Sermons on Be Saying:

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 14, 2002

Mothers are soft voices saying, "I love you." And mothers are a link to God, a child’s first impression of God’s love. Mothers are all of these things and much, much more.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16, Isaiah 49:13-17

The School Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” When we think of “learning”, many times we associate it with education or school. To learn is to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yahweh: God Is Series

Contributed by Dan Dunn on Aug 15, 2001

We are all invited by God to look into that burning bush with Moses and hear God say “I am who I am,” and live our lives accordingly, in a responsible relationship with Him.

Today we are beginning a new worship series at Mount Pisgah, and I’m excited about the privilege I have of preaching the first sermon in this series. For the next 6 weeks we’re going to be experiencing the different ways that God meets our deepest needs. To help us get a handle on the ways God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?

Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Methodist

"Down Through The Years, The Lord Has Been Good To Me"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003

If we take a personal inventory of the blessings of God we have recieved since we were born, we will say that "Down through the years, the Lord has been good to us."

25)I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m old.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Journey To The Grave"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 17, 2003

Like the women of old, we too journey to the graves of those we love. What do we say on the way and what do we find when we get there?"

“Journey to the Grave” One of my favorite illustrations is about a pastor giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Apr 23, 2003

When confronted with the Cross and its crucifixion one must understand the love of Christ as He suffered and died for my sins. therefore I can say " i am crucified with Christ"

A LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the {life} which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. (NAS) 1. THE POWER OF THE CHRISTIAN’S ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Prove That God Exists Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

So many people say they don’t believe because the existence of God can’t be proved. This lesson considers what people really mean by this question and their real motive for such a criticism.

Answering Criticisms "You Can’t Prove That God Exists" Introduction 1. This is a very common cry of those who wish to justify their disobedience to the gospel. 2. In this lesson we shall consider: a. What people mean when they say, “You can’t prove that God exists.” b. The real motive behind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

"Freedom is never free." It sounds like a paradox when you say it, but it is true. "Freedom is never free." In the same way, forgiveness is never free.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 As you know, Friday was Veteran's Day. Throughout this nation & around the world, wherever our nation's flag flies, some people, at least, paused to remember the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wasted Talent

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Feb 21, 2002

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman I could go on with others. The fact is that the word talent is derived from the word that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why? Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 21, 2001

There is a new theology that says that one of two things is true: Either God is not all-powerful or God is not all-loving Some choose to serve a God who is all-loving, but not all powerful.

"Why?" is an oft asked question El Tablazo looked so close. Too close. It happened so fast. Exploding into the jagged 14,000-foot peak, the DC-4 disintegrated with a metallic scream. What was left of the Avianca Airline flight bound for Quito, Ecuador, flamed crazily down the mountainside into ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005

What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of Fresh Oil Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on May 15, 2005

the prophetic proclamation of Zechariah to Zerubbabel and Joshua, "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord of Hosts." Note: this sermon is broken into three installments above-may be preached as a series.

The Lord Remembers: Perpetual Power for God’s People Zechariah 4:1-14, Acts 1:8 Essence of the Lesson: The Holy Spirit is the perpetual power source for God’s People, and enables them to conquer insurmountable obstacles! One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Methodist