Sermons on Terminology:

Christmas Hangover Blues

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 27, 2023

Christmas busy-ness can leave us unfocused and exhausted. Joseph & Mary show us how to get back to work, reconnect with friends, and set new goals and work on them. Let's be transformed!

CHRISTMAS HANGOVER BLUES Matt. 2:19-23 INTRODUCTION A. SONG: “The 12 Pains (not ‘Days’) of Christmas,” by Bob Rivers; 1. “The first thing at Christmas that's such a pain to me, Is finding a Christmas tree.” 2. “The second thing at Christmas that's such a pain to me: Rigging up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Once Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 8, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider the implications of being born again.

“BORN ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH” John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 1 John 3:9 FBCF – 1/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Funny bumper stickers: - “The closer you get the slower I drive.” - “Do you follow Jesus this close?” - “Free airbag test for tailgaters” - How many of you resonate w/ these??? Some are sad: - “God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 1 John 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Guarantee.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 17, 2024

D. L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this ’Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?"

A Guarantee. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 As a child, I was taught not to question authority. The battle cry in that day was, mine is not to reason why, mine is to do or die. Patriotism was based on my country, right or wrong. Such is the basis for fanaticism and blind loyalty. Then came to Vietnam ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Specks & Planks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2023

This begins with a skit. We're supposed to judge ourselves before we judge others, because only then will we have clear enough vision – and humility – to assess other people’s issues are. We end with a look at the Law of Love about relationships.

SPECKS & PLANKS Mt. 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. SKIT [Patient is seated in an optometrist chair. The doctor comes in with a 2X4 board across his eyes.] 1. Doctor: “Hello, I’m Dr. I. C. Faults. You’ve come to the right place. What seems to be the problem?” 2. Patient: “I work in a sawmill and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jude Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2022

The Epistle of Jude is the penultimate [next to last] book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Jude the Apostle, brother of James the Just, and thus possibly the brother of Jesus.

Jude Jude The author of the biblical book of Jude was probably the brother of James (not one of Jesus' twelve disciples). Alternatively, it could be that Jude was just an assumed name. The Epistle of Jude is the penultimate [next to last] book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible. It ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:2

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting, Focusing And Fixing

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 24, 2020

Oftentimes a crisis, like COVID-19, directs a person’s thoughts, words and actions, rather than Christ. Today I will try to share what Scripture teaches about how we can order our mindset which will impact our mood and direct our movements.

Oftentimes a crisis, like COVID-19, directs a person’s thoughts, words and actions, rather than Christ. Today I will try to share what Scripture teaches about how we can order our mindset which will impact our mood and direct our movements. In your Bible, the book of Philippians is a thank-you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"i Don't Get Anything Out Of Church." Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

People come to church with certain expectations. But are those the expectations that God wants us to come with, or are they are our own expectations? See how God's promises far exceed our expectations for church.

“I don’t get anything out of it.” You’ve probably heard it as a reason for someone no longer going to church and maybe you’ve actually had the thought yourself. You walked out of church and thought, “I just don’t feel like I got anything out of it.” People come to church with certain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17, Luke 18:15-17, Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"shout For Joy To The Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2019

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“Shout for Joy to the Lord” Psalm 100 Theologians have often pointed out that we human beings tend to engage in acts of worship, whether we believe in God or not. We all have objects that we praise: a musical instrument, an actor or actress or even an awesome view. “It’s amazing or ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Showdown In The Sanctuary

Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001

A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002

It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Far, But Not In Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12. This final message is evangelistic in nature.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 October 13, 2002 Not Far, But Not In Today we conclude a series begun a few weeks ago which I entitled “Priority 1”. We began by saying that churches manage to busy themselves with a variety of pursuits, some of them quite wholesome and valuable. At the same time, it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before And After

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

Petecost Sunday message that describes the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives

Before and After Pastor Glenn Newton June 11, 2000 Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the graphic, or probably any paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, we are shown the Before picture, and then so many weeks, years later, We see the After Picture. Of coarse the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

"Why Freedom?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2004

What does freedom mean for the Christian?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 4, 2004 Why Freedom? Galatians 5:1, 13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today, the 4th of July, our country celebrates its 228th birthday. That’s 228 years of freedom. Freedom from what? Most of us probably don’t think much about it. We take too many things for granted. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-23

Denomination: Methodist