Sermons on Wastefulness:

Echoes That Will Not Die

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 3, 2009

In the song of the angels we hear echoes of our ancient problems -- meaning, sin, peace -- all of which are dealt with in the coming of Christ.

The drama of Christmas is focused on a starlit night at a manger, on a mother and a babe, on the small things of life. And yet it is also wide open to eternity, it is a window into past and present and future. The drama of Christmas seems to play on such ordinary things. Tax legislation; taxes, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Praise Of Children

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 2, 2007

Children seem more in tune with God. We need a childlike faith like the kids who shouted "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday.

The praise of children…Psalm 8 & Matthew 21:14-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugu, Massachusetts On Art Linkletter’s television show House Party he had a famous interview segment, called, “Children say the darndest things.” They said some pretty hilarious, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-17

Denomination: Congregational

Making Necessary Adjustments For The New Year

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

There are some adjustments we can make in order to have a more productive New Year. Are we willing to discipline ourselves in order to see it happen?

January, 2007 “Making Necessary Adjustments for the New Year” Matthew 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION: STORY: A supermarket in the Midwest could not understand why at a certain time every winter there sales plummeted. They studied their product line and interviewed customers. They did everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Mining For Gold In The Word Of God

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2007

What do we need to know about God’s Word in order to be skillful in living a Christian life as well as helping others in their journey of faith?

May, 2007 Mining for Gold in the Word of God Ezra 7:6-10 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever tried to draw a straight line? What happened? Did it come out crooked? What would help you to do a better job? A yardstick, a ruler? Yes, a ruler can help you to measure things accurately, and you can use ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 6, 2007

Examining Joseph’s life and how he gave us an example to forgive, see God’s hand in a situation, and move forward!

God meant it for good! Genesis 50:17-21 (This sermon is actually based on a devotional I received from several weeks ago.) Turn to Genesis, Chapter 50 Allow me to give you some background information on this passage before we read it. In Genesis, Chapter 37, Joseph had a dream that one day his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anyone Could, But....

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

Have you ever thought of faith as busy? Is yours? Will you be the somebody who did it or the anyone could, but…NOT ME!

Anyone Could, but…. Rev. Dan Mahan James 4:17”Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” Darlene and I love to go to thrift stores and flea markets. One day, while at a thrift store, I picked up an old children’s reading book-you know the kind with all of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Where's Jesus?

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Do we really want to "see Jesus" and experience His fire or are we going to settle for religious acts and pious practices.

WHERE’S JESUS? On Easter Sunday morning Mary Magdalene exclaimed: "The Lord has been taken away and I do not know where they have put Him" (John 20:13). I can relate to Mary Magdalene. I don’t know about you, but I don’t hear much talk about Jesus anymore. You can attend Church for weeks at a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3

Denomination: Catholic

No Swimming Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 5: No Swimming (should we stay on the beach?) Coping with the sin that surrounds us.

RIP TIDE 5. No Swimming (Should We Stay on the Beach?) With all this talk about the danger of Rip Tides, you might be thinking, “I think I’ll just stay out of the water!” But the water represents life. Chris and Sarah went to their family’s river house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Adjusting My Life To God Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon thirteen in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We have spoken about the fact that when we sense the direction of God and have received his invitation to join Him in what He wants to do through us, we come to a “crisis of belief.” Do I really believe that God can do through me what He is calling me to do? Once we have settled that questions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Pray

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 6, 2006

Prayer is more than reading God a list of things He already knows. We may want to try some new ways to be more engaged in prayer.

“Ways to Pray” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Or are you struggling? It’s not always easy to pray. Much of our problem with prayer is finding a method that works for us. We may grow discouraged or feel like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Congregational

A Time Of Harvest

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Through Our Decisions

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

Learning to make godly and sound decisions in light of the consequences that could potentially occur.

THE STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WHO ONCE HAD AN AUNT WHO TOOK HIM TO A COBBLER FOR A PAIR OF NEW SHOES. THE COBBLER ASKED THE YOUNG REAGAN, "DO YOU WANT SQUARE TOES OR ROUND TOES?" UNABLE TO DECIDE, REAGAN DIDN’T ANSWER, SO THE COBBLER GAVE HIM A FEW DAYS. SEVERAL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 19:1-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Find The Word

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jun 8, 2007

FIND THE TRUTH FOR LIFE IN GODS WORD, READ IT, EXPOSE YOURSELF TO IT, AND DO NOT HIDE FROM IT. PREACH IT! TEACH IT!BUT PLEASE DONT SMOTHER IT.

FIND THE WORD Rev. Scott Epperson 6/3/07 (2Ki 22:8) And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. (2Ki 22:9) And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Count On You!

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 12, 2007

Dependability is the mark of a true friend

Hi! Let’s have a guessing game. I’ll show you the lyrics of some songs. We’ll ask the teachers to sing them. Then, you guess the title. Ready? First song: “I’ll reach out my hand to you. I’ll have faith in all you do. Just call my name and I’ll be there.” That was “I’ll be there.” The Jackson ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist