Sermons on Worldly Pursuits:

The Unforgettable Perfume - Mark 14:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Is it really a good thing for this woman to spend a whole year’s wages on a single, momentary act of worship? And if so, why perfume? Wouldn’t there be some more practical gifts that could be given with that amount of money?

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Moms: A Winning Game Plan

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 8, 2024

In this conversation we discuss six strategies that will enable moms to have a winning game plan.

Moms: A Winning Game Plan Mother’s Day 2023 DISMISS KIDZ NOW - we’ve come together this morning May 14th 2023... FOR - 2 primary reasons. FIRST - to honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… AND UNDERSTAND B/S – Jesus is so deserving of our praise, our attention, our worship, our commitment… ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Levi To Matthew Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2025

Matthew had an identity crisis.

Sermon: Levi – to – Matthew- to Chosen by Jesus! Thesis: Jesus loved changing the identity and direction of people he came across in his ministry. Do you know who you are within the Kingdom of God? Do you know your calling and gifts? Have you believed the Father of lies for your life or the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water The Grass Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 15, 2025

The seventh commandment calls us to faithfulness to our spouse. Jesus took it to another level.

Ten Words to Live By: Do not commit adultery Exodus 20: 14, Matthew 5:27-30 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-14-2025 Your Cheatin’ Heart What do you get when you play country music backwards? You get your house back, your dog back, your truck back, and your wife back. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Communion: Remember His Sacrifice

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 6, 2025

1) The Command to Love (John 15:12), 2) The Standard of Love (John 15:13), 3) The Evidence of Love (John 15:14-15) 4) The Fruit of Love (John 15:14-15)

John 15:12-16. [12]"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. [13] Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. [14] You are my friends if you do what I command you. [15] No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Other

Awake For The Dawn Is About To Break!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 20, 2019

A Study of Romans 13:11-14

Intro: 1. Martin Luther said he only had two days on his calendar— today and "that day." 2. I believe we should all live like that, looking for “that day” when the Lord snatches us out of here, to meet Him in the air. 3. That Day. Trans: Lord willing, this is where we are heading in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

Atonement

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 4, 2001

Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life of the risen Lord from Jesus Himself.

ATONEMENT His Resurrection Destiny "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" (Luke 24:26). Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Sep 14, 2001

Salvation is through the blood of Jesus alone. Baptism is not essential for salvation. However, baptism is still essentia!

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation? Expanded notes by Andrew Hoseason 29 July 2001 and 5th August 2001 SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2: 1-10 & Luke 7:36-50 Genesis 15: 1-7 & James 2:14-26 for further research: Mtt 7:15-23 Heb 13:15-16 Ps 51 Brothers and sisters, today I would like to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001

We’re going to take a close look at these two kinds of wisdom. In the process, we will see James describe wisdom that is tried (vv. 13), wisdom that is treacherous (vv. 14-16), and wisdom that is true (vv. 17-18). This morning we’re going to study verses 13-16.

Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 1) James 3:13-16 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 13, 2001 Introduction: We find the following story in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings. King David, probably the greatest king who ever lived on the earth, had just died. His son, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: *other

Think Straight Be Straight Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004

The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives.

1 Peter 1:1 – Think Straight Be Straight Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives. Video Illustration: Movie Pay It Forward. Clip is from the beginning of the movie were a reporter becomes the recipient of a random act of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 14 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapter 14

Revelation Chapter 14 14:1 The redeemed will be seen with Jesus. The Lamb is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the One whom all true believers love and adore and long to be with. He is the Lamb who was slain for our sins, the Lamb who took all our sins upon Himself and died for them, the Lamb who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 4, 2005

The most important lesson we can learn in life is how to love like God.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Today is a big day. Today is the day that the huge class of 2 students from WCS will be graduating. It is exciting for them and their parents that they will finally get to taste a small portion of freedom. Next week will be a big week for our own Alan Townsend and 4 or 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"How To Connect To The Unconnected?"

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 16, 2006

We can connect unbelievers to God by understanding their context, by making a connection, by communicating in their language, and by presenting a relevant gospel message that challenges them to make a decision to follow Christ.

(I AM PREACHING THIS SERMON TO A CHRISTIAN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL) Everyone, turn with me in your Koran to the book called “The Dinner Table,” we will start in chapter 5, verse 17: (17) Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely, Allah-- He is the Messiah, son of Marium. Say: Who then could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal