Sermons on Being Gentle:

Being And Becoming

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 2, 2009

A sermon on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also called Candlemas)

I wonder if you’re familiar with fresh lychees? The fresh fruit is much more pleasant than the tinned variety. They are small fruit about the size of a walnut. On the outside is rough and robust skin, which might lead you think it wasn’t worth opening, but when one peels it, inside is a soft, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The amazing wisdom of God in condemning us in the First Adam

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 1) Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Being Honest Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 3, 2008

From one of the most difficult passages of all the Bible.

Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Being Honest Romans 1:18-32 * When Grace Hawthorne and Buryl Red wrote a song entitled “Would You” over 30 years ago, the purpose was help us realize that the because of the difficulties we appreciate the good which comes our way. Life is filled with good and bad. * ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

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

Being A Father

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

How to update your fathering skills

"A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." Did you know that Father’s Day started in the church? Dr. Robert Webb conducted what is believed as the first Father’s Day service at the Central Church of Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908. Sonora Dodd wanted to honor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being At Witness Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008

Learning how to share our faith means being willing to walk across the room. This entails relationship building, doing favors and listening to the Spirit’s lead.

BE060808 WHO DO YOU LOVE 13. Be Good News First (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO A couple of years ago, after listening to a talk by Dan, I looked more carefully at my behavior in mixed crowds of Christians and non-Christians. I noticed one day at the Y that there was this strategic distance I had created ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Salt Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 2:Sermon on the Mount Series - We are commanded as believers, as followers of Jesus Christ to be the salt of the earth.

The Great Commission Part 2 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

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

How Will This Be?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2013

The good news of ‘Christmas’ is that God does not abandon us because of our puny faith or dubious attitude, He so lovingly pauses to give us the instructions and teachings so that we understand His Heart and His ways!

How will this be? Luke 1:34”And Mary said to the angel, "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" The good news of ‘Christmas’ is that God does not abandon us because of our puny faith or dubious attitude, He so lovingly pauses to give us the instructions and teachings so that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

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 Patient Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 17, 2011

We will be faced with situations of oppression in life. Rather than respond with retaliation we are called to be patient.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:1-12 Being Patient I’ve been very intrigued by the “Occupy Movement” who feel they have been hard done by. If you look at the statistics you might agree. Wealth is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Authentic" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 24, 2012

God challenges His people to be authentically devoted to Him.

I voted to close the church; not intentionally, not maliciously perhaps, but carelessly, thoughtlessly, lazily, indifferently, I voted. I voted to close its doors that its witness and its testimony might be stopped. I voted to close the open Bible on its pulpit . . . The Bible that had been given ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Gamechanger Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010

The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Prayerful Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 25, 2011

James calls us to pray in all circumstances ... for ourselves as well as for each other. This is a means by which we can help each other not wonder from the truth

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:13-20 “Being Prayerful” In our modern age of instant messaging, information technology and the i-gadgets it is fast becoming obvious that skills from the past are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist