Sermons on Associates:

Be Empowered, Enriched And Enabled By The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 19, 2004

Why are so many people seeming to lack motivation to give of their best to the Master? Could it be that they are not that intimately acquainted with His Holy Spirit? Learn how to be empowered, enriched and enabled by the Spirit. Ask the Lord to help you t

Be Empowered, Enriched and Enabled by the Spirit 1 Chronicles 29:10-18 Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press carried this dispatch: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor." Many Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18, 1 Chronicles 29:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankfullness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2004

Sermon reminding us of the command to thankful in all things. One of the greatest reason our witness can be weakened or destroyed is an ungrateful spirit.

Something I found on the internet Tired of making resolutions year after year that you never keep? Why not promise to do something you can actually accomplish? Here are some resolutions that you can use as a starting point: 1. Gain weight. At least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. Waste of time. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite House Part 7: To Know God As A Friend Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the source of our greatest joy and pleasure and withou

God’s favorite house part 7 The house of a friend “TO KNOW GOD AS A FRIEND” Proverbs 18:24 Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Wise Friends Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sent To Preach Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

The motivation to preach is in this text. It is the call of God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

SENT TO PREACH Gal 1:1-5 NASB 1 Paul, an apostle (not {sent} from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Where Is God?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Address those in crisis who feel abandoned by God so they can know where God is and what He is doing when He seems absent.

WHERE IS GOD? Job 23:3-10 Ted Turner, now a professed agnostic New Ager, at one time had associated himself with Christianity. He had a testing of his profession, however, when he watched his sister die a slow, painful death by lupus. He abandoned his faith in God, not willing to believe that an ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-10

Denomination: Church Of God

As Our Soul Prospers

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

As we seek first the kingdom of God and all it’s righteousness, everything around us begins to prosper. Spiritual Prosperity

As our Soul Prospers Text: Ps 139:13-16 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Be Christians

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Too many of God’s children try hard to be something they are not. God wants us to just be christians.

JUST BE CHRISTIANS Luke 17:10 INTRO. Generally speaking, there seems to be mainly 3 kinds of church members: 1. Those who mostly moan about what can’t be done; 2. Those who mostly brag on what has been done, in the past; 3. Those who don’t care one way or the other. Some believe God demands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bless The Lord?

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon notes why we as Christians should always give thanks unto the Lord and not take His grace and mercy for granted.

Introduction: In our world of today, we live in a thankless society. The word thank you is something of ancient times. We have thankless jobs, thankless associates and friends, and even thankless relatives. When you are having lunch or just out having a meal in a restaurant, how many people do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness With God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 21, 2007

four steps in the life of Abraham that caused him to walk in spiritual greatness

Intro: my final yearbook average in bowling has been 223 for the last 3 years. Very often people will ask me to help them raise their average. Over the years I have learned one thing, most people want to be great, but very few will pay the price for greatness. When I started bowling back in 1978, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Womb Deliverance

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 7, 2010

This is is a prayer sermon to address spiritual issues from the womb.

WOMB DELIVERANCE Prayers • The system I live in will not kill me • The poverty evil dishonesty in which I live will not kill me • Every program of the environment to hand me an early grave backfire now in Jesus name. • Lord hand me fresh organs to restore my physical and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Favor Cometh

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2012

Favor has been given unto you, because of Jesus Christ. Learn how to obtain it-by faith.

Favor Cometh Text: Isaiah 1:18-20 I heard the story of a secretary who was a single mom. She had lived in rental properties for 15 years, rearing two children on her own and had recently purchased her own home. But the home purchase became a strain. She went on to explain that her "ex" had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whatever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009

We need to change our whatEVER to WHATever! Answer these questions for the heart and mind and you’ll find the God of Peace living with you!

Whatever! Philippians 4:8, 9 So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God