Sermons on The Middle Belt States:

The Lord Is Our Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 25, 2005

PENTECOST 10(B) - The LORD is our righteousness: our Lord who preserves his flock and our Lord who provides righteousness.

THE LORD (IS) OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Jeremiah 23:1-6 - July 24, 2005 - Pentecost 10 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, you and I celebrate God’s gift of grace to each one of us. It is by God’s gift of grace that we have come to faith. It is only by God’s gift of grace, which ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of The Hour

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007

Let’s take a look at Stephen’s life and how it stacks up against ours. 1- Full of grace 2- Did great wonders 3- Met mean opposition 4- Faced with death

INTRO.- ILL.- One Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with “This was England’s finest hour.” Little Suzy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Electrical Storm

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 15, 2011

When Jesus sent out seventy of His disciples to PREACH and HEAL, they returned EXUBERANTLY to report that even the demons were subject to them in His name.

TITLE: AN ELECTRICAL STORM SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 10:17-18 I promised Rev. Luther Kitchen that I would give him a tag-line for this mornings message. We looked at a portion of this scripture text this past Tuesday evening during our A.M.E.N (men’s ministry). We had a time; brothers, if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How Big Is Your Problem?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 18, 2011

Three suggestions to help you overcome your problems.

“How Big Is Your Problem?” January 23, 2011 Numbers 13: 1-2; 17-33 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” 3 So at the Lord’s command Moses ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Descriptive Greeting Continued - Beloved By God The Father Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

We are loved by God.

Intro: 1. In the 1980s, people shelled out thousands of dollars to own a potbellied pig, an exotic house pet imported from Vietnam. Their breeders claimed these mini pigs were quite smart and would grow to only 40 pounds. Well, they were half right. The pigs were smart. But they had a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Enjoy The Donut

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

This simple sermon is a great visual expression of Thanksgiving that listeners of all ages can immediately relate to and will remember long after the sermon is finished.

“As you go through life, make this your goal...look at the donut and not the hole.” Donuts are great! Wouldn’t it be sad if you focused your attention on the hole in the middle. Wouldn’t you miss out? Wouldn’t it be just a wee bit silly to complain about the hole? What a sad mistake it would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Minute Drill Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 21, 2023

A look at what we as Christians must do with the time that we have left.

We are going to be back in Joel Chapter 2 today. A teacher asked the children in her Sunday School class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and give all the money to the church, would I get into heaven?” “No!” The children all answered. “If I cleaned the church every day, mowed ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

Living Well Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2024

Looking at the question "Are we serious about God?"

The Clue to Living Well February 11, 2024 Last week I told you I had something big to tell you this morning . . . and I do! I’ve wrestled all week with how to present this so I don’t have to say it over and over again and hope you get what I’m saying. What I’m going to say may not even be as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007

As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 2, 2005

There is an unseen world of good and evil, an evil one, and a spiritual battle that we can win.

“The Wardrobe” 12/4/05 – John Laeger #1 in “Narnia: More Than A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. This Friday a long awaited movie opens up here at Marcus… ii. Fantasy story about … (briefly tell story without ruining movie…) b. TRANSITION i. I highly encourage you to go see it – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life (Part 3 Of 4)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 20, 2003

We must faithfully stand on the gospel if we are going to successfully engage in spiritual warfare.

How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil In Your Life "It’s the clothes that make the man" 3 of 4 Ephesians 6:15-16 * October 19, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The time: December 1944. Allied forces, after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Coach’s Pep Talk Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 10:5-16

Matthew 10:5-16 The Coach’s Pep Talk “5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Warring In The Spirit

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010

Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist