Sermons on Abundant Living:

Misplaced Desire Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Being in lust is like eating eye candy and playing in the pig pen. God can help us overcome our misplaced desires for someone else.

Misplaced Desire Responsible Love with Others Part 5 Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009

A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2009

If the grave had been empty, life would be empty.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY If the Gospel of John had been an ordinary biography, there would be no CHAPTER 20. 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

24: The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-45

Denomination: Church Of God

David: The King Who Bared His Soul Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 25, 2009

Ash Wednesday: Are we open with others and God about our sinfulness? We learn from king David’s life that God honors openness and "bared-soul" confession. (Note: While sermon is original, the theme is based in part on sermon helps from Concordia Publishin

A man after God’s own heart… a woman after God’s own heart? – Beloved, let us take an honest inventory – see how we stack up: My overdependence on food for comfort instead of God has created its own public witness. We know that Jesus’ divinity peeked through at his transfiguration - - but for me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Encouragement Of Elijah

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009

Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Okay To Question God? Series

Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009

God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Election Equals Affection Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 8, 2009

A look at the Biblical teaching on Election and how this doctrine shows us the love of God in Christ.

Election = Affection Text: Ephesians 1:3-4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last time I gave you all some homework. I told you all to take some time and read all the passages in the New Testament that speak of what we have in Christ Jesus. If you did that, I bet you found quite a few of those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007

Jesus teaches the religious leaders, that what we believe about him does make a difference, he is both Christ and Lord.

This morning we finish our series on Jesus’ “Teachings on the way to the cross,” because we are almost to the cross. This coming Thursday night is Jesus’ arrest and the morning of Good Friday is Jesus’ crucifixion. Next Sunday we gather for the most important day in the calendar for us as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Ground

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 13, 2007

Are you really listening to God?

JOSHUA 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" 14 "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." Then Joshua ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Believe In?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 15, 2007

Tag-team preaching session. Asking believers "How solid is their faith/knowledge/belief in God" and show how others are so easily confused.

What do YOU believe? Introduction (Ron) Society tells us to believe one thing Religion tells us to believe another And God’s Word, NOT religion, tells us to believe something else What do you believe in? Where is your faith anchored? How solid is your faith? Tonight, we will look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

A sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12 about various gifts to offer to the mission of the church

Leslie Griffiths, the well known Methodist minister and former President of Conference, tells of the time when he was invited to Easter People where thousands of people of all ages used to gather at a seaside resort for a Christian festival of worship, seminars, fellowship and fun. He was ushered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Barnabus, The Encourager

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Barnabus was a man of encouragement-A Man of generosity-A man who love his fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ

Barnabus, The Encourager Acts 4:36-4:37 Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have Faith, I'm Here Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God is always with us whether we realize it or not.

*Open with skit* Have a man standing and looking at a piece of art work (Man 1), another man walks up (Man 2) and they stand next to each other for a moment. Man 2 - turns to the other man and says, “What do you think about this piece?” Man 1 - answers by completely bashing the piece of art as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are All Gifted

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Everyone has something to offer

If you have ever been around little kids enough it isn’t long before you sense this feeling of invincibility, this idea that they can do anything. Yea, sometimes kids are shy and it takes time to come out but eventually you see it. The late founder of an organization called Youth Specialties, Mike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational