Sermons on Team Players:

When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

This message examines the example of David’s faith.

Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

A sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12 about various gifts to offer to the mission of the church

Leslie Griffiths, the well known Methodist minister and former President of Conference, tells of the time when he was invited to Easter People where thousands of people of all ages used to gather at a seaside resort for a Christian festival of worship, seminars, fellowship and fun. He was ushered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Unsung Heroes: Ananias Series

Contributed by Sam Draper on Jul 9, 2012

Because of his courage and obedience, Ananias is a model unsung hero.

Unsung Heroes: Ananias Acts 9.10-19a Have you ever heard of Jeremy Lin? Some of you have, but many of you probably have not. Jeremy Lin is a basketball player in the NBA. He plays for the Knicks, but up until this past February, very few people had ever heard of him. No one thought he could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Clock Is Ticking! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 2 – The Clock Is Ticking! I. Introduction They are flashy. They are dominate. They are the superstar. We love the superstar. But don't overlook those who are on the sidelines and on the bench. After being a starting QB on his college team this young man spent four years ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did You Come To Church Today

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 8, 2016

A message that examines the motives that people have for attending church.

Clem went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the pianist miss a note during the prelude and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everyone else was bowed in prayer. He sensed the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering plate and it made him angry. He caught the pastor in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 8, 2012

Only when we realize who we worship can we truly worship our God.

True Worship Genesis 22: 1-19 Intro: Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What He Said About Being Despised. Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 17, 2019

People can change!

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Being Despised Text: Luke 19:1-10 Thesis: People can change! Introduction As Good as It Gets is a 1997 comedy about three very different people whose lives become entangled. The threesome includes an obsessive-compulsive author, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003

It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

#9: Built To Last Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

We’re wrapping up our study on revival today. I hope it’s been a blessing to you to study some of the revivals in the Bible. I think it would be good for us to study today the last revival found in the Old Testament and that’s in the book of Nehemiah, bec

I. INTRODUCTION We’re wrapping up our study on revival today. I hope it’s been a blessing to you to study some of the revivals in the Bible. I think it would be good for us to study today the last revival found in the Old Testament and that’s in the book of Nehemiah, because we want to ask the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Be A Barnabas"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004

Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Eyes Of A Doctor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 14, 2020

If you want to truly help people recover from failure, lead with compassion, not condemnation; lead by example, not by examination; and lead with wisdom; not words. To put it succinctly, see with the eyes of a doctor, not a judge.

A man went to see his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to help me, Doc, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020

Sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving, thank God for all the things that He has done for you and given you ... and for all the things that He hasn’t done or given you.

The holiday season has once again rolled around and people are wondering where did the year go. It seems like Thanksgiving is over in most people’s minds. The stores are already filled with Christmas decorations, children and grandchildren are already making their lists and wondering what’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Showcase Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016

God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Tsunamis Are Coming... Move To Higher Ground

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 6, 2023

The Tsunamis are coming. There is a purpose to thorns. It is always too soon to quit. Move to higher ground.

THE TSUNAMIS ARE COMING! --- THE PURPOSE OF THE THORN? IT IS ALWAYS TOO SOON TO QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. Do you know who Thomas Edison was? You know him because he did not quit! Do you know who Henry Ford was? You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Galatians 6:7-9, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 2

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 22, 2001

Recognizing the every moment of my worship is directed towards God changes every moment of my worship. When we read from the Pslams it is quite obvious that the object of their ’obsession’ was not themselves!

God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational