Sermons on To Her Grandchildren:

The Leaves Are One The Trees

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2023

My mother tells the story of when I was 4 years old, and she was pregnant with my brother Mark. My mother says when she was pregnant that I would always ask her when is the baby coming and she says she told me “When the leaves come on the trees that the baby would be here”.

“The Leaves are on the Trees.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - 2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32, Luke 21:29-32

Denomination: Apostolic

‘last Day Revival’

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 7, 2019

Lady asked Billy Sunday: “Why do you keep having revivals when it doesn't last?" He asked her, "Why do you keep taking baths?" For years I have not only heard but have preached that before the second coming of Jesus that there would be a great last day revival.

‘Last Day Revival’ Lady asked Billy Sunday: “Why do you keep having revivals when it doesn't last?" He asked her, "Why do you keep taking baths?" For years I have not only heard but have preached that before the second coming of Jesus that there would be a great last day revival. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Luke 9:23

Let It Be Known

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Jun 19, 2023

When you receive good news, you want to let it be known to others. Every engaged girl shows off her engagement ring. Gender reveal parties announce a newborn is coming. What better news to share than the good news of God's love shown through Christ? Peter let it be known on Pentecost.

“Let It Be Known” Acts 2 In Acts 2, we see the birth of the Church on the Day of Pentecost. This small band of disciples of Jesus had endured Jesus crucified on the Cross. The one they believed to be the Messiah had been killed. They thought it was over, then they heard the news: Jesus is alive! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inner Nature

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2025

The inner man or inner nature has so much power to destroy people and take away the kingdom of God from them. It can cause one to fall on his or her way from this earth to heaven. All of you who have the opportunity to read this write-up should set aside time to fast and pray concerning this matter.

God created us perfectly, in His own image. He created us to be godly, and 1 Tim 6:6 says godliness with contentment is great gain. God created us to be like Him, but the enemy came and messed us up. Jesus described Satan as a liar and chief of liars (a great deceiver), John 8:44 This murderer and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Jeremiah 17:9, Daniel 5:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reclaimed: Resetting The Table Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Oct 13, 2014

Reclaim the table for outreach!

Reclaimed - Part 2, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Yes! How many enjoyed the video? How many are enjoying your Reclaim cards? You enjoying those? I hope you're taking advantage of them. We still have some left if you didn't get them. It's one per household. And they are all good questions for you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Like Us (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 25, 2019

Last week we looked at Joshua and David. Joshua defeated Jericho but when he lost a battle to Ai his response was extreme. David was a man after God's own heart yet he committed adultery and had her husband killed. Today we'll look at Peter and see how he was just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part six) Joshua was the successor to Moses. No one in the entire nation of Israel believed they could conquer Canaan except him and Caleb. When he was leading them into battle against Jericho, God told him to march around the city seven times and blow the trumpets and the wall would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31, Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72, Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving And Celebrating Your Mom Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 9, 2023

Being a parent is a God-sized task. Mom's take on the task daily. Jesus mother, Mary took on the task of be "The Son of God's Mom." It was a God-sized task and Jesus knew it. How did He honor her? How should I honor my Mom like Jesus did?

A poll was recently conducted to discover the top 5 things Mom’s say on a daily basis. Here’s the top 5. #5- “Don’t make me turn this car around.” #4- “ Hey, take it down a notch.” #3- “How many times do I have to tell you” #2- (It’s a tie) “Because I said so” and “Go back to bed.” #1- “I love ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race/ The Saints Are Cheering Us On

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2010

My greatest cheerleader of all over the years, my mother who while dying from Leukemia would call and ask how she could pray for me. Updated February 2020. Who I held in my arms and while I sang Jesus name above all names she took her final breath. She to is cheering me on.

I enjoy listening to stories about people who will not give up; ...... stories of those who stay the course ... even though ... the "going ...gets tough". They are a source of great inspiration ... to all. Remember the man who came to Jesus and said, ..."I will follow you wherever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:62, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

House Rules Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Like most of you, I could do without picking up my socks, mowing the lawn or setting the table for dinner. But you know why I do it (and for the most part) don’t have to be told to do it? I love my wife! I love being able to help her and that’s what gives

House Rules Text: Selected passages House rules – the blessing and curse of daily life. Pick up your socks. Brush your teeth. Mow the lawn. Take out the garbage. Set the table. Walk the dog. “Seriously Dale, you’re worst than the girls” laments my weary lady! God has ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Not My Favorite Christmas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Pause and imagine Joseph explaining everything to his parents. “Yes, mom, as I told you earlier. Mary is a good young lady, and we didn’t do anything. She is “with child” because of the Holy Spirit, and I didn’t lay a hand on her. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise you it’s true.”

No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 22, 2002

When we come face to face with the ascension of Jesus Christ, our lives are changed.

“THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST” Acts 1:9-11 April 14, 2002—FBC, Richland In one of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips, Calvin and Hobbes are lying under the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Calvin, the hyperactive little boy, asks, “What if there is no heaven? What if this is all we get?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The One And Only Series

Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 26, 2002

Jesus Christ is the one and only Savior for the whole world.

“JESUS: THE ONE AND ONLY” Acts 4:12 April 7, 2002—FBC, Richland Is our culture asking us to give up Jesus for a greater religious cause? Joseph Stowell, the President of Moody Seminary spoke at a Pastor’s Conference and related the following personal story. This past November he went to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Chris Herring on Oct 11, 2001

Joseph had a variety of trials before him but through it all he remained faithful to God.

Faithful in Every Circumstance Preparing the group for the message: How was your week? Was anyone put in a place of Fear Sadness What was the happiest moment of the week? The hardest? Any fighting Loneliness Bible teaches that a Christian = can find joy through any circumstance. Doesn’t need to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Lamb

Contributed by Chris Herring on Nov 9, 2001

The Passover Lamb and it’s antitype -- Jesus.

I The Birth of a New Nation (Ex. 12:1-2) A. Passover month was to be the 1st month of this new nation. 1. Later the Jews had two calenders: the ecclesiastical year and the civil year. II Israelite’s Passover Lamb (12:3,6-7,12-14) A. The Passover lamb took the place of the firstborn. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Grandparents

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

This message is a study in the role of grandparents in the Bible, and of the imporantace of their role in every age.

GODLY GRANDPARENTS Based on Ruth 4:13-17 By Pastor Glenn Pease Among the many things that makes man unique in creation is the presence of, and the influence of, grandparents. F. W. Boreham many years ago pointed out that in the vegetable world, "The bursting buds of spring push off the last ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist