenly Father, ..... we are yours ......through baptismal waters .... we are empowered by your Holy Spirit ....to continue your work in this world;.... Father help us employ the gifts you have given us..... for your use in, ....and for your glory ..... and we ask this through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24, Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Influential Fathers Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

Children Need Fathers Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father. While presence is a part of fathering, and sometimes children need a friend who will listen, fathering is intentional and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Special

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 29, 2011

To present profound truths revolving around the birth of the Saviour

Christmas ‘Special’. The significance of Christmas is intertwined with several profound truths. By virtue of this sermon, I intend to place before my Church some of them, which have deeply touched my heart… 1.FULFILLMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: *other

Learning Faith By Dealing With Multitudes Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 20, 2017

Knowing that the Disciples still needed to grow their faith, Jesus challenged them!

This morning, we will read the story of Jesus miraculously feeding thousands of people starting with a few loaves of bread and fish. This story is so important that all 4 Gospels describes it. The miracle was actually repeated in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The miracle of feeding the thousands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2018

Saul made a big U-turn and became a band new person in Christ. We can too. This was his defining moment. What is yours?

DEFINING MOMENTS “The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 The setting for our message today is in 36 AD. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus have all taken place …. He has ascended to heaven and now it is up to a small band of men and women to move the message forward. Every one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face With Divine Generosity Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

The greatest defining moment in life is when you make a commitment to receive the gift of eternal life.

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FIVE FACE TO FACE WITH DIVINE GENEROSITY JOHN 3:16-18 (PAGE 752 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Today we are focusing on the most important defining moment in life; when you, as a person created by God, understand the amazing, sacrificial generosity of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives, I Can Face Today Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2012

You are not defined by your house, your car, your job, your education, or your credit score! You are defined by how you invested moments in the lives of others! How will someone define you because of your investment of today?

Because He Lives I Can Face Today! John 20:29 John 20:29 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Living Easter Everyday, living each day like Jesus is alive, changes everything! Easter can even change how ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Fifth Sunday Of Easter; Easter 5 B; Vine And Branches

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 30, 2021

The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

5B "Apart from me you can do nothing." One of the most difficult acts of self-discipline in the spiritual life is to concentrate on the present moment: "age quod agis", which means do what you are doing, concentrate on the present. Staying connected; to be sustained and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

What Is This Job Really About?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002

A five-part job description for godly fathers.

WHAT IS THIS JOB REALLY ABOUT?—Deuteronomy 6 (Father’s Day) Father’s Day (“Aw, come on, you don’t have to celebrate…”—And I really mean it when I say it!) For many fathers, it’s a reminder that they’re important—but they don’t know exactly why What is the job about? What is a father ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fulfillment In The Miracle

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 31, 2023

Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles!

THE FULFILLMENT OF THE MIRACLE 3/27/22 Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles! Today’s message is titled: The fulfillment of the miracle. It will be centered around John 5:1-5, but we will look at several other passages. Most of which we will not directly read, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-22, Isaiah 9:6

The Danger In The Miracle

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles!

Today’s message is titled: The danger in the miracle. It will be centered around the verses that brother Dan read in Luke 5: 18-20, but we will look at several other passages. Most of which we will not directly read, but rather I’ll just give an overview of the messages. We are going to start in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-20

Being A Good Father

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 7, 2018

This sermon, designed for Father's Day, addresses two components I wish I would have known before I became a dad myself. Two simple principles that can be easily applied to a father of any age and includes material for men, women, and various life stages.

There is no script or instruction manual, for being a good father. Most men are thrust into the task of fatherhood that will change how we view our earthly father, Heavenly Father, and even ourselves forever. It is an adventure that will challenge us, drain us, beat us up, lending us to a few ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist