Sermon Starters
The documents on this page are to be used as "seed thoughts" for sermon and study ideas. These are the seedlings that must be grown in the privacy of your own study.
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Cups From the Savior's Cupboard
| Title | Reference | Topic | |
| 1 -Savior's Cup | Matthew 26:39 | Suffering of Christ |  |
| 2 -Salvation' Cup | Psalm 116:12-13 | Salvation | |
| 3 -Sinner's Cup | Psalm 75:8 | Judgment | |
| 4 -Saint's Cup | Psalm 16:5 | Prayer | |
| 5 -Supper Cup | Matthew 26:27 | Lord's Table | |
| 6 -Sheep's Cup | Psalm 23:5 | Blessings | |
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The Shepherdhood of the Savior
| Title | Reference | Topic | |
| The Good Shepherd | John 10:11 | Shepherd Ministry of Christ | |
| The Great Shepherd | Hebrews 13:20-21 | Shepherd Ministry of Christ | |
| The Chief Shepherd | 1 Peter 5:4 | Shepherd Ministry of Christ | |
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Prayers of Bible Characters
| Title | Reference | Topic | |
| Daniel Prays | Daniel 9 | Great Bible Prayers | |
| Hannah's Prayer Song | 1 Samuel 2:1-10 | Great Bible Prayers | |
| Moses Prays for Clarity | Exodus 33:11-23 | Great Bible Prayers | |
| Solomon's Prayer of Dedication | 1 Kings 8:22-61 | Great Bible Prayers | |
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What is the Church?
| Title | Reference | Topic | |
| Fellowshippers Worshiping Together | Selected Texts | What is the Church? | |
| Fellowshippers Working Together | 1 Thessalonians 3:2 | What is the Church? | |
| Fellow-Disciples Walking Together | John 11:16 | What is the Church | |
| Fellow-Soldiers Warring Together | Philippians 2:25 | What is the Church? | |
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The Church Covenant
| Title | Reference | Topic | |
| Introductory Message | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
| Our Mutual Compact | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
| Our Mutual Commitment | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
| Our Mutual Contributions | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
| Our Mutual Care | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
| Our Mutual Conduct | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
| Our Mutual Challenge | Selected Texts | Church Covenant | |
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Topical Sermon Starters
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| Title | Reference | Topic | |
| A Sermon for All Seasons | Philippians 4:11-13 | Contentment | |
| Account of Easter | Luke 24:1-53 | Resurrection | |
| Are You Happy | Psalm 144:15 | Happiness | |
| Barney Was a Good Friend | Acts 4:36 | Friendship | |
| Being Thankful | Psalm 11 | Thanksgiving | |
Benefiting From the Bible |
James 1:21-22 | The Bible | |
| Blessed But Stressed | Acts 14:22 | Blessings & Trials | |
| Blessed Forgiveness | Psalm 32:1-15 | Forgiveness | |
| Calvary Revelations | Matthew 26:1-16 | The Cross | |
| Centrality of Christ, The | Philippians 4:1-19 | Priority of Christ | |
| Christian's Commission, The | Matthew 28:18-20 | Evangelism | |
| Christmas: A Love Story | Song of Solomon 2:1-4 | Christmas | |
| Church Ordinances | Selected Texts | Baptism & Communion | |
| Death: Christian View | 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 | Death | |
| Discipleship, Anyone? | Revelation 14:4 | Discipleship | |
| Divine Surveillance | Psalm 33:13-14 | God's Omniscience | |
| Easter: The Greatest Day | 1 Corinthians 15:17 | Easter & Resurrection | |
| God-Touched Men | Matthew 8:2-3 | God's Power | |
| God's Counsel For My Conduct | Selected Text | Conduct | |
| Grace: It's Amazing! | Selected | Grace | |
| Greatest Example of Giving | 2 Corinthians 8:9 | Giving | |
| Growing Old Gracefully | Joshua 14:6-14 | Age & Maturity | |
| Hell: A Prepared Place | Matthew 25:41 | Hell | |
| How Faith Works | Selected Texts | Faith | |
| How to Be Stabilized | Psalm 16:8 | Trials & Trust | |
| Introducing the Bible | Selected Texts | Bible | |
| Lessons From Lepers |
Luke 17:11-19 | Sin | |
| Let's Go Fishing! | John 21:1-14 | Evangelism | |
| Model For Every Ministry | Exodus 35:1-21 | Ministry & Leadership | |
| Owner's Manual, The | Selected Texts | Bible | |
| Preparing for Ministry |
Ezra 7:10 | Ministry | |
| Priority of Prayer, The | Acts 1:14 | Prayer | |
| Privilege of Prayer, The | Hebrews 4:16 | Prayer | |
| Saved and Save! | 2 Samuel 22:2 | Assurance | |
| Search Is On! | Ezekiel 22:30 | Commitment | |
| Spiritual Office | Hebrews 11:27 | Life | |
| The Believer's Birthmarks | Colossians 3:1-4 | Christian Service | |
| The Blessed Dead | Revelation 14:13 | Death | |
| The King Comes to Town | Matthew 21:1-42 | Life of Christ | |
| The Work of the Lord | 1 Corinthians 15:58 | Christian Service | |
| Triumphant Truths | 2 Timothy 3:1 | End Times | |
| Truth Telling | Exodus 20:16 | Truth | |
| The Unique Christ of Christmas | Matthew 16:13-17 | Christmas | |
| Value of Time, The | 2 Kings 20:1-6 | Stewardship of Time | |
| What To Do Today | Psalm 90:12 | Time & Life | |
| Where is Your God? | Psalm 42:3 | Faith | |
| Why Did Jesus Come? | John 1:14 | Christmas | |
| Work of Prayer, The | Colossians 4:12 | Prayer | |
| Work of the Lord, The | 1 Corinthians 15:58 | Trust & Commitment | |
| Worry Warts & How to Remove Them | Matthew 6:25-34 | Worry | |
| Worth of Prayer, The | Acts 4:24-33 | Prayer | |
| You Can't Hide From Trouble | Selected Text | Trials & Troubles | |
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