Sermons on Because:

#1. Covenant Agreement Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2009

This lesson looks at the seven covenants of the Bible. Setting up part #2 --- 9 steps of Covenant friendships of David and Jonathan, us and Jesus.

THERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part one of a two part lesson... Message Ephes. 2:11 But don’t take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worldliness And God's Will

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 11, 2012

How to determine the will of God for your life.

“Worldliness and God’s Will” 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The O.t. #2: The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 12, 2012

In Exodus, God raises up a deliverer in Moses and bringing His people out of bondage. Here God gives them the pattern for the tabernacle, a blueprint for going deeper in our relationship with God.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #2: THE TABERNACLE OPENING TEXT: “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation ...read more

Denomination: *other

Floods, Fires, And Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 25, 2012

Help for those who are facing death or who have a fear of dying.

“Floods, Fire and Faith” Isaiah 43:1-7 Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Out The Wild Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2012

The sins of the toungue are like a wild fire in process. God can control our words and put out the devastation of the fire of our lips.

1. Speech, the Importance of: Pianist Arthur Rubenstein, who could speak in eight languages, once told this story on himself: Some years ago he had a stubborn case of hoarseness. The newspapers were full of reports about smoking and cancer; so he decided to consult a throat specialist. "I searched ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longing For More

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2012

A sermon on spiritual dryness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of growth, and desires (Material adapted from Ruth Barton's book, Sacred Rhythms, chapter 1 entitled Longing for More)

Introduction: U2 sang these lyrics: You broke the bonds and you Loosed the chains Carried the cross Of my shame Oh my shame You know I believe it Sounds great, about Jesus but then they sing: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for WBTU: Don’t jump to conclusions or judgments here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Morning After

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that victory belongs to the Child of God through the finished work of Calvary, regardless what the circumstances of your life might suggest!

Title: The Morning After Text: Psalm 30:5 Date: June 10, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The Morning A. A Positive Time 1. Ushers in a fresh start a. The body is rested and ready b. The shortcomings of yesterday stand to be rectified 2. A new sense of hope accompanies the rising ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps To Victory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 21, 2011

Joshsua the hebrew form of Jesus Christ's name. We are shown that God has given us victory. However as with the Israelites we must step in obedience to the direction and will of God. Merely taking the steps does not gurantee victory. Taking the steps

ntro: Joshua is a book about victory. It is not victory through superiority but through surrender. Surrender to the presence, promises and provision of God. Deuteronomy and Joshua have divisions between them but are written more like a part 1 and 2 of the same story. In Deuteronomy the Children ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Relationships Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 2, 2011

Paul deals with elements involved in building good relationships as well as elements that will destroy relationships.

Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: A. Have you noticed that building and maintaining relationships is difficult and takes effort? B. I recall one emphasis Southern Baptists had entitled Building Witnessing Relationships. 1. It emphasized building relationship with unsaved people so they would know we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Oppression

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2011

If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armor of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favor; resisting the devil. Our nearness to God

Opening illustration: In the annals of US advertising history, one of the most efficient slogans ever is the California milk producers’ two-word question, “Got milk?” With that phrase, the group captured almost everyone’s attention. In surveys, the slogan was recognized by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looks That Kill And Looks That Heal

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 8, 2011

The eyes are the window of the soul. Your sight is probably more powerful than you even realize. How well are you taking care of it?

Looks that Kill and Looks that Save Opening Illustration: A young couple were sitting at the admiring one another. A middle aged man was walking his dog nearby. The young man looked his girlfriend in the eyes and said "you know, when I look into your eyes, it seems that all of time stands ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 9, 2011

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come...they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: The gift of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day that Jesus Christ began His ministry through the Church with the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost simply means “fiftieth” and the presence of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost, Holy Spirit - In You! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2011

sermon on the Holy Spirit and our relationship to God through him. Includes a personal testamony and some back ground on the day of Pentecost.

This week we celebrate Pentecost, the time when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as they were gathered together in one place in Jerusalem. You may wonder why the dove in the power point, in Matthew 3;16 we read; “As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Salvation Army

Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show and prove the supremacy of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Supreme over all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and prove the supremacy of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:18 (Amplified Bible) He also is the Head of [His] body, the church; seeing He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Fulness On Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we have GOD's fulness dwelling on us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's fulness on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's fulness dwelling on us. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:19-20 (Amplified Bible) For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal