Sermons on Being Connected:

God As Our Father And King

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Of The Hardest Words To Say

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 18, 2011

A story about Naaman and the true meaning of being a sinner saved by grace.

"Four of the Hardest Words to Say" Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour... (2 Kings 5:1a KJV) Intro: In the northwestern Mediterranean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Christian!

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 26, 2007

If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it!

If you want the free powerpoint that goes with this sermon, please email me (jaywmc@aol.com) and reference this sermon title. Be Christian! James 1:19-27 If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it! Sunday Morning Sermon 08.26.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) What would happen if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 4, 2002

We are a nation "Under God". Always have been. Always will be.

Declaration of Dependence In what could be considered, at best, extremely poor timing (8 days before our nation celebrated it’s 226th birthday) the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public school is unconstitutional because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Equipped For A Purpose. Luke 10:30-37

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 6, 2024

A message of hope with the direction of being compassionate in our daily walk.

"Equipped for Compassionate Purpose" Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016

Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah - Walking With God To The End Of The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2013

I think everyone of us wants the “end of the rainbow experience.” We are all looking for that “something” that brings meaning and joy to life. Well, that something is being used by God. As we begin our series this weekend, we will be going through God’

Series intro Slide I am also glad you are here today because we are kicking off a new series called, God’s Story through God’s People. We are going to be going through the Old Testament, but in a unique way, looking at how God worked through people. It is my hope that this will help ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Our Hearts & Minds

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

How can we change from being the kind of person who vacillates, who lives with one foot in the world & one foot in the church, to being "all you can be" in God’s sight?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 ILL. The story is told that a man living out on the edge of town heard a commotion in his back yard. He investigated & discovered there was a very hostile gorilla up in his tree. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

03 - James 1:16-25 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 22, 2021

This is the 3rd of 11 Studies on the Book of James and it talks about God being the giver of all good gifts, the importance of being careful with our words in conflict and the importance of being doers of the word, and not hearers only,

James 1:16-18 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 5:20, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 15:18, John 14:6, John 1:14, John 1:12-13, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30, Deuteronomy 8:3, James 1:16-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch And Be Sober

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

History has shown us the danger of being caught unprepared.

Watch and Be Sober “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” —I Thessalonians 5:6 (KJV) Introduction History has shown us the danger of being caught unprepared. On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor struck suddenly. On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wonder Working Power Of The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 13, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS NAMELY 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT

THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT THE MESSAGE THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Of The Lord- But They Doubted

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 22, 2023

Involuntary doubt refers to hesitation in believing, difficulty in overcoming objections connected with the faith, or also anxiety aroused by its obscurity. If deliberately cultivated doubt can lead to spiritual blindness.

In a Roman Catholic parochial school, a young student learned that Light waves travel much faster than sound waves. And he knew that we can see as far out in the universe as 46.5 billion light years away. So, when Sister Marie was teaching the Biblical story of the Ascension of Jesus to a class of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Catholic

How The Bible Moves Us To Praise Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise should be an active part of the Christian life. As with all of these qualities, praise is connected to the Bible.

God promised the Israelites that He would lead them out of bondage and into the Promised Land. How sad that they did not believe His words until after they saw victory over the Egyptians. For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Need Church!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

What is the church? Is it necessary for a Christian to be connected to a local church if at all possible? What are the functions and benefits of the church? Why does the Lord think so highly of the Church if we don't?

We often say that context in reading Scripture is everything. But, getting the right verse is pretty important as well. At a wedding one of those involved was supposed to read 1 John 4:18 NASB which says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

How Fellowship Helps Me Grow

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 13, 2001

There were troubled times for the church and how they overcame the challenges of life with the life-changing connection with God and with other believers and the call to be devoted passionate followers of Christ and its power for us today.

Acts 2:41-47 How Fellowship Helps me Grow Here are some signs of the times, reported in the star.com though whether they’re permanent remains to be seen. Friends are important: The television show Friends, despite lower than average ratings this time last year, has unexpectedly become TV’s most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free