Sermons on Being Content:

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

On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009

An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Glory Of God In His Being Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

God is worthy of praise simply for who He is

The Glory of God Series April 13th 2008 The Glory of God: In His Being Man was made to give glory to God. Of all of the things in this world nothing or no one is more deserving of glory than God. So over the next few weeks we are going to be looking at the glory of God found in His different ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Being Seen And Heard

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2009

Spirit filled Christians are light-bearers and grace speakers.

Title: The Importance of Being Seen and Heard Text: Acts 2:1-13 Thesis: Spirit-filled Christians are light-bearers and love-speakers. Introduction This week I read about a woman who, as a child, often heard her German immigrant great-grandmother repeat: “Kleine Kinder sollten wie Fische am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Changed From Within

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What’s the cure when we get apathetic about God and are on fire for ourselves?

Intro In all your reading of the New Testament, have you ever seen the Apostle Paul so emotional? Paul was in tears as he wrote his letter to the Christians at Philippi, because they were living as if they were pagans. They were living as if earth was their true home, not heaven. Paul wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Being What You Are!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

4 Pictures of what a Christian is loke. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

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

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 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