Sermons on Because:

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Work For The Night Is Coming Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 3, 2001

Because the "night is coming" we should be working the works of Jesus while we still can.

Intro: To get a picture of what Jesus may be saying in this verse, I picture a hard working farmer in days before modern farm machinery. He rose up early each day in order to be in the field before "first light" to take productive advantage of every minute of daylight in cultivating his crop for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:7-8, Romans 13:11-14, Luke 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Watching

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001

Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Matthew 18:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Like Enoch Walked"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2003

Enoch was taken because he walked with God by faith. This makes him a type of the raptured church.

“Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” One thing the Christian must get very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Orthodox

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003

The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Psalm Of A Sheep

Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002

Every Christian should gladly follow the Lord because of 3 benefits listed in Psalms 23.

The Psalm of a Sheep Psalms 23 Intro. Old Preacher @benefit dinner. Attending the dinner was a renowned actor who was always asked to grace the gathering with his eloquent words before the meal was consumed. This particular time he chose to quote the 23rd Psalm. As he stood with an arrogant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When I See A Runner Smile

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Maybe our churches aren’t overflowing because Christians make servanthood look painful.

When I See A Runner Smile Introduction: When I was a freshman in High School my dad really wanted me to be involved in a sport. I had played baseball in little league, and in middle school and wasn’t real thrilled with the idea of playing High School ball. Basketball was out of the question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gorify God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Belshazzar died because he did not glorify God. Be sure this doesn’t happen to you!

Glorify God Let us think back to one fateful night in 539 BC- a night quite a long time before any of us was born, despite what our children might think or say, sometimes. Something very significant happened that night, which gives us a lesson that is vital for this period of time for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:23, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Your Standards

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 13, 2000

Do not settle for less than what you want to acheive because in the Lord, everything is possible.

SET YOUR STANDARDS 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1 SAYS: “HAVING THEREFORE THESE PROMISES,DEARLY BELOVED, LET US CLEANSE OURSELVES FROM ALL FILTHINESS OF THE FLESH AND SPIRIT, PERFECTING HOLINESS IN THE FEAR OF GOD.” I REMEMBER AS A LITTLE KID, IN DALLAS, TEXAS, WE LIVED RIGHT NEXT TO A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

A somebody can become a fugitive but they must remember to run to God because He is their safe refuge.

A Somebody Becomes A Fugitive Series on the Life of David- Sermon 2 Thesis: A somebody can become a fugitive but they must remember to run to God because He is their safe refuge. Texts: I Samuel 18-22 Introduction: Have you ever been on top of the world? Life is going in your favor. You have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fallen King Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 15, 2000

David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing.

A Fallen King Thesis: David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. Texts: II Samuel 11,12 Introduction: The last few weeks we have been studying the life of David. We discovered that a nobody became a somebody, a somebody became a fugitive, a fugitive became king ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, The Lord, My Strength Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 27, 2006

We can make it through tough times because we live by faith, joyfully in Him.

Ray Charles was a pianist, singer, and composer featured in the award-winning biographical film Ray. The film reveals how Ray compensated for his blindness by learning to hear what others could not—a skill that would contribute to his musical talent. Scene: As a 10-year-old boy, Ray enters ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

When God Is Silent (#6 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

It is because of God’s best intention and purpose that He is sometimes silent in answering our prayers.

WHEN GOD IS SILENT Intro. A. Experience tells us that sometimes God answers our prayer with nothing but silence. It’s undeniable. There are times that we perceived God has deemed to deny us the answer of our prayers. B. Why? What are the reasons behind God’s silence, delay or denial? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Rejoicing In The Lord Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 20, 2005

Christians are the most blessed people because of what we have and what we do in Christ.

Introduction: “Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness.” Augustine Happy birthday song to Herod Story (a comic additional story) Proposition: A happy church is the church that knows the will 0f the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Sep 17, 2005

We can recover from the loses of life because Jesus Christ is the Lord of the lost and found.

BE THE CHURCH (part 6) The Church of the Firstborn (part 2) “The Lord of the Lost and Found” SERIES TEXT – Hebrews 12:22-23 - 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 To the general assembly and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Charismatic