Sermons on Abundant:

"What Happened"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Teaching people how to get the joy of the Lord back into their life

A lot of us have been in a church service that has uplifted us through the music and hearing God’s word spoken. That joyous feeling may last for a whole day but when Monday comes around we tend to revert back to our old selves. What Happened, and how can we stop that from happening? As I was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Who's The Greatest?

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012

Want to be great? Here's the unusual formula from Jesus

The Greatest of the Kingdom Mark 9:30-37 As they walk along, Jesus tells the disciples what to expect in the coming days. He says, "The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, & they will kill him; & when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again" (Mark 9:31). Now, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:37-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Have A Hezekiah New Year

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 30, 2012

King Hezekiah had some awesome leadership qualities. I want us to steal some of his leadership mojo and apply it to 2013

www.pastorkurt.com HAVE A HEZEKIAH NEW YEAR! 2 Chronicles 32:1-30 / December 30, 2012 INTRODUCTION: • Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king of Judah • Hezekiah replaced his father (Ahaz) who was an awful king • Hezekiah was a king of change / repentance • King Hezekiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany's Success Lessons

Contributed by Alan Holden on Jan 2, 2013

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. If these lessons are discovered and practiced, they will yield a hundred fold. So what are these success lessons?

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. The word “epiphany” means “appearance, or manifestation.” The story is found in Luke 1:21-40. In fact, the whole story of the Epiphany is nearly non-existent in many evangelical churches. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To The Christian Life

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on May 22, 2011

The pathway of the Christian life is a journey that is preplan by God and He handle the map for us to follow. As we set out for the journey God will then take the ashes of our lives and turn them into something beautiful;such is the pathway of the christi

Introduction The chronicles of the biblical heroes are clearly spelt out, whether good or bad. The bible is always honest in recording the faults and mistakes of the greatest men and women. These biographies are written to encourage us. The pathway of the Christian life is to see God taken the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Beyond The Bitter To The Better

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jun 29, 2011

How to overcome bitter times in life.

Beyond the Bitter to the Better Psalms 30:1-5 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Jehovah Jireh; God Our Provider

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

God lead early American's much as He did early Israel.

Jehovah Jireh; God our Provider Psalm 78 and Deut. 8 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) REFLECTION: Psalm 78 is a brief History of the first 500 years or so of Israel as a Nation under God’s Law. In it God spends ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Yet In All These Things

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 29, 2012

If I were to choose a Scripture to sum up the believer’s life, it would be this one. It combines an intense realism with an amazing assertion of victorious optimism.

Yet In All These Things Romans 8:35-37NKJ 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Prayer Force

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 4, 2012

“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” ― Corrie Ten Boom

Becoming A Prayer Force 1 Kings 18: 41-46 One day a young man was writing a letter to his girl friend who lived just a few miles away in a nearby town. Among other things, he was telling her how much he loved her and how wonderful he thought she was. The more he wrote, the more poetic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Night In His Presence

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 12, 2011

This is a sermon about truly desiring to be in the presence of the LORD daily in our lives.

Just One Night in His Presence: “Do You Truly Desire the Presence of the LORD?” Scripture Text: Numbers 17:1-10 Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus? If you remember, he was a tax collector of a short stature. He had heard of the teachings and miracles of Jesus, and heard that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To Your Ministry

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

Hold in high esteem the call of God in your life

Take Heed To The Ministry Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. To hold in esteem or respect take into account; consider. To take care of Ministry-attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively aid, (official) ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Re-Established Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF TRANSITION. WHAT WE ARE SEEING HERE IS THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH AFTER THE ISSUE INVOLVING THE SIN OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA. THIS PASSAGE IS ALSO THE INTRODUCTION WHICH WILL LEAD THE CHURCH INTO A MAJOR TIME

THE RE-ESTABLISHED CHURCH The Pre-Curser of Persecution Acts 5:12-16 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Tyranny Of Mine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Mount: The Be Attitudes Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Messages from the Sermon on the Mount of the Be Attitudes

The Be Attitudes Theme: To show the true attitude of a Christian Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Tonight I want to talk to you about “The Be Attitudes”. It is called this because I believe it is the way our attitudes as Christians should be. These verses of scripture challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God