Sermons on A Son Is Given:

Pay The Toll In Order To Reach The Goal

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 3, 2002

What if Jesus had quit? What if Jesus had given in to the pressures of trying to please man instead of pleasing God.

Pay The Toll To Reach The Goal Matthew 26:36-46 My wife and I took a journey up north a few weeks ago, because we had decided to visit New York. As soon as we entered Richmond, we had to pay a toll fare. As soon as we reached D.C we had to pay a toll. From Maryland to New York we had to pay a toll ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005

With all the commandments that God has given us, Jesus explicitly pointed out two that were the greatest for us to follow.

THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT Mark 12:28-31 A. Why these two commandments, over all the others. • If we love the Lord as we should, we will not sin against Him. o He will be our top priority and everything else will fall into place o When our love for the Lord falters, then we will be living a life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

False Faces And Real Armor

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006

This is an All Saints Day (Halloween) message affirming that Christians are called to a holy life made possible by the gifts given by God.

ALL SAINTS DAY 2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-18 FALSE FACES AND REAL ARMOR Today is All Saint’s Day; a feast day that has been celebrated for hundreds of years within the church, particularly within the Roman Catholic, Orthodox , and Anglican Communions. As with Christmas, this Holy Day has become a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Work Of Reconciliation - Chancing One's Arm Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2009

To help us gain a wonderful picture of reconciliation found in Christ and encourage us to be about the ministry of reconciliation given to the church.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST A MESSAGE SERIES FROM COLOSSIANS The Work of Reconciliation – Chancing One’s Arm, Col 1:19-29 INTRODUCTION: A. The oldest Christian site in Ireland is said to be St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. (Slide Of St Patrick’s) 1. It is a beautiful edifice as you can see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Discern The Call Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that God has given a variety of spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Could I Do With That? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 24, 2011

We all have gifts given to us by God but are we using them the way He wants us to?

“What Could I Do With That?” January 23, 2011 Do you have someone you have a hard time buying a gift for? Not necessarily because they have everything but because they are never satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which One Are You?

Contributed by Brian Monehan on Nov 29, 2010

Examine the blessings that one has been given and look to whom you live most like, the rich man or Lazarus.

Which One Are You Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: Luke records the account of the rich man and Lazarus. One point of this account that one should see is that eternity has but only two choices; heaven or hell. There are many truths that can be drawn from this account. However, one thing is sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Responsible Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God has given us gifts, talents and opportunities, and he wants us to use them in his kingdom work.

RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP LUKE 12:47-48 INTRODUCTION If there is one message of importance we need to hear today, it is responsibility. We are raising a generation taught to believe that we can escape responsibility for our actions. One of the Andy Griffith episodes begins with Andy and Barney ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding 5000 Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 30, 2010

God given ability and availability lead to abundance. Do you know your spiritual gifts and are you using them?

FEEDING FIVE THOUSAND When built for the White Star Line in 1912 the Titanic was the marvel of her age. At nearly 883 feet in length, Titanic was longer than the tallest structures on Earth at the time. Over 1800 people left England on the “unsinkable ship”, but only 675 arrived. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Visions And Provisions

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

1. The abundance of God is given for a reason 2. We need the Spirit of God to show us how to use the abundance

Genesis 41 Visions and Provisions A few weeks ago I told you a short story about receiving a message from God for a friend of mine. I want to bring you back to the story as a way of helping us understand how God works. My friend was in a tough spot. He had conflicted relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

Faith For The Race

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Faith is wonderful to talk about, but sometimes we just can’t seem to believe the promises of God that are given to us.

Faith for the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: 1 a journey, 2 a battle, 3 a pilgrimage, 4 a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always the same. 1 For if life is a journey, it must be completed. 2 If life is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

One Citizen Under God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 1, 2007

What are our God-given responsibilities as Christian citizens? Can we be soldiers of the cross and still good citizens in the land?

ONE CITIZEN UNDER GOD *INTRO> There are slogans, sayings we’ve all heard concerning our nation over the years: -->America, love it or leave it. -->My country, right or wrong. -->Better dead than red. -->Power to the people. And there are statements that are especially applicable to our focus this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Hill!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 13, 2007

An exhortation to men on Father’s Day. God has given each of us a voice, what will we proclaim with it.

Father’s Day- speak to fathers/husbands/men/yng men Mt 11:12 … the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. NIV Advertisement- Marines- A Few Good Men! How would you like your wife to say … I married one of the few good men! God- looking for men- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Rivers Of Salvation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 6, 2007

Looking at the qualities of a river, one can get a better idea of what Christ has given us in the gift of salvation.

RIVERS OF SALVATION Text: John 7:37,38 Water is a symbol of the Holy Ghost. He is an agent working to do the will of the Father and to exalt Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost convinces us of our need of Christ and the salvation that He offers. Jesus defied and challenged many of the traditions of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal