Sermons on Being Average:

Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Pride By Being Humbled Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

How we perceived ourselves and others is important to have a life that makes a difference

TOPIC: TAKING PRIDE BY BEING HUMBLED (2nd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1:9-11 vv. 9-11, “9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation (as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God), 10 and the rich ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be willing to be changed into the person God would have him be. And I believe what Jesus said to Nicodemus applies to families and churches as well as to individuals.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Faithful Part Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 10, 2008

In the first century, as in the Third World today, the basics of commitment to the Church were understood. God’s Word is clear on this.

BEING A FAITHFUL PART OF THE CHURCH MARCH 9, 2008 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read I Corinthians 12:12-27 Read I Peter 2:4-10 A GODLY ASSUMPTION Did you know that the writers of the New Testament assumed that the people of the Lord in each city they wrote to, were faithful in being there when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perks Of Being God's Children Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 17, 2008

Three of the many incredible benefits of being God’s children.

We’re in the series, “Made to Count, Am I Living a Life that Matters?” and so far we’ve seen that FELLOWSHIP and LOVE are integral parts of making our lives matter. If we want to live in a way that brings both recognition to God and significance and meaning and joy to our lives we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Full And Running On Empty"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 18, 2008

I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? Empty? Didn’t Ruth just pledge to be at her side?

Title: “Being Full and Running on Empty” Introduction: I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? But it is the second part of that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

Being Forces For God And Good

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2007

In the season of Advent we are awakened to be forces for God and good.

Title: Being a Forces for Good and God Text: Romans 13:11-14 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are wakened to be forces for God and good. Context: Romans 13 is a chapter in which the Apostle Paul instructs us on how to live as Christians in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Servant Who Hears

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007

How Samuel heard the voice of God

Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Content In The New Year

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 27, 2007

Finding happiness in fully serving God with everything we have.

Matthew 6:24-34 “Being Content In The New Year” • TOP 5 New Year’s Resolutions The 5th was to take up a new hobby. The 4th was to make more money. The 3rd most popular resolution was to improve relationships. The 2nd was to stop smoking. The most popular New Years resolution, you guessed it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Being Human: Bummer Or Blessing

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 29, 2007

The good neews is that where we are, God is and is at work in our behalf.

Title: Being Human: Bummer and Blessing! Text: Hebrews 2:10-18 Thesis: The good news is that where we are, God is at work in our behalf! Introduction The Merriam-Webster Word of the year in 2007 is “w00t.” It is a new word that emerges from online gaming and is an acronym for “we owned the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Bounty Hunter For The Lord

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Jan 8, 2007

As bounty hunters look diligently for those who jump bail, so should Christians look diligently for the lost and for those who have went astray.

Intro: Duane Chapman alias “DOG the Bounty Hunter” In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus is talking to the disciples here in reference to Vs. 1. Then He gives them and us a warning in vs. 6-9, as bounty hunters we need to hold fast to the truths found in these 5 verses. I. A Bounty Hunter must know who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Being Born Again Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not.

THE EVIDENCE OF BEING BORN AGAIN Acts 4:13-22 We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not. We live in a world of false pretenses, and in the church false ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready For God's Answer

Contributed by Eric Lones on Jan 18, 2007

God cares about your unique situation, and he will answer your prayer, but not until you’re ready to receive it.

BEING READY FOR GOD’S ANSWER 1 There was a man named Elkanah who lived…in the hill country of Ephraim…2 Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. Now, already, you can see where there might be some, let’s say, issues to deal with in this story. First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007

Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist