Sermons on Abilities:

Hero's Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE HEART

TITLE: HERO’S HAVE ABOVE AVERAGE HEARTS TEXT: HEBREWS 11:36& 37 INTRO: All of these people had a heart that made a difference in the lives of others. Doug and Margaret Nichols have faced their share of obstacles. After surgery for colon cancer in April 1993, Doug sat across from his doctor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bezalel And Oholiab

Contributed by David Bonnet on Nov 11, 2007

Lots of names in illustrations but modify as you like.

Does your weekday go something like this? Rush through breakfast to get to school, or the office, or the store. And there’s so much to do there. And then after our full-time responsibilities evening time rolls around and we got all that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Intersections Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the sixth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Divine Intersections” Acts 3:1-10 5.27.07 There’s a running joke in the Harvey family. When we moved here, somebody told me that the intersection of Austell and the East-West Connector was the most dangerous one in Atlanta metro. After that, two or three times running, I made the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Believer's Relationship To Others Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009

The one basis for God’s system of society is LOVE.

The Believer’s Relationship To Others Romans 13:7-10 * Life is built on relationships. It has been long said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” The part of this equation which we miss is that our relationships have a huge impact on the person we are & that we become. * As we began the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Humility Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

A message from James chapter 4 dealing with pride and humility

Pride and Humility James 4 CHCC: November 21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: At the center of this chapter, James quotes a Proverb: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 from Proverbs 3:34 God gives grace to the humble is because they submit to Him. In other words, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Abominations Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 27, 2011

Man conceives of God as "one such as himself" who looks at sin with indifference. It is not so. God is not nearly so neutral as man is concerning sin. There are actually sins which God absolutely hates.

PROVERBS 6: (12-) 16-19 SEVEN ABOMINATIONS [Psalms 133] Man conceives of God as "one such as himself" (Ps. ) who looks at sin with indifference. It is not so. God is not nearly so neutral as man is concerning sin. There are actually sins which God absolutely hates. This familiar list of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Dead

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 27, 2011

Christians today are missing the undeterred motivation to faithfully live out their Christian life. Learn how being the living dead will help us get motivated.

Did you know that you are the living dead? This is not a sermon on being a zombie, although it might sound like it. The disclaimer here is that there is no such thing as zombies. It seems the world is obsessed with zombies. According to financial experts zombies are pumping more than 5 Billion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Wisdom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012

What is the true wisdom that all Christians possess?

Introduction Are you wise? Do you possess profound wisdom? Do you have such wisdom that it would be worth the while of a truth seeker to climb a high mountain and ask you for such words that would change his life, indeed, that would be the most important he could ever know? Paul thought he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Control To Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God desires you to become His friend.

Last week… One of the most important questions that we can consider in our lives is that of what kind of relationship we are having with God. If our lives are part of something intended… then nothing matters more than considering our relationship to the great Intender. .. that which transcends our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 10, 2008

God offers freedom to those who admit their slavery.

Scripture Introduction The world defines freedom as the license to do whatever we want. God (on the other hand) says it is the ability to do whatever is right. Human freedom flows from obedience. I can sit at that piano with “liberty” to pound each and every key; but I lack the freedom to make ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Holy Calling

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we recognize our place within the body of Christ and come to the realization that we do each have a specific, important ministry...it is only then that we will find the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving the living Christ.

A HOLY CALLING READ 2 Timothy 1:1 12 ...Romans 8:28 A man once visited Tiffany's jewelry store in New York City He was shown a magnificent diamond with its gleaming yellow light, and then he was then shown many other beautiful gems. But he noticed one that was completely without any luster ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

The Three Soils Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The third in a series on the parables given by Jesus in the Book of Matthew

The Three Soils: (Parables of Matthew Part Three) Text: Matthew 13:1 – 23 About three weeks ago we started looking at the parables that we find here in the Gospel of Matthew. We took a break from it last week for Mother’s Day, but now were back to it. And if you noticed, when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What To Do In Troublesome Times"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 5, 2014

Three things you can do when you find yourself in troublesome times.

“What to Do in Troublesome Times” 2-9-14 Matthew 24:1-14 “Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist