Sermons on Abstract Things:

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002

The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003

This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.

[Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Church Grow

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2003

There are certain Biblical things we must do in order for the church to grow.

I Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1- LESS DEFENDING, MORE PREACHING I Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8 2- LESS FEUDING, MORE LOVING Galatians 5:14-15, John 13:35 3- LESS SITTING, MORE SERVING James 1:22, Galatians 6:2, 9-10 4- LESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Goes Before A Fall

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2005

One of the things we are called to do is to FERVENTLY love one another,

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about trying to stay clean in an unclean world, or put another way, we were encouraged to stay out of the mud. Last week we looked at why we need to stay out of the mud.  When you belong to Jesus, we should ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Faith Do?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that shows us three things that having faith in God will do.

What Will Faith Do? Hebrews 11:1; I Samuel 17:12-51 I. Faith Will Reject Discouraging Words (v. 26-37) A. God Sized Faith Will Overcome Negative Attitudes 1. People of faith will see past the problem (v. 26) 2. People of faith will often be misunderstood (v. 28) 3. People of faith will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-51

Denomination: Baptist

Who I Already Am In Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2005

This sermon highlights 7 things that Christ has already done for us.

Opening Story: Many of you are familiar with the story of “The Lion King.” You might remember when Simba couldn’t decide whether or not he should return to the Pride Lands. He has some heavy baggage he has carried, including a tremendous guilt about his father’s death. As Simba was growing up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Not An Option

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 13, 2003

One of the most important things in life that is NOT optional is our obedience to God

Obedience Is Not An Option 10 years after I graduated from high school and working in a dead-end job, Wendy decided that I needed to go to college. So I went to PNC, registered on registration day (last time I didn’t pre-register), and chose my new career path. I was on my way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So That's What It Looks Like!!!

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

Healthy things grow. See what a healthy church looks like.

This morning I would like to show tell you about a wonderful church. This is a church that is growing, meeting needs and changing the world for Christ. Our message this morning will be a snapshot provided of the early church from the book of Acts. "They spent their time learning from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pleasure Of Pleasing God

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 15, 2004

This sermon is about focusing our energies on those things that pleases God.

There are several things I Like about the author of our text, Brother Luke. First, I like the fact that Luke was not one of the original Disciples of Christ, yet the power of the gospel so affect his life that he felt the need to make a change. He did not have the pleasure of walking and talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By God Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

One thing must happen for something or someone to be transformed. There must be a CHANGE.

Transformed by God 2 Corinthians 5:17 A businessman owned a warehouse that had sat empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and trash was everywhere inside the building. The businessman showed a prospective buyer the property and took great pains to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Constant In A Constantly Changing World Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Things are changing rapidly. We need something that does not change, and that is God

Galatians 1:6-10 Finding the constant in a constantly changing world Introduction A. Who here actually like change? B. As I was thinking about change I thought of one group of people who actually do like change C. Wet Babies! D. We live in a world were we see change every day. E. I think about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Parents Can Bless Their Children

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

If parents will do three things, God will bless their children and prosper them.

Blessing the Children Happy Sabbath! I would like to start with a short word of prayer this morning. One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads. For cutting the grass: $5.00 For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-2

Denomination: Adventist

Life's Too Short To...play It Safe Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005

Part 1 in a series that examines things life is too short for.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Play It Safe, prt. 1 Life’s Too Short To, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/3/05 [video clip – “carpe diem” from Dead Poets Society] It seems kind of depressing, but I’m convinced that the only way we can get our lives into proper perspective is to realize ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus' New Year Reminder

Contributed by Simon Page on Jun 9, 2005

A timely message, encouraging us to value the things that are on the heart of our Lord.

Jesus¡¦ New Year Reminder. _________________________ We all were made for relationships. First with God, and second with each other. You will remember Jesus¡¦ own words in MT 22:37 -40, " `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Pentecostal