Sermons on Being Different:

Being Cool

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013

A Youth Group message that shares what God sees as being cool and what the world views as being cool.

A. God’s Design for “Cool” B. Cool Doesn’t Try- C. Be honest- if you have to try to be cool you probably aren’t! D. Reasons why cool doesn’t have to try 1) Being Cool is an honor that others give you 2) Truly Cool people focus on others, not themselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-18

Denomination: Other

Being An Encouragement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012

In this lesson we learn how the Thessalonians were such an encouragement and how we can be one also.

Introduction: A. If I asked you to turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less give them some encouragement, would you know how to do that? 1. Chances are, many of us would struggle with that assignment, perhaps for a number of reasons. 2. Let me ask you this: “Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Courageous

Contributed by Christian Curby on Jun 3, 2012

We cannot please God without faith, should our faith make us courageous?

This afternoon I want to discuss something that I believe is foundational to our Christian character. I want to talk about courage. We all love to hear stories about people being courageous donʼt we? I mean our culture is full of stories of super heroes and ultimately isnʼt what makes ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

To Be: Mournful Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 15, 2011

What do we mourn? Loss of loved ones, jobs, opportunities and the like. We are called to mourn our loss of our relationship with God.

To Be Mourning. Illust: I helped him cry. Some commentators deny that this mourning is for sin (e.g., Bonnard). Others (e.g., Schweizer) understand it to be mourning for any kind of misery. The reality is subtler. The godly remnant of Jesus' day weeps because of the humiliation of Israel, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The "Be" - Attitudes

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Nov 2, 2009

In the beattitudes, Jesus introduces the kind of life those who seek the Kingdom of God should lead.

“THE “BE”-ATTITUDES” “The Righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven” Mt. 5:1-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) • In our gospel reading today we arrive at Jesus Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon Christ goes after the heart of man, taking us ever deeper into the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

"Be Joyful" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2010

God's will for each of His children is that we live the joy sustained life.

In this passage, the apostle Paul clearly tells us some things that are God’s will for each of us in Christ Jesus. Since success in life could be defined as “Knowing the will of God and being in the center of it,” this passage is one that we should carefully meditate on and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Pest Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 18, 2010

The tenacious widow serves as a lesson about prayer for us. God doesn't mind if we are prayerful pests. He'd much rather have us pray for any reason or any occasion than have us remain silent.

Luke 18:1-8 “Being a Pest” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the core spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. Billions of Christians have prayed throughout the millennia (along with those of other faith traditions). Thousands of books have been written on the subject of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Be Thankful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010

God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Still Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to have a quiet time with God daily.

Being Still Gen 1:27, Rev 3:20, 1 Cor 1:9, Mark 1:35, Mat 4:4, Job 23:12, Psa 119:9, Psa 29:2, Psa 25:4 Pro 4:26, 3:6, Psa 37:4, 16:11, 2 Pet 1:3-4, Luke 22:39, Mark 1:35, Psa 119:18, John 7:17, Gal 6:9, November 14, 2003 I. I have been preaching about habits that we need to form. Jose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Ready

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 2, 2007

Exploring why and how we can be ready for Christ’s coming at Christmas and Christ’s coming again.

Being Ready, be prepared is necessary for many things in life. Last year hardly anyone had heard of Casey Stoner. This year he is the world champion of Moto GP. In only his second year of Moto GP he is the best motor cycle rider in the world. On the surface it looked like it was a fast ride to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Disciple

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What discipleship really means.

When I was in college I thought that an area of ministry that I would enjoy doing, and that perhaps God was leading me to, was to be a chaplain in the armed forces. I spent time talking with a pastor who had been a chaplain. I read some material about being a chaplain. Eventually, I actually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

On Being Perfect Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 16, 2008

Part 5 in 5-week series Getting Free, this message asks and answers the question, "What did Jesus mean when he said we are to "be perfect?"

GETTING FREE Sermon Five: On Being Perfect Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 16, 2008 Matthew 5:48 (NIV) 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. As we close out our series on making a full commitment of our lives to God – a series I’ve titled Getting Free – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Free Methodist

"To Be Or Not To Be"

Contributed by William R Lutz on Jun 3, 2014

SERMON ON TRUTH,RELEVANT FOLLOWING,REAL

AS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE SAYS ;”TO BE OR NOT TO BE THAT IS THE QUESTION”! WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY TODAY WHERE THE WORLD IS ASKING THAT QUESTION TO SO-CALLED CHRISTIANS EVERYDAY AND IN EVERY WAY; AND BEYOND POPULAR BELIEF THERE ARE SOME WHO HOPE WHO WE SAY WE ARE; WE REALLY ARE! THEY ARE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God