Sermons on Trash:

The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015

This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Tenebrae Service: Are You In The Crowd?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

This is an actual Tenebrae (Good Friday) service that was held.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn experience. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovering Counterfeits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020

To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Value Of Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2019

Today's Sermon is a part of the series on building lasting values that we can build up God's House within us, and thus build our lives upon. Today's Value is the Value of Love.

Building Lasting Values “The Value of Love” 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!jJV1WC5J!pIpqOFPke7Kd3v3OJ7HE7QLC0WMWmAmxSTXn_XNK25U In our series on building our lives on values that will last, the value of love might be the most valuable of them all. Turn to 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Matthew 23:37-39, Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Racists And Bigots And Bias, Oh My!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2020

The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the forefront again. Although there may be a need for police reform, the underlying problem goes deeper. What does God's word say about things like racism, prejudice and discrimination?

RACISTS AND BIGOTS AND BIAS, OH MY! The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the front burner again. This time it seems like the protesters are not letting up until there's at least some level of reform. Although there may be a need for that, the underlying problem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7, Philippians 2:1-2, Philippians 4:2-3, Leviticus 19:14-15, James 2:1-4, Acts 10:34-35, Colossians 3:15, Galatians 3:26-28, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Get Up--Joseph Got Up Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2020

Joseph found himself in a number of unjust situations because his brothers envied the privileges of his multicolored coat. We need the dreams of Jesus to overcome racism and prejudice.

It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Genesis 37:12-36 Matthew 18:21-35 How many of you have asked that question, “Lord how many times should I forgive? How many times should I put up with this? How many times is enough”. Those are some of the questions that are being asked in our nation today. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called By God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 8, 2020

God has called us, but who are we called to be? We look at that question this week.

Called by God Ephesians 4:1 August 9, 2020 For the past weeks I’ve been talking about the fact that you have been called by God. I think we would all agree with that. I think I’m on pretty solid ground when I say most of us believe we were created by God to do something significant, something ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1, Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven (Or Earth) Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

The focus on this sermon is the contrast between storing up treasures in heaven vs storing up treasures on earth and the shaping influence each has on a person's heart.

We are going through the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. The series is focused on the extended passage of Jesus known as the Sermon on the Mount. It basically is contained in three chapters in the book of Matthew, 5, 6, and 7. We have gone through chapter 5 where Jesus gave us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Fruitful Series

Contributed by Jonathan Giles on Jun 27, 2022

The divine design is for man to steward creation. Nothing's changed.

The Lord was not mistaken when he put man in the Garden of Eden and he said, 'tend and keep it'. The divine design of creation is perfect. For all the problems we have, the answer is to return to the Lord and His ways. The word says covetousness is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) We ...read more

Jesus Christ & The Media Narrative: The Tactics Of The Media In Subverting Christianity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web.

There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web. Narrative is a term that we'll use to describe the overarching framework of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2022

To find real joy in a world in perma-crisis, worship the Christ of Christmas. Like the wise men, seek Him out, bow before him, and give Him your very best.

As people across the globe reel from one crisis to another, the Collins English Dictionary just last month (November 2022) revealed its 2022 word of the year: “permacrisis.” Harper Collins, the dictionary’s publisher, defines “permacrisis” as “an extended period of instability and insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, James 4:6, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022

Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Follow Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Paul loved the Philippian people, and he was greatly concerned about them. He told them, "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample."

WHY DID PAUL TELL THEM TO FOLLOW HIM? If anyone had examined the life of the apostle Paul, they would have discovered that he was following the Lord Jesus. Paul was giving them a PHYSICAL EXAMPLE or MODEL of what it is to follow Jesus. Someone very wisely said, "Don't follow any leader ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Life & God Seriously

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021

The nation of Israel watched God provide care for them and release from slavery yet God has to exhort them not to forget Him. How could they forget God after all He'd done? Well, in the same ways we forget Him too.

Taking Life & God Seriously Steele Creek Church Eastfield Dr. Tom Bartlett, 1-03-21 OUTLINE Deuteronomy 6:12 (NIV) “Be careful that you do not forget the LORD…” IN WHAT WAYS DID ISRAEL FORGET THE LORD? THEY FORGOT WHAT HE HAD ALREADY DONE Often, we fail to remember what God has already ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12, Nehemiah 9:16-17, Jeremiah 23:27

Denomination: Other

David's War With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2021

Second Samuel 21:15-22 shows us the power of God in destroying enemies.

Scripture We are in a section that some call the epilogue to “The Life of David.” This section gives us information about a few themes in David’s life. Upon first reading, it may appear unimportant, but the epilogue teaches us a lot about David and his kingdom. The section that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed