Sermons on Being 29:

"Danger Of Prosperity Being Placed Before God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.”

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.” Amos is prophesying in the northern kingdom, whose capital is Samaria, shortly before its fall to the Assyrians. Many Israelites, certainly the prominent ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Que Sera Sera? What Will Be Wil Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2003

The attitude of QUE SERA SERA is spilling into the hearts of God’s people, we need a plan to break all that binds. (Story of brown bear)

QUE SERA SERA, WHAT WILL BE WIL BE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Zacharus went out on a limb to see Jesus. Most today will not venture their neck or nothing for spiritual success. So we find failure on earth. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE? IF YOU DON’T KNOW LIFE’S PURPOSE HOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:27-38, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In A Lions Den Without Being Eaten

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003

We find helpful foundational teachings in Daniel 5 and 6 to help us survive attacks of our enemy. Who is our primary enemy: The Bible says, Satan goes about like a roaring lion."

Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Daniel 5:1-6:28 Has there been a time in your life you felt you were under attack? One of the times in my life and family that I experienced attacks from evil happened when I was pastor of the FMC in Taylor, Michigan. (Myrtle Hannah) We find helpful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

“Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Mennonite

What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A sermon that looks into a Biblical model of what a church should look like.

Introduction: Would you rather be a goose or an eagle? Read Scripture/Pray Background: Church directly after Pentecost @ about 120 Purpose Statement: If we are to be a Biblical church then we must… I. Be Devoted (v. 42) A. To the Word 1. Apostle’s teaching was foundation of the NT 2. Note the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Where I Should Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

I am not where I should be, but I have set my aim for more!

I am not where I should be? By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 3: 13 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I DO, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward unto those things which are before. Philippians 3 :13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Keeps You From Being Involved

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

Looking at three things found in various text in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved.

Today we are going to look at three things found in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved. The first is being a.... 1. Slacker (Proverbs 10:4) Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. A.) Pro 10:4a - He becometh poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Nice Trip? Being Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

I looked topically at what being a stumbling-block is, and the implications. Didn’t answer a lot of questions, but it makes a listener think anyway.

Have a Nice Trip? Being Stumbling Blocks Example: 2 youth ministers giving out Bibles at a porn retailers convention Example: my buying booze or fishing on Sunday What is a stumbling block? LEV 19:14 - " `Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Be Truthful Without Being Harsh

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

Jesus was full of grace and truth. Let us learn how to speak the truth without being harsh or uncaring but gracious. Seventeen points.

Learning How to be Truthful Without Being Harsh John 1:14,15 - For the law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005

Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not What I Wanted To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2005

Sometimes our plans and hopes are dashed on the rocks, but God can develop us even when we think we have failed miserably.

I AM NOT WHAT I WANTED TO BE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I do this in two parts, I do points I through V in the morning, and reveiw and patys VI through X in the night service. I, GUARD AGAINST THE ENEMY OF APATHY AND LAZINESS! 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee to rememberance that thou STIR ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005

Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Hindrances To Your Prayers Being Answered

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life.

SEVEN HINDRANCES TO YOUR PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED Sunday November 19, 2000 I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life. There are many things that are important in your spiritual life but I feel that the most important thing is your prayer life, because your prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Church Of God

How Close Do I Need To Be? Series

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Nov 14, 2006

a great series talking about what our values need to teach us in our everyday life.

Isaiah 59:19 (KJV) -According to national studies, 1 out of every 10 teenagers believes in absolute truth. -Live and you don’t have to listen to the other areas if you do not want to. When you aim at nothing it easy to hit the bulls eye. -We have got to understand that there has to be a standard ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Vessel To Carry Others To God's Presence

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Dec 28, 2004

We are commissioned to help those around us get into the presence of the Lord.

A Vessel to carry others into the presence of God John 18:15 The world of Simon Peter at the time of the text was revolving in circles undoubtedly faster than he could stand for it to. It wasn’t just a few hours prior to this time that he was sitting in an upper room, eating bread and drinking ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal