Sermons on Being Average:

On Being Hospitable Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009

Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Lutheran

On Being Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 23, 2009

Part III of the Four Part Vision: As the redeemed children of God, we are called to live lives that reflect the peace that Christ won for us on the Cross. This message is a practical introduction to Biblical Peacemakers.

Texts: “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ’every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

On Being Leaders Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 3, 2009

Part IV of the Four-Part Vision: We look at how God led his people and how He used leaders to lift up a vision among his people. We examine the important questions: Who should lead? and What is important for leaders?

Text: Jesus called them together. He said, “You know about the rulers of the nations. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around. Don’t be like that. Instead, anyone who wants to be important among you must be your servant. And anyone who wants to be first must be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Be-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being And Becoming

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 2, 2009

A sermon on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also called Candlemas)

I wonder if you’re familiar with fresh lychees? The fresh fruit is much more pleasant than the tinned variety. They are small fruit about the size of a walnut. On the outside is rough and robust skin, which might lead you think it wasn’t worth opening, but when one peels it, inside is a soft, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Honest Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 3, 2008

From one of the most difficult passages of all the Bible.

Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Being Honest Romans 1:18-32 * When Grace Hawthorne and Buryl Red wrote a song entitled “Would You” over 30 years ago, the purpose was help us realize that the because of the difficulties we appreciate the good which comes our way. Life is filled with good and bad. * ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Being Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The amazing wisdom of God in condemning us in the First Adam

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 1) Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Being A Gamechanger Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010

The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Servant

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011

To encourage audience to be servants.

“Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Forgiver Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

What it takes to be a grace giver - kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness.

Introduction We have come to the end of a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have received in Christ Jesus. Chapter 4 addresses the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Be Joyful" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2010

God's will for each of His children is that we live the joy sustained life.

In this passage, the apostle Paul clearly tells us some things that are God’s will for each of us in Christ Jesus. Since success in life could be defined as “Knowing the will of God and being in the center of it,” this passage is one that we should carefully meditate on and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Pest Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 18, 2010

The tenacious widow serves as a lesson about prayer for us. God doesn't mind if we are prayerful pests. He'd much rather have us pray for any reason or any occasion than have us remain silent.

Luke 18:1-8 “Being a Pest” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the core spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. Billions of Christians have prayed throughout the millennia (along with those of other faith traditions). Thousands of books have been written on the subject of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Be Thankful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010

God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Blessed

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Dec 8, 2010

We can either be blessed or bound. Let

BEING BLESSED Psalm 1 Everyone wants to be blessed. I have never met anyone yet who wanted to be cursed and not blessed. The sad thing is that most people either do not know how to be blessed or if they do know they refuse to do what it takes to be blessed. An old Chinese proverb says, “If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being With The Lamb Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2011

In Chapter 17, Babylon represents a false religious system that we guard against by being with the Lamb.

Although we’ve certainly come across some difficult passages in our journey through the Book of Revelation, there is little doubt that the passages that we’ll examine over the next two weeks in chapters 17 and 18 are the toughest to deal with. There are so many different opinions about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist