Sermons on Basics:

An Unusual Group Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006

Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real New Beginning

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 8, 2006

what Jesus taught Nicodemus about being born again

Intro: there is an old saying, “ if I knew then what I know now, things would be so different.” This saying conveys the thought, if I could live my life over how different it would be. I guess everyone has had the thought of living their life over and not making the same mistakes again. If you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job Description For The Christian

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007

What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Graveyard

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 26, 2007

We, like Ezekiel, need to hear the Word of the Lord.

"Life in the Graveyard" Matthew 6: 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. The Easter season is upon us. As a Christian, when we think about Easter, we think about the Resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Point: Discover God Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The first point of life is to simply discover God.

Last week we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). The one thing that I want all of you to know is the POINT OF YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tithe, Offering And First Fruit

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 7, 2011

TITHE, OFFERING AND FIRST FRUIT

1. TITHE a.) What is Tithe? Tithe is the tenth percent of our total income, which include basic salary, allowances and any other extra money you receive, such as tips, honorarium, or any source of fund that increases your income, etc. 2Chro. 31:5-6, Deut 14:22-25, Number 18:28-30, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Lie Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building Strong Families with lessons based on the 10 commandments

The Ninth Commandment: Exodus 20:16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Of all the commandments this one seems to be the most ambiguous for everyone. We rationalize not speaking the truth. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. You know those questions: 1. Does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Pride

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 13, 2008

Most everybody knows that pride is sinful, but not everybody has an adequate understanding of what pride is and what it does. Pride, at its very heart, is a self-centeredness, and it will always move you away from godliness.

Most everybody knows that pride is sinful, but not everybody has an adequate understanding of what pride is and what it does. Pride, at its very heart, is a self-centeredness, and it will always move you away from godliness. Psychologists say that anger is a major problem in our day. Anger ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Steps To Effective Parenting

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message is helpful for parents, grandparents, and others who have input into the lives of children; but especially for parents.

TEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 17, 2008 Here are ten needed realities concerning the raising of the children God entrusts us with. Read, be blessed, use any way you wish! 1. You must love the Lord (Matthew 22:37-38) You must know the Lord and be walking with Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Jewish Perspective On Christmas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This outline is loaded with both scripture references and insights. It looks into the minds of the Jewish teachers of the Law, and what they were looking for in the Messiah.

A Jewish Perspective on Christmas. Pastor Eric J. Hanson Intro: The Gospel writers presupposed a lot of knowledge which people no longer have today. They clearly wrote from a Jewish perspective. Who is Jesus Christ?: John 1:1-18 Pre-existence- Public Ministry the “Word” (Logos) John was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 38 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2011

Paul writes and reminds us of the simple fact, "love MUST be sincere". It cannot be fabricated or fake, because if the love of Christ resides in us then that is what we will show to others.

Romans, Part 38 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction - Paul begins his last portion of this letter by directing our attention to living - We are called to live dedicated to Christ; fully and completely in all things - Caution against living with versus living for God … -- Living with … A casual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Up

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009

Trials are a common part of the Christian life, but not one that we should allow to rule us. This portion of Thessalonians gives us insight into how we can stand up against the trials that come our way.

Stand Up 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Intro Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was the “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Lord, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 17, 2008

Focusing on Loving your Enemies

Loving the Lord, Part 1 (Loving your Enemies) Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction For some of us, the title of this message could be “Mission Impossible”. Ask yourself tonight -- How can we love our enemies? How can we look at people who have done us wrong and honestly look at them with a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Who Dared To Care

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 21, 2008

Noah provides an example of a father who demonstrated his caring concern for his family

A Father Who Dared to Care Heb 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. THE ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY reported that the volume of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan