Sermons on Active Listening:

Evaluating Christianity

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

A challenge to take a honest look at our selves and what we call christianity.

Scripture: Psalms 26: 1— Title: “Evaluating Christianity” Introduction: A couple of weeks ago I noticed three sermon tapes laying on the counter in the bookstore with titles of sermons I had preached recently. I thought I would get some copies made of them and listen to them while I was driving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 3, 2007

Have you ever prayed and felt God did not answer? Following and understanding these keys will ensure an answered prayer

The Key To Effective Prayers Prayer is one thing that every Christian does or should do, but not everybody does correctly. To make our prayers more effective, we must first have a better understanding about prayer. What is Prayer? What is is not 1 Prayer is a relationship, not an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ceo Of The Church Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Jesus takes 3 actions in the letters to 3 churches in Revelation 3.

INTRODUCTION: What do you think of our church? More importantly, what do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? (I guess this will tell your age if you do remember…) They were usually set in a crowded restaurant or other public ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Proper Way To Pray?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 30, 2007

What Is the Proper Way to Pray? 1) Persistently 2) Confidently

Some people hold their hands up to heaven when engaged in this activity. Others get down on their knees. Most fold their hands and close their eyes. Yes, I’m talking about prayer. While prayer has many postures there is only one proper way to pray. Let’s find out from Jesus what the proper way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road Of Doubt That Leads To The Ditch Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Bryan Crumpler on Oct 2, 2009

A warning to the church about doubt and unbelief

Warnings from Hebrews The road of doubt that leads to the ditch of unbelief. Bryan Crumpler INTRO: WE NEED TO LISTEN TO WARNINGS Illustration of warnings 1. Americans are getting warned to death. Manufactures are growing increasingly wary of being sued when their products are misused, so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elders, Servants

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2012

Who serve in our churches that also surround the throne of God? Elders. What office of leadership for God's people spans from Genesis to Revelation? Elders. Who needs them? We do.

We’ve embarked on a summer theme of Christian service where we are working to apply the fruit of the Spirit to service activities through service teams. This week’s theme is serving with Joy. Tonight we will introduce the next focus: Serving as peacemakers for Christ. When we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-11, Titus 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is For All The Lees/Leighs Of The World

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 25, 2008

A sermon designed to meet the needs of seekers and nominal Christians looking for peace in their lives.

Theme: Christmas Task: To help listener’s unwrap God’s gift and make it their own. Title: For all the Lees/Leighs of the world. Text: John 4.10 Time: 12/24/05 CUMC; 12/24/08 AUMC Lee, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a self professed atheist was sitting at his desk on Christmas Eve. A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Angry With God????????

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 8, 2013

If you are willing to wait, He is willing to talk to you!

Angry with God? 1 Chronicles 13:11”And David became angry because of the LORD's outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.” “You have nothing to fear from ‘Dad’ if you haven’t done anything bad while ‘Dad’ was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaping And Sowing In The Ruins Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020

This sermon looks at the hope and promise of sowing God's Word. It deals with the failures, but also the joys that we can experience with this! It goes through Jesus' parable of the sower. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Holst for the inspiration and idea

Are you an optimist, or are you a pessimist? Are you a glass half-empty person, or are you a glass half-full person? Do you complain that rose bushes have thorns, or do you rejoice because thorns have roses? Do you see the storm clouds, or do you see the silver lining? There are various ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Galatians 5:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God Will Make Up

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 5, 2019

The locusts can destroy..alright......but let me tell you MY GOD can restore everything that has been lost! Hurray!

God will make up Joel 2:25"Then I will make up to you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten…..” Before I delve into the message, I just want to talk about the locusts that God mentions in the Bible that can cause great, great damage. Locusts will swarm into your fields and eat ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, Ruth 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 8, 2014

Starting into a sermon series on Gideon found in Judges 6-8. What was it that led to Israel being in the spiritual condition where God would hand them over to foreigners? In spite of their behavior God is still faithful! Thank you, Jesus!

Gideon - Judges 6-8 Quiz - where does Gideon fall in history? (Put an insert in the bulletin with the following people/events out of order. With a whiteboard have the congregation help with putting them in order.) First we’ll put these in chronological order: Adam Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Conflict And Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Seven steps for resolving conflict (Material adapted from John Ortberg's book, Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, Chapter 7 Community is Worth Fighting For, pgs. 125-145)

HoHum: One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fate Of The Unprepared

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

Jesus Christ tells us He is returning and it is our responsibility to be ready for His coming. procrastination will destroy your spiritual life and there are some things that cannot be borrowed at the last minute.

The Fate of the unprepared Matthew 25:1-25:13 Introduction- We have for several weeks looking at the direct teachings of Jesus recorded in the book of Matthew. We have looked at the judging of others last week we looked being real. What does a genuine Christian look like? Today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Transfiguration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' divine nature, the significance of His death and resurrection, and the transformative power of God's Word as revealed in Mark 9:2-9.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beauty and mystery of our faith, of the divine tapestry that God weaves in our lives. We are connected through the words of the Bible, the living testimony of God's love for us. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Jesus' Divine Nature

Discipline Of Confession PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of confession, the dangers of self-deception, and the liberating freedom found in Christ's forgiveness and redemption.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We come together, bringing with us the joys and burdens, the triumphs and trials of our lives, knowing that in this sacred space, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines