Sermons on Attention Getting:

Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003

Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 12, 2006

Even though it seems obvious that life is not fair, most of us get very excited when we get the dirty end of the stick. This one is about what Jesus has to say on the issue.

12, March 2006 Dakota Community Church That’s Not Fair One of the things that we are almost all highly developed in is the awareness of what is fair or unfair about life around us. Those with children will recognize one of the first and loudest whines is, “Hey, that’s not fair!” We try very hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Expectation Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

This sermon looks at how our expectations are vital to the outcome of our lives. A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead and what it takes to get there. Based on Isaiah 55.

Expectation Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series May 6th, 2007 Intro: Getting Ahead: Week One / Satisfaction, Here’s the bottom line issue: Without drawing your deepest level satisfaction from God, you will never be truly satisfied with anything in life. Week Two / Control Isaiah 55:8 "8 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Christmas Gifts You Need

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2004

Each Christmas we get gifts under the tree but this year lets get 3 Gifts that we need more than any other gift....The Gift of Life...Eternal Life

THREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WE NEED LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 (Read Luke 2: 1-20) Is Christmas merely a ritual for you? Or is it a Relationship? For many people, Christmas is tradition. We use the same type decorations our parents did when we were children. We go to the same places to shop every year. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hoard Or Lord

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 22, 2007

Jesus says we must all choose between God and our stuff. Increasing our hoard or serving our Lord; getting more space or getting more grace. The choice is ours.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Joseph Valachi was a gangster who worked for various crime bosses in the Mafia during the mid-20th ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sacrifice, Shelter, And The Sustaining Solution

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2012

Isaac shows us three things in his life that you and I also need. If you get them and get them right, you will go a long ways in your spiritual walk.

Thirsty Enough Yet? Sacrifice, Shelter, and the Sustaning Solution TEXT: Gen. 26:17-25 (esp. vs. 25) The Jews, even today, refer often to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (spiritual fathers) Abraham is the father of the faith. He is known also as a man of altars. He built one about everywhere that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sin Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2013

We have all heard the sayings...If you mess with bull, you'll get the horns or if you play with fire, you'll get burned. But we continue to play with sin.

Romans 6:1-2-What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Some people think that Christianity is just a big list of…Do Not’s but there so much more to it than that! DON’T You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

More Than The Crumbs For The Brokehearted.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

Why settle for the crumbs that fall from the table, when you can get a whole loaf? Your blessing is there for you, just get in line and wait for your blessing, Jesus will not disappoint you.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, October 16th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Problems all around us, but this still is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it............. Last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

"It's All About Me" Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Feb 6, 2015

The Church that that was neither cold or hot just lukewarm. Jesus does not want his church to be lukewarm either be Cold or Hot. Get off the bench get into the game serve Christ to your fullest.

“IT’S ALL ABOUT ME” CHURCH In review from the past weeks we see the criticism from Jesus to the Seven Church. The first church at Ephesus had Left Their First Love they like all the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Location

Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Sep 29, 2015

In the journey of life, the issue of location is very vital. Until you get to the right location, you cannot get the right result. This teaching is about how to pray to be at the right location at the right time.

In the journey of life, the issue of location is very vital. Until you get to the right location, you cannot get the right result, no matter how smart you are. Until you are where God wants you to be, you may not enjoy divine blessing. Many people’s heaven have been closed today because they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready For Anything, Come What May Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2016

The Apostle Paul was ready for anything, for persecution or for death. How did he get that way? How do we get ready to be able to handle what ever may come our way.

January 17, 2016 - Sermon - Acts 21:1-15 - Here is the live audio version: https://catmsermons.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/ready-for-anything/ Today we’re continuing to follow the very dramatic journey of Paul, and we’re nearing the last bend of our tour through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Tongue

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 16, 2015

I cannot count how many times the Spirit of God tried to get me to restrain my tongue from saying something, that I just felt I needed to get out.

A New Tongue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How often have we said things that we knew we should not have said with our mouths? Everything within us is saying, “STOP, DON’T SAY IT!” Yet, it is too late, the mouth train ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wonders Of Praise

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Jul 19, 2020

The easiest and shortest way to get to the heart of God and get victory over situations and circumstances no matter how big, is through acceptable praise. It is a guarantee for Victory and a mighty tool in the hand of every believer

Text: Psalms  34:1 – I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. When it comes to God, praise have been a known offering that moves God to act in a supernatural way to change situations and circumstances for good For this reason, the Psalmist said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:25, Joshua 6:1-6, Psalm 16:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 2 Chronicles 20:20-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankfulness Makes You Full Inside

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

We can only get so far towards becoming new by trying hard or getting educated. The real power comes from inside, a changed heart, and thankfulness is a key to a changed heart.

There was a time when I thought that if we wanted to change our lives, to start good habits, or to break bad habits, all we had to do was decide to do it. We just had to choose. I come from a family with a lot of will power. But the more I have had to wrestle with my own weaknesses, the more I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-4

Hitting The Target

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 12, 2021

This message discusses missing the mark with God, how it happens, and the resulting consequence. It also shares how to get our lives centered and on target with God, and hit the bulls eye that will get us into heaven.

One day a man decided to head into the woods to go hunting. As he rounded a corner on the trail, he unexpectedly encountered a bear. As quickly as possible, he aimed his rifle and shot, and then missed! Immediately the bear came charging toward him, and out of extreme fear the man froze and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2, Isaiah 64:6-7, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Baptist