Sermons on Tend To Degenerate:

Learning To Give Honor

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

This sermon examines three lessons that are learned in the process of obeying the fifth commandment - to honor father and mother. We learn how to 1- relate to others 2- relate to ourselves 3- relate to God

Learning to Give Honor 5-12-02 Intro: Text= 5th commandment as recorded in --Deut. 5:16 1. Here we have an INSTRUCTION for living that’s full of promise. How many would like for your “days to be long” and for it to “be well with you”? Sounds like a life full of blessing & ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Proverbs 1:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 31, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to become dependent upon Jesus (as their Lord and Savior) to be their GOOD SHEPHERD.

Sermon The Good Shepherd John 10:9–14 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Taegu, Korea I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: John 10:9-14 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 40: 11 (Comfort for God’s People): He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure: "Step Up To The Plate!" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 17, 2006

Moses is given a second chance ‘at bat’ to do a great thing for God, reluctantly steps up to the plate and hits a homer for God! Aim: To challenge Christians to step up to what God is calling them to in the church, in their families and as disciples of C

Last month my son’s ball team went to a Star’s baseball game for “Bat Night.” I tell you, there’s nothing quite like twelve six year-olds running around a ball park swinging their brand new wooden bats! Life can be exciting sometimes… • But that’s okay… the Christian life is supposed to be ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Grace In The Generation Gap Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 7, 2006

This is the third in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores the generation gap in churches.

Tomorrow is the birthday of my lovely wife of 16 years. A difficult time in the Monck household as Debbie rapidly approaches the big 4-0. Reminds me of the story where Johnny asked his grandmother how old she was, and she said, "I’m 39 and holding." Johnny thought about that for a minute, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Oops!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 20, 2006

Part of a Sermon Series I preached out of Joshua. This one is about mistakes we make, and how we deal with the mistakes we make in life.

Praise the Lord! Let me ask you, are you still on course for VICTORY!? It is a... NEW DAY WITH NEW DIRECTION!!! ****************************************************** Now, we left off last week talking about how we tend to take life into our own hands. -And, instead of seeking the Lord’s complete ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:14-21

Denomination: Other

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007

At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ, but why did he come?

WHY DID JESUS COME? Romans 5:12-17; 6:6-22 It is the Christmas season again, and again we tend to forget what it is all about. We get so caught up in the decorations, buying and receiving gifts, and parties that the real reason for the holiday is forgotten. Many people at least in America can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

So we have Jesus as the Vine, God the Father as the Vinedresser, and us as the branches. Having made those distinctions, let me share with you the lessons I think we can learn from this passage.

A while back we began a study of the times throughout the Gospel of John where Jesus said, “I am…” I am the Light of the world. I am the Door. I am the Good Shepherd. I am the Bread of Life. Tonight I want us to close out this series by looking at another one of these statements that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

To Forgive Is Divine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 27, 2008

41st in a series from Ephesians. We need to forgive others in the body the same way God forgave us.

On Monday morning, October 2, 2006, a gunman entered a one-room Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. In front of twenty-five horrified pupils, thirty-two-year-old Charles Roberts ordered the boys and the teacher to leave. After tying the legs of the ten remaining girls, Roberts prepared to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

An Honorable Woman

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 8, 2008

A Mother’s Day message aimed at men and women in general, but specifically mothers. PROVERBS 31. Audio, text & communion message at www.sermonlist.com

Let me begin by wishing all of the mothers here today a Happy Mother’s Day. We had better all show some admiration to mothers, because, as the old saying goes; ‘if it weren’t for moms, none of us would be here.’ Now, we all know that motherhood has its sweet and wonderful times, but it also has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: *other

The Need To Be Freed From Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2016

Jesus came to free us from our sins. But then, why do so many not sense the need to to be freed from those chains? To them it seems that the phrase "freed from sin" is mere Christianese. But is it?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a movie/play entitled “The King and I”? The movie version starred Yul Brynner and Debra Kerr, and has been popular for decades. But many people don’t realize the movie and play were based on a true story of a widowed Englishwoman named Anna ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Mouth Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2011

This is week four of our health check series and looks at what a health mouth looks like

This is week five of our Health Check series, and we’ve looked at a Healthy Body, Healthy Appetites and a Healthy Heart and so this week we are looking at “A Healthy Mouth” It really isn’t fair! When I think of Doctors there are a whole slew in the media who come to mind. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeking And Saving The Lost

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

Let’s get to the nitty gritty of the matter. How are we are going to seek and save the lost? Let me share some simple but powerful tools for bringing people to Christ.

INTRO.- Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Let’s memorize this verse. Let’s get it deep in our hearts, minds and souls. Why? BECAUSE THIS IS WHY JESUS CAME AND IT’S ALSO WHY WE’RE HERE, whether we realize this or not. We’ve been bought and paid for by the blood of Christ. Now we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Light Shines In The Darkness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 5, 2012

Epiphany is a season where we see the divinity and light of Christ shine. It is made to shine in the heart of man. This sermon talks about how the light shines in the heart and what it does there.

January 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 4:6 God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. God did not create this world to be dark, but that’s the way it started. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Possible

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012

When we place our faith and trust in God, all things are possible.

Text: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). When a rich young man approached Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life,” Jesus told him to obey the commandments. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church