Sermons on Usefulness:

Miracle On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

In this movie, the real Santa came to town, but, he was rejected. Drop back in time, 2000 years. Jesus Christ came to his own, but he was rejected. The Miracle happens every time someone believes.

Miracle on 34th Street Today our Advent sermon is the first in the series of sermons that come from great Christmas movies. There are many great Christmas movies... A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, White Christmas, Ernest Saves Christmas, And my personal favorites: Home Alone and Home ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

We are called out to be useful to God.

Salt & Light October 26, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called out to be useful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5: 13-16 Introduction: In a cave where they turn out the light completely. I. Salt a. Sodium is an extremely active ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010

Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God At Work

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God is always at work. He is never idle. The question is whether we are going to come alongside HIm and engage in what He is doing, or stand in the way or idly by.,

Passage: Daniel 2:1-21 Intro: God is the most active being in the universe. 1. there is never a moment when He is not engaged in meaningful activity 2. He never sleeps, He is never bored, He is always at work accomplishing His purposes. 3. even when He rested on the 7th day of creation He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Noah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When life is at its worst God is at His best

ENGAGE Contrary to what some teach, Jesus never promised us that if we would follow Him we would have an easy life. So as we gather here this morning, it’s pretty likely that all of us are experiencing some kind of difficulties or trials in our lives – obviously some much more severe than others. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Least Shall Be Great Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

God cares for the least and uses his power to bless the least, make the least into great to the astonishment of many. Whoever humbles will be exalted.

Isaiah 60:22 “Little one became a great” Text: “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time” Greetings: Greetings to you on this pleasant hour. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction to the theme: Prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Denomination: Methodist

The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022

When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Genesis 21:17, Jeremiah 1:7, Judges 16:26

Denomination: Methodist

Part 4 Of Our Advent Series Looking At The Belief That God Is With Us. Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 17, 2021

Leading to Christmas Eve, we continue to see how God is with us.

God With Us Matthew 1:23 December 19, 2021 I want to talk about something I believe is a cornerstone belief for those who claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior. I want to talk about what theologians call the incarnation. I’ve really been talking all around it for the past few weeks. What do we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 4:14-16, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2022

The sermon shares the, why Jesus was baptized and the, definition of Baptism.

1. This Sunday is the Baptism of the Lord. Baptism gives us Identity Luke 3:15-22 • The people in our text want to know who is John 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah • John tells the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Of The Lord Came To Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2022

God called Jeremiah is God calling you?

Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Word of The Lord Came to Jeremiah. Has Gods word come to you? 1. Jeremiah begins by saying I am to young, "I am but a child, God says “don’t say you’re a child". • That like really saying don’t want to get to involved, I might have to be there every ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

04/10/2020 From the desk of the Pastor: Matthew 27: 45 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 46 At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[j] lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 47 Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flawed People And A Flawless God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

A flawless God often uses flawed people to accomplish His will

ENGAGE This last week I listened to a podcast that featured an interview with Carlos Whittaker, a well-known contemporary Christian recording artist and worship leader who was caught up in a battle with pornography that led to an inappropriate relationship that removed him from that ministry and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Guidance Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 3, 2019

How God will care for us.

THE GUIDANCE OF OUR GOD IF WE ARE SAVED GOD WILL GUIDE US INALL THINGS. (1) He will send us in pleasant paths Psalms 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (2) He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Known To Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 23, 2020

Christ Jesus can be known to us in the common places of our lives.

Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The story is told of a woman of modest means who received a letter from Jesus informing her of his impending visit. She cleaned her small home, took what money she had and purchased food to fix and serve Jesus when he arrived. One the way home from the store, she met a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is He?

Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020

We oft wonder, "where is God?" Christ was with the disciples on the Emmaus Road, even though they did not see Him, that is recognize Him, and that He was with them. He is with us always, even when we don't see Him.

David Roth Luke 24:13-35 Easter 3(a) April 26, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Where is He?” It was still Easter. That morning He had appeared to Mary Magdalene in the garden. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran