Sermons on Aspiration:

"Can't"

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

"Can’t" and "Can" are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation

CAN’T John 20:24 Can’t and can are two different words. "Can’t" has a negative connotation while "Can" has a positive connotation. Many people cannot get no further than where they are because they have armored and shield themselves with Can’t. Opportunities are missed, blessings are transferred ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Commission Or The Great Omission?

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples of all nations is often poorly understood and the challenge not taken up. Here is a "Great Omission". What might the ’C’ stand for?

26.4.09 THE GREAT ‘OMMISSION’ Mtt 28:19-20 Acts 1 1-8 NOTE: It will be helpful to listeners if a simple Powerpoint presentation is put together as follows: 1. The Great Ommission 2. The Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Matthew 28:19-20 3. Missing (Then prepare slides that gradually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dream To Reality

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Certain dreams can be realized when we are willing to engage in helpful disciplines.

DREAM TO REALITY Genesis 39:1-23 How should we live from dream to reality? Achieving the reality of our dream requires certain disciplines. Note that Joseph’s success was the result of God’s blessing on his life and works. However, even if Joseph’s success was dependent on God, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

If God Owns It All What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

If God wons everything then why is it in your hands, your bank account, your life? God has a reason!

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? ILLUS. Police officer sitting back, off road, watching traffic. Car passes him slowly. Other cars speeding around it. As much of a danger as a speeder. Pulled up behind them. Only doing 22 mph. Noticed elderly driver and 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

God The Enabler

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

How does God enable us in our daily Christian walk?

There are tell-tale signs of the image people have of God in how they answer the challenges He puts forth in our lives. A study in the life of Moses will do much to expose ourselves and our pursuit of Christianity. Last week I spoke concerning what happens when we see God, today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

What Heaven will be like when we enter into its gates.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Noble Bride

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 20, 2009

Relating the characteristics of the noble wife in Proverbs 31 to the Church - as the church is the bride of Christ in the world. Are we a wife of noble character bringing glory to the Bridegroom?

A Bride of Noble Character James 3:13-18 & Proverbs 31:10-31 How true is the opening question of the Proverbs passage? A wife of this echelon of noble character, who indeed can find? She is most certainly the woman that nearly every man would want to marry. And she is the wife that most women ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Dreaming! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 9, 2016

God gives us dreams that we can achieve with his help. The world would crush us and our dreams, but God tells us to "keep dreaming!"

1. MLK, I Have a Dream (through 2.18 of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) 2. We are challenged to keep dreams alive in a world that would crush them (and us) a. "Dreams don't die, only dreamers." b. The world says that you can't: * Set goals to Live righteous lives * Aspire to Teach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2015

In this overlooked parable Jesus describes the life of discipleship in terms of service. Rather than focusing on our rights and needs, and deciding what we'd like to do, we need to focus on how we can serve our Master.

This has been called “the most troubling parable” in the Bible. Why does Jesus say we are like unworthy servants? I know I must have read this before, but somehow I glossed over it. I've got a lot of books on the parables of Jesus and most omit this one. A year ago an article in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Congregational

Prayer For The One You Love Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016

How do you pray for one you love dearly? Paul demonstrates a prayer for abounding love, knowledge, insight, discernment of excellence, purity without offense, righteous fruit and glory to God.

7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: *other

Trust Me

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 22, 2015

Do we Trust God? Really? We need to examine our lives every now and then to see if that is true.

Trust Me These are two very loaded words. Trust is not something we do easily. And in this world of identity theft, on and offline scams trust can be a dangerous thing to give. In the days of youth group past I have participated several trust exercises. One is the trust walk where one person is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Thou Me

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 27, 2011

Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus

Jn. 21:18-23 INTRO: Jesus spoke of Peter’s life and ministry then speaks of his death. This must have been a shock to Peter for the Lord to speak so openly about his death. Remember Jesus views death not as an enemy but as the vehicle to eternity. When a person has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Life Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#8 in series. He is our life, but we need to realize that truth.

Colossians 3:1-4 – This is the Life Today we are once again on our journey through the book of Colossians. This morning we are looking at chapter 3, verses 1-4. This passage will also serve as a foundation for one of the purposes of Centreville Baptist Church. Last week I unveiled what I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 13: A Life Of Significance Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011

God has called us to lead a life of Sacrifice. But before we reach there, we should be able to lead a life of significance, so that we can influence others.

Servant Leadership Part 13 A life of Significance All of us sitting here this afternoon, know that God has called us to be set apart. However, many of us struggle with the thought of how do we really set ourselves apart. I hope the thoughts that I share during the next 45 minutes will help us in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational