Sermons on Unusual Purchases:

The Pencil

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

We were created for a purpose. This sermon shows the similarities between the Christian and a pencil.

The Pencil Often times Jesus used commonplace things to teach great biblical truths. In Luke 12 Jesus uses the Birds of the air and the Lilly’s of the Field to teach that God is in control and that he will take care of his children. With that in mind I would like us to consider tonight the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Season Of Seeking

Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004

We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Vessels Of Glory

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 25, 2007

Moses said – “Show me Your glory”. God said – “I will pass before you; - I will call the Name of the Lord before Me; - There is a place beside Me; - Stand upon the rock”.

The Vessels of Glory Exodus 33: 13 – 23 Moses said – “Show me Your glory”. God said – “I will pass before you; - I will call the Name of the Lord before Me; - There is a place beside Me; - Stand upon the rock”. Exodus 34:5 – 8 God proclaimed His Name – Merciful – Gracious – slow to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Espionage In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010

Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil Is Raising Cain, But God Is Able

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007

IN GENESIS CHAPTER 3, WE SEE THE ROOT OF SIN, IN GENESIS CHAPTER 4, WE SEE THE FRUIT OF SIN.

THE DEVIL IS RAISING CAIN, BUT GOD IS ABLE. 2/25/07 GENESIS 4: VS 1--16 INTRODUCTION; IN GENESIS CHAPTER 3 WE HAVE THE “ROOT” OF SIN, BUT IN GENESIS CHAPTER 4, WE SEE THE “FRUIT” OF SIN. 1. THE ROOT OF SIN IS UNBELIEF, AND DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD. ADAM AND EVE WERE COMMANDED TO NOT EAT ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

D-E-A-C-O-N

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keys That Lock Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

Introduction Nothing outside of life itself is cherished more than freedom: Mankind will give everything they possess for that most precious thing. Yet there are countless thousands willing to throw away all hopes of that most cherished thing, and travel continually toward that land where they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Bridesmaids

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit with the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit with the Word in a believer's life. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:2 (New Living Translati

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit with the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit with the Word in a believer's life. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Five of them were foolish, and five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spring Cleaning

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 19, 2012

No wonder Jesus was upset, the Jews were not only to worship God but bring others to worship God. They had a place were the Gentiles could come to worship, but they had made it nearly impossible for the Gentiles to worship.

John 2:13-22-Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Cometh

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2012

Favor has been given unto you, because of Jesus Christ. Learn how to obtain it-by faith.

Favor Cometh Text: Isaiah 1:18-20 I heard the story of a secretary who was a single mom. She had lived in rental properties for 15 years, rearing two children on her own and had recently purchased her own home. But the home purchase became a strain. She went on to explain that her "ex" had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lingering Gloom Of Sleeping In The Bed We Made Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2016

Our personal choices have consequences, some of them long-term. The choices groups or nations make also have consequences. Provoking God’s long-term discipline is a miserable experience, and sometimes the righteous have to experience it/w the unrighteous.

The Lingering Gloom of Sleeping in the Bed We Made (Psalm 74) 1. A blogger out west writes, “Today, I was hiking, and four miles away from my car and civilization, I tripped over a rock into a cactus. I used duct tape, which ripped all the hair off my arms and legs but ignored the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Harassment

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2021

Harassment, it is said, often leads to loss of dignity and self-worth and is often considered a criminal offence.

Erik Pevernagie, the Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “When a storm of harassment disturbs our thinking and brings us down to our knees, the umbrella of our imagination can shield us against destructive aggression. It is offering shelter and is teaching us how to conquer ourselves, train ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11, Isaiah 41:11-13

Funeral For A Faithful Farmer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2020

Richard had a 40 year perfect attendance pin... but that wouldn't get him into heaven. But his faith in Christ would.

READING OF SCRIPTURE PRAYER Richard and Sarah Jane (his wife) were farmers. Almost everything they touched had to do with farming. They were involved with Farm Bureau and 4H, and the only vacation they took every year was to the State Fair. And at 4H – Richard did farmer stuff. He was in charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salvational Names Of Jesus Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Salvational Names of Jesus

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). A. INTRODUCTION 1. The salvational names of Jesus reveal our salvation more fully. 2. The Bible speaks of salvation in three tenses. The past, present and future. B. REDEEMER 1. The title “Redeemer” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvational Names Of Jesus Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Salvational Names of Jesus

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). A. INTRODUCTION 1. The salvational names of Jesus reveal our salvation more fully. 2. The Bible speaks of salvation in three tenses. The past, present and future. B. REDEEMER 1. The title “Redeemer” is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12

Denomination: Baptist