Sermons on Attention Getting:

Paul's Chains Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Persecution could not stop Paul from getting the message out, in fact he used his chains to glorify God.

Paul’s Chains Philippians 1:12-18 Lat week we talked about Paul’s heart, today we are going to talk about Paul’s troubles. We’re going to see that people cannot stop the spread of the gospel through persecution. In fact God uses attempts to thwart his purpose to actually strengthen what He wants ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reason's To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”.

Reason’s To Praise The Lord; 1 Peter 1:1-7 A boy said to his father: “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say, ‘Wonderful!’” Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”. I. God Has Given Us A Living Hope Vs.3 A. The Condition of those living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2007

If we can get a glimpse of Who Jesus is in all His majesty, we would be more zealous to follow Him.

An Unusual Easter Text: The Ascended Jesus (Revelation 1:12-18) 1. Some things are too good to be believable. 2. Here is an actual quotation from a supervisor at 3M who was speaking to an employee who had quickly solved a long-standing problem: "Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unthawing A Frozen Heart

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 5, 2008

We cannot get so wrapped up in being a good church that we forget the reason we were saved.

Unthawing a Frozen Heart Key thoughts inspired by Michael L. Brown’s Go and Sin No More Rev. 2:2-5 Mar. 2, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the rich want it, the poor have it, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reassign Your Resources Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Less Is More Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

Sometimes instead of chasing more, we need to focus in on less (and Christ) to get what we really want.

This week we start a new series called “A Contrarian’s Guide to finding the new you.” It’s built around the idea that we all want to change - we all have resolutions and things we want to do differently this year, but most of our stuff all sounds the same - (Get crowd response) Lose Weight, eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007

This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In The Storm

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jul 16, 2007

No one will ever go through life without experiencing a storm! No one gets through life without experiencing the storm!

Sermon: Caught In A Storm Jennifer Mears 3/27/2007 Texts: John 6: 14 - 21. Mark 5:45 - 52; Matthew 14:22 - 33 No one will ever go through life without experiencing a storm! No one gets through life without experiencing the storm! You’ve noticed that, haven’t you? In fact, during most of our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: *other

Hidden Gods

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 27, 2007

There are great dangers in keeping things hidden in our life that gets between us and God and robs us of our success.

Scripture: Gen. 31: Title: “Gods Under The Saddle” Introduction: God spoken to Jacob and told him to leave Laban and return to the land of his fathers. (v. 3, 13) Jacob explained to his wives why he was leaving and how that God had blessed him with prosperity. (v. 1, 2) Jacob was finally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:25-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Beat The Blues

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Everyone gets discouraged from time to time. here is a good formula to beat those BLUE times in your life

How to Beat the B-L-U-E-S Pastor Jamie Wright * May 4, 2005 Psalm 42:5 “Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God and once again I will praise Him! B- Believe the positive Story of Mikey Dalton Your outlook determines your outcome Your attitude determines your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Bible

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Aug 18, 2006

This is a sermon for Christians to get back to the basics. It has Vince Lombardi’s speech as it’s introduction - "Gentlemen, this is a football."

This Is The Bible - Andy Johnson Intro: Vince Lombardi – Gentlemen, this is a football. He certainly did not have to tell these men what this object was. He was not trying to demean or belittle them. He was simply making the point that they were going to go back to the basics. Just as Vince ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Risk? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 10, 2006

In order to get all we can out of our relationship with God we must risk all we are.

Dare to Pursue “Ready to Risk?” September 10, 2006 Introduction: Risks can be scary. Risks can be life-changing and exhilarating, or they can be disasters. Some risks are easy to take and others come with considerable calculation of the costs. One constant thing about life is that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Limitations

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

Many of us can not get to the place where God wants us to be due to the "Limitations" that we have placed on God.

Limitations! Zechariah 2:1-5 · Ask a man in a wheelchair to climb three flights of stairs and he will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a lady without eye sight to walk alone through your house and she will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a teenage boy without legs to go and play football and he will say, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist