Sermons on Telling:

No Longer Slaves But Sons

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2001

Paul’s converts in Galatia were compromising the purity of the Gospel and their liberty in Christ so he tells them What we were under the Law, What God did in Jesus, What God has made us as sons and What we now should be.

Many of the letters written by Paul, the Apostle, were the results of controversy. His letter to the church at Galatia is no exception. The local believers were on the verge of being sidetracked from the truth of the Gospel. Paul had to do something about it. "Stay on course", he urged them. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Warrior

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 28, 2003

Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else have that problem? Can I get a witness? So tell your neighbor, “You need to remember the right thing

Memorial Day is a day of remembering. We should remember those who have gone to be with the Lord. Tell your neighbor, “You need to remember!” Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Jesus is still actively involved in lives today, even though He no longer graces the earth with His physical presence. Just as He was committed to help the weary and burdened when He walked among us, so too, He tells us to come, to take, to learn, and to

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Rev. Brian Bill 5/27/01 A recent cover of Newsweek magazine shows a picture of Harvard president Neil Rudenstine. He didn’t make the cover because of any famous accomplishments. No, his face is center stage because of something that he’s not real proud of -- there’s one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Arriving On Time

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

Time is one of the great philosophical questions of all time – if I may make such a circular statement. Humankind has been in conniption fits since the dawn of time trying to discover its nature. What is time? How does it move? We know how to tell tim

Note: Although not quoted directly, I am sure that this sermon was greatly influenced by Chuck Swindoll’s work Living on the Ragged Edge. Arriving on Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 17, 2005 This morning I want to dispel one of the most widespread myths to ever ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Leave The Sewing Machine Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 21, 2005

This sermon fits in with my Narnia series and my Walking in the Spirit series. It’s about Mrs. Beaver’s sewing machine and how she had to leave it behind because it was too heavy to carry. This exposites the verse and tells us things we should carry.

Hebrews 12:1 – Narnia: Leave the Sewing Machine Well, we are continuing 2 series tonite. We are continuing our Walking in the Spirit series that we started back in September, but we are also continuing our series on the Chronicles of Narnia, which we started 2 weeks ago. Before you think that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 10, 2007

God sent a letter through Jeremiah to the captives in Babylon telling them that he still had plans and a welfare for them.He would still bring them out. When God has plans for you he can overcome all odds against us in life.

Against All Odds Have you ever experienced the odds against you? It’s not easy when the odds are against you in any field of endeavor. When I graduated from college in 1949 with a major in accounting the odds of me finding a job in the accounting field were against me. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008

Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

“Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Project Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Hospitality Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to see the work of the kingdom of God go forward.

Showing Hospitality 3 John 1-14 This book is very short. It is the shortest book in the Bible. In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Faithfulness Will Set You Apart From The Crowd

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Because the writer of Hebrews starts the Chapter with “Therefore” he is telling us that we might discover what faithfulness looks like in the first two chapters in addition to what he is writing now. So what we have seen so far is open game in discoverin

Faithfulness will set you apart from the Crowd Wed. Night Service April 1st 2009 Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction The writer of Hebrews, calls attention to Jesus. He tells us to “Consider Christ Jesus” or to “fix your thoughts on Jesus”. The writer of Hebrews has picked Jesus out from the crowd. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Caught Neglecting What Is Important

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight, the writer of Hebrews tells us don’t neglect the great salvation that God has given us. He is not talking to the unbeliever who has rejected salvation; but rather he is talking to you and me (the Christians) who sometimes take to lightly how valu

Don’t Get Caught Neglecting What is Important Wed. Night March 11th 2009 Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction How many marriages or homes do you think are broken up every year because one or both of the marriage partners neglected the marriage? We have a few nursing homes in our area. And I just wonder ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2012

Moses tells Joshua not to be afraid, or not to fear his enemies. “Wow, now that’s the pot calling the kettle black!” Are maybe it’s Moses’ experience speaking; experience can be a great teacher. Someone who failed, but he got back up, and desires hi

Crossing Over Deuteronomy 3:22-29NLT   Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwrapping Heaven's Gift

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

We all know that the Bible tells us that it is "more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:25. However, as we approach the time of year when we think about giving and receiving, even the biggest Scrooge among us likes to receive a gift. For ma

Scripture Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 6I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee And Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 22, 2010

The true “righteous” person is not someone who flawlessly observes all the “rules”, but someone who begs for mercy and is accepted by God--despite having plenty of human imperfections. To illustrate this, Jesus tells a story of two people who are polar o

In preparation for this sermon, I did my taxes last week…so I have lots to say about that tax collector! How do we get to Heaven? By human effort? By keeping the rules? That works only if we could obey perfectly, which excludes all of us. Occasionally someone comes along who thinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9, Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Prince Of Peace: The Wounded Spirit Whole

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 29, 2010

Advent 1987: Many of us live with deep disappointments, profoundly wounded spirits. Whole nations so live, thanks to the scourge of war. Christ, the Word Made Flesh, does more than tell us to "get over it." He stands beside us, with us.

Jim, as I will call him, was a successful pastor, acclaimed for his preaching skill, sought out for his wisdom, almost worshipped by the flocks of young adults who came to the church he served. It seemed he could do no wrong and that he had it all together, from here on out. Nothing, it seemed, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist