Sermons on Venturing:

"O Lord, Please Send Someone Else To Do It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2011

A sermon about trusting and being used by God based on the call of Moses and the Parable of the Talents.

Exodus 3:1-12; 4:1-5, 10-13 Matthew 25:14-30 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com “O Lord, Please Send Someone Else to Do It” I’m sure many of us have heard people excuse themselves from upholding the church by their prayers, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church On The Move Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Feb 28, 2001

To encourage others to move higher in ministry

CHURCH ON THE MOVE (Saint John 1:35-42) Message By Pastor Darron LaMonte Edwards, Sr. INTRODUCTION: "The Jeffersons" God needs a Church that will be on the move. Those of us who are redeemed can not have a REMOVED attitude. A REMOVED attitude says, "It’s not my problem; it’s not my concern." ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Factor

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Three I’s as point on Relational Christianity

The JESUS Factor I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism 1 Timothy 5:21(NIV) I. Identify those who God wants you to Reach. 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Wife And A Mean-Spirited Husband

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

I used to work as a tour guide in a Scottish castle, so I was used to telling this kind of anecdote. See if you can recognise this one. It is not about Scottish clans and lands. It comes from the Bible.

A GOOD WIFE AND A MEAN-SPIRITED HUSBAND. This is a true story concerning a wise woman, a foolish chieftain, and a band of outlaws. The leader of the outlaws was an honourable man who, like Robin Hood in England, had unjustly fallen into disfavour with the ruler of the land. Whereas Robin Hood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plant Seeds For Holiness

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 7, 2018

Just as farmers must prepare their fields for the seed they want to plant to get a harvest, Christians must plant the seed of God’s Word in their hearts so they may reap a harvest of holiness in their lives.

Plant Seeds for Holiness The fall time of the year is harvest time and, for many farmers, a time to plant seeds for a future harvest. A farmer prepares his fields, fertilizes, and cultivates. He spends long hours planning and working as well as pondering on the hazards and benefits of being a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 24, 2022

You are saved to serve and not to be served. Your occupation is to win souls to God's kingdom. God expects to make 'profit' from your salvation. You are a fruit bearing tree planted by God.

TEXT: Luke 19:13 "And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." SAVED TO SERVE God has deposited his grace upon your life for a purpose. He called and chose you from the darkness of this world for a reason. He made you the light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13, John 9:4, John 15:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Missionary Journey And Teams Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

From now onwards we will be studying the second missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas with two teams. Read further to know the expansion of the Kingdom of God.

Acts 15:36-16:05 Second Missionary Journey and the teams 15:36 Follow Up Ministry 15:37-41 Paul and Barnabas Separated 16:01-05 Paul, Silas, and Timothy as Team Acts 15:36 Follow Up Ministry Paul and Barnabas had the burden to reach the unreached with soul-winning and result-oriented ministry. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Remembering The Past

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 23, 2022

Can we remember a time when God did something wonderful for us? Can we remember a time when the Lord did something for someone else? Can we remember a time when we were useful to the Lord?

The Feast of Purim has begun. In verses 17-22: • People sometimes have short recollections with regards to God’s reliability. • To help deter this problem, Mordecai recorded these events and urged a yearly occasion to celebrate the noteworthy day of Purim. • Festivities of eating, happiness, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Morningstar

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Dawn always brings a new day.

Morning Star Revelation 22:16 Numbers 24:17 Jesus is speaking to John the Revelator here and telling him that he was the morning star. The prophecy of this fact came through Moses in the scripture we referenced in Numbers. Because we know Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Morningstar

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Dawn always brings a new day.

Morning Star Revelation 22:16 Numbers 24:17 Jesus is speaking to John the Revelator here and telling him that he was the morning star. The prophecy of this fact came through Moses in the scripture we referenced in Numbers. Because we know Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gentile Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Gentile Pentecost

Acts 11:1 - 18 The Gentile Pentecost 1. The Report - 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. A Very Dynamic Report - the apostles and brethren throughout Judaea A Very Dramatic Report - heard that the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Adventurous Living

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Life is an adventure and we can learn how to make the most of it through Christ.

Turn to Joshua 3, I want to talk to you about adventurous living, having an adventurous life. Joshua 3: Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal