Sermons on Being An Example:

Is There Any Place You Would Rather Be?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A Christmas Eve Sermon addressing those who would like to be someplace else.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is born this day. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Is there any place that you would rather be on Christmas Eve? I remember when I was growing up, Christmas Eve was always a night filled with joyous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

In Tandem With God: Being Aware Of The Costs And The Benefits Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 29, 2008

This sermon explores that being a Christians involves costs and benefits. Being aware of the costs and the benefits of being a Christian is important, otherwise we end up with an unbalanced view of what it means to be a disciple.

For every decision you make. For every way you live your life. There are prices to pay. And the price is not just money. But every decision we make will cost us in time and relationships. And at times, when we make a decision, it prevents us or stops us from making another decision. We may miss out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Authentic Relationships: Being Real In An Artificial World Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2009

How Christ’s friendship with His followers exemplifies the traits necessary to navigate our relationships through tough times.

We begin a new series today on relationships. Every human being is created in God’s image and is therefore a relational being. Since we’re relational beings, if we have any hope of joy and peace and happiness in life we need to know how to “do” relationships. The majority of good relationships ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Visionary Father In A Short-Sighted World

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Father’s Day Message 2002 -- Four Characteristics for Fathers

BEING A VISIONARY FATHER IN A SHORT-SIGHTED WORLD MATTHEW, CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 INTRODUCTION: According to the New Jersey Index of Leading Cultural Indicators, in 1960 the total number of births to teenagers was 11,636. In 2000, the number of births to teenagers was 8,219. A first glance would say ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being R.e.a.l. Matters

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

How to be authentic in church.

Have you ever asked, “If I were a first time visitor, what would be my impression of this church?” Would you feel so welcome? Does the church have to resort to gimmicks to attract visitors? Charles Swindoll, one of my favorite authors, wrote: “I can assure you, when people discover that a church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Too-Good-To-Be-True Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007

Discover why Jesus’s reality proves God’s currency in this exegesis of one of the stangest verses in the Bible.

“The Too Good to be True Syndrome” Luke 24:36-49 TRANSITION FROM VIDEO (“What is God Like?”) And no doubt the disciples were getting a first-hand look at God as they looked at Jesus, not only during his three years of earthly ministry, but also in his post-resurrection appearances. In fact, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Acts 13: 1-3 describes the characteristics of the church at Antioch and the qualities God expects for our church as well.

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH SHOULD WE BE? Acts 13:1-3 INTRO: The largest church in the world is an Assembly of God church in Seoul, Korea, with a membership of 200,000. How would you like to be a part of such a church? The church at Antioch of Syria was a great church. After the martyrdom of Stephen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 2:- Being Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010

Jesus has the power to overcome any obstacle for people to come to Him and to be in His family. Therefore we should trust His power and be pro-active in sharing the Gospel.

Message Luke 8:26-39 “Madman Turned Missionary” I think you will agree that this is not the most effective way to be an evangelist. So, what does it mean to be mission minded? Let’s have a look at a passage from Scripture. Luke 8:26-39 (read) To understand what is happening here we first need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Journey - Being Positive In A Negative World Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2009

This sermon looks at six steps to overcome complaining. 1. Admit There Is A PROBLEM 2. Change your SELF-TALK 3. Speak POSITIVELY 4. Take Responsibility For Your Own LIFE 5. Develop An Attitude Of GRATITUDE 6. Look For God In Every SITUATION

Joy in the Journey - Being Positive In A Negative World Complaining kills joy. It makes you unhappy. It makes everyone around you unhappy too. How many of you like to be around complainers? The problem is – that once we start to complain – it is hard to stop. Complaining can become a habit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

“What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being What You Are: A New Creation.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

New life in Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 11-21. Quote: • This week I cam across a child’s definition of a caterpillar? • A worm in a fur coat. Ill: • A Caterpillar is a prickly, lazy self-centred bug. • Working hard to go no-where fast. • Little boys love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Brethren

Loving God's Law Without Being Legalistic

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 3, 2009

God transforms our lives by the Holy Spirit for a threefold purpose: His Glory, our benefit, and for the benefit of others.

August 30, 2009 13th Sunday after Pentecost Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 Grace, mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Since first coming to this congregation a little over seven years ago I have had numerous very pleasant experiences. I am thankful for the many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Kind Of People Ought You To Be? Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 7, 2009

Are you a worshipper and a witness?

Changing Church in a Changing Culture Wk 5 What kind of people ought you to be? 2 Peter 3 Peter writing to remind them of: Words written in OTWords of Jesus through the Apostles These things will happen; we can pray against situations all we like but God’s word must come to pass. We must not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Disciple: Predestined, Called, Justified, Glorified

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2013

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? It starts with being a follower of Him. Then it gets better and better.

In April we spent some time as a congregation talking about reaching out to the community, and really what we were talking about was a question. That question, which follows from the events right after the resurrection of Jesus, is rooted in a command, not a suggestion, a command...that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five More Things To “be” Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

Christian Living

Series: Be Week: 3 Passage: Colossians 3:12 Title: Five More Things to “Be” Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. • First Week: Talked about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational