Sermons on Becoming Human:

Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus calls us all to grow

Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Why We Become Discouraged

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Let’s determine to make this week end meeting every bit as good and successful as our last one.

Why we become discouraged! I. Inactivity or Laziness Rom 12:9-16 There is something for everyone to do. Don’t look for someone else to start activity. Anyone can invite someone over after church... Anyone could provide cookies or coffee for fellowship. Anyone could visit the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16, Deuteronomy 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:missions Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001

Missions are the life blood of the local church.

Church of Excellence: Missions! Acts 13:1-3 1 & Corinthians 16:5-9 Third in a Series We have the last two weeks been looking at how we can become a church of excellence How can we move from being a "nice" church…to a church that makes a difference? A couple of weeks I shared that I have heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Vision Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

A church without a vision is lost, that vision must come from God.

CHURCH OF EXCELLENCE: Vision! Proverbs 29:18; ; Nehemiah 2:1-18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) God makes it very clear that we are to have a vision of what He is doing in the world. He’s not just talking about setting goals and going after it, but he is wanting us to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

When Word Becomes Flesh

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Nov 28, 2000

A sermon on the importance of living the word of God.

14. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Introduction: We as Christian can recite John 3:16, Matthew 28:19,20; and many other scriptures, so what. What good does saying and not displaying ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Becomes Bitter

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

When hopes are dashed and life takes a bitter turn, where do we go? There is a tree that will change your life!

"When Life Becomes Bitter" Exodus 15:22-26 Pastor Dave Campbell The people of Israel had just come through a powerful deliverance through the Red Sea! For these people, it was the first time any of them had experienced freedom from the bondage of Egypt. It was a new day with new challenges in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Apostolic

When Temptation Becomes Sin

Contributed by James Bryant on Aug 28, 2001

How far can you go before you actually sin? Discover what the truths of the bible are in this sermon.

WHEN TEMPTATION BECOMES A SIN? 1st Corinthians 10:13 (13) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Proverbs 31 Woman

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Q How many of you know what an acrostic is? We use acrostics all the time.

Q How many of you know what an acrostic is? We use acrostics all the time. An example of an acrostic is "MADD" MADD stands for something. It stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In the Bible acrostics are also used. They are far more complex. In Proverbs 31:10-31 an acrostic is used that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Dreams Become Reality

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 15, 2005

Allowing our Dreams to Materialize

1. THINK BIG • Set a goal for something so great for God that it is doomed unless He is in it • DREAM: “A condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration” • Illustration: “A woman in a home for the elderly was given a party to celebrate her one-hundredth birthday. Her pastor came to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Ready To Share The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

How should we live our lives in a way that Jesus is evident and the gospel relevant? Paul has some practical advise. Also information on how Gnosticism is rampant today.

Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that’s too warm, beside someone who’s sleeping in a room that’s too cold. I do a fair amount of pre-marital counseling - and though I don’t share that illustration - what I do tell couples that are preparing for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Disciples Who Become Leaders

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

Becoming a leader is not a personal preference, but a natural part of the growth and maturity of the church.

DISCIPLES WHO BECOME LEADERS Text: I Peter 5:1 thru 7 This morning we spoke of Peter and just one of the mistakes he made as a disciple. With all of his mistakes, he still had a tremendous impact on other believers throughout history. Can we ever forget his opportunity to be restored in John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoid Becoming A Camouflaged Christian

Contributed by John Troutman on Aug 7, 2003

Why we must not be conformed to this world.

Avoid Becoming a Camouflaged Christian Scr. Ref: Rom. 12:1-2 1 I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Becoming A Stranger In America

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Dec 29, 2002

God is fast becoming a Stranger in America. The church must step up and pray for Revival of the church and repentance for the nation.

JEREMIAH 14:1-15:3 DECEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church THE LAND OF JUDAH IS IN A GREAT FAMINE. WE HAVE READ HERE A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. THE PROPHET JEREMIAH DESCRIBES THE CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN MOURNING. THEY HAVE BEEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Becomes Victory

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

This sermon talks about how God can turn the tragedies in our lives to symbols of victory

When Tragedy Becomes Victory Rom 8:28, John 19:38 - 40, John 20:9, John 20:2-8, Rom 8:28 March 24, 2003 I. I want to ask you a question. But, I need to tell you that at first, its not going to make any sense. I know that it will greatly surprise you that I would ask a question that doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist