Sermons on Transitions:

Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Willing To Pay The Cost? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2006

If we want to be Christ’s disciple, we must be willing to count the cost.

Are You Willing to Pay the Cost? Text: Lk. 9:57-62 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 9:57-62 2. Illustration: In his book "The Cost of Discipleship," Dietrich Bonehoffer wrote "When Christ calls a man he bids him come and die." Bonehoffer was a Christian leader and pastor in Nazi Germany during WWII. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006

Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Watching And Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

Jesus told us to be ready no matter when His return will occur.

Watching and Waiting Text: Mk. 13:28-37 Introduction 1. Read Mk. 13:28-37 2. Illustration: After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Methodist

Be Strong And Not Afraid

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 19, 2004

How to deal with paralyzing fear...

“Be Strong and Not Afraid” Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: • Open in Prayer • Read Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." ILLUSTRATION: Did you know that the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Orthodox

God Wants To Give You Mountain Moving Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2010

God don't want you to be helpless when you face mountains of Difficulty in your Life.

God wants to give you Mountain Moving Faith Mark 11:22-25 I have to confess this area of faith is sometimes difficult for me. Sometimes I seem to have a lot and other times it seems I have very little. I felt like we needed to set a date to get our new carpet and chairs, and so I said by last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What David Had That Saul Did Not

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013

Being a man after God's own heart does not mean totally sinless but one who is trying. Keeping your eyes on the goal is the key.

INTRODUCTION 1. David spent much of his early life alone a. His best friends were sheep and his enemies wild animals b. He seems to have been alone much of his early life 2. His training as king seems to have been done in secret 3. It was even a secret ceremony when he was anointed king 4. Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Connection Between The Lord’s Supper And The Upper Room

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 17, 2017

No matter how long you have been a Christian there are still more wondrous things to be discovered about the Christian life. And it is the challenge of my life each day to seek more and more of what it means to be a Christian.

Matthew 26:17-35; John 20:19-31 F. W. Boreham has a very interesting essay on the subject, “Seek and ye shall Find.” He takes a different twist on the Scripture and I was fascinated by it. He tells the story of when he was young and lost a little toy. He acquired this toy by exchanging it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 10, 2025

Caleb has conversation with Joshua about his inheritance

Joshua 14:6-15 Not done yet Joke Devil shows up to church one day Do you know what this is? Panasonic SL-H 201 belt drive turntable, this device costs between 300-500 dollars in 1970s This Belt Drive turntable came out in the mid to late 1960s, This particular model came out in 1970 55 ...read more

Denomination: Other

What Are You Going To Do? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in Jesus during tough times, make the choice to follow Him regardless of circumstances, and to always act in a way that glorifies God.

Good morning, church family. We're diving headfirst into Daniel 3:8-18 today, talking about Trusting Jesus in Tough Times, The Choice We Make, and posing the question: What Will You Do? As we know, life isn't always a bed of roses. Sometimes it’s tough, it’s scary, it's downright intimidating. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Topics: Trusting, Jesus

Tag...you're It! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore the profound concept of being chosen by God, understanding its immense value, and distinguishing between earthly honor and God's choice.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into Deuteronomy 7:6, where we explore the profound concept of being chosen by God, the immense value that holds, and the distinct difference between earthly honor and God's choice. Opening Scripture Reading – Let's read the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6

Topics: Chosen

Lessons From The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of remembering our shared history, valuing our heritage, and continually honoring God for His blessings and deliverance.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joyous occasion to gather together in the house of the Lord to reflect, learn, and grow in our shared faith. Opening Scripture Reading – We are here today to delve into the depths of Deuteronomy, a book that is often overlooked but holds ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12

Topics: Remembering, God

Five Smooth Stones - Our Response To Victory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Today's sermon explores how to respond to victory with humility and gratitude, attributing success to God's help, as exemplified by David's triumph over his enemy.

Good morning church and welcome back to worship. Today, we are closing out our series, 5 Smooth Stones. We’ve been journeying through the well-known story of David and Goliath, which I hope has been encouraging to you. The challenger was a nine foot tall giant named Goliath, who looked to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-54, Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Victory, Perseverance, Glory

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

Freedom From Our Greatest Enemies Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 24, 2008

Jesus has delivered us from our two greatest enemies that want to destroy us.

Freedom from Our Greatest Enemies Griffith Baptist Church – 4/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:1-4 Key verse: Romans 8:2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. The Introduction Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Empathy

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ