Sermons on What Really Matters:

What Made Felix Tremble?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When trying to decide on what to preach, remember Paul’s advice to Timothy.

WHAT MADE FELIX TREMBLE? Acts 24:24-25 INTRO: This text involves three people. Drusilla, a Jewish woman, and the great-granddaughter of Herod the Great. Her uncle Herod Antipas was the one who beheaded John the Baptist. She had previously been married, and it was questionable as to whether she was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007

Insiprational

"Fruit of the Spirit" is a biblical term that sums up the nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. Using the King James Version of Galatians 5:22-23, these attributes are: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. We learn from scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of The Flesh

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007

Inspirational

A. Text: Galatians 5:19-21 1. Paul said the works of the flesh are “manifest” which means “apparent, evident, or known” (v. 19). 2. He then concludes teaching that these known works will keep anyone partaking in them out of the kingdom of Heaven (v.21). 3. Thus, we can see the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Can You See My Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Aug 25, 2008

Witness

CAN YOU SEE MY JESUS Col 1:27 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (NKJ) *** There are some things that the world cannot take away. *** The world cannot take away your joy, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness - What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 8, 2010

First of a three-part series on forgiveness, this is meant to help people get a better grasp on what forgiveness is really all about by covering some of what it is and what it isn't.

Forgiveness – What It Is, What It’s Not Ephesians 4:32 March 7, 2010 General intro: Forgiveness is one of those topics that can really get people going. And usually it’s because they think they know what it’s all about so they’re waiting for the pastor to confirm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

What A Waste

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

The Lord wants us to be used, yes, but what he is really after is that we pour all we have of ourselves to Him, and if that be all, that is enough. The question is not one of working for Him, but of being of service to Him, of ministering to the Lord.

What a Waste Mk. 14:3-9 AMP Mary’s family was not wealthy. Mary’s Alabasters box was filled with precious oil valued at 300 denarii. A Denarii was about $0.17.or a whole days wages. This so called waste was valued at a year’s wages for a common worker. MK. 14:3 According to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Anybody Really Care?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2020

Does Anybody Really Care? Nehemiah Chapter 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Setting the Scene #1: A brief background. • Setting the Scene #2: What the book is about? • (1). He cared enough to ask (vs1-3) • (2). He cared enough to weep (vs 4) • (3). He cared enough to pray (vs 5–10) • (4). He cared enough to volunteer (vs 11) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

What's This All About?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011

so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

“What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message God Blesses--No Matter Who Or How Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 21, 2023

What is the Message God promises to bless? What message would you tell to a dying man who is on the precipice of eternity?

It was probably 15 or 20 years ago when our church was meeting on Holman Way when I ran into a youth group leader about 20 minutes before a Bible Study on Wednesday night. Her name was Caroline, and I asked her how she was doing. She said okay, but in such a manner that I knew she definitely was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, Acts 1:8, John 16:8-14

Denomination: Bible Church

The Passion Of Christ-Did It Really Happne That Way? Series

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004

Answers 3 questions; Is the film true to the gospels?, Are the gospels true to history?, What do non-Biblical sources tell us?

The Passion of the Christ; did it really happen that way? Harrison Christian Church Sunday, March 7, 2004 Robbie Phillips Introduction: In a film, locations can be real, but characters can be fictitious. Or characters can be real, but fictitious themes can be added.  The film Titanic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16, 2 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon Iii: Jesus Rules No Matter What Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who choose to follow Jesus and go on to become mature disciples of Christ learn to trust Him as Lord over all and in all the outcome of which is to experience the peace of His presence with little or no anxiety and fear.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Rules No Matter What – Mark 4:35-41 A mother was delighted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

What Matters Most Sermon I: Uppermost In In The Minds Of Most Christians Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

Meaning in life is found by mature Christians not in possessions or pleasure but in obedience to God's Will.

UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MOST MATURE CHRISTIANS IS “WHAT MATTERS MOST” Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia. At a young age, she felt called to be a nun and help the poor. At the age of 18, she was trained for missionary service in India. At first she ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

What Matters Most Sermon Vi: When Christ Shall Come Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians by following Solomon's advice to remember the Creator and to spend the rest of one's life on this earth honoring the LORD God Maker of Heaven and Earth.

PROMISE FULFILLED: WHEN CHRIST SHALL COME . . . WHAT JOY SHALL FILL OUR HEARTS! In The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven children’s books by British theologian C. S. Lewis, the hero is a Lion named King Aslan who represents Jesus Christ. Quite naturally, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Love: Making Room For What Matters Most” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

To help the church rediscover the simple, uncluttered love of God revealed in Christ and respond by loving others intentionally.

December gets messy, yeah? People say Christmas is the “season of love,” but sometimes it feels like the season of short tempers, long lines, and people losing their salvation in the Target parking lot. But here’s the real truth: Christmas is about love — but the uncluttered kind. Not the Hallmark, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Did Lazarus And The Rich Man Really Go To Heaven Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 12, 2017

What you may not know about what happened to Lazarus and the rich man will really surprise you. There is some deeper insight into this.

In Luke 16:19–31 Jesus told a very strange story about a rich man, whom He didn’t name, and a poor man named Lazarus. The rich man lived in luxury while Lazarus, a beggar who lay at the rich man’s gate, was covered with sores and had very little to eat. In due time both men died. Angels carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational