Sermons on Be Honest:

Church Health Principles # 1 "Persistence In Faith" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 11, 2009

In order for a church to grow as God wants it to grow, the church must be a healthy church. Naturally healthy churches will grow. So we want to find what principles will it take to build a healthy church. Persistence in Faith is the first principle any pe

Text: Luke 18:35-43 Intro: • Speaking of persistence in faith o Man Drawing deep in to the things of the Spirit no matter what may come. • Friday’s Service o In line where God has been leading me. o God’s word speaking to me to continue to dig deep  Congregation will follow. o Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Briefly Outlineing 1 Samuel

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 17, 2013

It was the best of times and the worst of times in the life of David & Saul

- VIDEO - 11 Best of Times Worst of Times - american funniest videos - A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. - Over 200 million copies sold - The book opens with “It was the best of times, it was the worst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Shall We Find Him?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2009

A sermon for Christmas Eve Communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Where Shall We Find Him? Intro: Sometimes I get the feeling that we are like folks who decided to throw a party to honor a very special friend. They sent out invitations, decorated the hall, & had the food catered. All the people came together at the designated time, but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Subject Of A Sentence

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 27, 2018

Outline on Helping others

The subject of a Sentence Prov 3:27 -28 1.Who The who is you! At first glance you might think this verse is about people that need help but its really about you doing the helping. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27

Denomination: Baptist

One Of The Best Promises That A Devoted Christian Can Claim:

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 20, 2018

Just ponder the magnitude of the blessings promised in Luke 4:7. Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.”

Think for a moment: Spiritually, and otherwise this promise is limitless. Before you read on, answer this question: Do you honestly and sincerely desire to surrender and dedicate your life in humble devotion and adoration to the intent of this promise. If you answered yes, then you are in for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Small Minds And The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2022

Jesus Christ, son of God and son of man, appears in our midst and when He does, we count the cost of discipleship to Him and often pass up the opportunity.

Monday of 4th Week In Course To be frank, David messed up, and messed up royally. He did only one thing right in getting involved with Bathsheba. He acknowledged and repented of his royal, deadly sin. And he was forgiven, but that was not the end of the story. He and Bathsheba lost their child, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Samuel 15:13-30, Psalm 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

A Life Unwasted

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022

When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Matthew 5:17-19, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Catholic

God, I Thank You That I’m Not Like Other People! Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Humility Is a Choice. The Pharisee’s lack of humility and abundance of pride was his problem.

DEVELOPING BIBLICAL HUMILITY: 1. Do not point a finger to others. EXPLANATION: - We are saved by God's atonement and mercy, not by our righteous deeds. - Righteousness is NOT a human achievement instead of a gift of God’s grace. Luke 18:9 (PHILLIPS) “Then He gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Guarantee Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#7] JESUS’ GUARANTEE Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: How can we be sure all this will happen? I am sure that many have asked this question. If you have, you are not the 1st person to do so. Even Jesus anticipated some honest doubt; because at this point, He begins to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Helpers Of Joy

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 13, 2020

Though written during the Corona virus outbreak, this message is good for most any time. It is meant to encourage people to pray and help each other.

Helpers of Joy 2 Corinthians 1:24 Intro. 2 Cor. 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. Paul is writing to the Church at Corinth to encourage them. - He said he did not come to control I this time of trouble, we should be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John And Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed