Sermons on Being Enlightened:

Taking Pride By Being Humbled Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

How we perceived ourselves and others is important to have a life that makes a difference

TOPIC: TAKING PRIDE BY BEING HUMBLED (2nd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1:9-11 vv. 9-11, “9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation (as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God), 10 and the rich ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be willing to be changed into the person God would have him be. And I believe what Jesus said to Nicodemus applies to families and churches as well as to individuals.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Smart About God's Will Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

Knowledge of the Gospel, love for others and prayer are the keys to coming to know God’s will for our lives -- then we must act on it in order to please Him.

Being Smart about God’s Will Love and wisdom; God and you Colossians 1:9-12 The Colossians had experienced hope. The Gospel delivered to them had presented them with the promise of the kingdom and that promise had given them hope, which in turn gave rise to active faith and love. This faith and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Being Under The Influence I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008

There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Under The Influence Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008

Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should conduct itself 2

Being the Church Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s Integrity – Acts 5:1-11 Part 2 The church Realizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 The church Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Faithful Part Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 10, 2008

In the first century, as in the Third World today, the basics of commitment to the Church were understood. God’s Word is clear on this.

BEING A FAITHFUL PART OF THE CHURCH MARCH 9, 2008 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read I Corinthians 12:12-27 Read I Peter 2:4-10 A GODLY ASSUMPTION Did you know that the writers of the New Testament assumed that the people of the Lord in each city they wrote to, were faithful in being there when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perks Of Being God's Children Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 17, 2008

Three of the many incredible benefits of being God’s children.

We’re in the series, “Made to Count, Am I Living a Life that Matters?” and so far we’ve seen that FELLOWSHIP and LOVE are integral parts of making our lives matter. If we want to live in a way that brings both recognition to God and significance and meaning and joy to our lives we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Full And Running On Empty"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 18, 2008

I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? Empty? Didn’t Ruth just pledge to be at her side?

Title: “Being Full and Running on Empty” Introduction: I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? But it is the second part of that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2008

Series beginning on becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ

Being a disciple, Part 1 Matthew 11:28-30; 1 John 1 - Wednesday night we discussed the calling of the original 12 disciples - We looked at the importance of going because you are called - We also discussed Jesus already providing the way, so we are to simply follow - Today begins a series on being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Disciple, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 26, 2008

Message about doing what is good, and living as a disciple of Christ.

Being a Disciple, Part 2 -- (Doing what is good) Titus 3:1-7 Introduction - As we continue our series of being a disciple, this morning we will look at our speech - It is important as a disciple to continue working; and remembering where we came from - Titus was a friend of Paul, and a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Disciple, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 30, 2008

Sermon looking at being a model and mentor, demonstrating the life of Christ to others. Based off a daily devotion from "The Purpose Driven Life".

Being a Disciple, Part 3 (Being a Model and Mentor) Philippians 3:17 Introduction Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. Philippians 3:17 (NIV) Pray - For us to mature, we need models and mentors. - Many people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Play-Acting At Being A Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message addressing the commitment of some church members.

PLAY-ACTING AT BEING A CHRISTIAN Galatians 6:7 INTRO: Have you ever been in a play? If you haven’t, I am sure you have watched one. The performers in the play assume the role of the person they are portraying, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Being Godly In An Ungodly Workplace

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We can learn two lessons from the life of Daniel on how to be godly even when working in a pagan place.

Being Godly In An Ungodly Workplace Labor Day Sermon (Key Thoughts taken from Melvin Newland’s Sermon, "Taking Christ With You") Daniel 1 August 31, 2008Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Labor day is said by some to be the most hypocritical of all our holidays. 1 We ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 6, 2008

Final message in series about being a disciple; examine the cost of taking up your cross and following Christ.

Being a Disciple, Part 4 Luke 9:23-26 Introduction - Read Luke 9:23-26 - We have been discussing being a disciple for the past few weeks, and today we bring the entire series to a close and wrap up the whole concept at once. - As believers, we have a price to pay that calls us first to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational