Sermons on trainee:

Who? Me?

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 19, 2019

The Navy SEALs are a pretty exclusive and elite group of men. But you and I are part of the most elite group in the world …. We are Christians!

Hooyah! Anyone here a Navy SEAL? Anyone here want to become a Navy SEAL? I’m afraid it’s a pretty elite group and none of us would be qualified to enter the training program. First of all, you have to be a man … sorry, ladies. You have to be an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. You have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 12, 2018

Exploring the Relationship between Jesus as shepherd and humanity as sheep

The Good Shepherd CCCAG August 12th, 2018 Gospel of John Series Scripture- John 10:1-21 Intro: Back when I first went into the reserves, I went out looking for a job. Unfortunately, my military job being an infantryman did not translate well into civilian culture. The only jobs I could find or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Art Of Preparation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of preparation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting In Philistine Territory Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

Samson’s parents could give advice to today’s parents about bringing up children in a hostile spiritual environment.

Parenting in Philistine Territory Text: Judges 13 Introduction In the past few years a new phrase has been added to our vocabulary-- "School Shootings." Drugs are readily available to kids even in grade schools throughout America and I’m sure right here too. Right here in Heidelberg your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

God intends for every believer to walk in freedom. However, even one of the most powerful, godly men in the Bible lost his freedom in the Lord for a season.

What Are You Doing Here?  God intends for every believer to walk in freedom  Psa 22:5 "Those who trust in the Lord will not be confound  If you are being victimized by a spirit of fear, lust, despondency or depression, you are not walking in freedom  Feelings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abide In My Love

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 17, 2003

Short meditation on "Abide in my love"

Saxlingham 25-05-03 Short meditation on Abiding in the love of Christ Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Amazing Incredible Flexible Philip Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 4, 2008

Does life happen to you or do you happen to life? See how Philip adjusted to changing life circumstances and how learning from him can help us cope too.

How you look at life really can determine whether you act on life or life acts on you. Is life a series of unrelated coincidences? Is it the cosmos is conspiring to bring about the most pain and suffering possible? Is it something you command like an army to bend to your will? None of these are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Method Of Mission

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

Matthew 6:33 says to seek first the kingdom of God. We are being taught to seek first what is good for ourselves every day. But the kingdom of God is not all about us. Yet, we must be all about the Kingdom of God;

Introduction: Matthew 6:33 says to seek first the kingdom of God. We are being taught to seek first what is good for ourselves every day. But the kingdom of God is not all about us. Yet, we must be all about the Kingdom of God; revealing it, accessing it, and getting others to join it. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Short Time With Jesus Can Go A Long Way Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A look, on tax day, at Zacchaeus, to remind us how Jesus is concerned with finding and saving the lost people of our world

The town is Jericho. It’s that city that Israel had destroyed, where Rahab lived. It may be the oldest city on earth. 23 layers of ancient civilizations have been uncovered at the ancient site. Remember that Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan and the road going down from Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Has In Privileges Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 13, 2008

To let the reader know that we have certain privileges in Christ Jesus

THE PRIVILEGES OF RELATIONSHIP Romans 8:1 American express in one of its older commercials used to say “Membership has its privileges” and that is fine when it comes to looking for a credit card, but when it comes to our salvation, I’ve learned that relationship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You? Blessed?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 25, 2007

A sermon that explores as Christians even during our tough times we are blessed.

Who are we? Who am I? People and organisations are constantly asking questions like these as they try to understand their identity. The answers to these questions are more than just a name like: Richard Schwedes Or Martin Luther Lutheran Church (Trinity Lutheran Church Devonport). And being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

I Want My Name Back

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 28, 2011

Ask the world what they think of Jesus and they will say: good teacher, gentle man, loving person etc. Ask them what they think of Christians and they will say: mean spirited, angry, bigoted. God says, "I want My name back!"

"I want My name Back" The title of my message is: "I want My name Back." There are things we can learn from the business world, that apply themselves to the church. I went to a 4 year Bible college, of which there are very few remaining. After having been in the ministry many years now, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism Of The Lord: Baptismal Regeneration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 11, 2024

Be careful of those who scorn water.

The story of the little fish swimming towards its mother, and in a panic says, “Mama, Mama, what’s water? I gotta find water or I’ll die!” "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God,” John 3:5 says. The water refers to water ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:12-13, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Worst Sermon Title Ever - (The Submissive Church) - 1 Peter 5:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

God requires us to submit to authorities. But what about when they make foolish decisions?

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

Faith And Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This message looks at how faith is the only way to please God and everything flows from this.

Genuine complaints received by Britain’s travel operators No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled. We had to queue outside with no air conditioning. The brochure stated "No hairdressers at the accommodation". We’re trainee hairdressers, will we be OK staying ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal