Sermons on Appreciative:

Help! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Planters Feel The Burden Of ..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CHURCH PLANTERS FEEL THE BURDEN OF ENCOURAGING THEIR DISCIPLES TO MATURITY A.

CHURCH PLANTERS FEEL THE BURDEN OF ENCOURAGING THEIR DISCIPLES TO MATURITY A. Church Planters (Spiritual Leaders) Desire to Be With Their Disciples (2:17-20) 1. Separation Brings Longing For Reunion (:17-18a) a. the emotional state of separation described as being orphaned b. the efforts ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Time

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 29, 2004

Crises have their advantages. They focus our attention on things we tend to take for granted. Like oil. Now we realize there is no illimitable supply. And how much of it we waste. It’s the same with time.

I defeated the Austrians because they never learned the value of Five Minutes-Napoleon (SermonCentral.com) --------------------------------------------------- Crises have their advantages. They focus our attention on things we tend to take for granted. Like oil. Now we realize there is no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Spiritual Children

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

WE ARE COMMANDED TO EVANGELIZE AND MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS

YOUR SPIRITUAL CHILDREN MAIN TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! ROMANS 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000

Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

- A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 5:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Invitation To Get To Know Jesus

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

Step into the shoes of those around the table at Simon’s house.

Luke 7:36-50 It was an invitation that I couldn’t refuse. Oh, I had received lots of invitations in my lifetime; invitations to weddings, invitations to parties, invitations to fund raising gatherings for religious organizations and political parties. But never an invitation quite like this one. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Memorial

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001

Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How True Love Does (And Doesn't) Act - Part I Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

It’s one thing to TALK about "real, built-to-last love". . . it’s one thing to say, "We’ve got that "no-matter-what" love. But what does REAL love look like in practical, everyday life? I Cor. 13:4 tells us. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Last week, we discussed the foundation of great, built-to-last relationships. It’s unselfish, unconditional love. But it’s one thing to talk about this love – but what does it look like in real life? How does this REAL love ACT? Well, we’re going to look at several ways it acts and DOESN’T ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Holiness

Definitely

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2004

Funeral sermon for Michael Ellis, avid golfer and new believer. God has done definite things in Michael’s life, has provided a definite plan of salvation, and has given the definite gift of eternal life.

I know almost nothing about the game of golf. I do know that Michael Ellis was an avid golfer. Even there in the hospice it seemed to comfort him to watch golf on television. I’m not sure he appreciated it when I compared looking TV golf to watching the grass grow. He laughed, but I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Anchor Holds – Mother's Day 2004

Contributed by Tex Cox on May 9, 2004

I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the f

The Anchor Holds – Mother’s Day 2004 I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than These?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2005

As He did with Peter, Jesus asks each of us, "Do you love Me more than these?" This sermon helps each of us identify our own "these." It is especially appropriate for preaching during Eastertide.

More than These? John 21:15-19 “Peter, do you love me more than these?” That Scripture text that I have read a heard read hundreds of times pierced my heart around 10:00 a. m. last Friday, 08 April 05, as I was silent before the Lord in room 124 of the King’s House of Retreats across the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Learning To Be Thankful" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 27, 2003

From these ten lepers we can learn some valuable lessons about being thankful.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 46 “Learning To Be Thankful!” Luke 17:11-19 Ingratitude denotes immaturity, either physical or spiritual. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Apr 30, 2003

Inspiration from Scripture when our faith is tested.

A TEST OF FAITH Genesis 22:1-14 It had been a day like any other day when Abraham heard those disturbing words. They were words that pierced his heart like a newly formed dagger. They were words that tore apart his insides like a lion feasting on a zebra. They were words that dug deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002

The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist