Sermons on Vipers:

Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 29, 2006

1 of 4 messages. A series on stewardship and the importance of investing our treasure in that the eternal instead of the temporal.

Treasure Principles Buried Treasure October 29, 2006 Money is a huge deal in life Treasure Principles A man in a bar sees a friend at a table drinking by him self. Approaching the friend he comments, “You look terrible, what’s the problem?” “My mother died in June,” he said, “and left my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grandpa, Tell Me 'bout The Good Old Days

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

There were many things that were not good about the old days; racism, mothers and children lost at birth, poor medical care, two world wars. But, there was also much that made the old days good.

Grandpa.. Tell Me ’Bout The Good Old Days Introduction 1. Last week while on vacation we went home to visit my parents. 2. My uncle Leonard had just been sent home from the hospital so we went down to see him. 3. As I stood up to leave I saw a picture that I had forgotten about many years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 5:21-30, John 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Season

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012

Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

“there’s A Song In The Air” The Season Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

JOHN THE BAPTISTS ROLE HELPS US UNDERSTAND WHAT "WE SHOULD THEN DO" IN EXPECTATION OF THE SON OF GOD.

"There's a Song in the Air" The Season of Expectancy Luke 3:3-18 Intro Preparing for Christams Compare and contrast of people who's hearts might not be in it. Seen in decorating homes Trees Background THERE'S A SONG IN THE AIR, tune name CHRISTMAS SONG, was composed by Karl Pomeroy Harrington in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most beloved hymns found in our hymnals.

(Facts compiled from “52 Hymn Stories Dramatized,” and “Living Stories of Famous Hymns,” as well as extensive internet search. Two people speak back and forth to present this sermon. Video used in this sermon can be purchased at bluefishtv.) Proverbs 10:22 22 The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Life Of John The Baptist

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 25, 2012

Key lessons we can learn from the life of John the Baptist

What’s in a name? Names are significant. Names have a purpose. John 1:6, “There came a man sent from God, whose name was John” Let’s discover some wonderful truths from the Bible about this man sent from God, whose name was John. 1. Understand God’s Delays are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pps A Post Script For The Year. Zechariah's Song Luke 1:67-79 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 29, 2013

God calls us, as He called John the Baptist, to Prepare the Way of the Lord Proclaim His salvation and Shine with the love and grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ

This morning I’d like to give a post script to the year. When you write a letter and you have one more thing to say you write ps. That means post script, or after the letter. If you then think of just one more thing you want to say you’ll write pps. Or post-post script, after the post ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: *other

You & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Pt. 2 - Shake It Off! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2015

It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?

I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way Oh, Monday morning, you gave me no warning of what was to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reason To Cheer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Advent message as Jesus came into the city of Jerusalem to the cheers and jeers of the crowd.

The reason to Cheer John 12:12-19 Introduction We will look for the next two weeks at the earthly life of Jesus. We will take a break from our series and will finish that up after Easter. This time period of Jesus spans over 30 years from His miraculous birth to His horrifying death, to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

James addresses the power of the tongue. We need to realize the tongue can develop many problems...

THE POWER OF WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE CHURCH OR THE WORLD? A. My last year teaching school we were studying about the USSR and all the power that the USA and the USSR had in their weapon reserves. Tammy a girl in my 7th grade ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time: Value The Minute And Waste The Hours?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

Show me where you spend your money and I can tell something about you... But show me where you spend your time and I will know the real you.

TAKE HEED: HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the person that needed a longer blanket? They cut off the top of the blanket and sowed it to the bottom? Now how much longer is the blanket? PEOPLE SEEM TO KEEP MINUTES AND WASTE HOURS... James ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accountability: Self Evaluation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

We need strong accountability in the "free" age in which we walk. If we would apply self evaluation we would not need others to correct us. It is easy to fall into bad habits.

ACCOUNTABILITY: SELF EVALUATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. [2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. I. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN APPOINTMENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John The Baptist - A Link Between The Old And New Testaments

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2012

What made John so special

Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Anglican

The Axe Is Laid To The Roots

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2018

What does it mean to repent?

The Axe is Laid to the Roots Luke 3:7-18 As we come to the third Sunday of Advent, we continue in the third chapter of Luke. Last week, we saw who John the Baptist was, what God had called Him to do, and where he performed his mission. This week we will look at how this mission was carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Show And Tell

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019

This morning we are going to examine how we should “Show and Tell” our faith. It is not about how much we know, but in how much we show.

Show & Tell Scripture Reference: James 2:14-20 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 1, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Opening Illustration— When my oldest daughter was in Pre-K, she brought home a flyer from the school advising us of an upcoming event at her school. The ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist