Sermons on Worthless Fellows:

Practical Christianity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 11, 2022

The book of James is written by Jesus’ brother. James speaks to the practical side of Christianity. Christianity is doctrine, but it is more than doctrine. His point was to influence believers to a practical Christianity. It is written to Hebrew Christians.

A man leaves his business in the hands of someone to look after things while he is gone. When he returns, he asked the one he left in charge, did you get my letters and read my instructions? Yes, he replied I received them, and I read them. How could it be that this man received the letters and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves The Unlovable

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2022

Many people feel like God doesn't love them. There are reasons God shouldn't love us, but we look at the 4 reasons God does love us, examples of unlovable people He loved, and the unique kind of love that God has for us. Ends with a great illustration.

GOD LOVES THE UNLOVABLE Eph. 2:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Cheap Obituary 1. Mrs. Willencot was very frugal. When her husband died, she asked the newspaper how much it would cost for a death notice. “$50 dollars for five words.” 2. “Can I pay for just two words?” she asked. “Like ‘Willencot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Without Works Or Deeds Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 15, 2019

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message.

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message. Millions profess Christ and are baptized and made members of the church and they think they’ve done all they need to do. They think that now that they are on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Warning Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

In Scripture there are no warnings but those that are needed, and so we ought to make sure that we give heed to every one of them.

A deaf but pious English lady visiting a country town in Scotland went to church with an ear trumpet. It was a new device then, and the elders of the church had never seen one, and they viewed it with great suspicion. After consultation one of them walked over to her and waging his finger at her ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18

"getting Ready For Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2018

Do our lives point Godward?

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves” Jeremiah 10:1-5 A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ornaments of silver and gold and a bright red bow on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Believers Beware Of Backsliding

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020

Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

“Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Only Two Ways To Live

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 8, 2017

In Psalms 1 Christians are invited to examine the choices they have made so that they might answer a crucial question: am I living on the path that imitates the wicked ways of this world or the path that is faithful and obedient to God?

ONLY TWO WAYS TO LIVE Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Psalms 1 Ever before the Christian is a choice between two distinct and very different ways to live one’s life. Psalms 1 is a magnificent gateway to the extraordinary ancient collection of Hebrew religious verses of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jachin And Boaz

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 1, 2021

Jachin meaning —God will establish, support; and Boaz —God is strength, will be the two pillars that will guide you through this New Year!

TITLE: PILLARS JACHIN AND BOAZ 1 Kings 7: 21”Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. 22 On the top of the pillars was lily design. So the work of the pillars was finished.” Jachin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Rock Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 3, 2025

This sermon proclaims that Psalm 18 is a fire-forged love song, showing how God transforms our cries of distress into deliverance and empowers us to live in confident victory through Christ our Rock.

Introduction: A Love Song Forged in Fire I want you to imagine the author of this psalm, David. Do not picture him sitting in a quiet, ornate study, penning poetry as a hobby. Picture a man whose hands are calloused from the sword and the shepherd's staff. Picture a man who knows the cold ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores how the rediscovery and understanding of God's Law transformed the Israelites' worship and relationships, offering guidance for our lives today.

Good morning, church family. We gather here today, hearts filled with hope, eyes lifted to the heavens, ready to hear the words of our Lord. We come with open minds, ready to be filled with His wisdom. We stand on the edge of a new understanding, a new perspective, a fresh revelation of His truth. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Foundation Of Worship, Word Of God

Listening & Doing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of not only receiving and listening to the Word, but also acting upon it, as guided by the teachings in James 1:19-27 and Matthew 7:24-25.

Welcome back to our 5-week series called James: Faith & Works. If you were here last week you’ll remember that each week we’ll be looking at two interrelated ideas from the book of James. Last week we tackled the ideas of testing and persevering. From the very start James is encouraging us to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Topics: Faith & Works, Listening & Doing, Righteousness

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Known By God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being fully known and loved by God, emphasizing our need for deep connections and the courage to follow God's path, despite the distractions of the modern world.

Welcome to week 2 of our 4-week sermon series, Known. To know and be known are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. The good news ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9, Proverbs 19:21

Topics: God's Knowledge, False Idols, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Known

John's Testimony

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more.

John’s Testimony Matthew 3:11-12 Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more. Though John was truly great, great in the sight of the Lord, yet he sees himself unworthy to bear the sandals of Jesus. It is a great comfort to the faithful ministers, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Grace

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What is this thing that we call Grace? An unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or salvation.

Introduction: What is this thing that we call Grace? An unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or salvation. Grace is being let free from the barriers of our sinfulness. Ephesians 2:8 say, For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10