Sermons on Useful Hands:

Who's Right?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001

With so many churches teaching contrary doctrines and practices how can a believer determine who is right?

Who’s Right? John 8:42-47, 14:3-6 11-1-98 INTRO: I have been corresponding with young man by E-mail who sent me a question about the trusting the Bible. He was writing a paper for school and wanted my perspective on the matter. I wrote him giving him the evidence that the Bible is the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Committed To Him - Part I Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon is part one in a series challenging God’s people to deeper committment in their relationship with Him.

“Fully Committed to Him” Sermon – 8 August 2004 We have just come out of a six week series of sermons entitled “Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall”. One of the points that we touched on a couple of times throughout that series was the matter of being committed to the Lord. In ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How A Runaway Prays Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

2nd Message in a series from the book of Jonah.

Series: Jonah, God’s Runaway How a Runaway Prays Jonah 1:17--2:10 Dennis the Menace was always one of my favorite cartoon characters. Of course, I was never like him!! One classic cartoon showed him sitting in his little rocker, facing the corner, his usual place of punishment. He says over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon About Grumbling

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 12B preached 8/31/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS).

I think that it may be a safe assumption to make that when you all came here this evening, you didn’t expect to hear a sermon about grumbling. If you did, boy, someone must have let my secret out of the bag or you hacked into my computer or something……But, in all seriousness, we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Ripples On The Water Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 20, 2007

The inner struggle between the natural man and the Holy Spirit intensifies until you give your life to Christ.

March 18, 2007 Morning Worship Text: John 7:12-13; 25-44 Subject: The Inner Conflict of a Lost Soul Title: Ripples on the Water – Part 1 in the Conflict Series I remember now how it all began. A pebble was thrown into the pond of life of a seven-year-old boy. The occasion: Vacation Bible School ...read more

Scripture: John 7:12-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Important Is Worship?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This is a modern day parable about the importance of worship.

Introduction: One sunny Sunday morning, much like today, Henry Jones woke up with his wife standing over him, shaking him, and saying, “You have to get up, we have to get ready for church.” Henry responded by saying, “I don’t want to go to church today, “I want to stay in bed.” His wife ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006

Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

Starting From Scratch Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

It is helpful to see the events in the Ephesus Church’s life and what we can learn: to do things right, as Ephesus did them right, to pick up pointers as the Apostles gave them advice, and to avoid the mistakes that Ephesus made.

Starting from scratch Ephesus - Year 1 Acts 18.19-27 For 9 sessions it is my intention to trace the Church at Ephesus as it unfolds in the New Testament. From Acts 18 to Revelation 2, we see the first half century of this primal church’s life. As it grows there are valuable lessons to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:19-27

Denomination: Mennonite

101 Things To See Before You Die . . No:1 . . . . Series

Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007

The title of this talk is 101 things to see before you die – well numbers 2 to 101 are up to you and you may or may not get the opportunity to see them in your lifetime. But the number one thing to see, is Jesus.

Over the past few years the BBC have run a number of series called the 101 things before you die. 101 places to visit before you die, 101 things to do before you die and 101 things to eat before you die. What they do is get people to write in and suggest their favourite and then they put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Peace & Fire

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 15, 2010

In Luke 12 Jesus asks His disciples if they think He came to bring peace on earth and then - without giving them a chance to respond - He makes; what to me seems like a shocking statement, “No, I tell you, but division.”

Dakota Community Church Revised Common Lectionary August 15, 2010 Peace & Fire Quick background notes: A.) This month’s book of the month is “Why Johnny Can’t Preach” by T. David Gordon Excerpt: “I’ve really desired something fairly simple for my family: to be able to talk intelligently about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Mennonite

The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost) Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 27, 2010

This message seeks to show that the purpose of Pentecost was to mark the harvest of the church age.

The Power of Pentecost. Text: Leviticus 23: 15-22; Acts 2:1-11 Introduction. A few weeks ago we began a series on Sunday mornings surrounding the Feasts of Israel. You will recall from Leviticus 23, how God has set out a plan of the ages, a great prophetic calendar whereby the history of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To James

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

This is one tough book that we all need to be confronted by.

Intro: 1. Swindoll, “Haven’t you come across the writing of a particular individual you’d love to spend an evening with? One of those people in my life is James. He is practical. He is insightful. He is also gusty, honest, and sincere to the core. He’s a rare find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008

Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jun 8, 2008

"For it (the GOSPEL) is the Power of God unto Salvation!"

The Gospel: What is it REALLY? Text: Romans 1-8 Objective: Every person needs to understand the true essence of salvation and can do so by understanding 2 facts found in Scripture. I went back to work about three weeks ago after a 2 month lay off. Many of you know that I am a truck driver by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational