Sermons on The Lords Tithe:

The Holy Spirit . . . Our Co-Pilot.

Contributed by Val Black on May 26, 2025

The Holy Spirit is more than a Comforter in times of grief, and more than a teacher of the Word. The Holy Spirit is freely given to us to guide us in life. Our Co-Pilot as we soar like eagles. (Isaiah 40:31)

The Holy Spirit Is Our Co-Pilot When I was young I had a secret desire to learn to fly an airplane. I used to build those model airplanes, the WWI, two-winged planes with the open cockpits. Back then we used balsa wood and paper. (The fun went out of it when someone thought of making them in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24, Galatians 5:25, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Change Agents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Salt goes into the body. It is necessary, and good, and contributes to the health of the body. It changes the body – for a time. But for lasting change to occur something has to go into the mind and heart as well. And that is where light comes in.

How many of you keep a watch on how much salt you eat, buying the low-sodium versions of things like canned soup and cold cuts and avoiding high-sodium treats like pizza and potato chips? It’s an article of faith that salt is hazardous to your health. And it’s very difficult to avoid, since most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Righteousness Plus Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The law has a purpose beyond itself. The law is a tool to form a people for God.

Judicial philosophy is much in the news right now. And underlying the debates – in addition to some very important policy issues - are some very fundamental questions. Who makes the law? Where does law come from? What is law for? What can law do? What role should religion play in the formation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning Signs Of A Dead Church Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

Is your church D.E.A.D.

WARNING SIGNS OF A DEAD CHURCH 1- (D) DEDICATION TO THE WORD OF GOD 2- (E) EXCITEMNET OF GOD IS LOST 3- (A) ATTENDANCE IN CHURCH IS DOWN 4- (D) DETERMINED TO DO NOTHINHG ABOUT IT. ACTS 20:28 I believe some churches today are losing the battle to bring in the lost souls and lead them to Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Miracle

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

Why I think this was so important.

The most important Miracle Let me ask you all a question here, there is no right or wrong to this question. I think it is more of a personal opinion kind of thing. The question is; what do you think was the most important miracle Jesus ever preformed? Some may say, the raising of Lazarus, some may ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For Ministry - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world—or in the church? You feel powerless to do anything of significance, and the unbelief and disobedience to God is so exasperating. This passage shows us what Jesus did in that situation, and it may surprise you.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Baccalaureate

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

Thank you Board members, Superintendent, Teachers, Family, Friends and guests And honored Class.

Baccalaureate Intro: Thank you Board members, Superintendent, Teachers, Family, Friends and guests And honored Class. If you could ask God three questions…, and he would answer them…, in a clear…, and audible voice… so that you could hear and know the answer, what three questions would you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Owning My Relationship With God

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God.

Owning My Relationship with God “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:1-13 KJV Intro: I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God. Your relationship with God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Blessed - No Help

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

Jesus makes it possible for us to live beyond blessed. His interaction with the lame man in the pool teaches us how to get to that level of living!

Beyond Blessed No Help I. Introduction It was a day that rattled the entertainment industry and many fans. On October 28, 2023, Matthew Perry, who was best known for his role in Friends as the character Chandler, was found unresponsive in his hot tub and was pronounced dead at 4:17pm at the age of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reviving The Apostolic Fire Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

"Reviving the Apostolic Fire" calls the church to reignite early church passion and power, uniting revival, mission, and empowerment, urging today’s church to rise as a transformative force impacting local communities and the world."

The story of the early church is one of passion, power, and relentless pursuit of the mission Jesus gave them. From the upper room in Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, the apostles carried a fire that could not be quenched—a fire that transformed lives, shook cities, and changed the course of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Other

"The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” ( All Saints Sunday)

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 2, 2024

Today’s scripture from the Book of Ruth illustrates what it means to be family and how the love, loyalty, and faith shared within a family leaves a legacy for future generations.

All Saints Sunday Sermon: “The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18 (NRSVue) Introduction: Today is All Saints Sunday. We gather to honor, remember, and celebrate the saints who walked before us, those who paved the path we walk today. Hebrews 12:1 tells us, “We ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Invitation To Drink

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2023

a sermon about Jesus' invitation to drink "living water"

Jesus’ Invitation To Drink (John 7:37-39) A man walks into a library and asks for a bottle of water. The librarian says, “This is a library.” So, the man whispers, “Sorry, a bottle of water, please.” You can’t overestimate the significance of water to life. A website lists no less than sixteen ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Infant Baptism: A Continuity Of God's Covenant Grace

Contributed by Dasol Kang on May 27, 2025

Baptism is not about what we do for God, but about what God promises to us - and infant baptism reflects the continuity of God’s covenant grace throughout Scripture

- A Presbyterian and a Baptist were debating methods of baptism. o Presbyterian: If I get wet up to my ankles, would that be enough? o Baptist: No. o Presbyterian: If I get wet up to my knees, will that be enough? o Baptist: No. o Presbyterian: What about up to my neck? If I get into a pool up to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Thankful Giving

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today’s scripture reading is a parable about belonging and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“A Thankful Giving” “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Valleys

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us.

“Life in the Valleys” “The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.” Luke 9:37 Intro: This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational