Sermons on Travis Johnson:

He That Beareth Precious Seed

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice.

There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice. Justice Holmes often traveled to meetings or speaking engagements on trains – a major mode of travel in his day. One day he was riding the train, reading a newspaper when the conductor came by punching tickets. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004

1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 25, 2008

What is it, in the end, that honestly, really matters?

Do you identify with any of these statements? I am happy when I have no family conflict. When all my bills are paid, I feel better about life. I feel relieved, my medical exam went well. I am delighted when my parent’s leave me alone. I was able to help out a good friend today, I feel very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run For It

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007

Zacchaeus and Martin Luther both learned the just are saved by faith; and Paul shows us that for Christians, All Saints Day and All Souls Day should be the same thing.

Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Justification Works Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Economy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on the economy.

Scripture Recently I came across the following somewhat humorous view of the economic policies of different political systems: • In Communism, if you have two cows, the government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk. • In Socialism, if you have two cows, the government takes one cow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Winnable War Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 11, 2005

9th in James series. The history of the world is a war history. James brings it even closer home when he makes it clear that our personal stories are war stories as well, James shows how we can acheive victory over the world!

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:1-4

Power To Trouble Your Trouble

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 10, 2009

Somebody once said that life was like an onion: you can peel off one layer at a time but as you do so, its juice gets into your eyes and causes your eyes to be filled with tears. There is something that is known as the trouble of life. I read a comment by

POWER TO TROUBLE YOUR TROUBLE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 46:1-11:, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountain be carried into the midst of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007

Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battling The Bite Of Betrayal (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 25, 2007

How does one recover from a time of denial and betrayal? What does real repentance look like on the road back? Learn from the lives of Peter and Judas in this compare and contrast message from Luke 22.

“Battling the Bite of Betrayal” Luke 22:39-46 (Part 2) How many of our high schoolers here today have had to write a contrast and compare paper already? Go ahead, raise your hand (you seem so excited that I brought up school on a Sunday)! Seriously, remember the way you would take two ideas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-62

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 19, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we can trust God even though the world is filled with injustice.

Scripture We like stories with happy endings. Whether the story is in a book or movie or even in real life, we like stories with happy endings. Sometimes, however, stories don’t have happy endings. Sometimes stories have sad endings. And although we prefer stories with happy endings to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex In Hd Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

Jesus' words about adultery point us not only towards the sacredness of the body but also to the sanctity of marriage.

“Law & Order: SPU – Sex in HD” Ex. 20:14; Mt. 5:27-30; 1 Thess. 4:3-8 Did you know that if you are not watching television in HD you are really missing out? HD – High Definition television. High Definition produces a clearer, more life-like picture that truly makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With God We Can

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

Without God life is not worth living, but with God we can make it.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, January 11th, 2009 ) Let us pray. Welcome...... This is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it. This Sunday should be a day of rejoicing for what God has done, and is doing for us. No matter what we have been going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Dad Talk

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

Today we follow the teaching of the Bible and we honor our dads today. Dads are different from moms and they are to be honored for being who God created them to be.

Dad – Talk Opening video – Kids wishing their dads happy Fathers Day from Christian Hills Introduction: Today is Fathers day – a tradition that originated on June 19th in 1910 in Spokane Washington. It became a presidential proclamation in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson signed a bill declaring ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational