Sermons on Wayfaring Strangers:

Let Us Be Thankful:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful.

LET US BE THANKFUL: Psalm 100:1-5 The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful. Listen as I read today’s text. Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Citizens

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

This message is a study about what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God and what that means practically for each of us today!

Kingdom Citizens Lk.8:10 – “…The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you…” (His disciples) 1. His Kingdom is different than this world’s. a. Jn.18:36 - Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world…” i. James 4:4 – “…Friendship with this world makes you an enemy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Tandem With God: Including Others, Especially Those Who Differ Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 22, 2008

A sermon that encourages us to see that God includes people of all types into His family.

Dr Seuess’ story the sneetches highlights something that seems to be part of every human being. The desire to be different and to use that difference to show how we are better than others. In the sneetches it was we have stars and you don’t. Then later on it was don’t have stars but you do. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

If God were to answer all your prayers with ’yes’ how would the kingdom be furthered?

2. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 19th, 2009 Prayer On March 4th, 2009 in Fort Pierce Florida a tragedy occurred. A woman was experiencing as emergency situation at a local McDonalds. It seems as if the police did not take her seriously when she called 911. This poor woman suffered in a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: *other

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2009

Being an encourager is a Christ-like, Godly thing to do. How can I be a better encourager?

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 2 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2009 *Last Wednesday, we started looking at the power of encouragement in the life of Barnabas, and we found that your encouragement can do some amazing things. -Your encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

What did this church do to capture people’s hearts and attention? The first thing they did was that they could not keep their mouths shut about this man Jesus. In fact, the word “Christian” was coined at Antioch because these people could not keep quiet a

UNSTOPPABLE Reaching Our World July 27 The Church that Captures the Heart of the Community Welcoming Worshiping Growing Serving Reaching How would you answer this phrase, "I like church, but...?" Over time, what have been those "buts" in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the service ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death To Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 31, 2009

Christians are the soil for the seeds that give eternal life.

Death to Life John 2:20-26 During this lent season We have taken a few snapshots of different places in Jesus ministry, Last week we visited John’s description from the beginning of Jesus ministry in chapter 2 where he runs their animals and convenience store clerks out of the temple. We made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

Bought And Paid For Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

What is a life worth? What price can be put on a person’s soul? What about your life, what is your life worth?

March 1, 2009 – Bought and Paid For - 1 Peter 1:17-21 What is a life worth? What price can be put on a person’s soul? What about your life, what is your life worth? If we were to try and put a dollar figure on what it costs to purchase a soul, could we do it? Several studies have been done to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

He Leads Me In The Right Tracks.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009

The Good Shepherd is the best guide for arighteous life.

Changing the Price Tags: Tony Campolo "Who Switched The Price Tags?" One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fake Vs. Real Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2006

Was Jesus teaching us that we can "buy" our way into heaven by doing good works?

OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created you.” APPLY: Over the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Do The Things We Do

Contributed by Dan Swan on Sep 7, 2006

Sermon deals with the original sin (carnal nature) that is in one’s life. Subsequent to salvation, the Holy Spirit empowers us to not make the same choices and mistakes we’ve made in the past by being entirely sanctified.

Why Do We Do the Things That We Do? Sept. 3, 2006 AM Romans 7:7—8:14 (NIV) Key verse 7:15 Why do we do the things that we do? That is a good question. There are guidelines, rules, policies, practices put into place all around us. And yet when the desire comes to break one of them, we succumb to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Final Appeal Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today.

The Final Appeal of the Lord Isaiah 1.1-20 God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today. The church has two things in common with Judah. 1—The condition of the church today is similar to the condition of Juday in the day of Isaiah. 2—Judah was God’s chosen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Angels

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

How did Mary know she was encountering an angel. How do we know if we have an angelic encounter?

In the spring of 1982 Kenneth Nordvall was the speaker at a Morning Prayer group that meets in a town near Springfield Illinois. Before he spoke, a neighboring pastor shared about a recent mission trip to Mexico. While his group was returning, their van developed mechanical problems. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Methodist

This World Is Not Our Home! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We are citizens of a heavenly realm and this world is NOT our home!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 11, 2007 Date Preached: August 12, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: This World is not our home! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:17 - 21 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist