Sermons on Acquisitiveness:

How Many Wise Men Worshipped The Christ? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011

We often focus on issues that are insignificant rather than seeing the glory of the Lord shining through what has been written.

“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where God's Will Connects Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 7, 2011

Resurrection begins in us when we walk in obedience to God.

Resurrection. We are a people of resurrection. We have crosses displayed because of what Jesus did for us willingly there, but the true miracle is in the empty tomb. But how do you put that on a chain around your neck right? Without resurrection we don’t have faith; we have a cult of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part Three: Seek Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The third of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Idea: God will take care of our needs. In the meantime, we are to concern ourselves with his kingdom. Unbelievers: One of the things that should distinguish us as believers is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complete Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Jones on Sep 28, 2008

A message describing discipleship as defined in the beatitudes.

This morning I would like for us to take a closer look at what we call Discipleship. Discipleship means “a person who is a pupil or an adherent of the doctrines of another; follower:” If you are a born again believer, if you have asked Jesus Christ to save you from your sins, and you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Argument For God

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 30, 2009

The Moral Argument For God

The early 21st century stands as a period of profound moral confusion. On the one hand, mothers and doctors are permitted to crack open the skulls and suck out the brains of nearly-born babies with government sanction under the banner of partial birth abortion. Should these very same people hike ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 21, 2008

Exploring the Scriptural message of the carol, "Joy To The World" that we may all embrace this heavenly joy.

“JOY TO THE WORLD” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 4 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/21/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009

A life of faith will set you apart in this life, from this message I hope to understand, what that life looks like.

Life is a Matter of Faith September 6th 2009 2 Chronicles 27:1-6 Introduction Eugene Peterson in A Long Obedience in the Same Direction writes, “It is not difficult in our world to get a person interested in the message of the Gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The "Spiritual" Indiana Jones!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 19, 2012

Discovering "hidden treasures" in God’s Word, especially in relation to the Priestly Work of our Saviour with an air of an Explorer like Indiana Jones...

PLAYING "SPIRITUAL" INDIANA JONES Action: Display of Picture of Indiana Jones in action Yes, Indiana Jones stories are juicy and spicy, for they stoke the fires of inherent sense of discovery in all of us. Add to that breathtaking stunts and adventure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: *other

Obtaining Grace From Above

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Jul 10, 2012

This life is a struggle, and remains a struggle until God comes to help a man. If God refuses to help a man, life can be full of unprofitable labours, unfinished tasks, and thorny pathways. To progress in life, you may need new methods, new efforts, new i

Obtaining Grace from Above Text: Psalm 84:11, Heb. 4:16 Ps 84:11 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. NKJV Heb 4:15-16 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significant Life Losing All To Gain Christ

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2011

Paul's letter to the Philippians has many themes but one of the most important is that of joy. 17 times joy is mentioned and 51 times Jesus. Joy comes in connection with close personal relationship with Jesus. Our churches are called to a hope and a fu

Intro: What a wonderful letter. What a note to begin the New Year on. Rejoice in the Lord! Seventeen times in this letter Paul speaks about joy. In relation to this joy he speaks personally about Jesus Christ at least 51 times. The source of Joy is an ongoing growing relationship with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Benefits Of Hooking Up With Jesus?

Contributed by Sedaric Dinkens on Feb 21, 2014

In life, we all make good decisions, but falling in love with Jesus is the best decision anyone will ever make.

I’ve made some good decisions in my life. I’ve made some wise choices in my life. I’ve made some decisions that made a lot of money. I’ve made some decisions that have created relationships that have lasted a lifetime. I’ve made some decisions that have brought me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Give Your Life Away Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living: (1) abide in the Word, (2) pray your heart out, (3) be killing sin, and (4) give your life away.

Our lives tell a story—a story about who we are and what we value, where we’ve come from and where we’re going, what we want and what we’ll do to get it. And what most of us do is, we make “the story” of our lives about us. But God makes “the story” of our lives about Christ. Someone has said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choice

Contributed by Moshood Oseni on Feb 18, 2022

Choice, according to a word dictionary, is an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. As we live our lives daily, we are faced with challenges which require us making a choice. Some of us are in church today because we made a choice to be in church.

It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will illuminate the word of God in the heart of his people today in Jesus' name. This morning I will be sharing with us on a message title: Choice What is Choice? Choice, according to a word ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Born Again

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

What does “being born again” mean? Are you born again? Can you understand or explain how to be born again?

BORN AGAIN? SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. INTRODUCTION: Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach at a meeting. He had arrived a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:7, John 3:6, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Good Dad

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2020

The key to becoming a great father is to learn and obey the will of God for your children's lives.

Being a Good Dad Psalms 127:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 One of the best and yet most terrifying experiences in my life was when I became a dad. From the moment I saw those two “pink lines” I knew I was over my head! I was not prepared to helplessly watch my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist