Sermons on Attention:

That Day! Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

What a day it will be! The day that Jesus comes. The Word of God presents three intresting things concerning this event. Let’s examine them together.

"That Day..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Matthew 24:36-42 kjv (pg 858 NT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. When Jeb Bush (now Governor of Florida) came to Jacksonville, FL during his campaign, he made a stop at the Jacksonville Landing. Unfortunately I was downtown during that time and traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Your X-Ray

Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004

There are some things in your life that only God can see!

(Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A High Performance Christian

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

This message challenges the believer to be the absolute best that they can be for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Becoming a High Performance Believer John 11:43-44; 12:1-11 I. A High Performance Believer is a Living Witness – Lazarus A. A living witness must be different 1. Different standards 2. Different priorities B. A living witness must be raised from the dead (truly born again) (v. 43) “..even when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ingredients In Parenting

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 2, 2004

There are seven ingredients that our kid’s need in growing up. These are the seven things that God does to you and me as our heavenly Father.

There are seven things that our kid’s need in growing up. These are the seven things that God does to you and me as our heavenly Father. The Bible says that our kids need is: I Compassion (1 John 4:7) -"Practive loving each other, for love comes from God." Children understand love in three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can Jesus Have Your Dignity?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 20, 2017

If God asked you to do something "beneath" your dignity or socially outrageous, would you do it?

Isa 20:2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. 3 And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 20:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Healing At The Spa.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2022

Do we really want the touch of Jesus in our lives?

A HEALING AT THE SPA. John 5:1-9. The miracle [literally ‘sign’ (John 4:54)] of the healing of the boy at Capernaum is immediately followed in John’s account with another healing, this time at an unspecified feast in Jerusalem (John 5:1-9). THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A man who had had an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Anointing

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

The power that drives men and women of prayer into powerful encounters with the Powerful God comes from the Holy Spirit.

Nothing motivates like answered prayer. At the same time, nothing frustrates like unanswered prayer. The Four Common Reasons of Unanswered Prayer There are four common hindrances to answered prayers. The first barrier is inappropriate request, the second obstacle is wrong timing and the third is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Apostolic

By His Stripes-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

4 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IV—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: To Brendan Johnston, it was a simple choice. The 18-year-old senior wrestler from The Classical Academy in Colorado had never competed against a girl, & faced with the option to do so & potentially move one round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Worship - It's All About Him

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2002

Confusion over issues like what to wear, who should preach or pray, etc, often clouds the issue. Worship is all about Him!

March 3, 2002 Paul is a very old and dear friend of mine; he is also a troublemaker! Before the days of my preaching every chapter, every verse, straight through a Bible book, I used to nimbly avoid the trouble traps Paul laid out. Today I am cornered! If I tell the truth about this passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Not Without My Child

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001

In God’s house, all receive blessings from the Lord’s Table.

"Not Without My Child" -Mark 7:24-30 -Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I want you to turn to the person next to you and tell them, “Neighbor! Oh neighbor! I don’t know about you but I made up my mind that Satan and his kingdom, cannot and will not take my child.” The Oscar ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Ready To Go . Are You?

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

Do you know anyone in and around your life that seems to constantly be one step behind? Never mind the playing around, the lolly-gagging around. You better be ready to go.

I’m Ready To Go . Are You? Do you know anyone in and around your life that seems to constantly be one step behind? Or, it just seems to me that they just put off and put off until the last minute stuff that needs to be done or need to be doing. If you have kids you know exactly what I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001

Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

[Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry In Jerusalem

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive study of the Jerusalem ministry of Jesus with a focus on major themes and structural elements.

The Jerusalem Ministry Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 19.28-21.4 Jesus enters and claims the Kingdom 21:5-38 Jesus predicts the destruction of Jerusalem B. Paragraph Divisions 19:28-44 The Entry 19:45-48 Jesus clears the Temple 20:1-8 Religious leaders question Jesus’ ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Meet The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 24, 2004

Beginning with Romans 8, the sermon provides an overview and introduction to the biblical ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Meet the Holy Spirit Romans 8:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I want to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. This topic is so vital that Scripture says: If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ (Rom 8:9). Yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ