Sermons on Unchanging Character:

Horton Hatches The Egg Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2012

This message uses "Horton Hatches the Egg" as a spring board into Galations 6:9 and looks at reasons people quit.

Horton Hatches the Egg (Read from beginning to page with animal friends running away) Yep this is the same Horton who Heard a Who, and this is where we first hear his philosophy “I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” Is the book ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guidelines For Youth Ministry

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah, The Defiant Disciple

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 30, 2012

A sermon to show the folly of disobeying God.

“Jonah, The Defiant Disciple” “Jonah 1:1-3” ********** Jonah 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Unashamed, Week 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012

How to be unashamed of Jesus Christ.

How to Be Unashamed Pray Last week we addressed the question, Am I ashamed of Jesus? Are you a Christian that is not afraid to associate your name and your life, with the name and life of Jesus Christ? Do you openly speak the name of Jesus to others, in spite of worldly pressure not too, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Unashamed , Week 3 Series

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012

How can you progress in your walk with Jesus? Find out.

Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ Two weeks ago, we addressed the question, Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ? Meanning, as a Christian, am I ashamed to connect my name and my life to the Person of Jesus Christ? Last week, we discussed the first step in the process of being bold for Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David’s Sin

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2012

Nathan challenges David’s sin - and what does this teach us

Sermon Last Sunday, we read in the Old Testament lesson about one of the most shameful acts in the Old Testament – and that is quite a record to beat. King David commits adultery with Bathsheba – the wife of one of his close friends – Uriah The story begins with that very strange verse In the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What God Expects

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners.

What God Expects August 30, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Supplemental Passage: (Micah 6:8 NASB) He has told you, O man, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God.

Whose Side Are You On? June 7, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God. Focus Passage: Luke 11:14-23 Supplemental Passage: 1Co 16:13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Striving To Win

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

Doing our best for the Lord

Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

En El Crisol Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 17, 2012

Dios tiene el propósito principal de transformarnos a semejanza de Jesús.

Intro: En una ocasión que nos encontrábamos en Cancún visitando como familia a mis suegros, fuimos a un centro comercial a caminar y pasear. Estando allá, se nos acercó un promotor turístico ofreciéndonos un paseo a Isla Mujeres. El paquete familiar incluía transportación a la isla con desayuno, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Striving Together

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 28, 2012

Bear Sufferings Patiently For Christ's Sake

STRIVING TOGETHER Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction: The affection of the Philippians, which expressed itself by sending help to the apostle, reminded him of the spirit they had always shown; they had cordially associated themselves with the labors and trials of the gospel. Body: I. LIVE AS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With This Day?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 14, 2012

Turn "What are you going to do today?" into "What does God want me to do today?"

What Will You Do With This Day? "Every house has a builder, but God is the one who made everything." Hebrews 3:4 (NLT) Intro: What are you going to do today? Sometimes the biggest decision people make on some days is what to wear. The most valuable thing people have today is there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Are Really Special 2 God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 3, 2012

The sermon is a kickoff to our VBS with the same theme. The idea is that the characters of the bible were significant to God in their development before him. We used CAR names to remind us of certain bible characters.

1. A Car Ride Home After a baby dedication service for his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day: I Have Been Reminded

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2014

The sermons I used to preach years ago on Mother's Day just don't fit very well today. So let me suggest some things that describe what I think motherhood is, & what the home ought to be.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) NOTE: This message contains a number of illustrations and ideas gleaned from many sources that I no longer remember. But my thanks to all those who have enriched my sermon preparation!) ILL. An elementary teacher was teaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Noah

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014

After the movie "Noah" with Russel Crowe, I felt that people needed to rediscover who the bible reveals Noah to be. The differences are stunning.

The “REAL” Noah Anybody here watch the recent movie “Noah” with Russel Crowe? I went last week. It was pretty good as a movies go, but as I watched it, I thought it would bring up a lot of questions for people who didn’t really know what the bible says about Noah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Wesleyan