Sermons on Tu Pie:

Thanksgiving Activities

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 25, 2002

Instructions from the Prophet Isaiah, teamed with some historical tidbits from the life of John Adams and some recollections and activities from my boyhood--that should help us have a more blessed Thanksgiving

Isaiah 12 “THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES” (You will want to substitute your own introduction--In place of my introduction, which is much longer and more personal than I would usually use.) INTRODUCTION When I was a child, my family would alternate Thanksgiving Day feasts and activities between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Thanks!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Thanks Giving - what are we thankful for? We are called by scripture to give constatn thanks

Giving thanks! Psalm 103 This morning I want to perform a small psychological experiment. Don’t worry I am not going to embarrass anyone. All I want you to do is to remember the first thought that comes into your mind when I ask you a question. Can you believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

People Jesus Commended For Their Giving Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2008

Most people think it’s rude to talk about other people’s giving but Jesus didn’t have any qualms about it.

Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Message From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

The message from the beginning is two-fold. 1- We should love people 2- We should loathe evil

INTRO.- ILL.- A prominent lawyer's son dreamed of following in his father's footsteps. After graduating from college and law school with honors, he returned home to join his father's firm, intent on proving himself to be a skilled and worthy attorney. At the end of his first day at work he rushed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010

The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Truths About The Power Of Sin

Contributed by David Cook on Jul 31, 2010

Five truths about sins power that you need to know.

Intro: It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer—a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The company insisted that the manufacturer honor the contract as written. Unfortunately for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of The "Little" You Have!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 26, 2011

Did you ever notice what the word impossible starts with, that’s right you guessed it, I’m? If we want to get to all that God has possible for us, we have to remove the I’m, the I part of the equation. And realize, a little can turn into a lot

Let Go of the "Little" you have! As I was going through the week, this week. I came upon the old hymn, called “Little is much when God is in it.” 1. In the harvest field now ripened There’s a work for all to do; Hark! the voice of God is calling To the harvest calling you. 3. Does the place ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Superlatives Of The Easter Story

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2014

It's hard not to use superlatives when discussing the Easter story. In this story we see...1) the darkest hour in all scripture; 2) the biggest discovery in all scripture; and 3) the loveliest word in all scripture (for one of it's characters).

Superlatives of the Easter Story Chuck Sligh April 20, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20. INTRODUCTION Illus. – A little boy had a tendency to exaggerate things in order to get ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Possible!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

God wants you to know, that there are great blessings that are awaiting you, When you are willing to just step out from where your at. He can take you from the ordinary, to the extraordinary!

I'm Possible! Illus. Kurt Kaiser It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it You spread your love to everyone You want to pass it on Maybe you've never heard that song, but anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Our Leftovers Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015

We continue looking at the astounding mathematics of grace by looking at a widow's very small offering that Jesus says is more than anyone else gave. I also have graphics available.

(Show video of comedian Anthony Griffith talking about hand-me-downs) That's funny. Hand-me-downs, leftovers; those things are okay I guess if you're talking about old clothes or your mom's cooking. But there are other times when leftovers aren't such a good idea: handkerchiefs, motor oil, maybe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lord's Mud People

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2016

In this passage Jesus calls us to be His M U D People M.U.D. – 1. People MADE by God 2. UNITED in Jesus 3. Co-partners in the LORD'S DESIGN of Salvation and Healing

Scripture: John 9:1-41 (cf. verses 1-14) Title: The LORD'S MUD People Proposition: M.U.D. – 1. People MADE by God 2. UNITED in Jesus 3. Co-partners in the LORD'S DESIGN (Salvation/Healing) INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ who came to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Nazarene

'warning Against Adultery'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2023

'Warning Against Adultery' - Proverbs chapter 5 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The involvement goes from sweetness to bitterness verses 1-6. The involvement goes from gain to loss verses 7-14. The involvement goes from purity to pollution verses 15-20 The involvement goes from freedom to bondage verses 21-23 SERMON BODY: iLL: • The Ten Commandments were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Reflections Of A Father: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

These are reflections of being a new father and how they relate to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

TEXT: Isaiah 64:1-8 “Reflections of a Father” – Part 1 When Jesus began His preaching ministry, he ruffled many feathers by constantly referring to God as “Father” or Av in the Hebrew. Even though God treated us like His children, it wasn’t something that the Pharisees were willing to grasp. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Companerismo Con Los Creyentes Ii Series

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Feb 10, 2002

Este es el 6to sermón de una serie que habla de las seis disciplinas bíblicas de un discípulo de Cristo.

COMPAÑERISMO CON LOS CREYENTES II INTRODUCCIÓN En esta mañana queremos terminar de hablar de la 4ta disciplina de un discípulo de Cristo - TENER COMPAÑERISMO CON OTROS CREYENTES. El pasado domingo hablamos del amar a nuestros enemigos y vecinos, y hoy quisiéramos hablar del amar a nuestros ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You Eat And Are Satisfied

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him.

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him. Intro.: 1. Illust. Remember old TV show, "The Jeffersons"? About an upwardly mobile family in NYC. Dry-cleaning business. Had come a long way--"Finally got a piece of the pie." Episode where Geo. Jefferson opened a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10