Sermons on Being Bold:

Being Reconciled To God

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007

What is reconciliation? Explains the what, the why, and the how of reconciliation.

April, 2007 “Being Reconciled to God” II Corinthians 5:16-21 INTRODUCTION: We are not reformed, re-educated, or rehabilitated. We are re-created. When we become a Christian we are not just turning over a new leaf. We are not just changing our habits, trying to do better, or joining a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Christian Today

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Daddy By Design

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2006

Description of a Daddy’s responsibility. Suitable for Father’s Day

BEING A DADDY BY DESIGN In Genesis chapter 1 and verse 1 we read "In the beginning God (have them help finish the verse) created the heavens and the earth." In the beginning God created. He created the heavens and the earth. He created the light and then separated it from the darkness. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Being God's Church

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

As God’s Church we gather together to worship God as his people; to remember Jesus’ death on the cross on our behalf; to build one another up; to stir one another up to love and good works; and to encourage one another to persevere to the end.

What does it mean to be God’s Church? That is, God’s people, literally ’called out’ of the world. Why should we meet regularly with other believers in this place? What do we think we’re doing when we gather here Sunday after Sunday? Perhaps you’ve never really stopped to think about those sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Being A Clog In The Pipe

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

Have you ever had a clog in your pipes that stops up all the water from draining out into the septic tank? If you have then you know the problems of stopped up pipes. Achan was a clog in the pipes that stopped the blessing of God from not only flowing o

TEXT: Joshua 7:10-12; 16-26 TITLE: BEING A CLOG IN THE PIPE Have you ever had a clog in your pipes that stops up all the water from draining out into the septic tank? If you have then you know the problems of stopped up pipes. Achan was a clog in the pipes that stopped the blessing of God from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Real Friend Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001

There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2001

Corinth was a congregation blessed with a multitude of gifts from the Spirit of God... and yet Paul told them they were unspiritual.

OPEN: I suspect that almost everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are. They were among the muppet stars on a popular children’s show: Sesame Street. During the filming of each show, some lucky parents were allowed to bring their children on stage and be part of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom = Being In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

Living and Being in Christ means living in Wisdom

John 6:51-58 Wisdom = Being In Christ   There e is a verse from the first lesson and a verse from,the gospel lesson which will be the focus of our attention this morning, from the first lesson: "Leave simpleness and live, and in the way of insight " And from the gospel "Jesus said "I am the living ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Purpose For Being

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001

God has a plan for your life. Do you know what it is?

Our Purpose For Being Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Text: 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 - “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Being One In Spirit Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermons is about growing as a community.

Being One in Spirit June 24, 2001 What would most people say if you asked them, “what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian or church?” - What do you think most people would say? - Loving, Caring, Serving the Community, Welcoming, Generous, Authentic, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Fruitful Disciples

Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004

to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-37, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Available For God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

This sermon is about taking what we have and making it available to God

BEING AVAILABLE FOR GOD – Luke 5:1-11 1. The Boat Borrowed – 5:2-3 - Jesus always uses his disciples - Jesus borrowed the boys lunch - God used the rod in Moses’ hand - Elijah threw a stick into the water - God could do it another way but He uses us. 2- The Boat Filled – 5:4-9 - If you lend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare