Sermons on Trash:

Why You're Worthy

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

This sermon is from an Exchanged-life perspective and sets out to communicate God’s view of you that makes you worthy with a hope that the hearer will come to a more healthy sense of self-acceptance and love.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve sought to communicate God’s view of you with a hope that you’d come to a more healthy sense of self-love and self-acceptance. I shared two messages entitled: “Learning To Love Yourself” and “Breaking Free Of Inferiority.” Today I want to climax this emphasis by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Proactive Communicator Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006

Good communication is often proactive communication.

The Proactive Communicator 1. There are three kinds of people in the world’ -those who make things happen -those who watch things happen -those who say, "What happened?" 2. According to Webster, to be proactive is "…acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes." 3. People ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005

We know the story of the crucifixion very well. Different look at the story from the faces of people from Jesus’ perspective.

Faces In The Crowd Matt 27:32-44 We are at an important juncture today. We are starting into the NEW TESTAMENT as we continue our survey of the Bible. I want us to look at a very familiar story found in all four of the gospels, the death of Jesus. However, I want to look at it from an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Life God's Way Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

The fourth in the series deals with living life God’s way. Paul reminds Timothy that you cannot cheat and win in the game of life.

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Other Side Of The Lake

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 26, 2006

A Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost where Jesus stills the storm on the Galilee. The central theme is that the real "danger" is the transforming power of Christ, not the storm.

The Other Side of the Lake! Sermon on Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost +3-B June 25, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And Jesus said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’” -Mark 4:35 The last week of June is upon us already. And, for Methodist ministers, that means it is moving time in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Evangelism: Good News Vs. Bad Lies

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 16, 2010

The good news is good news: learn to recognize the top 10 evangelism lies, believe the Truth and work together with God fulfilling His Great Commission.

Sharing the Good News The good news is good news. 
 Everything else fades in comparison to the Good News. Would you keep the cure for cancer a secret? Would you let a friend die in a fire? 
 Over 150,000 people die each day and nearly 2/sec. into a Christ-less eternity. Nearly 4,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Three - Choosing Service Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2009

There are responsibilities that go along with church membership....serving as Christ served is one of them.

10The children of God and the children of the devil are revealed in this way: all who do not do what is right are not from God, nor are those who do not love their brothers and sisters. 11For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12We must not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pointing To Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004

Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Free Yourself, From Yourself!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 20, 2011

God is not interested in your past, He doesn’t want to see the syndicated reruns, He caught it the first time around. When the past seems to creep up on us, the accuser and you are the only ones who see it. You know what God sees? He only sees His

Free yourself, from Yourself Romans 8:31 MSG. 31-39. So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Creature

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

The design of the sermon is to identify new principles and precepts in a new life.

A man was selling an old warehouse; the building had been for months up for sale and needed repairs. Gangs had damaged the building, graffiti had been sprawled all over the exterior, doors were removed and people had made it a common ground to dump their trash and rubbish, windows were smashed. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bricks That Build A Successful Marriage Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 17, 2013

Here in 1 Peter 3:7, God is going to give husbands some spiritual bricks that they can lay to build a successful marriage.

Bricks That Build A Successful Marriage 1 Peter 3:7 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. I’ve heard it said, “A marriage may be made in heaven, but the maintenance must be done on earth.” 2. If people would simply get back to God’s Word, marriage could be the sweet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Bible Church

If You Want Eternal Life Then Believe In Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 5, 2014

There is one idea that Jesus is teaching us here that is life changing for those who believe; here it is: You have an opportunity to live forever because of who Jesus is.

There were five ways people related with Jesus during his three year ministry. The first group of folks ignored him. They didn't believe he was the Son of God. They never considered him to be the Messiah. Jesus was most amazed by these people that they could ignore the miracles he performed and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Forever Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017

The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Dealing With Sin: The Choice Is Yours!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2016

How a Christian chooses to deal with sin will determine whether or not they remain in fellowship with God.

As we study the Bible, we find that God's people sometimes committed sin. David, for example, is described as "a man after God's own heart," yet he committed sin, and brought heartache to his life. Moses, the great leader of God's people, wasn't allowed, because of sin, to go into the promised ...read more

Denomination: Baptist