Sermons on Ability To Maintain Gratitude:

It's How You Play The Game That Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 5, 2001

Sermon 1 of 3. This sermon is on Ministry and encourages people to get involved in Ministry based on Romans 12’s understanding of Mercy, Grace, and Faith.

Get in the Game It’s How You Play the Game That Matters Two Important facts about basketball Only the last five minutes count My wife, Donna, has a valid point in many games when the lead seems to seesaw back and forth between the teams. Then in the last five minutes the game intensifies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -4 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house......” (Matthew 5:14-15)

The Leader as Change Agent: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Glory Of God

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 17, 2018

Glory to God! This is something that most Christians have heard at one point, maybe in a song, or while someone was preaching or even while reading the Bible. <strong>But what does it mean, what is glory, what does it have to do with God and how to we give glory to Him?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Glory to God! This is something that most Christians have heard at one point, maybe in a song, or while someone was preaching or even while reading the Bible. But what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Luke 9:31, 2 Corinthians 3:15-18, Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Nothing Is Impossible With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

The sermon explores God's magnificent plans, His manifest power, and our mission as His chosen, exemplified in Mary's faithful response to God's call in Luke 1:26-38.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, to share in the richness of His Word and the comfort of His presence. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are part of a much bigger story, a divine narrative penned by the Master Storyteller Himself? We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Christ's Birth

Rejoice In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Explores the centrality of Christ in salvation, our circumstances before salvation, and our conversion through Christ, emphasizing our thrilling relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy and privilege to stand before you today, not because of who we are, but because of who He is. We gather in this sacred space, not to celebrate our own works or wisdom, but to honor and adore the One who is our wisdom, our righteousness, our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Topics: Salvation, Before

A Framework For Ministry

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005

Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Win - Lose – Draw

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Earthly citizenship as defined by Paul

Win - Lose – Draw Romans 13:1-7 I don’t know about all of you, but I am looking forward to getting past Tuesday. I probably won’t be home until Wednesday morning because “ get to work” at the Floyd County Election office until all the paperwork is done. But, it is not the end of a long day I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Vineyards Of Tifton

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 8, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton: The True Vine, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/8/13, AM A. Opening illustration: the Piedmont Ecology class that I used to teach at BJP at NC Weslyan, Sept vines B. I want to begin a three (or maybe four) part mini-series through this power-packed passage ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoner Of The Winds?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Jephthah had a truly tragic beginning to his life. Hated, despised, driven out. Despite all odds he kept his walk with God, trained for future victory, and was raised by God to be Judge over all Israel. We aren't at the mercy of circumstances!

PRISONER OF THE WINDS? Judges 11:1-33; 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, Henry and Alan, 3 little boys, were visiting their grandparents. David went over to his grandfather and asked, "Can you make a sound like a frog? 2. His grandfather, being in a kind of ill mood replies, "No David, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waaring Strangers Part 13-" Making A List And Checking It Twice" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 5, 2018

part 13 of our study of 1 Peter

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 13 “Making a list and checking it checking it twice” 1 Peter 3:8-12 I am sure that I am not alone when I say that I often forget things Knowing that about myself It is imperative that I make check lists When I go to the feed store Hardware store ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part four considering how a future focus motivates present faithfulness

“Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 4 Review Contemplating our future heavenly existence greatly affects our present service. Scripture requires us to maintain a clear heavenly focus in order to manage a consistent earthly walk. We enter and keep running this present grueling race of faith ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Unity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019

Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2019

Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception.

12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist