Sermons on Being Church:

Being The Broom Mk2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 28, 2016

The parables of the lost coin. What is our part n finding the coin? A practical application is what it is.

Sri Lankan edition MK 2; Being the broom. Luke 15:8-10 Jesus tells us this little parable about lost people being found; in it he compares those lost people to a silver coin, a lost silver coin. Now in our day and age with rampant inflation a silver coin is for most of us not a big deal, I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Jesus To The Under Resourced Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Moral wisdom and instruction about our money: get the right perspective, wealth is a passing, lowly, risky and received thing, get the right response, and get the right outcome.

United Being Jesus to the Under-resourced 1 Timothy 6:17-19 In 2015, over 290,000 people in Tarrant County lived in poverty income: $23,850 for a family of four 1/3 of Hispanic and African American children live in poverty in Tarrant county; in Arlington the percentage is 19%. This in a city, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020

Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Content During Covid

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 31, 2021

In seeing the title of the sermon you may be thinking, "he can't be serious. Content during COVID? How?" Paul said that he learned the secret to contentment. With the way things are going it would do us well to learn that secret.

BEING CONTENT DURING COVID In seeing the title of the sermon you may be thinking, "he can't be serious. Content during COVID? How?" Before the holidays hit we were making strides. The numbers were going down, businesses were opening back up, etc. We may have started to get our hopes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Philippians 4:10-13, Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be What I Will Be.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 6, 2021

God Almighty is the God that has been for always and will be for always. He is creator, protector, and provider. Since he is all of this what's wrong with waiting for him to come to us at the right time. As we wait He is with us and we can mount up on wings of Eagles.

Sermon Title:  I will be what I will be. Scripture Text: Isaiah 40: 21-31 Illustration: The boy listened closely as the rabbi read the Bible. 'May I ask a question?' The young boy asked. 'Sure. Go ahead. Ask your question,' replied the rabbi. 'Well, the Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Encouraged In Difficult Times

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough.

I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough. And even if you don’t feel that way today, there will be times when you feel that way. So let me encourage you with Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Galatians 6:8-10, Jeremiah 45:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Things Worth Being Thankful For

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Do we really know what matters most in life?

Many times, hospital visits help us to understand what is really important. Do we really know what we need to be thankful for? Do we really know what matters most in life? As Paul writes this letter, he is sharing with us just why it is we need to be thankful. Paul was a very thankful man, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Content In Every Situation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Contentment is a state of being at peace and satisfied with what God has provided, regardless of external circumstances.

Title: BEING CONTENT IN EVERY SITUATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Luke 3:14, Proverbs 30:8-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Privilege Of Being A Child Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

Being born again is a transformative experience that changes our spiritual identity.

Being born again is a transformative experience that changes our spiritual identity. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we become children of God. This new status brings numerous blessings and privileges. In this article, we'll explore what it means to be a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:4, James 1:5, Matthew 6:26

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Being Convicted By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 25, 2022

Jesus promised the disciples that He would send His Holy Spirit to be with them. Jesus also promised that same promise to us. He won't leave us alone either because His Holy Spirit indwells us.

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we fully understand loss. Whether it is the loss of a parent, or a spouse, or a child to death or the loss of a close friend because of a relocation, we know the pain of losing someone that is meaningful to us. The gospels describe such a loss for the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27, John 16:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being Triumphant In Troubling Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2022

There will be troubles in this life, how we respond to the trouble will determine if you will be triumphant or defeated. Triumphant in Trouble is this when trouble comes Pray, this will cause your Faith to Grow, then you will develop Assurance, Confidence, and Hope that everything will be alright.

Being Triumphant in Troubling Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward. The thing about this Christian journey is that God ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Reward Of Being A Destiny Helper Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This message will inspire believers to embrace the calling of being a destiny helper, trusting that God is a faithful rewarder.

THE REWARD OF BEING A DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 42:10 "And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before." (Job 42:10) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:25, Luke 6:38, Hebrews 6:10, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, Proverbs 11:25, Luke 6:38, Hebrews 6:10, Ruth 2:11-12, Matthew 25:34-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God