Sermons on While Im Waiting:

Are You Religious? (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 23, 2017

What does it mean to become polluted by the world? To be polluted means our thinking and behaviors are of the world. We are subscribing to its philosophies and ideals. We are liviing in accordance with the sinful nature. So how do we become unpolluted?

ARE YOU RELGIOUS (part three) Recap: Last week we looked at the beginning of James 1:27, "Religion as God the Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress." We looked at why orphans and widows and it's because these are among the most vulnerable, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Son Ripened Fruit -Patience Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Looks at Patience and its fruit

SON RIPENED FRUIT: PATIENCE Colossians 3:12-18 Before I began my sermon, I want you men to remember that something big is happening. on Thursday next week: Valentines day. Our wives have been thinking about how to bring it up. So I decided to do it for them. My wife was more subtle, she came ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

Pride And Arrogance Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 5, 2004

This sermon looks at what sinful pride is and how Naaman’s pride almost cost him everything!

In his book, “The Applause of Heaven”, Max Lucado tells the sad story of a man he came to know through a friend. The man’s name was Anibal. Anibal was a tough man. Max Lucado said that his tattooed anchor on his forearm symbolized his personality—cast-iron. His broad chest stretched his shirt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Work Delayed Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 16, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH--HAGGAI (Part 1) Satan cannot destroy the church, but he can slow it down. This first message focuses on fulfilling God’s purpose through right prioriies. What should be the believers # 1 priority and how can we keep it #1?

· Each of us knows how the World Trade Center fell to the ground September 11, 2001; some of us actually watched the towers fall. Few of us think about what it took to make the towers stand. The construction of this massive complex made up of seven buildings and a shopping concourse began in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-4, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Marks Of The True Christian"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

"For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Mountain Top. The Dream. Easter Is Coming

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 4, 2015

Using a story format - this sermon uses the eyes of Martin Luther King to explore the Easter message

He opens his bible. A special bible given to him by his mother on the day he got his doctorate. “Doctor Martin Luther King Jr” In the background he hears Coretta in the background putting the children to bed as he opens his bible to John chapter 20 verses 1 to 18 and begins to prepare ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Don’t Fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful Beats Ugly Nasty Every Time!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 28, 2011

What do we do fret? We are told not to so lets do something differant, but what?

Don’t fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful beats Ugly Nasty every time! Psalm 37:1-11 We all know the story; the bad guys, lead by Ugly Nasty have robbed the bank, the savings of the people of Rattlesnake Gulch have been taken to the abandoned mine. But before Ugly and his henchmen left they abducted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

The First Church Of Noah

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2025

First we compare Noah’s Ark to modern churches and then observe 7 details about the Ark which are revelations about the Church of Jesus Christ and our salvation.

THE FIRST CHURCH OF NOAH 1 Pet. 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this elderly couple. They were having a terrible time with their memory. They went to the doctor. He instructed them to start writing down everything they were doing so they wouldn’t forget. 2. The next night, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding The Peace Of God In Unsettling Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2003

A message meant to encourage us to not give up when we look at the world around us.

Finding the Peace of God in Unsettling Times John 16:33 October 19, 2003 Introduction I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone here that we live in a world of turmoil, right? Wars are being fought all over the world, and even in our own country, we’ve adopted a terror alert system that while ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, John 16:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Work In The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The 6th in a series of messages unique to Matthew, this being the third message taken from a series of 9 parables about the kingdom.

Matthew’s Unique Message #6 Your Work in The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 20:1-16; 21:28-32; 25:1-13 CHCC: August 26, 2007 INTRODUCTION: We’ve been talking a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven this summer … mainly because we’re studying the Gospel of Matthew … and Matthew quotes Jesus using that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Second in mini-series on judging. This message, based on John 7:24 discusses how to make "right" judgments and how to communicate them to the world.

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively." John 7:24 July 17, 2005 Introduction Last week, on our walk through the gospel of Matthew, we looked at the words of Jesus in chapter 7, verses 1-5 where Jesus says that we are not to judge, and that we need to be careful about cleaning up our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mother's Day: Eve Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

Like Eve we all sin—and sometimes have to live with the consequences of those sins. We all struggle—parenthood is fraught with headaches and heartaches. But thankfully we can all experience salvation—because of Jesus

Mother’s Day: Eve Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Genesis 3-4 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/14/2017 Good morning, welcome to the Grove and Happy Mother’s Day! If anyone deserves a celebration, it’s Mom! And today at the Grove we’re happy to celebrate all the special women in our lives. So ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

God With Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 14, 2007

Explaination of what it means to have God with us.

Immanuel: God With Us Rev. Rick Pendleton Gourdvine BC GOD WITH US Matthew 1:23 Two days from now will be Christmas. Today I have a message of hope… two actually. To those of you who are procrastinators my message of hope is… you have 1 shopping day left if you don’t want to be in the dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline - The Power Of Why Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Feb 8, 2025

CS Lewis – In his book Mere Christianity. Temperance “Discipline” is the forgotten cardinal virtue of Christianity. Discipline Defined Discipline is the unshakable commitment to do what must be done, no matter how you feel. “Choosing what we want most over what we want now.” Craig Groeschel

Intro: Continue in our series Day One Run to Win Paul is urging us to approach life like serious competitors—not casual joggers. How many of us want A greater relationship with God • In your marriage • In your carrier • In your parenting • Relationships with other people • In your finances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:11

The Question

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Apr 14, 2005

Questions are a critical part of life and the learning process. Here are three questions from God that help us learn about ourselves.

THE QUESTION Why is it that if someone tells you there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you the paint on the wall is not dry, you touch it to be sure? I’m going to ask you a question… You know, questions are a critical part of life and the learning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible