Sermons on Being Accountable:

Being A Biblical Church (Part Five)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 20, 2019

This is the 5th and final sermon in a short, end of the year series, we've been doing on being a Biblical Church. In this sermon we discuss the need for growth, and how a healthy church is a growing church. We look at some misconceptions and what Scripture says about how a church grows

Biblical Church 2019 (Growing) Text: Acts 2:39-47 Today we’re finishing the series we started a few weeks back on being a Biblical Church. And I challenged you all to stick with me during this study (and I hope you have) because I wanted you to see how it all ties together, and how each element ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Grateful When Life Happens

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017

This sermon deals with our being grateful even when life's circumstances stink. The text that is used is from the story of the Pharisee and the Prostitute.

Being Grateful When Life Happens Luke 7:36-50 Seeing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner; it might be nice to speak upon our need to be grateful to God. And so the point I want to get across is … The depth of our gratitude reveals just how much we understand our need for a Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Foursquare

Being Satisfied With What We Have

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 3, 2013

The most common sin in our modern world is covetousness. What is it and how can we avoid it?

Hebrews 13:5 Intro: The most common sin in our modern world is covetousness. Covetousness is defined as an intense desire for success no matter what the cost. It has also been defined as that sinful desire to attain your dreams and goals without relying upon God for assistance. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Mom In An Ungodly Culture

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 23, 2013

Mothers have a daunting task in this decadent culture. Being godly is their top challenge.

Being a Godly Mom in an Ungodly World Jerry Watts Titus 2:3-5 * We live in an ungodly culture. This week I began re-reading Jeremiah & like I always am, I was struck by the parallels between the actions of Israel & the present day USA. The prophet voices the question from God when he says, "What ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Being At The Right Place At The Right Time"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "Finding Your Place Of Service"

I. God’s Calling Is Personal (v. 6-9a) A. He Calls People Involved (v. 6-8) B. He Calls People Individually (v. 9a) II. God’s Calling Is Persistent (v. 9b) A. To Show The Concern Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is A Time To Be… Thankful.

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 25, 2014

There are many people aren’t really thankful. They believe that they deserve what they have and – what they don’t have – and what they should.

Thanksgiving is a time to be… thankful. There are many people aren’t really thankful. They believe that they deserve what they have and – what they don’t have – and what they should. And there are others who ARE thankful, but they’re very quiet and discreet about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Daniel 5: Being A Person Of Substance Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Belshazzar is "weighed in the balance and found wanting," while Daniel is strong in his faith in God. Our substance is found in the kingdom of God, as described in the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount.

BEING A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE—Daniel 5 ***A few years ago, a best-selling book was titled, “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It gave advice from experts in a variety of fields, all telling “How to”: How to…fend off a shark, deliver a baby in a taxicab, jump from a moving car, survive if a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, Matthew 5:1-10, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being United In Body, Soul, And Spirt Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 3, 2024

We must be United in Body, Soul, and Spirit

United We Stand - "Being United in Body, Soul, and Spirit for God" 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (NKJV) 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Other

"...i Being In The Way..."

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2021

We see many trends in our society, they come and they go.

If you live long enough, you will see some of these trends come and go two or three times in your lifetime. For example, if you are fifty years of age, you probably have seen the double-breasted suits for men come IN STYLE, and GO OUT OF STYLE, at least three or four times. It is true, we see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

Being The 29th Chapter Of Acts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2021

You are writing a Gospel, a chapter each day, by the deeds that you do and by the words that you say, others read what you write, whether faithless or true; hey, what is the Gospel According to You?

Being Acts Chapter 29 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Scripture:- Acts 1:1-3 “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began to both to do and teach. Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3, Acts 28:30-31

Denomination: Apostolic

Word Of God Being Alive And Powerful. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2024

The Word of God is a treasure trove of benefits, offering guidance, comfort, wisdom, transformation, growth, hope, conviction, strength, and peace.

Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. In Psalm 119:130, we read that the unfolding of God’s words gives light and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:130, Deuteronomy 30:14

Be The Man That God Calls You To Be. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

Our primary calling is to be in a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that God has called us into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ.

I want to write to you about the importance of being a responsible man, as God intends for us to be, for our families. As men, we are called to be the spiritual leaders of our households, and this requires us to step up and take responsibility for our loved ones. The Bible teaches that being a man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-8, Joshua 1:9, James 1:5, Proverbs 13:20

Just A Misunderstanding - Or - Just Being Contentious?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 3, 2023

We examine the CHORUS of a great old hymn that a few say is not doctrinally correct. Are those critics misunderstanding what the words mean, or are they being contentious? We carefully look at the work of Calvary in the message.

JUST A MISUNDERSTANDING - OR - JUST BEING CONTENTIOUS? [1]. A HYMN CHORUS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT There would be none of us who is without misunderstanding when it comes to biblical issues. We may try with God’s help to grasp a passage of scripture but sometimes it is not within our reach. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:5, Leviticus 16:8-10, Leviticus 16:21-22, Romans 4:25, Romans 5:9, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being "re-Found"

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023

Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023

The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

- Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist