Sermons on Being Content:

The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Truly Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 21, 2008

Return to Jesus, humble yourself before Him and give Him thanks

I left the country of the Philippines to move to America when I was 12 years old. Before leaving, all my Filipino friends kept telling me that everything in America is big; big buildings, big homes, big cars. And I never heard of Thanksgiving until November 1969 when we were invited to an American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can These Things Be?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 28, 2010

Salvation comes through Jesus' shed blood. Jesus Loved mankind so much that he gave His life for us.

How Can These Things Be? John 3:16-3:18 1There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Safe In An Unsafe World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2009

In life there are few places that are safe but with Jesus guarding us we can remain at peace in the darkest places

There is a group of people I hope we never have to meet. They’re job is hard, exciting, frightening and important all at the same time. They do SAR; Search and Rescue. They work near Reno, Nevada and work ski resorts and desert rescue. They pull people off of Mt. Hood, find lost hikers in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Is Being Sure And Certain

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 12(C) - Faith is always being sure and certain of knowing and in receiving God’s blessings.

“FAITH IS BEING SURE…AND CERTAIN” (Outline) August 23, 2009 -- PENTECOST 12 -- Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 INTRO: The Christian faith is the only faith built upon the solid foundation of Christ the Rock. What does this mean for the followers of Christ? Believers are absolutely sure of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Thankful In Hard Times

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 7, 2009

Reasons why Christians can find things to be thankful for even in hard times

BEING THANKFULIN HARD TIMES Romans 5:3-5 Bob Marcaurelle www.meadowbrookbaptist.cc “In everything give thanks because this is God’s will /Give thanks always for all things.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 / Ephesians 5:20) “Jesus took the cup, gave thanks, and said; ‘This is My blood’.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Equipped To Deal With Evil

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 4, 2009

God is not just protecting us from evil, He also makes it possible to shine His light among evil

How do you cope with evil and the difficulties it causes? When problems arise in your life, what do you do, how do you respond? Jack Handey in his book Fuzzy Memories tells the story of a teenager who was being bullied everyday at school and was forced to hand over his lunch money. Eventually he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Being Born Again Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2009

Part 2 in the series of getting to the basics. What it means for a Christian when He/She claims to be Born Again.

10/4/2009 B.A.S.I.C Part II Understanding being “Born Again” John 3:1-8 Read and pray Last week we began a series of becoming a servant in Christ. (BASIC) We centered our attention on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Being A Workman Approved By God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 14, 2010

Being Holy is being Christ-like. Being a workman approved by God is doing Christ-like things for the kingdom of God. Most people miss what God wants from their lives because they do it in their own strength and they are limited.

Being a workman approved by God 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction- I had a great time at District Assembly this past week. It is a time where many come together to worship and to experience a fresh outpouring from God. I always come back pumped and ready ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Lets Stop Being Wordly

Contributed by David Watson on Aug 15, 2009

This message was specific for our situation however you may find nuggets. It deals with worldliness, and young christians letting their eyes be drawn off Jesus.

In love and mercy; Stop being worldly August 2nd 2009 rev. David R. Watson 1 Corinthians3:1-3 3:1 Brothers I could not address you as spiritual but wordly- mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk not solid food for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed you are still not ready. 3 You are still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Used! Being The Instruments Of God

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2009

God is still working His will today, and He uses whomever he needs to accomplish that task.

USED! Being the Instruments of God BRAINSTORM:  God’s mission is to bring the world to a love of him!  He desires that none should perish but all come to eternal life!  In the beginning of the church, God birthed her at Jerusalem, under the apostles labour.  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Being A Spiritual Child

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

Benefits are always attractive when applying for a job, but the benefits of being God's child surpass anything an employer could offer us.

RESULTS OF BEING A SPIRITUAL CHILD GALATIANS 4:21-5:1 INTRODUCTION When we stop to think, there are many blessings we receive from our parents. It is the cooperation of the parents in the first place that makes our birth possible. If it were not because of the demonstration of love by a man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2010

If we want to get along we must lose our arrogant attitudes and live for the Lord alone.

Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Romans 14:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill 9/19/10 I thought you might want to know why I didn’t preach the last two weeks. I’ve been busy putting hot-air hand dryers in the rest rooms. After installing them I decided to remove them because when I went into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being A 5 Star Christian

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Apr 21, 2009

A sermon on doing our best and wanting to be our best for the Lord. We desire to have the Best. He deservse the best

BEING A 5 STAR CHRISTIAN ARE YE HEARING & DOING THE WORD OF GOD JAMES 1:19-27 James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist