Sermons on Too Much Sorrow:

Nonsense!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Stories of life seem to be nonsince. The Easter message isses like it could be too. How does the story seem to us today?

Life is filled with things that don’t make since. Terrorist attacks, Earthquakes, storms, floods, untimely death….death in general, cancer, Farfignugan, IRS Rules…. Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s going to buy you a mockingbird, …. Agatha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Importance Of Making A Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 14, 2003

This account of the decision that Pilate made concerning Jesus has much to that it may be saying to us about decision making.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 64 “The Importance of Making a Decision” Luke 23:1-25 Jesus had just emerged at dawn from his religious trial before the Sanhedrin in which his admission that he was the Son of God had enraged the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hokey Pokey Is Not What It's All About"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ by loving others.

"The Hokey Pokey Is Not What It's All About" Matthew 25:31-46 One morning I was walking the dog in our neighborhood when a neighbor walked up to talk. I hadn't been feeling very good that morning. I can't remember exactly what was bothering me, nor can I remember our conversation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Think About Satan

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 13, 2024

How much should we be concerned about the demonic realm? What should we do about our fears?

Sermon at Trinity by Pastor Pankow. 6.16.24 How to think about Satan? When you think back to a first date or the first time you met that special someone, you might tend to overthink the situation too much. Worry about what they thought, what you said, when you’re going to meet next . . . It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:6, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Bored Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

3. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 3) January 24, 2010 We are Bored When I was in high school my room was in the basement of my house. Outside my room was a sort of basement living room area where we had a ping pong table set up. Well one day I was sitting around with nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Yeshua Vs Jesus The Translation Of The Name Part #2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2026

There are those that want to say that you want to put so much emphasis on the name it really doesn’t matter that much and you don’t need to teach that. However understanding Yeshua’s name helps maintain the continuity of the Hebrew identity and heritage that it rightfully ours.

Yeshua vs Jesus The Real Name The Translation of the Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PART #2 The Translation of the Name As I stated there as those that feel that people like me put too much emphasis on this name Yeshua vs Jesus while other use Yahshua instead of Yeshua, believing that Yah ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2013

When Jesus was born there was no room for Him in the Inn. Has much changed today? Is there room for Jesus in your life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been in a situation where you were going to have people come stay at your home for a while? • Maybe you knew it was coming or maybe it was a surprise visit. • Most of us are not ready for such guests. We are busy, we work, or we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Marco Polo"

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 16, 2015

Gods call is much like the game "Marco Polo", if there is no response when you are called, nothing can happen.

“Marco, Polo” 1Corinthians 1: 1-3 Intro: If you remember back before the holidays, we finished going through 1 John. This morning we are starting a new series of sermons out of 1 Corinthians. We will still work our way through 1 Corinthians and Genesis on a bi-weekly series throughout ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Unreal Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

If we choose to live as if God is not real in our lives, we may commit sins we too will regret for life.

Introduction: David was a man who loved God, a man after God’s own heart. He sinned, and it was intensified because of who he was and how he mishandled it. But it was just sin, an act of disobedience he came later to regret with bitter tears. And unless we take heed (1 Corinthians 10:12) to his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surrendering

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

Too often when we are confronted with a difficult situation we strive to solve it ourselves instead of letting God be God.

Surrendering – Let Go, Let God Text – Daniel 6:10, 16-24 Situation: Your company has made announcements that it is cutting 100 jobs across the company in an effort to trim expenses and increase shareholder equity. The cuts will be made after upper management reviews employee performance. What do ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-24

Why We're Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

Too many of us non-Pentecostal type churches seem to fear the Holy Spirit. Let us embrace Him!

Why We’re Not Afraid Of The Holy Spirit John 14:16-18 1. We Are Not Afraid Because We Understand His Origin *We have Him as an _answer to the prayer_ of Christ. 14:16 *We receive Him as a _fulfillment to a promise_ 14:17 *We realize His indwelling is a _relationship_ and not an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"That Old Serpent...the Devil..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 14, 2005

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Christian. In light of these last days let’s examine why!

Introduction In these last days, Satan is working over time because he is on borrowed time! He knows if he is to be successful he must look ahead and peer into the possible future of our little ones. They are his target. He has used this generation long enough. He’s looking ahead. Let’s examine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Know Where You Are Going Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 19, 2008

Like the Extreme Cowboy Race, as Christians we too are in a race. We must saddle up and ride to win the race.

Extreme Cowboy Race John 16:5-16 Pastor Louis Gibson April 15 2008 “Extreme Cowboy Race” RFD tv airs with Craig Cameron. A race with obstacles like the Texas Three-step, log drag, water hazard, etc… It is a timed event with points awarded based upon a set of five criteria; 1. horsemanship, 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2013

The church is intended to change the culture where it is established. Too often the culture changes the churches. Will God "give us up"?

1. [Joe Wright's Prayer -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bTMQvTRMs 2. Looking at our Place in Our Culture a. Called to change our culture -- Acts 17.6 b. Too often, culture changes us -- 7 churches of Asia 3. Our Temptation -- keep quiet and our faith to ourselves 4. Our Commitment -- first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ