Sermons on The Faithful Few:

Yolo: You Only Live Once, So Don't Worry Yourself To Death

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

Worry strangles the peace and purpose right out of our lives.

I read a funny joke about 2 blondes. I know how you guys wait all week long for one of my cheesy jokes. Well, there were two blonds travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but NOT TO WORRY, there are three ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013

A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baby Changes Everything

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2013

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A Baby Changes Everything Isaiah 1:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyChangesEverything.html A man and a woman marry and start a life together. They are young and immature, and understandably, are fairly self-centered in their lifestyle. And then a baby comes along, and changes everything! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said, It's Done

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013

The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born In Sin, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 17, 2013

Blinded To Truth Study Series The above text would teach that men are born sinners if it were meant to be taken literally. But the language of this text is not literal, it is figurative. Both context and reality demand a figurative interpretation of this text.

Born In Sin? FACT OR FICTION? Teaching Series By Rev. J. Edward Brown III 2013 We Were Born In Sin, And Shaped In Iniquity What does this really mean? Introduction This doctrine is accepted as fact almost universally in our churches, the doctrine that all of humanity sinned in Adam ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Altared - Pt. 5 - The Altar Of Need

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 2, 2013

Once prominent in churches. Once prominent in life. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

Altared - Pt. 5 – The Altar of Need I. Introduction The concept of the altar is rooted in the heart of God, mentioned 370 different times in Scripture! The message is abundantly clear . . . God meets man at the altar. We began by talking about Paul's call for us to live an altared lifestyle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors - White (Forgiveness) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 6, 2013

Forgiveness recipients are forgiveness donors.

Did you see it Wednesday? It showed up for just a bit in the early morning hours but its shape and color were unmistakable: chunky and white, the first snow-spit of the season. While many of us dread the onset of winter, the first significant snowfall followed by a bright blue day is unmatched. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope For Your Journey Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013

A message addressing the hope that we possess in the midst of trouble and tragedy.

HOPE FOR YOUR JOURNEY Exodus 3:1-12 There are times in life when we are tired, weary, frustrated and discouraged. We endure times of sickness, loss, strife and turmoil. At times it seems that we have no hope. If we are honest, there are even times when it seems that God is a million miles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Suffer

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013

Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

"In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of A Loving God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

Many people do not think of God in the way that He reveals Himself, as a God who is not only loving, but also angry at sin. He hates the sinner and the sin.

The topic I would like to deal with this afternoon is one that is rarely preached on, and this is very surprising because this aspect of God’s character is mentioned hundreds of times in both the Old and New Testaments. This subject is so important to study so we can have a correct ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Smell Like Sinners?

Contributed by Ricky Cox on Aug 5, 2014

Do we spend all of our time inside the church walls, or do we spend so much time out in the community serving others that we start to smell less like sheep and a little more like sinners?

Do We Smell Like Sinners? I titled the lesson “Do We Smell Like Sinners?” There’s a book titled “Do They Smell Like Sheep” which was written for church leadership and you can probably figure out the gist of the book from the title. But, I want to challenge each of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving One Another

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 9, 2014

This sermon shows how loving one another is the mark of a true Christian and once we surrender our lives to Christ everyone will notice.

Love One Another I've finished another book called “stop asking Jesus into your heart” by J.D. Grier. The title makes it seem as if you shouldn't be a Christian. But it really deals with those who doubt their salvation so much that they feel like they have to constantly ask Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

American Idol Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the different idols we worship.

American Idol June 29, 2014 Isaiah 44:9-20 As I was doing my Bible reading this week, I read Psalm 115 and I immediately thought of Isaiah 44. We’ll read these passage in a bit. I had a different topic and scripture planned for today, but I felt the Lord leading me to talk about this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

How God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

How does God look at us? Part 1 of 3

Redeemed: Looking in Mirror Isaiah 30:1-18 August 3, 2014 I don’t know about you, but I’m not always to thrilled to take a good look at myself in the mirror. I’m just referring to the outward appearance. I know when I look at myself, I’ve changed over the years. I know . ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Sign Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 12, 2014

Waiting for God, Realizing God's Plan, Participating in His Power

Road Trip #6 – Stop Sign Acts 2:22-24, 32-41 (p. 759) August 17, 2014 Introduction: It’s an octagon because scientists say this is one of the most attention getting shapes. (I think a donut shape or a drumstick shape is more attention getting). It’s red because that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ