Sermons on winnowing fork:

The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2004

The journey of life includes: 1- the witnesses 2- the weights 3- the weariness 4- the winner

INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry preachers ate every piece of fried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Honest Skeptic Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Nathaniel provides the example of the kind of honest skeptic Jesus delights in meeting, changing, and sending into ministry.

Jesus and the Honest Skeptic John 1:43-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A little preschooler came home from her first time at Sunday School. Mom wanted to know how things had gone and what the little girl thought about the experience. Mom hoped she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clues To Contentment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006

This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

(Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Life From The Overflow

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 18, 2006

In order to live life out of the overflow of our relationship with God, we must love one another habitually, connect with God daily, and reflect on the depths of God’s love regularly.

Introduction: There was a Christian marriage counselor who was known for bringing restoration to those who were on the verge of divorce. His nick name was “The Love Doctor.” He always had the right scriptures to say and advice to give. What made him so good at his job wasn’t the degree’s he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Cost Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

When things cost more for us, they mean more to us. Things make all the difference when we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The COST Makes All The Difference” explores the high cost Jesus paid and how we should respo

What Difference Does Easter Make? Easter/Lenten Series 2007. Sunday March 25th “Why The Cost Makes All The Difference” Do you have anything in your possession you wouldn’t give up, trade, or give away? Take a moment to write down an answer or two. If you were to arrive home and find it on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Ourselves In Narnia: The Edmund In Us.

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 12, 2005

This sermon looks at how the story of the Narnia character Edmund is the story of a sinner who comes to find the danger of sin and the victory of the redeemed.

Yesterday I took my girls to see the movie “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I have to tell you I was really impressed. I had told myself I was going to wait to see it till we took the kids from the church to see it, but I just couldn’t wait. I figured since I was preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

All of play favorites. It has become so common place that nobody raises an eyebrow to it. In fact, if you don’t play favorites, you stand out.

For many of us, when we think of high school we have moments when we cringe. Maybe it is when you see a picture of yourself of what you looked like. The picture from prom. Or a picture form your air guitar band. You knew that was coming back. Maybe though, you can remember the feeling of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost In Translation Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 13, 2007

Words are powerful. Yet many of us, do not understand their power, or how to use them correctly.

Hey everyone. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s today. Hopefully, you have made a call or done something today to honor the women in your life. At the end of the service on the way out we have something we want to give to all the women here today. Whether you are a mom or not. So if you are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Be Free Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

This is a complete Good Friday service, with Scripture and readings and songs.

Good Friday Service – April 14, 2006 Welcome; instructions Invitation to worship; time of silence “Message of the Cross” “A Dark Passover” – Kids’ sketch Lazarus: John 11:37-44 37But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003

The Lord’s church must be united!

INTRO.- United we stand, divided we fall. Where are those words found in scripture? Who said those words in the Bible? NO ONE SAID THOSE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE. They are not found in scripture. Jesus said something similar but not those exact words. Matt. 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002

Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Guidance

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

How do I know I’m hearing God and doing His will? What does He want me to do? These are often asked questions and this sermon gives practical principles that can be applied to answer such concerns and identify God’s guidance in our lives.

Getting Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 7-28-02 Intro: Have you ever been traveling through a metropolitan area—the traffic is heavy, there is road construction-always road construction, you are unfamiliar with the area. And suddenly there in front of you is a is a “Y” in the road with a sign right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:8-10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003

Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

All Day Delight

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2002

There is a way to find all day delight.

INTRO.- ILL.- Dennis Wholey, author of "Are You Happy?" reports that according to expert opinion, only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One prominent psychiatrist said, "Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ