Sermons on Being Bold:

The Sign Will Be! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2011

Isaiah, fore told the coming of one born of a virgin, his name was to be God with us!

The words came like the sound of wind in distant shady trees, gently floating, rustling remote, just heard, like a lark singing out of sight as it hovers in the light blue of summer skies leaving those who heard the tuneful song wondering, if they really did hear, if the sound was but a figment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being A Disciple

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What discipleship really means.

When I was in college I thought that an area of ministry that I would enjoy doing, and that perhaps God was leading me to, was to be a chaplain in the armed forces. I spent time talking with a pastor who had been a chaplain. I read some material about being a chaplain. Eventually, I actually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

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

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

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

To Be: Mournful Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 15, 2011

What do we mourn? Loss of loved ones, jobs, opportunities and the like. We are called to mourn our loss of our relationship with God.

To Be Mourning. Illust: I helped him cry. Some commentators deny that this mourning is for sin (e.g., Bonnard). Others (e.g., Schweizer) understand it to be mourning for any kind of misery. The reality is subtler. The godly remnant of Jesus' day weeps because of the humiliation of Israel, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being The Salt Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 2:Sermon on the Mount Series - We are commanded as believers, as followers of Jesus Christ to be the salt of the earth.

The Great Commission Part 2 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Being At Witness Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008

Learning how to share our faith means being willing to walk across the room. This entails relationship building, doing favors and listening to the Spirit’s lead.

BE060808 WHO DO YOU LOVE 13. Be Good News First (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO A couple of years ago, after listening to a talk by Dan, I looked more carefully at my behavior in mixed crowds of Christians and non-Christians. I noticed one day at the Y that there was this strategic distance I had created ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

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 Ready

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 2, 2007

Exploring why and how we can be ready for Christ’s coming at Christmas and Christ’s coming again.

Being Ready, be prepared is necessary for many things in life. Last year hardly anyone had heard of Casey Stoner. This year he is the world champion of Moto GP. In only his second year of Moto GP he is the best motor cycle rider in the world. On the surface it looked like it was a fast ride to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

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