Sermons on vacation:

Qualified To Decide-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 22, 2017

2 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-II—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Marriage Required Ben had applied for his first major job position & when he returned home, his Dad asked how the interview went. “Pretty well, I think,” replied Ben, “But if I go to work there I won't get a vacation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Children

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 18, 2016

It's one of the best know scenes from the Gospels, Jesus blessing the children, this message looks at why children need to be important to our local churches.

It was just about this time of year 22 years ago. We had just moved to Bedford to start what would eventually become Cornerstone and I had to fly to Colorado to attend what was called “Church Planters Boot Camp”, an intensive week long training session that included men and women from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

We`ll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jul 16, 2023

A look at the roles of Christians.

If you have your Bible, please open it to 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 3. A pastor was leaving his area and was saying farewell to his congregation at the Church doors for the last time. He shook the hand of an elderly lady as she walked out. She said, "Your successor won't be as good as ...read more

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

How Not To Quit

Contributed by John Walls on Dec 12, 2000

Helping those who may want to quit

HOW NOT TO QUIT!!! text- Titus 1:9-16 Introduction: 1. Titus was in a hard place. In out text verses, we see people who were hard to reach with the gospel or were going the different houses to subvert these homes so they verse 16, these people even tried to say they were saved. But the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Home Alone!?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005

Christmas Eve Devotional; Jesus is "God with us."

HOME ALONE!? Matthew 1:22-23 S: Christmas Eve C: God’s Presence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: JESUS IS “GOD WITH US”. Kw: Truths The ____ truth is… 1. We are far more precious to God than we imagined. 2. We have more to celebrate than we thought. 3. We are never really alone. PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Purpose!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 19, 2009

We Have A Purpose! To serve others as we serve the Lord

What’s your purpose in life? You get up every morning to do what? Go to school perhaps. But for what purpose? You go to school to get good grades so you can get a good job…but for what purpose? To make lots of money? What if you don’t achieve that goal? Will your life be meaningless? To be sure, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013

When the Bible talks about having a heart of peace, it is speaking of our inner and emotional state. We are learning about peacemakers of the heart that will provide us with a solid root system to stabilize us during the storms of life. The first peacemak

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 17, 2013

The first peacemaker was our quiet time with God. Now let’s consider the second peacemaker – our quiet time of rest and relaxation.

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

A Faithful Saying-5

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 26, 2012

You preachers only work one day a week....Lol

Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. 1 Tim 3:1-7-This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up, Never Quit

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 15, 2014

This message emphasizes the importance of persistence and of never giving up when God gives you and assignment.

STANDING AGAINST THE WORLD - Read Genesis 6:5-7:24 I hope you have been reading through your Bible with us, if so, you will recognize this as some of what we read this past week. Chapter 6 tells us that after the time of Cain and Abel and Seth, that the world and all mankind in it, kept getting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More For Less

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014

A perspective on Mark 10: 17-31. God is calling us all to enter into his training schedule. He is our new coach our new trainer who will change our practices and habits.

Mark 10: 17-31 More For Less The Sydney 2000 Olympic games have drawn to a close. My family and I were fortunate to see part of the Olympic games on TV while we were away on vacation. I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. At the games athletes strained to beat world records and win medals. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Green Or Dry Tree!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2024

Green trees are ‘so fertile and flourishing’ that they would be a blessing for others.

Green or Dry tree! Luke 23:31" For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” How do you think it feels when you hear the person you love talk bad about you, when they totally don't understand you, despite all your investments - emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Full Of Trouble..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

Never be too quick to critize yourself. It’s not fair to all your relatives who are dying to do it for you! Sometime we are our worst enemy. There’s hope for those hopeless days. Let’s see it together.

Introduction Stress or disstress, it’s all the same. Some of us burn the candle at both ends. Someone said, "I’d rather burn-out than rust-out..." Either way you are OUT! Millions are poured into the Pharacutical industry to help us all cope. Butour answer isn’t dope. It’s hope spelled ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ordering Your Priorities For Max Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 16, 2004

There are so many things to do. . . it seems like our lives get busier every year! How do you cut through the clutter and decide what you should put first? Eccelsiastes gives us some answers. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Today, I’m preaching to you about priorities. Here’s a guy who’s got his priorties mixed up: <ILLUS> Fans of the American Wild West will find in a Deadwood, South Dakota museum this inscription left by a beleaguered prospector: "I lost my gun. I lost my horse. I am out of food. The Indians are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Holiness