Sermons on Appreciative:

Our Gift Has Arrived (Christmas Eve 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. In Isaiah 9.6-7, God tells us “I’m going to send you a gift you need . . . one you will use.”

Our Gift Has Arrived December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve Sermonette (6 minutes) A Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. 1 Picking out just “any old” gift is easy. a To get just the right one, perfect one takes some paying attention, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks Living

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2019

Turkey? Maybe a turkey regrets THANKSGIVING... but we should be THANKS LIVING... God has be so good to us... Do we give thanks with a grateful heart? Did you know prayer should be part of THANKSGIVING?

THANKS GIVING VS THANKS LIVING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHO HAVE YOU THANKED TODAY? Did you write a note or text of thanksgiving? Did you call or visit some old person and give them thanks? Have you ever thanked a teacher or preacher? Or do you think THANKSGIVING is about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Nature Cannot Teach Us

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Therefore, let God teach us that we might know what nature has to say in the wake of the crisis engulfing the world.

A few days ago, I watched a documentary on Discovery/Nature Channel by Sir David Attenborough the great explorer who has been at the forefront of uncovering the hidden treasures of the ocean depths through innovative technology. His programs are widely viewed worldwide by those very eager to learn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened To Volunteerism In Church?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 5, 2022

Volunteerism has been on the decline in the church. The need for recognition has become important to the few who do volunteer. We should volunteer to serve Christ

What happened to volunteerism in church? Mark 12:38-40 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:38 In His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, 39 and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Deal With The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2010

How do deal with the trials of life

I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE SURE REALITY OF THE TRIALS (2) A. Definite B. Diverse II. APPRECIATE THE SOVEREIGN REASON FOR THE TRIALS (3) A. Stimulate our faith B. Substantiate our faith III. APPROPRIATE THE SCRIPTURAL RESPONSE TO THE TRIALS (2,4) A. Joyful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Motivating Other Believers

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

We should never be content to see other Christians fall behind are be happy with their lack of growth.

MOTIVATING OTHER BELIEVERS 2 Timothy 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION SIX PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATION 1.) Authority 1-2 2.) Altruism (Unslefish Concern for and Devotion to the Welfare Of others) 2b 3.) Appreciation 3a 4.) Appeal 3b 5.) Affection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Using Your Work To Draw Near To God - Luke 10:38-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 25, 2025

Can you really choose Mary’s path when the dishes still need to be done? Why does serving God sometimes feel exhausting instead of life-giving?

Luke 10:38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Reckoning With Racial Division Part 2 - Healing The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Pursuing the priority of racial reconciliation and unity

We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow In Grace. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 4, 2002

A sermon one of two that considers the call of the Christian to grow in grace and suggests what we can to to enable this.(Sermon central story in it)

How to grow in Grace. 2nd Peter 3 verse 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wonder what the greatest gift you have ever received was? I wonder if the most valuable gift was also the greatest!!!! I remember once getting a push bike given to me when I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Feel About Change?

Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005

Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Christianity In Action - A Servant Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 10, 2002

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address Washingt

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010

Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Father Welcomes Home Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 22, 2011

In this message, part 6 in series Return of the Prodigal, based on Christ's parable of the prodigal son, Dave begins looking more closely at the father in the parable.

The Father Welcomes Home The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 20, 2011 There are two brief texts I want to use to start our focus on the Father in Christ’s parable of the return of the prodigal son. First obviously is the text we’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Honor Your Parents! (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 28, 2007

Honoring your parents is important To God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you are out in public or even when you are in the church, do you ears perk up when you hear someone say “yes mama” or “yes sir”. What about the young person who calls someone “Mr. or Mrs. So and So? It seems like we have lost a bit of formality in our society ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Promise For The Faithful

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at the key verse of Obadiah

But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.--Obadiah 17 A PROMISE FOR THE FAITHFUL The name for this book, in Hebrew, is hydbu, which means, “Servant of Yahweh.” It’s Greek title is OBDIOU, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Baptist