Sermons on Being Alert:

Being Good Instead Of Looking Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2006

A sermon on John the Baptist

Sermon for 1/8/2005 Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: - Let’s compare John the Baptist to modern day preachers. A. His clothes. 1. Modern day preachers wear suits. 2. John the Baptist wore camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. B. His diet. 1. Modern day preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001

The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsibilities Of The Watchmen And Those Being Watched

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 12, 2009

A sermon for 17th Sunday After Pentecost/Proper 18 A preached Sept. 7, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It happened to be Sunday School/Christian Education Rally Day.

Today marks the beginning of a new year of Sunday School, Confirmation, and other Christian Education activities in this congregation. We often refer to it as “Rally Sunday”, although I much prefer to call it “Christian Education Sunday” because we focus on how important Christian Education is not ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

How Not To Depart Without Being Desired

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007

Will you be missed when you are gone?

How Not To Depart Without Being Desired 2 Chronicles 21:18-20 Acts 20:17-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? The Apostle Paul spent 3 years with these believers in Ephesus, and they were saddened by the fact he was now going to leave them. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eeyore Or Winnie - Which Will You Be? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 13, 2007

Some of the tribes of Israel had a choice of how they conquered their land. It’s a picture for us too as we seek to overcome the flesh and have victory over the enemy.

One of my favorite stories as a boy was Winnie the Pooh by A A Milne. The characters are so engaging and the stories so fun. Today I want to focus on two characters from Winnie The Pooh that we find in Joshua chapters 16 - 19. The first is Eeyore. To Eeyore, the sky is always black and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live With Intent: Think. Do. Be. Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 4 in the Intentional Living series

“Live with Intent” Part 1 – Think. Do. Be. NewSong Church 02/10/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. Love God, Love Others Jesus’ command to love God and love others is an intentional command - it puts me in the position each time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on being prepared to receive Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Forest Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 1, 2008

God has blessed us through His creation. This sermon looks at how we are blessed by God through His trees and how we are called to look after and care for them.

Our new worship series the Seasons of Creation, begins with Forest Sunday. Over the next four weeks we are going to focus on how God has blessed us through His creation and what it means for us to live as His disciples in this creation. Throughout history Christians have had a mixed reaction to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Prepared "At All Times"

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2008

At all times I will 1. Trust Him 2. Praise Him 3. Love him 4.Be Holy 5. Desire Him

Psalm 31:15 KJV 15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. What do you carry with you at all times? What do you have in your car at all times? What do you come to church with at all times? Be prepared for emergencies • Locate a safe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Faithul When The Blessing Is Not Yours Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Dec 5, 2007

This lesson will teach us the important blessing in being faithful even when we can not see the blessing in it.

BEING FAITHFUL WHEN THE BLESSING IS NOT YOURS Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-8 My brothers and my sisters as we study this series on faith, I’m reminded of a bit of wisdom that my friend and golf instructor has given me. He said and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Land Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon looks at how our relationship with the land has been affected by sin, how it should be and how it will be

As we continue in our sermon series the season of creation, this week our focus is the land. When you hear the word land? What comes to mind? From my background living in the country; Farming, cropping, bush walks, salinity, hard work, wild animals come to mind,. And from my background living in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Fearing God Without Being Scared

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 11, 2008

The fear of God is a theme that is mentioned throughout the Bible. But it is a subject that has been neglected by many pastors and teachers of God’s word today. The fear of God is a very important aspect in a Christian’s life because it is a characteristi

Opening illustration: Seven years ago from today our country was under terrorist attack and the entire nation was in a grip of ’FEAR’ and ’AWE.’ Was God talking about this kind of fear or some other? Let us look into God’s Word and see what is this ‘Fear of the Lord.’ Biblical Background: The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kindness Or Being A Kinder And Gentler Christian

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008

Being Kind is needed today

Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness or being a Kinder and Gentler Christian Col. 3:12 Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves; you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. As a child of God this verse says one must clothe yourself ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan