Sermons on The Lord Is My Shepherd:

A Time For Self-Examination Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 25, 2018

Self-examination fuels spiritual formation. If you aren't growing closer to God, you're falling away from Him.

John Wesley (1703-91), English theologian, evangelist, and founder of Methodism, was so concerned with building a righteous fellowship that he devised a series of questions for his followers to ask each other every week. Some found this rigorous system of inquiry too demanding and left. Today, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Other

"god Calling: Matthew"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2019

A Sermon about God seeking us out.

“God Calling: Matthew” Matthew 9:9-13 I know that I’ve got problems. I’m a sinner like everyone else. I often find that I am a slave to ways of being that I want to change. I am sick and in need of healing. So, Jesus has come for me. And that is what Jesus does. And that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Surprise Endings: When? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2019

We might think Christ will judge us based on our correct doctrine, faithful church attendance, or moral behavior. But in our text Jesus offers a different standard: our response to the needy people of this world - the least of these.

Surprise Endings: WHEN? Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We are at the end of our four-part sermon series called Surprise Endings. This parable is different in some ways. It does not begin with “the Kingdom of heaven is like” - leading some to believe it is not specifically a parable. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Jesus, Or Follow The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 4, 2015

The focus of our discipleship is on our relationship to Jesus. To be worthy of Christ we are to put him first in all family relations. To be worthy of Christ we are to take up our cross and identify with him.

An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, “Stop! Acts 2:38 (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Anglican

Healthy Independence-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020

7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2022

Christians are a miracle-believing people. All existence is due to a series of divine miracles, and some are extraordinary miracles. What lessons can we learn from the miracles that Jesus performed?

Christians are a miracle-believing people. All existence is due to a series of divine miracles, and some are extraordinary miracles. What lessons can we learn from the miracles that Jesus performed? A Leper What did Jesus say when healing a leper? “Jesus said to him, ‘Don’t say anything to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

At The Poverty Line Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Being financially secure, being well educated, having the respect and admiration of your neighbors, none of those get you credit in God’s kingdom. We’re all charity cases there.

Are you happy? If not, what would it take to make you happy? For most people, happiness seems to have something to do with our circumstances. In our youth-obsessed culture, perhaps we feel we have to look backward to imagine happiness. “What is happiness?” and “How can I get happiness?” are two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trap Of Another Gospel

Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022

To surrender to the Judaizers was to negate the glory of the cross of Christ and to make the death of Christ on Calvary of no effect

The Trap of another gospel Galatians 1:6-10 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Matthew 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move Now! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

Bust A Move Pt. 2 - Move Now I. Introduction At the first of a new year we begin to think about change, new habits, new patterns, new practices in hopes of seeing new results. We make resolutions about weight, work, wealth, relationships, recreation and more. If we could summarize or characterize ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"looking At Passing Feet?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2022

A sermon about learning to love ourselves as Jesus loves us.

“Looking at Passing Feet?” Luke 13:10-17 Our Gospel story for this morning is about a woman who “was bent over and could not straighten up at all.” Isn’t that an interesting way to be identified? She has no other name that we know—history has named her, judged her and labeled her by her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Living With The Right Attitude - Philippians, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 16, 2022

Our attitude is affected by obedience, which begins with the individual before the community can be served. Then, once you submit, you can be used to serve the greater community to lead others to Christ!

“Living with the Right Attitude” - Philippians, Part 3 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 3 Philippians 1:27 – 2:4 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Mama Said

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023

On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Dines With Sinners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus showed mercy to lepers, prostitutes, adulterers and associated with people society treated as people to be avoided. Jesus sought out those who were down and out. When they met Jesus, their lives were transformed.

There is something very gratifying about being accepted by people of high social status. If I am ever with someone with high social standing or if they have lots of clout, I am right away taken in. If my friends could see me now, I am thinking. I am easily starstruck by anyone with even a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Using Discernment To Navigate This World? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 5, 2023

We need to be sure to use discernment in our daily life or we will become tainted by this world.

Introduction We began a new series last week based upon the prayer that the Apostle Paul offered up to God for the whole church at Philippi. And the first thing that He asked God is to allow the Philippians' love to grow more and more. And so, we asked three questions to determine if our own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know About True Love Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 14, 2023

Based 1 John 3:11-18 - Challenges hearers to realize that TRUE love is agape' love & must be spoken & shown to all people.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT TRUE LOVE” 1 John 3:11-18 FBCF – 8/13/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – HATE is such a strong word – Denotes strong, intense emotions & feelings – “intense hostility & aversion; detest, abhor, abominate, loathe.” - “I hate squash.” - “I hate math.” - “I hate the stomach ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18, John 15:18-19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:12-13, Romans 12:1, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist