Sermons on Use:

Not Being Dictated To By Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008

A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Offering

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 31, 2008

Encouragement to use our abilities God has given us to serve Christ by serving others.

I was performing a wedding for a young couple. Before the wedding, the groom came to me and said, “Pastor, I will give you $100 if you change the wedding vows. When you get to the part to ask me to honor, love and obey, just leave that part out for me. Then, he handed me $100. During the wedding, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Measure Our Days

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose of this message is to show us the brevity of life and encourage us to pursue things of everlasting value.

MEASURE OUR DAYS Psalm 39:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A. What are you planning on doing tomorrow? 1. How about next week? 2. Got plans for next month or even next year? 3. I ask these questions because we are prone to think that life is both predictable and controllable. a. I doubt there is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Value In Finding The Lost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 13, 2010

We are of such great worth to God that He will never give up on us or write us off.

I HAVE A FAVORITE PICTURE FRAME IN MY OFFICE THAT DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU LACK NOTHING THAT HIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Protecting God's Crown Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 15, 2012

God gives us his commands for our good - to protect the crown of his creation: us.

“No running. And no diving into the shallow end.” These are a couple rules you might find at the local swimming pool. Aren’t they annoying? That’s what I used to think until I realized that these rules keep me safe. If I run on a wet surface, for example, I may slip and bang ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2012

God can transform us and then transform the world through us. This sermon explores the "how" of transformation.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Inside Job Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2012

The Spirit anoints our witness, guides us in truth, and glorifies God the Father through us.

John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 INTRODUCTION Today is the day of Pentecost. We celebrate today as the birthday of the Church, when Jesus sent his Spirit upon his followers. In Luke’s account the Spirit came with the roar of a mighty wind, flames of fire, and the gift of language. John has Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mountain Of Despair Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011

Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Dangerous Out There"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 29, 2011

This serom is about laughter and how God uses the foolish things of this world to slow us down.

I send this devotional out once a year so all the new people on the list can see not only how weird I am but that God has to be the one writing these devotionals? IT’S DANGEROUS OUT THERE. I’m not as bad as I used to be in thinking bad thoughts but I still have a long way to go. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Benefits Of Unselfishness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2011

Jesus gives us the ultimate gift and teaches us unselfishness as the path of true joy and victory.

Benefits of Unselfishness Romans 13:8-10 The following illustrations come from Sermon Central's Illustration collection. A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Time, His Turn, His All Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 4, 2009

Jesus entered into time, turned toward us, and gave us His all. (Communion Meditation)

HIS TIME, HIS TURN, HIS ALL Romans 5.6-8 S: Communion C: Jesus Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: JESUS ENTERED INTO TIME, TURNED TOWARD US, AND GAVE US HIS ALL. PA: How is the change to be observed? • Jesus is an example to follow. • We respond gratefully to His love. • We worship, and commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

This Is How We Overcome

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

God tells us in Revelation how we overcome, but it is still up to us to live it out.

“THIS IS HOW WE OVERCOME” Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They overcame him by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Time Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 17, 2009

Time is a precious gift from God and God invites us to use this gift wisely and with thanksgiving

Ephesians 5:15-20 “The Gift of Time” INTRODUCTION Somehow in modern, American society time has become our enemy. We fear its end and complain about its scarcity. Millions, perhaps billions, of dollars are spent on day planners, software, smart phones and time saving devices with the vain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"Born Losers – The Phenomenon Of Susan Boyle”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 28, 2009

Uses the example of Susan Boyle to show how God wants to make a winner out of us.

“Born Losers – The Phenomenon of Susan Boyle” May 3rd, 2009 Psalm 113; Text, verses 7-8: “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes, with the princes of their people.” (Show video) Susan Boyle has taken the world by storm. Here is this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8

Denomination: Holiness