Sermons on Acting The Word Of God:

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

He Has Come Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2020

On Christmas Eve, a look at Jesus coming into the world to seek and save the lost.

Christmas Eve December 24, 2020 As I was thinking about tonight’s worship, I was thinking about what do I say on a Christmas Eve when you are at home . . . and we are not together celebrating, hugging, shaking hands as we announce the birth of Jesus. In a normal year, there is still the tension ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10-11, John 3:16-17, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Press On Toward The Goal

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 7, 2007

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Philippians 3:12.

Luke 9:51-62 Theme: Press on toward the goal Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Phil. 3:12-21; Luke 9:51-62 Man is a spiritual being created in the image and likeness of God. In spiritual union with God he had authority and dominion to rule on earth. When man sinned he died spiritually and could no longer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Definition Of A Christian

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 20, 2008

How do you define a "Christian"?

ROMANS 8:9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A call to live in this world and maintain a holy walk. Because we walk in hope, we are able to walk in holiness.

Last week, 1st section, Peter, as a result of salvation, emphasized WALKING IN HOPE. Remember that "walking in hope" describes a "conviction of faith" - an anticipation of something to come - in this case the hope of our salvation. Today: Now Peter changes his emphasis to WALKING IN HOLINESS. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are We Searching For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2017

A sermon about giving all to follow Christ.

“What are We Searching For?” Matthew 13:44-46 What do you long to see and experience more than anything else in the entire world? Have you ever thought to yourself: “I would give anything for that?” If so, what was it or what is it? For instance, would you give anything to see all racial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

For The Things We Cannot Bear

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2019

The Holy Spirit edifies us to grow in faith and strength.

June 16, 2019 - Holy Trinity Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 For the Things We Cannot Bear Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For a long time, I’ve entertained a whimsical image of what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Can't Wait

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do.

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do. 1) JUST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10, Romans 1:16

When You... Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 28, 2024

Based on Matthew 6:1-21 - Challenges hearers with Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on giving, praying, & fasting.

“WHEN YOU…” Matthew 6:1-21 FBCF – 10/27/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Nov 3 – Sweet celebration Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7 - Kingdom Manifesto – Jesus’ declaration of the principles of the K’dom of God that He introduced into the world as He taught & preached & healed in His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Seats Become Set-Ups

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003

IT IS A fact THAT You have been SET UP for FAILURE, FRUSTRATION and the FORFEITURE of all that which you have FORCLOSED! In practice, your FAITH has FAILED to FUNCTION in the FACE of SET UPS. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN SEATS BECOME SET UPS.

Perhaps you are wondering, ’Why it is that your Service always seems to SET YOU UP?’ I don’t know, but I’m Speculating. I’m not sure, but its possible that you might be puzzled as to Why your SERVICE ultimately SET YOU UP for FAILURE? I can’t be absolutely certain, I have a sneaking suspicion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Gives Us Real Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 1, 2003

A sermon on finding contentment through The Bread of Life.

John 6:35, 41-51 “Jesus Gives Us Real Life” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I heard a comedian recently who said to his audience… “Christians are so poor…” …and the audience responded by asking: “How poor are they?” The comedian ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Inside Out And Upside Down

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Feb 21, 2001

The radical inversion of things that Jesus suggests!

" INSIDE OUT, UPSIDE DOWN” Reading: Luke 6: 17-26: Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church on February 11th 2001 Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about in todays lesson. Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I have yet to meet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Family's Foundation Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

The Foundation of Functioning Family’s At the end of their first date, a young man takes the girl back to her home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her, "Darling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Casting The Net

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams In The Bible - Part 1 – Jacob's Ladder Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day.

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day. The ancients dared to imagine, moreover, that this mysterious communication is one venue in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Denomination: Baptist