Sermons on Be Committed:

Foremost

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 16, 2009

This is a sermon commemorating the years of gospel service of the patriarchs of the Walker Family.

Foremost, I want to give the honor that is due to patriarchs of the Walker family that labors and toils in the thankless and often overworked profession of the gospel ministry. My late father, Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. preached for over 50 years before his death. My uncles, Bishop George ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: *other

Thankful For The Home

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009

God’s plan for the home is the only one that will work.

Joshua was determined in his declaration. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Incredible Family

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jul 31, 2008

There is one institution that is far more powerful than government, far more influential than the university, that institute is the family.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. The Incredible Family Colossians 3:18-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day) We live on planet earth and across this spinning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast And The Prayer-Ous

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

Fasting is not required in the New Testament, neither is it condemned. When used properly it can help us have a closer relationship with God

THE FAST AND THE PRAYER-OUS Text: Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION: 1. When I let my wife know that I was thinking about preaching on fasting, she said, "You’ve probably never fasted in your life." a. That’s not true (when I was younger, fasted with aunt and uncle) b. So I have fasted (just not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diving In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2008

The alternative to inexhaustible purpose is to stay in the RUT of the familiar and common-place...“The only difference between a rut and a grave is one of dimension.” (anon)

LIFE GOALS VIDEO CLIP... Jesus gives us an invitation to go diving! He invites us to plunge into the deep waters of his inexhaustible purpose! I warn you. Diving has its risks. It is not without dangerous possibilities. That’s why many people choose to play it safe. SAFE is familiar and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Permanence Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

Is divorce ever an option? We will look at that in this sermon titled, "The Permanence of Marriage."

Sometimes we get to look at easy passages. Sometimes we have to look at difficult passages. This is a difficult passage. But when we think about it, most of Jesus’ teachings are difficult. They are difficult because they force us to confront things in our life that we don’t want to. They force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Inner Life Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

If we want to be disciples of Jesus on the inside is where it all counts. We need to become disciples of prayer! Only those who pray with all of themselves, only those who pray sincerely from their hearts are true disciples of God. Because there is no pre

By Garrett Edwards Review series/Ask people for what stood out to them... Well today we come to the theme of Discipleship and the ‘Inner Life.’ What do we think that that means? Can anyone give me their thoughts on what the ‘Inner life’ could mean when we look at a topic like discipleship, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Applying God's Word Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009

In our last three messages in Nehemiah, we’ve seen what it takes to understand God’s Word the way He would have us to. The fact is, most of the time our problem isn’t understanding God’s Word. Most of the time our problem is applying all the things that w

We have spent the past few Sunday nights talking about what it takes to understand God’s Word. The first 12 verses of chapter 8 have given us one of the best examples in Scripture of God’s primary design in making His Word understood. In that text, we’ve seen how it takes the right message for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of A Broken Covenant Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 13, 2009

God uses Hosea’s broken marriage to paint a picture of covenant unfaithfulness, but the story doesn’t end there because God is a pursuing God.

This is one day when our nation pays special attention to the importance of motherhood. Many of you have planned some special way to observe this day with a meal, a gift, or a visit. And it is wonderful that you can do that. I also recognize that Mother’s Day is not easy for a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The History Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2009

God has a plan for marriage. We must lovingly communicate that message to both the lost world and the church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres."The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport."The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Salty Are You?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS SAID YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. THAT TELLS ME THAT WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO HAVE SOMETHING IN OUR LIVES TO MAKE THE LOST WORLD THIRST FOR WHAT WE HAVE.

HOW SALTY ARE YOU? MARK 9: 38---50 INTRODUCTION: JESUS SAID YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. THAT TELLS ME THAT WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO HAVE SOMETHING IN OUR LIVES TO MAKE THE LOST WORLD THIRST FOR WHAT WE HAVE. >>>STORY OF THE FISHERMEN AT LAKE GUNTERSVILLE AND THE SALTY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is Counting On You

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

We have a responsibility to run the race God has called us to. All of Heaven is counting on us and rooting us on.

n We are being rooted on by the hosts of heaven that have gone on before us. n It is our duty to continue and finish what they started. n The baton has been passed to you and me. How do we accomplish this? 1. PRACTICE (1 Corinthians 9:25) * Lay aside the weight—“weight”=mass, burden, hindrance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Limits Of Membership Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Membership - choosing where to apply our freedom...To the kingdom of God.

Limits of membership In the past several weeks we have been discussing Christian freedom. We have examined Jesus’ and Paul’s words related to the subject and I have suggested that when each one speaks about Christian Freedom we can be sure that their use of the word is absolute…Free means free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

Part 1 – What Will You Be Remembered For? Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage God’s people to become legends when it comes to loving Jesus.

Series: Legends and Legacies Part 1 – What will you be remembered for? Part 2 – Acts 18.22-28; Part 3 Luke 2.25-32, Part 4 Hosea 3.1-3 Task: To encourage God’s people to become legends when it comes to loving Jesus. Text: Matthew 26.6-13 Time: August 10, 2008 [TITLE SLIDE] I watched the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Methodist