Sermons on The Public Service:

If You Love Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 16, 2023

Keeping the commandments of Jesus is the way in which we show God's love to the world.

If You Love Me - John 14:15-21 Intro: I have a story to share with you this morning. The phone rang. Jill picked it up to hear a feeble voice say, “Is this St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church?” Jill thought, “I don’t have time for this.” The lady conditioned, “I live alone and am confined to a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is There A Lesson In The Leftovers From The Five Thousand That Jesus Fed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 19, 2023

Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before. Hopefully, many have read this story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Too Old To Serve

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Maybe you happen to be reaching the age of retirement. You need to realize that accepting your age can lead to losing the best years of your life. Do not become inactive and resigned, but continue to serve the Lord's kingdom.

Tyron Edwards stated, “Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow old.”(1) Sophia Loren said, “There is a fountain of youth: it is in your mind, your talents, and the creativity that you bring to your life and to the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:9-18, Joshua 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned For Missions

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

Commissioning Service: This message explores a significant ministry, as it looks at the "missionary call." To be discussed is the role played by God, and also the commitment required of the home church in the missionary’s support.

During the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, Winston Churchill said of the brave men of the Royal Air Force, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” A similar statement could be made concerning the missionaries from our churches. Compared to the larger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: Refugee With A Human Face

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 21, 2021

The Book of Ruth doesn't get much attention, but it can remind us that God sees refugees and can use them in his purposes.

I imagine we probably all have a favorite book of the Bible. The gospels should be high on everyone’s list because they tell us the story of Jesus. And when the church’s heart and mind are fixed on Jesus, everything comes together. When we lose sight of Jesus things go wrong. Luke is my ...read more

A Living And Holy Sacrifice

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 26, 2021

God wants you to offer yourself as a living and holy sacrifice to him. He wants the whole of you not parts and pieces.

TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) "And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Save Nothing For The Next Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Thoughts gathered after reading the book Last Arrows for a Men's Meeting.

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Not Called To Just Cloister Or Cluster

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2022

We have been obsessed with ourselves too long and we wonder why the world is so dark.

If the only ministry you do is in church, then you missed most of what ministry is about. True, we are to attend church consistently to learn how to do ministry and exhort one another. Still, our ministry is to be community and world focused. We come in to prepare and grow to go out. Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Testament Warning To Christians Today Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2022

We ought not to make unholy what God says is holy

Introduction The year is 539 B.C. There is 539 years to the appearance of Christ on earth as a baby in a manager. There are 2022 years from Christ birth to the present day. But the warning given in 539 B.C. applies to this very day. It is a very old warning, but it is one that we must take ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

When The Guest Becomes The Host

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

"when God Becomes Our Neighbor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2020

A sermon about learning to love.

“When God Becomes Our Neighbor” Romans 13:8-10 When Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was a young boy, he had a life changing experience because of a display of God’s love flowing through another person. You see, in South Africa, at that time, if a black person and a white person met ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lesson At Jesus' Feet!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 28, 2022

We can get so busy in DAILY MENIAL CHORES that we forget the beauty of an intimate relationship with God. Mary is found 3 times at Jesus' feet. At Jesus' feet is more than a position. Choose the good part.

THE LESSON OF SITTING AT JESUS’ FEET… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) While visiting door to door in Middlesboro, Ky., we had some friends and the daughter was visiting. She asked me: PREACHER WOULD YOU MIND TAKING YOUR SHOES OFF SO I CAN SEE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7, Luke 10:38-40, Luke 7:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Message

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2022

No matter what happens, we can trust God’s timing. Since our time on earth is limited, let’s make the most of the time we have left.

Prelude: Amazing Grace Opening Song: The Old Rugged Cross Welcome I can think of four reasons for us to gather today. First, we’re going to remember Sheryll and celebrate who God created her to be. Second, it’s a time for us to begin the process of saying good-bye. Third, we want to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Called Out To Serve”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 6, 2022

. Summary: To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and growth in the local church,

Summary: To challenge the hearers to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example. To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Talking About You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 29, 2021

Do you have to tell people how gifted and qualified you are or are they telling others about you?

Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. KJV I hate doing resumes and not good at interviews. Besides the fact that there are too many suggestions on how to write them there are things that I consider just part of the job and would ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:2, 1 Corinthians 7:17-22, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist