Sermons on Welcome Visitors:

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

WHO IS WALKING BESIDES YOU? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE!

WALKING THE WALK LUKE 2:43-44 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Will Speak For Them?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 22, 2018

Family separation is an anathema to what Jesus taught

Who Will Speak for Them? Mark 4:35-41 Today’s Gospel reading is a story of Jesus calming the winds and waves also appears in Matthew and Luke in some form as well, and was surely meant to show the ways in which Jesus’ disciples were brought to faith in Him early in His ministry. Control of nature ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

There Are Many Places In My Father's House PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Despite the difficulties we face in life, God's unconditional love is constant and He makes His home within us, making our journey worthwhile.

Good morning, family! You know, I was thumbing through a book by Max Lucado last night, and he said something that just lit up my heart. He wrote: "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile" (Max Lucado, God's Inspirational Promises). Isn't ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Topics: Father's House

Spirituality Of Hospitality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Hospitality was a Spiritual practice for the Celts, and should be for us too!

Celtic Spirituality of Hospitality Monday, June 16, 2008 Earthed Spirituality, God at the Pub Distinction between entertaining and hospitality, - entertaining people is showing off your house, and your cooking abilities to them, - Hospitality is opening your house to them. – welcoming people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 17, 2014

Adapted from material from Outreach, I preached this sermon the week before Back to Church Sunday to encourage members to invite their friends, relative, associates and neighbor to church.

Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone! Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? If you are like most folks, you probably know quite a few. Today there are 320 million people in America and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Loves Misfits

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 27, 2003

Jesus called 12 men who were misfits to take the gospel to the world. Our churches today need to be a place where misfits can belong.

Do you remember the movie Places In The Heart? It stars Sally Fields, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, and Ed Harris. The movie is set in the Depression era. A small town sheriff is killed, leaving his wife and two small children to try and scrap out a living on their cotton farm. When the bank ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001

James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Awake, Keep Watch

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010

Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: *other

Made To Be In God's Family Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon contnued a purpose driven life Series

Families are great things! In fact one of the perks about coming to Sandridge was moving closer to my extended and immediate family. And some of My greatest and fondest memories are of Sunday afternoons at my grandparents house- Squeezing all of us in a compact car to ride into the country or all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In Narnia: In A Land Far-Far Away Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 3, 2005

#2 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

This sermon uses a “tour guide” to take your listeners through the Land of Narnia. My wife, Sandy, dressed as a typical tour guide with a winter coat & hat. I began the teaching with a review of the 3 major points shared in our first week’s teachings…only to be ‘interrupted’ by the Narnia tour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Lent 2 - The Dove Reveals An Angry Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

(This sermon is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.) Living Lent II, “The Dove Reveals an Angry Savior” We are in the midst of Lent… the period before Easter where we focus on Christ and prepare for his passion and sacrifice ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Everyone Wants To "join"

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 18, 2025

The early church is an excellent model for us to follow. They had four characteristics that made them a church that everyone would want to join.

The Church Everyone Wants to “Join” David Owens Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 8.17.25 Introduction: A. Good morning, brothers and sisters! Praise God for another Lord’s Day to gather to worship God and to encourage each other. 1. As you know, we just completed a sermon series about eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 15:8-9, Acts 20:29-30, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 13:35, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 4:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

“Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Requirement: Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 18, 2023

1Co 4:2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

God’s Requirement: Faithfulness 1 Cor 4:1-2 During his 2nd missionary journey Act 16:9 …a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." The change in plans and the direction of this mission trip led Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist