Sermons on Abounding In Love:

Living Water

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 18, 2012

Jesus never traveled far from the Galilee. However, on the occasion that we are going to look at today, He had come to a city called Sychar, He was there to meet with a woman, who had a bad reputation, and to have a conversation with her.

Living Water John 4:5-42 Jesus was always on the move, but He never traveled far from the Galilee, where He lived. However, on the occasion that we are going to look at today, He had come to a city called Sychar, in the region of Samaria, which was about sixty miles south of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist

Just Get Out Of The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2012

We need to learn to follow God and not expect Him to follow us.

Just Get Out of the Way Text: Gen. 16:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of us are like the preacher who was on a diet and prayed as he drove to work- "Now, Lord if it is your Will for me not to have any donuts this morning You make sure there are no parking places in front of the donut shop." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012

Looking at encounters that men of God had with the living Lord, and asking the question what is stopping us from such an encounter.

CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? PART 2. EXODUS 3: 1-9. I would like to share with you an encounter that Barbara and I had with the living Lord. We were having revivals and the church had asked one of the organization leaders to come and be our speaker. The church had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Just Survive....i Got News For Ya It

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

Too many people today feel that their life is headed toward a crash. They life feels like two trains headed directly toward each other and there is really nothing they can do to stop it from happening. For them, a crash seems inevitable.

A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains were heading toward each other on the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Minister Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of the faithful minister of God.

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 a clear understanding of the characteristics of faithful ministers. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Leaping Cripple

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2011

The sedate, stately ritual of the evening sacrifice was now suddenly shattered by his loud cries of joy and praise. And you can’t rightly blame them. It is God’s desire that all His children experience this joy.

“The Leaping Cripple” March 27, 2011 Acts 3:1-10 Sermon Series Acts: God’s Vision and Power for Shell Point Pastor Allan Kircher Introduction Surprise upon surprise in the early months of the church is joined by an attitude of pushing through barriers, Exploring the new, and sailing with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 3 - The Value Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part three of this stewardship series, this one focusing on being content with what God has given us.

Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 3 – The Value of Contentment Philippians 4:10-14 March 20, 2011 Me: One of the issues that pastors face when talking about money is many of us are afraid that that no matter what we say, it will be taken as just another way of trying to get into your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life.

Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life. As I have said in other occasions, a great reality about human beings is that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Diet For Eternity Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Now some of you are involved in the “First Place” diet. You are trying to lose weight. I have a new diet to tell you about too. It’s called the “Bread of Life” diet. I hope that by the end of the day, you will try it!

Exodus Part 16: A Diet for Eternity Prayer Joke? Review/Intro: We are on our journey through the wilderness along with 1.5 million or more Jews fleeing Egypt. They are entering the land of Midian, a vast desert where water and food are in short supply. It was a major challenge to feed 125 of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Party On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

John chapter 2

Party On! The Miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee - John 2 Intro: This morning, if you have your Bibles, turn with me to the gospel of John, chapter 2. Last week we began our study of John’s gospel. We saw his purpose in 20:30-31 - Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Go Of Worry Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Worry is not often thought of as a sin, but worry is destructive and it needs to be let go of.

Let Go of Worry Introduction: On the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado lie the ruins of a huge tree. Naturalists say that it stood for over 400 years. It had weathered thousands of storms and had been hit with lighting 14 times. At the end, an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many Types Of Gifts, Many Types Of Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 9, 2008

This is the introductory sermon in a short 4 week series on Service. Although it is about service, it is also not about service.

February 3, 2008 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SERVICE 1.1 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Types of Gifts; Many Types of Service Introduction 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Striving For Holiness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

Why should we be holy? What is holiness? How do we become holy? We try to answer those questions in this sermon.

Introduction: A. Have you ever gotten all cleaned up and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way? 1. There was a very funny commercial that aired during a recent Super Bowl. a. The commercial showed a young man who was in at a job interview with a stain on his shirt. b. As he tried ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Explains His Appearing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010

Jesus came down to do the Father’s will.

“All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38 “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 “This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Idols Of The Heart

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight of men but not God. And these idols decide sometimes what they get from God....

Ezekiel 14:1-4 says, “There came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their tale: Should I be enquired of it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal