Sermons on Undivided Devotion:

Funeral Message Unbeliever - Suicide

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 1, 2009

A hard living, rough and tough Alaska man takes his life and is not a believer.

We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of God the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the very first moments of life. Surely God knows all we do, all we think and, all we dream for. Surely God desires the best for us - You can see that, it is so obvious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying Connected To The Vine Jesus Christ

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 14, 2009

Midweek of Easter 5B. Preached 5/14/2009 for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Friendship Home Communion Service, Friendship Home Chapel, Audubon Iowa.

For those of you who either were involved in farming at some point in your life, or enjoy gardening, then the analogy Jesus uses in our Gospel reading for this morning is one that you can really identify with. In it, we have Jesus describing our relationship with Him as that of a branch to a vine. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, John 15:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing The Generations Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2010

We must constantly reinforce and pass on the truth of God's Word.

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing the Generations (2 Peter 1:12-15) 1. When our kids were young, we enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them, especially Hannah. This was before Elmo took over the show. 2. This added vocabulary and shared experiences. The Golden AN, Planet "Ch," "Put Down the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Of Impact Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

What type of Church will have an IMPACT on the World for the cause of Christ.

A Church of IMPACT Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction What has made an IMPACT on you lately? • Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has IMPACTed their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Determining One's Loyalty

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Easter visitation to the disciples tests ones loyalty while Acts demonstrates it in public

T he Best Picture in 1981 went to a little recognized film called Chariots of Fire. It chronicled two British runners, Eric Liddell, a devote Christian and Harold Abrams who were to run in the 1924 Olympics held in Paris. Liddell refuses to run his race because it is to be held on Sunday and his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2010

Think about all that we have in common with the first disciples. We share the same fellowship, forgiveness, future and the same call to follow Jesus.

The Lord’s Supper Service Matthew 26:26-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 28, 2010 Welcome and Invitation to Participate: -As we observe the Lord’s Supper tonight, remember that the Lord’s Supper is for everyone who has received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Should You Change? 1 Corinthians 7:17 - 40 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010

When we experience new life in Jesus Christ we might think a change in our external appearance, position, or circumstances will make us more useful to the Master. But you might just miss out on one of the greatest opportunities available to you.

Last time we talked about how some in Corinth, especially women who were just experiencing new freedoms in the body of Christ, thought it best to divorce their pagan husbands, or remain celibate in marriage in order to be better Christians. In the context of an overly-sexualized society, and of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Advent: Stand Guard!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011

May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

“HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Heaven "Why The Pain" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

This series on heaven will show how we can have true joy on this earth when we know where we are really going.

As we start this lesson on what heaven is like I always like to talk about the Apostle Paul and His vision of heaven. It is because of this vision that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have had a migraine for 3 days and tried to get up earlier this morning but just could not. Most of you know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

A Holy Ghost Tour

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 12, 2012

Walking with the Lord is a mystery, he's really there but we can't see him.

Read the 23 Psalms I walk marked by close acquaintance, association, and familiarity relating to my deepest nature. Being that I was a thing of naught, or nobody, before I called Jesus and won a rich life. Calling Jesus is like playing the lotto the odds are a million to one, but some people do ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revererent Scout Series

Contributed by Ron Baker on Feb 8, 2012

This is a sermon explaining reverence, which is one of the twelve points of the Boy Scout Law.

A Scout is Reverent Text: Hebrews 5:7-9 Date: February 5, 2012 Scout Sunday Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION This is Scout Sunday, and I am so glad to have our scouts here with us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Pictures Allowed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2009

The second of the ten commandment is one that is greatly misunderstood by some and hopefully this sermon serves to correct is view.

No Pictures Allowed Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction If you take a trip to the Washington D.C. to see the sites of the capital, you will see signs around the capital building and the White House that read photography forbidden. This is supposedly for reasons of national security, but we all know it’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the church to God’s Temple

THE CHURCH AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 One of the temptations we often fall into in the Church is to think of the Church as a building. In the New Testament the Church is never a building. It is always a group of people gathered to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Small Groups

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 4, 2010

This is a sermon to encourage more participation in small groups

Title: The power of small groups Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A.A contradiction putting “power” and “small” together B.Because we are conditioned to believe that the power is always in the big things C.The bigger things are - the more powerful they are D.but not always so with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Things I Don’t Want To Be; 1 Thing I Do Want To Be

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011

I don’t want to be a backslider, a "castaway" or a reprobate, but I do what to be a disciple.

3 Things I Don’t Want to Be; 1 Thing I Do Want to Be Chuck Sligh March 3, 2002 Thanks to Bob Cook at Church at Grace Park, White House, TN for this sermon over 30 years ago when I was his assistant pastor. The skeleton outline was his; the meat of the message, including illustrations, is original ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist