Sermons on A Blueprint For Life:

The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014

Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-23

Denomination: *other

No Mere Men-3--Sec. 1, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

3 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-III—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ’s Church Almost Lost Its Focus Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 25, 2014

The Apostles determined to focus on the Ministry of the Word of God and Prayer as their highest priority. Developing a priesthood of believers, they resolved a potential problem, and God blessed their decision.

WHEN CHRIST’S CHURCH ALMOST LOST ITS FOCUS Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ and York Manor Nursing Home August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we are continuing to look at the Church in the book of Acts. A.) I want us to see a time when the church faced a situation that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham, Isaac And Jacob Lived As A Stranger In Tents Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014

To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sojourner here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Prayer Is An Offering To God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 21, 2014

To show that being busy is not an excuse not to pray, because we don't need to neglect offering to GOD thru our prayers and uplifted hands.

I. EXORDIUM: How often do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being busy is not an excuse not to pray, because we don't need to neglect offering to GOD thru our prayers and uplifted hands. IV. TEXT: Psalms 141:2 (Amplified Bible) 141:2 Let my prayer be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014

To show what is a real happy person in the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe you're a happy person? or you were deceived? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what is a real happy person in the Bible. IV. TEXT: Psalms 146:5 (Amplified Bible) 146:5 Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is he who has the God of [special ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's School Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 10, 2014

Characteristics of Elijah's ministry; 5 lessons from God's "School of Faith"

READ 1 KINGS 18:7-15 “Elijah the Tishbite of the inhabitants of Gilead;” this is literally all that we know about his parentage and locality. That’s remarkable considering we know about the genealogies of other prophets and leaders of Israel. Even the term “Tishbite” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Whose Image?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2014

Some .have taken Jesus' words as a starting point to building a theology of two kingdoms. A theology of how earthly governments and God are supposed .to relate. Beloved this passage is not about two kingdoms. It is about two images. Updated June 2018

A Little Boy desperately wanted $100.00 ...to buy some toys ...and prayed to God ......for a whole week, ...but nothing happened. So, ... he decided ...to write a letter to God...requesting ...the $100.00. When the Post Office got the letter addressed to God ......they forwarded it on ... to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Centrality Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon on the importance, the centrality, of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

HoHum: Timothy Paul Jones- With high hopes we had moved to a new youth ministry position. On my first Wednesday evening at this church, I received my first hint that this task might be more difficult than I’d imagined. After a couple of games, I gathered the students for some worship ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Women Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2015

Discuss her appearance, attitude and abilities (Cannot pin down one primary source but some material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's article found here: http://www.cbmw.org/Journal/Vol-2-No-4/Saved-Through-Childbearing)

Introduction: Matthew Henry was commenting on Genesis 2:21-23- The woman was not made out of the man’s head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him and near his heart to be beloved. WBTU: I remember it well. It was my first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Name Of The Lord Is A Strong Tower

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that the name of the LORD is our strong tower or Divine Protection and we can use the Name of the LORD anytime we're in trouble.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a strong tower? Yes, the Name of the LORD is my strong tower. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the name of the LORD is our strong tower or Divine Protection and we can use the Name of the LORD anytime we're in trouble. IV. TEXT: Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Washing The Feet Of My Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

We will be discussing 4 things that contrast to illustrate how to wash the feet of our family

Introduction: A woman is depressed so she went to her doctor. After examining her and talking with her the doctor said that she did not need medication to deal with her depression. What she needed to do is loving acts of service for someone for the next 14 days. The woman began making excuses ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Jesus At His Word Series

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 25, 2015

This is the second of a series of messages on the signs in the Gospel of John.

Take Jesus at His Word John 4:42-54 "Jesus replied, "You may go. Your son will live." The man took Jesus at his word and departed... So he and all his household believed" (John 4:50, 53, NIV). John’s purpose for writing his gospel is found toward the end of the book in verses 30-31: "But ...read more

Scripture: John 4:42-54

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Money Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

From Proverbs, let's discuss 5 principles of money management (Material adapted from Mark Adams at Redland Baptist Church at: http://www.redlandbaptist.org/sermon/managing-money-right/)

HoHum: A husband and wife named Stumpey and Martha went to the state fair every year, and every year when Stumpy saw the antique bi plane he would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And Martha always replied, “I know Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs $10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ