Sermons on Trades:

A World Condemned Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

Before one can understand salvation, he must understand why we need it! Our series is named, Salvation Why? and How? Paul lays the foundation for his treatise on salvation in chapters 4 and 5. Mankind is hopelessly lost!

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 4: A World Condemned November 4, 2012 Romans 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Extraordinary, How Do We Respond? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 1, 2014

Jesus calms the storm on the Lake. This is no ordinary thing, it is extraordinary. How will the disciples react and why did they react the way they did during the storm? From now on how will we react?

Jesus is extraordinary, how do we respond? Luke 8:22-25 He is Lord over all of nature and creation. The Message paraphrase of the Bible tells it this way. 22-24 One day he and his disciples got in a boat. “Let’s cross the lake,” he said. And off they went. It was smooth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 4:15-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pray Not Prey! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014

In a world where much is taken in the removal of innocence we can make a difference in prayer. Follow Jesus pattern, prayer and involvement.

Luke 11: 1-13, Pray don’t prey! Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. The prayer he teaches them is the Prayer that we now know as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. He then sums the whole thing about praying up with a bit of a story. Jesus said something like this. “Suppose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, John 14:26, James 2:17-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preparation Is Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Being a successful witness will take preparation.

Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Bold Message Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 30, 2016

This is the final lesson of the series. It is a reminder for us to embrace our discipleship and boldly share the good news of our King.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Blessed Are The Peace Makers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2016

A sermon for the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

Blessed are the Peace Makers Isaiah 2:4 Matthew 5:9 We live in a broken world. Something has gone terribly wrong. People are angry at one another. They are angry and suspicious of people who do not look like them, do not worship the same god, do not live in the same country, and vote for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedoms

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 19, 2012

When the U. S. Government tries to force religious entities to choose between our faith and their mandates, we have to choose God every time.

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedom Today’s message is connected to last week’s message in part only because the President and his administration, mainly Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius are deeply involved in chipping away at our 1st amendment rights to freedom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Blessings - Genesis 39:2 By: William R. Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012

Joseph's Blessings - Genesis 39:2 by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com

Joseph's Blessings - Genesis 39:2 by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com Who among here that are chased by blessings? I remember Deuteronomy 28:2 as it said "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 28:2, ESV)" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

H2o (Honoring And Obeying Is Equal To Life)

Contributed by Carl Lazarus Lazarus De Guzman on Mar 23, 2011

Children must Obey their Parents in the Lord and Honor their Mother and Father in General.

Outline: Introduction: Background of the Book of Ephesians Propositional Statement: We must all obey the people of the Lord and Honor all people for this is right I. First command of Paul—Children obey… a. To whom will obey?—Parents in the Lord b. Why to Obey?—for this is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Broken But Recyclable

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 24, 2022

Lent is a time we confess we are broken. But Jesus can take what's broken and recycle us to have meaning and purpose for His kingdom

Lent officially began with the observation of Ash Wednesday, a day for Christians to confess their sins and receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. Ashes were a reminder of death, so when people were in mourning or received tragic news, they would put ashes over themselves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Son Shine In!!! Series

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jun 4, 2022

Even if the sun should disappear behind thick clouds so that we don’t see it for a while, the Apostle Paul tells us about another kind of Son light that shines on us and through us.

Topic: Let the Son Shine in !! Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Yes, there may be lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks covered with ice, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Jacob- His Almost Final Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 7, 2022

This last message covers the last words of Jacob before he died. Even though he does not live on this earth, his journey is not yet complete.

Introduction: The end of any project, whether a report, book manuscript, or even messages like these are always bittersweet, in my opinion. There’s always the question of did I add too much or not enough; did I really think this through; perhaps other things as well. Through this look at Jacob’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Matthew was a rebel who had fulfilled his dream in the world, and who realized it was not satisfying. He calls himself the publican, however, in his Gospel, because he rejoices that he is a trophy of grace.

Someone said, you never could take your money with you, but some can remember when the government would let you keep some while you were still here. It is hard for many to believe that our country was founded partly to avoid taxation. As bad as taxes are, however, only two classes of people ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-16

Racism: Our Past And Present Sins

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2022

racism in the United States and the churches is counter to Jesus' teachings

LUKE 6:17-26 During the month of February, you may have noticed that we have been singing hymns from Lift Every Voice and Sing. This hymnal is part of The Episcopal Church’s recognition of Black History Month and its African-American congregants. We will continue to use these hymns as part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal

The Christmas Truce On 1914

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2021

The amazing Christmas Truce on the Western Front during WW1.

Christmas Truce in the trenches in 1914 As we celebrate Christmas, I am reminded of one of the more curious events that happened in the First World War - “The Christmas Truce of 1914”, which on the Western Front. It all appears to have started on the evening of 24th December, the day the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican