Sermons on Trash:

Keep It Clean Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Closet Christianity".

Series: Closet Christianity [#5] KEEP IT CLEAN 1 Samuel 21:15-17 Introduction: We have been working hard on emptying out, cleaning, sorting, and organizing our closets. Once this is all done, we’re finished- right? Of course not. Once we get our closets organized, we must keep it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Plan, God’s Plan!

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 3, 2012

Jesus came to give us Life and that more abundantly.

The Devil plan, God’s plan! John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 (AMP) The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Do This?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Celebration message, after an evangelisttic outreach. Examines the reason we do what we do.

WHY DO WE DO THIS? Well, yesterday was a big day. It was the culmination of a great deal of work, months of preparation and not a small investment. At the day’s end, over 300 people had visited the property. The question however is not about how many people attended. The question is not, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down And Rebuilding Worldviews Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews Luke 15:1-10 July 26, 2009 I want to talk to you today about worldviews. A worldview is the lens with which you see, understand, and interpret the world. In this passage, Jesus addresses two different groups of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tearing Down And Rebuilding Worldviews

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews Luke 15:1-10 July 26, 2009 I want to talk to you today about worldviews. A worldview is the lens with which you see, understand, and interpret the world. In this passage, Jesus addresses two different groups of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010

No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

[Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit: Comforter Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Messages about symbols of the Holy Spirit and the comforter

Title: The Comforter Theme: To get into the lives of people the importance of seeing the Holy Spirit as the comforter. Text: John 14:15-17 John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Make A Memorial

Contributed by Robert Tallent on May 25, 2019

The steps that must be taken in order to make a memorial

How to Make a Memorial Joshua 3:7-13 This is the first memorial made by the Israelite's about what God had done 1.You’ve got to Please God vs 8 He has to be obeyed A preacher named Bill had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Just For Today

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we must wait for God's plan for us

There are a lot of people who simply seem unable to live without excitement, without stimulation. Whether it comes from pleasure - or from crisis - they thrive on activity, on chaos, confusion – on dealing with problems - on adrenalin – on constant drama – in fact, we sometimes call them ‘drama ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Episcopal

Coming To The Knowledge Of Truth

Contributed by Travis Duncan on Feb 4, 2018

The Problem with the Church today or as we call “The Body of Christ” is they have attempted to CONFORM to a lie…

I looked at 3 Definitions of “TRUTH” from the Dictionary, the first definition of “TRUTH” was; “the true or actual state of a matter:” This afternoon as I read 2nd Timothy 3 the first thing that stuck out to me was the heading; “Perilous Times and Perilous Men” 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 But know this, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Rid Of The Clutter Series

Contributed by Trayce Carter Russell on Dec 16, 2018

In order to move into the next it's important that you deal with the current mess you living in

Spiritual Housekeeping Series “Get Rid of the Clutter” Luke 12:2 (NIV) ; Eccl 3:1,6 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed or hidden that will not be made known. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to get, and a time to lose; a time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Your Golden Calf?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2018

What gets in the way of our relationship with God?

“What is your Golden Calf?” Exodus 32:1-14 Several years ago, a friend who had worked his way through graduate school as a paramedic told me about one of his more grisly experiences on the job. He received an anonymous call reporting a heroin addict who was on the verge of death in an abandoned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Prays For The Unity Of His Church

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How is Christian unity different than earthly concepts of unity?

Jesus Prays for the Unity of His Church John 17:20-26 Today we come to the third part of the Lord’s great prayer. He had prayed for Himself in the upcoming arrest, trial and crucifixion. But the disciples and we too overhear the prayer as well. This reminds us of who Jesus, His relationship to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Graduation 2018

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 11, 2018

God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds each day

Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Your Giants: overcoming Life’s Challenges!

Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014

David & Goliath: 1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17:12-50 David & Goliath + Philistine army had gathered 4 war against Israel. 2 Armies faced each other, camped 4 battle on Opposite sides of a STEEP VALLEY. SOMETHING IS MOVING DOWN THE SLOPE. SOMETHING BIG. SOMETHING HUGE. LIKE A TREE!. Whatever it is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-50

Denomination: United Methodist