Sermons on Barna:

"No Stealing" Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 7, 2002

God calls the Christian to live in community with others by being fair, righteous and just in all of his dealings.

November 2002 Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl Joe Bedy Commandment number 8 seems as direct and plain as the first 7. “You shall not steal.” Ex. 20:15 Do not take for yourself anything that belongs to somebody else. I think the question is where do we draw the line? The quarter on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Ignoring Our Nation? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Aug 14, 2001

Is God ignoring our nation? The evidence might make us wonder if the God of all creation has forgotten us.

Is God Ignoring Our Nation? Hosea 4 Pastor Jim Luthy Is God ignoring our nation? The evidence might make us wonder if the God of all creation has forgotten us. I offer our environment as evidence. We in the church like to call it creation, giving God glory for it, but also leaving him ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifting Up Tired Hands

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009

The type of lives we live dictate the impact we have on the unchurched.

FOCAL POINT: A VIBRANT CHURCH ME: So, I am really not a fan of bland food. When I eat food, I want it to taste good. I want it to wake up my senses, I want to be like, yeah this is awesome. And there are just some foods that need to be seasoned so that they wake up your senses. You know, like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Celebrate God’s Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 11, 2011

We can and should take time to celebrate the gift of God’s Word!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to continue with our theme of Celebration. I believe we should celebrate every day because we have the gift of life. I want us to focus on a great gift we have from God, His Word! • The Bible has been the top selling book for years. There have been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We'll Leave The Light On

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010

The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2011

Is there an aswer to the cause of suffering? The worlds philosophys either deny the reality of suffering or say it must be dealt with until the release of death. The Christian worldview provides neither denial of evil nor disability in dealing with its

Intro: There are supposedly more Christians in the world today than ever before. There are more churches, Christian organizations, and ministries. Is our world the better for it? Morally, spiritually, socially it seems every place you turn the world is getting worse. Libya, Egypt, the Middle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Sentence

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 22, 2011

When I was thirteen, a young lad only three years older than me said something that would change my life for ever. A single sentence of his is the reason I am a Christian today. What was it? (A sermon for Epiphany 3 preached at my then parish of Holy Trinity Barkingside)

...................................................................................................................... When I was thirteen, a young lad only three years older than me said something that would change my life for ever. A single sentence of his is the reason I am a Christian today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Headship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 8:13-18 about the heads of the households coming back for more instruction in the Word to lead their families

Text: Nehemiah 8:13-18, Title: Spiritual Headship, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Some quote about the definition of headship from the RBM&W book, Abilene Christian University researchers, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Carley Dodd have recently concluded a cross-generational ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Nov 27, 2008

A sermon on God’s love for us and how we should show it to others.

I want to look at love today and as Christians how do we represent what love really is. Turn to Romans 2:1-3 and mark that passage. We are going to start with Matthew 7:1-5 A recent poll done by the Barna research group showed that only 1 out of 5 non-Christian young adults say they consider the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

In 2008 Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 II, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, PM A. Opening illustration: “I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast.” “I have resolved to live in my own little world, because at least they know me here.” “I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007

Part 2 of 6 in a series of sermons on Psalm 23.

What Do You Want? Psalm 23:2 Intro: What do you want? How’s that for a question? Do I mean for lunch, or maybe Christmas? No, not really…what I mean is what do you want out of life? Is this a question you’ve asked yourself before? Maybe this is the first time you’ve thought of this, I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

"No Judgment Allowed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2007

A sermon on how to reach a culture which looks at Truth as Relative.

Romans 2:1-4 “Judgment Not Allowed” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN To my brothers and sisters from Grace…I know I used this same illustration this morning, so please bear with me… Members of a Christian theatre troupe spent $90,440 on a full-page advertisement in USA ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist