Sermons on We Fail:

We Don’t Deserve - And So We Serve Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2010

Sunday Morning Church is only a pre-game warmup for "real worship". Find out what real worship is all about and why it’s important we not think about it the same way the world does.

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher was teaching her children the benefits of unselfishness. She concluded by saying’ "The reason you are in this world, children, is to help others." After a moment’s silence, a little girl piped up "Well, then, what are the OTHERS here for?" As I studied Romans 12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have More Power Than We Think

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

Children of God often sell themselves short on the power of God.

WE HAVE MORE POWER THAN WE THINK Luke 10:19-20 Intro: In verse 1 of this chapter we find Jesus has appointed 70 followers to go out into the harvest. He has given them orders to carry neither a purse nor scrip nor shoes and he has told them to salute no man by the way. In other words Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

We need to go forward with God and not just sit around procrastinating

Why are we sitting here Until we die? 2 Kings 7:1-11 1. Then Elisha said, "Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: `Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.’ ’’ 2. So an officer on whose hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have To Stand For Something Or We Will Fall For Anything

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 18, 2012

Sermon on two of our defined core values

If We don’t Stand For Something, We’ll Fall For Anything 2Timothy 3:16-17 Intro: A pastor entered a class as the lesson was in progress and asked, "Who broke down the walls of Jericho?" A lad answered, "Not me, sir." The pastor turned to the teacher and asked, "Is this the usual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 17, 2012

Loneliness, isolation and depression are wreaking havoc in the church today and we need to be aware of this and help those around us who need to feel more included and loved.

When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend This message is for people who feel alone and isolated and it is also for the folks here this morning who don’t feel that way but these two groups of people need to know that the other group of folks is there. I can hardly think of a worse feeling than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Do What We Do - Repentance

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2015

The reason we Baptize in Jesus name.

REPENTANCE Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Last week I taught on Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38. I explained the command that Jesus gave and how Peter on the Day of Pentecost along with the rest of the disciples fulfilled that command and revealed the name of the father, the son, and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic

Why We Do What We Do - Baptism

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2015

Why we Baptize in Jesus name.

“Why we do what we do” Baptism By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- I am going to continue on “Why we do what we do” and explain a little more in detail about Baptism. As you recall a few weeks ago I broke down Matthew 28:19 and compared it to Acts 2:38. In that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Are We Here & What Should We Do?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017

This is a sermon about what the church should be doing. Its a good sermon to go before my sermon "You Got to get IT to give IT"

Have you ever asked yourself why is the church here and even if you don’t know exactly why it’s here have you ever thought what is our purpose as a church? What is my purpose as a Christian? Have you ever just thought about what is our purpose as a church in the grand scheme of Christianity? Well, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013

How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Why We Do What We Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014

Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can We Contain Our Anger, Or Should We?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014

Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. Look for the anger which resulted from the corruption hidden in the name of God.

Title: Can we contain our anger, or should we? Word Count: 1546 Tabs: Lent 3, Anger, Rage, Corruption Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Summary: Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Episcopal

The King We Need Vs. The King We Want

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

See and submit to Jesus Christ as he is, not how we want him to be.

Often in our lives, we are at a crossroads, trying to determine whether we will follow what we want and what we need. It might look like this. We want a double cheeseburger with fries and a milkshake, but our body needs a salad. We want to purchase the newest iPhone or a new pick-up truck, but our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Know Not How But We Work Hard Anyway

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2025

Jesus is describing the Kingdom of God, which on earth is the Church He deputized to continue His mission to the world.

Friday of the Third Week in Course 2025 Mark’s Gospel today gives us a little story that is found in no other place in the NT. Like so many of the Jesus stories, it is about agriculture. Jesus is describing the Kingdom of God, which on earth is the Church He deputized to continue His mission to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Catholic

At The Foot Of The Cross We Have All We Need

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

God has given each of us all that we need, in Jesus Christ, in his death, and resurrection, in His Spirit, and His presence with us on the roads of life, that we have all divine power.

God has given each of us all that we need, in Jesus Christ, in his death, and resurrection, in His Spirit, and His presence with us on the roads of life, that we have all divine power. We have everything we need through the knowledge of Him, who called each of us by His glory and goodness. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:33-43, Isaiah 41:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

"we Are Judged By The Company We Keep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 11, 2021

A sermon about loving people into the Kingdom.

“We are Judged by the Company We Keep” Matthew 9:9-13 Imagine, if you will, inviting the most reviled, hated, person in your town or city to hang out with you. Imagine there being a person that all your friends hate—despise—wouldn’t be seen giving the time of day to… …and then imagine that YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist