Sermons on The Major Oak:

If I'm So Blessed, Why Am I So Miserable?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Oct 31, 2007

God’s blessings are hindered by insensitivity, unbelief, and disobedience.

Introduction Hebrews 3:7-19; Ephesians 1:3 Illustration: Jackpot! A young intern came into our hospital ward one evening, shaking his head. "There’s an old man out there by the vending machines," he said, "and he’s putting dollar bills into the money changer. Every time he gets his quarters, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Silence

Contributed by Lawrence Guest on Dec 29, 2004

Christians must make our voices heard

The Sin of Silence 60 seconds of silence!!!!!!! (Luke 19:40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. We as Christians have been silent for far to long. Our country was founded on godly principles. Our founding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Servants Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2010

In order to be effective servants helping the church be all that God called it to be, we must be genuine servants. That is to say, we must be serious, sincere, sober and straightforward in our service for Christ.

Just a few years ago, Larknews.com carried the following fictional piece of satire on its website. In the form of a news release, it reported: Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to “participate in the life of the church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Roman Centurion

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus cares for all without exception! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 8 verses 5 to 13: Ill: The Canadians tell this story about their American neighbours. • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. • To combat the problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-14

Denomination: Brethren

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

"Bricks That Build a Marriage". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy tale to her mother that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Maximizing The Blessings Of Godly Influence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Influences that affect our lives are only one side of the coin. The other is all about the influence that we have on others. To influence others is both a privilege and a great responsibility.

MAXIMISING THE BLESSINGS OF GODLY INFLUENCE Study Text: Psalms 1 : 1 - 3 Introduction: - Influence is the power or capacity of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. It is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Soldier Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 16, 2020

What does it take to be a soldier for Christ? This message ends with a bold statement of being a soldier for Christ and was delivered with soft background music. Very heart-touching.

This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day. I don’t want to let that day go by without honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service. After all, if it wasn’t for their service, we might not have the freedoms that we have. But in 2 Timothy 2: 1-4, Paul talks about being a soldier for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Wake Up To What Changes And What Doesn’t! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 29, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to What Changes and What Doesn’t - 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 10-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Changing World (2). An Unchanging God (3). A Strategy to Enact. • (a). the way to live (vs 10-14) • (b). the means of salvation (vs 15) • (c). the word of truth (vs 16-17) SERMON BODY: (a). A Changing World. Ill: • We live in a world of change: • i.e. Tadpole to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Brethren

‘initiating The Turn’-1(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 12, 2023

1 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. What principles did God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-I—Luke 1:5-25 Attention: Whenever we go to Florence, we go ‘thru the woods’ rather than using the interstate. To get to Florence, we usually go thru Mechanicsville to ‘South Charleston Road.’ & that comes out by the ‘Otis Elevator Company’ building. Coming from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Sorrows

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2025

Do we have oil in our lamps? Are we ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ? Come, let us reason together are our families and churches really ready?

THE BEGINNING OF SORROWS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part series) Years ago in early ministry, I did a series on the second coming of our Lord. Two ladies came to me and ask me to quit teaching this as it was scaring people. In my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20-21, Matthew 24:8, 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Responsibility Of Christian Citizenship

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 27, 2024

Using Romans 13:1-7, this sermon explains how a Christian navigates the bible's commands to be submissive to human government

The Responsibility of Christian Citizenship CCCAG, October 27th, 2024 Scripture: Romans 13:1-7 Introduction Does anyone want to fast forward to November 5th yet? Just be done with the elections. It’s exhausting. I had 24 spam calls on my phone this last Tuesday, and many of them were political ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Isaiah 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep On Walking

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002

The Christian life is progressive in nature, both measurable and discernable, God does not make us grow we must choose to walk on into greater maturity.

The Door of the House : Jesus The House is symbolic of the church the body of Christ, and the Church building on a lower level. Note: These waters issue forth from under the altar There is no doubt these waters speak of the spirit and the growth of the believer in the life of the spirit. Note: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-6, Ezekiel 47:7-13, Ezekiel 47:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coward Or Conqueror

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Sep 13, 2002

A good sermon for New Year’s, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day or any day to challenge God’s people to move forward.

Cowards or Conquerors? Numbers 13:26-14:2 Introduction: This is the weekend that we Americans remember those who laid down their lives for their country. Technically, this is not Veteran’s Day, but it has come to be a time when we remember those who gave their lives in battle as well as those who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proclaiming The Acceptable Year Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the sixth and final lesson in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 4:1-26 as the main text

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaim the Acceptable Year of the Lord" John 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: During the 1920’s and 30’s Al Simmons was one of professional baseball’s great players. By the end of his major league career he had amassed almost 3000 hits, but that was just it - almost 3000. When he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Great In Little Things

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001

Christian responsibility of leaders

Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In Paul’s day it was neither large nor important. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican