Sermons on Vacation Bible School:

May A Woman Pastor?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An expositional study of the basis for male only pastors.

May a Woman Pastor? The question really is may a woman pastor rather than can a woman pastor. The following quote from U.S. News and World Report shows that they can and do pastor. More Women Preachers - "Women are admitted to the ministry in about 80 Christian denominations and to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Eating?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2011

We are to be obedient to the Lord and to tell others the Good News. But we can do neither unless we understand the Lord’s Word, and we cannot understand that unless we read it and unless are taught it in our churches. So, what do you think? Are we

Today, I want to talk about what we are eating. Let me rephrase that; what are we being fed? I want to talk this morning about the plight of the American church. The church is not to make ourselves feel good, but to help others find life. We need to understand Who it is that makes that offer, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: *other

Compromise Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2011

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Judges 2: 1 – 23 Compromise 1 Then the Angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: “I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you. 2 And you shall make no covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The #1 Answer In Counseling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 29, 2011

A study of chapter 26 verses 1 through 21

Chapter 26: 1 – 21 The #1 Answer In Counseling 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. 3 You will keep him in perfect ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing In The Truth Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2010

The Importance for us to keep growing in our spiritual lives, it’s a must.

"Growing in the Truth" Col. 2:1-5 Feb. 21st, 2010 Colossians 1:1-7 COL 2:1 I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Lighting The Way Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2025

David wrote that God's word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path. What does this mean and how do we put that to use in our lives? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

The alphabet has always been foundational to learning. If you’ve ever watched The Sound of Music, you probably remember the scene where Maria is teaching the children to sing. She tells them, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read, you begin with A B ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God, Send A Spiritual Tsunami!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2025

The Bible’s clear that we’re in the Last Days. A tsunami of Judgment is coming! But God has another kind of tsunami He wants to send: A tsunami of the Holy Spirit to sweep multitudes into the Kingdom of God. Let's pray for this Tsunami!

“GOD, SEND A SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI!” Mt. 24:37-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor and song leader at one church weren’t getting along. When the pastor preached on giving, the song leader sang, “Jesus Paid It All.” 2. The next Sunday the pastor preached on gossip and the song leader sang, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39, Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Leaders - Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Leadership, as in a nation, changes. We must always be finding, and training new leaders to guide the church in the days ahead.

January 28, 2001 Deut. 31:1-8 ¡§New leaders ¡V changing of the guard¡¨ INTRODUCTION Our nation has just completed the process that we go through every 4 years. Last Saturday, most of you probably watched as George W. Bush was sworn in as our nation¡¦s 43rd president. We chose a new ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006

The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hands Of Easter

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 26, 2016

The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation. I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter?

HANDS The Bible is our HANDBOOK for Salvation I got to thinking about the Bible being a HAND book. And it struck me that there are a lot of hands that are in its pages. What are the hands of the handbook of the bible that speak about Easter? HANDS OF GRACE The hands of Grace are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Csot Bd-101 Basic Doctrine Series

Contributed by Skip Moran on Sep 13, 2012

God is the ONLY source for Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, Love… Therefore we MUST turn FIRST to God as our source of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth … and Love

Cebu School of Theology- FIRST YEAR Basic Doctrine 101 Class 1 Exploring: The GENSIS Who is God Who is Man God is the ONLY source for Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, Love… Therefore we MUST turn FIRST to God as our source of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth … and Love TEXTs: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father's Job Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers are God's agents of the law, but they are also God's agents of grace. To be the first, and not the second, is to be one testament shy of a Bible, or shy of God's full revelation. A half of a Bible is not the Bible, and half of a father is not a father.

Dick Van Dyke tells the stories of how children act toward their father when they are angry. In his book Faith, Hope and Hilarity he tells of a boy who had been spanked by his father for making too much noise. The boy climbed into his mother's lap and said, "Mama I wish you had married ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Proverbs: A Study

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015

This is the first is a Bible Study I did on the book of Proverbs. This particular study took about three wdeeks to do, and deals with the question of what is Wisdom according to the Bible.

THE ENLIGHTENED LIFE – KNOWLEDGE PROVERBS 1:1-7 KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS BASIC TO WISDOM. A PERSON MAY ACCUMULATE A GREAT NUMBER OF FACTS, BUT STILL NOT HAVE KNOWLEDGE AS KNOWLEDGE IS OBTAINED BY EXPERIENCE. PROVERBS IS UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY, AND IS MATERIAL WE DON’T SPEND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Was Not Silent!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2011

A study of chapter 5 verses 1 through 20

Ecclesiastes 5: 1 – 20 Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime? 1 Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil. 2 Do not be rash with your mouth, and let not your heart utter anything hastily ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel