Sermons on American Values:

3 Combinations In Life

Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Jan 7, 2005

There are 3 COMBINATIONS in life: 1. Combination of Practical and Spiritual, 2. Combination of Failure and Success, and 3. Combination of Punishment and Reward.

3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE Matthew 25:14-30 Life has 3 different combinations. A Christian must understand these things in order to become more successful in life. HERE ARE THE 3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE. I. LIFE IS A COMBINATION OF PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL - Make business (explain) - The talents given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: Making Wise Choices

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need to make wise choices in our lives as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: Did you ever make a choice, that as soon as you made it, you knew it was a bad choice? Sometimes, even before we make it, we know it is the wrong choice, but we go ahead and make it anyway! But then, there are some times that we can make a good choice and we know as soon as we make it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Down

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How to resign from ministry

Intro: One of the things no one likes is to be a failure. We live in a very “success-oriented” society. Many judge their value as an individual on the basis of their success. Yet there are some times in our lives when the world sees a failure and God sees a success. One of those times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need of confession

We all have them, don’t we. Some days are worse than others, and some days are better than others. You know, it’s a lot like that in our spiritual lives as well. Some days we live victorious over sin, and other days, it seems that we yield time after time to temptation. We gather great ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just One Thing

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

Text: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Holiness

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hospitality 101 Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Abraham’s encounter with three strangers can teach us much about hospitality as a church.

A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. The little girl bowed her head and with sincerity ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run The Race

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

"Run the Race" VBS wrap-up sermon. True Christian living can be compared to an Olympic-style race. With the crowd in place and the prize set before us, we have everything we need to run.

1. Feeding off our Encouragement (12:1a—cloud of witnesses) 2. Getting rid of our Encumbrances (12:1b—lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us) 3. Building up our Endurance (12:1c—let us run with patience the race that is set before us) 4. Looking to our Example ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Identify Yourself Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

James identifies himself, his Lord and his audience in the introduction to his epistle. What is your identification?

1. Identity in the world (James) 2. Identity in the Lord (a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ) 3. Identity in the church (to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting) This morning we’re going to be starting a new series in the book of James. Before we read our text this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FIRST IN A FOUR PART SERIES: We can put a lot of time into thinking about how we want to furnish our homes; and don’t forget about the garage! We need to consider how we furnish our hearts! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and speaks about how we can have our hearts

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SERIES “Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E. <Home furnishings (use my little girl’s doll house)> -kitchen sink set and the fridge -bedroom suite -Living room suite -dining room suite -play ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Touched Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 30, 2007

(With free powerpoint sermon slides) There are 3 things that will happen when JESUS touched our lives.

WHEN JESUS TOUCHED US Mark 8:22-25 http://sermons.elministries.info/jesustouch.doc (With free powerpoint sermon slides) (Waiver: I would like to inform the readers that some of my sermon ideas were taken from my extensive readings. I thank those people who contributed their writings in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carpe Diem Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007

Exposition of Neh 2:1-8, about his wise decisions toward attaining his God-inspired vision for the Kingdom

Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8, Title: Carpe Diem, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In 1944, Leander McCormick-Goodheart, a recruiter for the Ford Motor Company, toured fifty universities across the United States to recruit the outstanding graduating student of each institution. At Leigh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Situations And Advantages Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 29, 2004

Boaz had several opportunities to exploit Ruth and Naomi but he chose to do the right thing.

Situations and Advantages I. Introduction A.Text: Ruth 3: 1-14 1.Poor Boaz, not a chance. a.vs 3 b.Trapping men hasn’t changed much in 3100 years has it? c.Look pretty – smell nice – act vulnerable -catch ‘em sleeping. 2.Naomi was wise and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Class Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 30, 2004

Boaz showed class in many different ways as did our Lord.

Christian Class I.Introduction: Boaz a man of class A. Ruth 2: 4 1.There is something special about a rich man that can also relate to the poor. There is something about a poor man that can relate to the rich and not be openly or secretly critical or jealous. 2.It is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¿cual Es Tu Aroma?

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jul 10, 2004

Ha llegado el momento en nuestro caminar como cristiano de evaluar cual aroma emana de nuestra vida. ¿Cual es el aroma que otros respiran o reciben de ti? No me estoy refiriendo al tipo de perfume o colonia que utilizas. Me refiero a ¿Cual es tu testimo

Introduccion: Ha llegado el momento en nuestro caminar como cristiano de evaluar cual aroma emana de nuestra vida. ¿Cual es el aroma que otros respiran o reciben de ti? No me estoy refiriendo al tipo de perfume o colonia que utilizas. Me refiero a ¿Cual es tu testimonio? ¿Cual es la imagen que ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal