Sermons on Transitioning:

"what It Really Means To Repent" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 20, 2023

Repentance is the bridge to forgiveness, but how do I know if I've crossed it? What does it really mean to repent?

Did you know that there is a “most hated” word in the English language? Google it. I did. I typed in, “The most hated word in the world and do you know what came up?” The word “moist.” As a matter of fact, marketers steer away from the word because it is so hated. No one evidently wants to hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Lesson From A Bad Girl Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 17, 2024

How bad is too bad? Rahab was a prostitute but she's found in the Faith chapter of the Bible. How deep and wide is grace? How far will God go and how willing is He to allow "the bad" to walk by faith?

Have you ever had someone discover something about you that you’d rather them not know? Ben Affleck has. Evidently, Ben was excited about participating in the PBS show called “Finding Your Roots” until he discovered that his ancestors were slave owners and asked that he be removed from the show ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia – Open-Door Revival.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Philadelphia – Open-Door Revival - Revelation chapter 3 verses 7-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • THE PLACE: Philadelphia (vs 7a). • THE PERSON: holy & sovereign (vs 7b). • THE PEOPLE: weak but strong (vs 8a). • THE PROMISE: he will… (vs 8b-12). • THE PLEA: hold on (vs 13). SERMON BODY Ill: Philadelphia is a name we have all heard in a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing The Guest Room Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Resources Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

In order to be a world changer I need to receive new power from the Holy Spirit. Part 3 of the series "How to Change Your World."

How to Change Your World – Part 3 October 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION Show clip from Star Wars where Luke is being taught how to use the Force. Obviously, that was a scene from “Star Wars.” Obi Wan Kenobi is preparing Luke Skywalker for his life mission as a Jedi knight. He isn’t going to send ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor In Spirit, Rich In God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004

Sermon one of a series through the beatitudes of Matthew chapter 5. Theme: God favors people who depend upon Him for their lives.

The Poorer the Richer Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 Morning Service Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (ESV) Introduction: This is the first statement that Jesus makes in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount. As we begin this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Special Delivery Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007

The children of God have been set free from the power of sin.

Special Delivery Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: I love to see the UPS man pull into the driveway. It’s usually an indication that something good is about to happen. Either something that I have ordered has arrived or someone has sent me a present. This is always a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Walk To Remember

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2007

More than any other miracle, the resurrection proves that Jesus is who he said he was - the Son of God.

A Walk To Remember Text: Lk. 24:13-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons Learned Along The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 4, 2007

We must learn from our mistakes and let them make us better.

Lessons Learned Along the Way Text: Joshua 8:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book entitled Failing Forward John Maxwell shows the vicious cycle that sets up in our lives when we yield to a fear of failure: Fear Inactivity Inexperience Inability To break that cycle of defeat ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

To Run The Course Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of A Mother

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 10, 2007

A real Mother shows true devotion to her children.

The Heart of a Mother Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Introduction 1. Today we celebrate the gift of Motherhood. Mothers do many great things for us. a. Mothers teach us about foresight: "Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident." b. Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Methodist

Parenting Adult Children

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 14, 2001

How is the Christian to relate to his adult children and when does emancipation occur?

November 14 2001 Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl At what point does the parenting relationship change? Is it when your child turns 18? Is it when they move out of your home? Is it when they marry? Is it after you have finished paying for college and they start their career? Some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Depth Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2006

When it come to grace, we are all in the same boat, we don’t deserve it but we desperately need grace.

The Depth of Grace Text: John 7:53-8:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. 155 people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment Of Character Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 8, 2007

People of high character keep their commitments.

Commitment of Character Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Trip Down Memory Lane Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 29, 2007

We need to remember what God has done for us, and realize that He can do it again.

A Trip Down Memory Lane Text: Joshua 4:1-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Methodist