Sermons on Abide With Me:

Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2014

God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us.

Title: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Text: Various Truth: God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us. Aim: To have the church practice accepting, valuing, forgiving, and believing in someone. Life Question: What are the four ways Jesus loves you? INTRODUCTION A Christian man was at a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want With Me? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

One of these fall mornings when the temperature drops, you're going to walk outside and when you breathe, you'll see a vapor cloud. Watch how fast it disappears: That's the length of your life according to the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago, I was channel surfing on my satellite radio, and I heard a pop song that kept repeating, “What do you want from me?” I tend to baptize, or biblicize everything I hear, so that phrase made me wonder if people ever stop and ask God, “God, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011

The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

You Can Call Me Barabbas

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 27, 2011

The story of Barabbas illustrates a profound truth about salvation - the substitution of Christ for each and every one of us.

YOU CAN CALL ME BARABBAS Text: Mark 15:1 – 15 Most of you call me “Shawn”. Some of you call me “preacher” or “pastor.” A couple of you call me “Daddy.” But you can all call me “Barabbas.” In chapter 14 of Mark, we read how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Resurrection Mean To Me?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

What is the resurrection mean to me?

The message; What Does the Resurrection Mean? First and foremost, Jesus was gone and the disciples were stressed. The disciples not only loved this man, they had been convinced that He was the Messiah, the One the prophets had said would come to rescue Israel from the hand of her oppressors ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Grace Still Amazes Me!

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

The grace of God is amazing and there is no God like Him!

Intro. The Grace of God has provided deliverance for all, through the grace of the greatest preacher that ever lived, God in the Flesh, Jesus. He intervened, when I was doomed, on my behalf! His grace still amazes Me. Yet, we ignore the one that has supplied the means to redeem us from our human ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7-19, Micah 7:1-20, Micah 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Should See Me Now

Contributed by Kevin Jones on May 19, 2011

A message about having a relationship with Christ using the story of Lazarus

You Should See Me Now This morning I want to look at the story in John about Lazarus. The complete story of Lazarus is really incredible story to look at. The impact of all that took place is amazing and should serve as example of the impact that our own life should make. If you have been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:34-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Born Again; Prove It To Me!!!

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2014

I dislike the term “born again”; being asked regularly; I mean, just how do you answer this question? I personally find it intimidating and off putting, but I don’t disagree with the logic nor the reasons why it is done, and I will now tell you why.

Word Count: 2655 Genesis 12:1-4a Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 Psalm 121 Prayer. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit let these words bring honour to you so that your will may be known and understood. Amen. Summary: I dislike the term “born again”; being asked ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Why Would God Love Me? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2013

Once we have established that there is a God and that Christianity is the way to God, then a big question that might be asked is: Why would God love me? This sermon answers that question.

Introduction: A. Every year the youngest children in a Christian preschool would steal the show at their end-of-the-year program. 1. This year they did their usual waving to parents, tugging at their clothes and at each other, and staring at the floor. 2. The highlight came when 11 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Want Me To Be Happy? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2013

The answer to the question: "does God want me to be happy?" is "yes" and "no."

A. What is happiness? What does it mean to be happy? Here are a few quotes on happiness to get us thinking: 1. “Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop” (Gertrude Stein). 2. “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go” (Oscar ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Bricks Won't Break Me

Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Feb 21, 2013

The test of life can be burdensome, but thru it all we must not allow troubles to break our faith!

These bricks won’t break me! Exodus 5 :1 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. 2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pardon Me, But Your Frame Is Showing

Contributed by James May on Mar 4, 2013

David said in Psalms 103:14 that God knows our frame, that we are created from the dust of the earth that is corrupted by sin. How often does that frame show as we go about our daily lives? So many times I just want to stop someone in their tracks when

Pardon Me, But Your Frame Is Showing By Rev. James May One of my favorite bumper stickers says, “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven”. That sums up the life of a Christian in just about as few words as I could think of. The Bible tells us in Romans 7:18 For I know that in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the seventh message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines that God desires to have our undivided attention.

Beginning in 2001, Paul Marcarelli played the “test guy” in commercials for Verizon Wireless. For nine years he could be seen walking across the country uttering those familiar words, “Can you hear me now?” It didn’t matter if he was in the middle of a city or in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Me . . . O, And You, Too Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013

We want (maybe even expect) forgiveness from God; but when it comes to giving forgiveness, it is harder than we might think. Jesus reminds us that our receiving forgiveness hinges on our giving of it.

1. Peace Child Missionary Don Richardson who served for many years among the primitive tribes in Papua New Guinea wrote a book entitled "The Peace Child." He writes how in translating the Scriptures into the native tribesmen language, he could find no words to express how Jesus Christ came to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Me Take The Witness Stand

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 21, 2013

Jesus was on trial. Not on Pilate's court but on the court of people's mind. The lunatic was healed but the 2000 pigs were drowned on the water. They charge Him with economic sabotage or cruelty to animal. One courageous witness take the witness stand...

LET ME TAKE THE WITNESS STAND! A compelling testimony about the great compassion of Jesus Mar 5:18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Mar 5:19 Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational