Sermons on Worthwhile:

Funeral For Frank Wise Bell

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

Frank was a 71 year long member of my church who’s ife story was inspiring and evangelistic.

In First Timothy 1:5, after instructing his young apprentice Timothy to remain faithful to the Gospel, the Apostle Paul writes these words: “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” Those of us who gather today to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008

There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give Encouragement Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 11, 2008

It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person that Paul was. Timothy’s heart was right, but he trembled at the task that was before him. The last four verses of this book remind us why Paul was so successful at encouraging

How To Give Encouragement II Timothy 4:19-20,21b Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come; For All Things Are Now Ready

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 22, 2008

The parable of the great supper, teaches us of the invitation of God to everyone to join Him in the feast, the excuses of man not to come and finally the results of not accepting the invitation.

Come; for All Things Are Now Ready Luke 14:16-24 Intro In the parable of the great supper, our Lord presents a picture of the blessings of Christianity under the figure of a wonderful banquet in which everything has been provided by God who is the generous Host. The world promises much to those ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion A Sign God Is Present

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 27, 2008

A sermon that highlights why compassion is important in the church

Romans 9:1-5 In today’s readings from Matthew and Romans we see that compassion for others is a sign of the Christian faith. Listen again to the dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, reading from Matthew 14:15-16. 14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Expectation Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somewhere Over The Rainbow?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2008

I was not happy over there? I am not happy here? But I will be happy when ... ??? Are you looking for SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? I will find?

I AM LOOKING FOR THAT PLACE: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am not happy here? I was not happy there? But I will be happy over there? I. WHAT IS IN MY REACH? AIM HIGHER! LOVE TO SERVE. Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Son Died For You?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

God surely must have suffered tremendously during the time of Christ’s Crucifixion, but His suffering did not end at Calvary. The sins we commit here and now bring pain to Jesus here and now.

MY SON DIED FOR YOU? ROMANS 8:31-39 Tony Compolo, in his book entitled Who Switched the Price Tags tells the story of a West Point graduate that was sent to Vietnam. This man was in charge of a group of new recruits and they were sent into the combat zone. This young lieutenant did his job well ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

The Man With The Withered Hand

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Besides that withered hand being a physical handicap, that old withered, shriveled up hand is a type of mankind. Man, in spite of our education, ability, talents, all our 6,000 years of development...we’re still a withered creation because of the fall.

THE MAN WITH THE WITHERED HAND MARK 3:1 6 Read Mark 3:1 6 then Read Matthew 12:11 12 As we look at this story of the man with the shriveled hand, Jesus had just entered the city of Capernaum. He’d been run out of His hometown of Nazareth. The great religious leaders of that town had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2008

Hope is fulfilled as evidenced in an exposition of LUKE 2:25-40

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:25-40 Introduction: Christmas ought to be a time of hope. It is a time of remembering the first coming of Christ, observed in our Christmas celebrations. But it is also a reminder of our waiting for the return of Christ. On that first Christmas hope became reality and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Our Heritage

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tear It Out! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008

"Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Just Keep The Oil

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Everyone has a job to do. Some are not in the forefront, but all are noticed and honored by God. We all can keep the oil of the Lord!

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA JUST KEEP THE OIL 1 Chronicles 27:25-34 Intro: What we have in these verses is a list of the officers who served in David’s court along with the duties each carried out. It must have been a great honor to be chosen by the king for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Constant Craving

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 12, 2006

Every now and then lust has to do with sex, but most of the time it does not.This one is about those hungers, those cravings, those desires; for things that we know are the opposite of the Lord’s will for us.

5, February 2006 Dakota Community Church Constant Craving Introduction: Begin with the dream. This week I want to continue looking at the issue we began with last week when we looked at the story of Esau. Every now and then lust has to do with sex, but most of the time it does not. I am talking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Somebody Else Is You Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

The church is called to be a team, just like our local team the Indy Colts.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Somebody Else is You October 21, 2007 In the days before motor-driven or electric organs, a talented organist gave a magnificent concert in which the big pipes sent forth magnificent, thunderous tones. After people finished congratulating him, the boy who had worked the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist