Sermons on being holy:

Bring Somebody To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 24, 2011

God wants us to bring other people to Jesus. How can we do it? 1. Find ways to be a friend (vs. 1-3) 2. Carry your corner of the load (vs. 3) 3. Break through the barriers (vs. 2-5) 4. Magnify the Master (vs. 5-12)

Bring Somebody to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 11, 2009 *How did you become a Christian? -- Every believer has a unique story, your own story of how God worked in your life to help you trust in Jesus. *But all of our stories have this thing in common: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way: Part 5 The Benefits Of Problems Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems A minister was preaching about the benefits of living as healthy a life as possible. He decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2008

This sermon examines giving in the Old Testament.

Introduction I would like to spend the next two Sundays looking at “God’s Guide for Giving.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the Old Testament.” Next Sunday I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend the next two Sundays preaching ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Presence Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 16, 2008

The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.

simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:4-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heart Check

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jul 12, 2008

The symptoms of a heart attack reminded me of the brevity life and why God has placed me here.

HEART CHECK Various Scriptures Most of my weeks here at SEFC are pretty predictable. That is I know what I have to do each day. 4 days of the week I teach English classes, and Sunday I’m here most of the day teaching an English Bible class and leading this English Worship Service. I can pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Listening for and hearing God’s voice

Can You hear me now? Divine Destinatinons Two men and a chariot. Acts 8:26-40 Do You Hear God’s Voice? Acts 8:26-29 Do you Understand God’s Voice? Acts 8:30-35 Are you Obeying God’s Voice? Acts 8:36-40 Slide 1 Have you ever seen those cell phone commercials where the guy is walking all over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Crutch Removed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2009

We learn in this lesson that even when all our crutches are removed and all the we have is God - that God is more than enough.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the jet that was making a transatlantic flight, when suddenly the pilot’s voice came on the intercom: “Those of you on the left side of the plane have probably noticed that one of our engines has failed. Please do not be alarmed. We can still fly on three ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Than Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 16, 2009

In this lesson we see David put in two situations where he could enact revenge on Saul. In both cases he does not take matters into his own hands, but trusts in the Lord. We learn the lesson that we can experience something better than revenge.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly lady was getting ready to pull her Cadillac into a parking space when a young man whipped into her spot in his red sports car. 1. He got out and she put her window down and said, “Who do you think you are, Sonny?” 2. The young man replied, “I’m young and I’m ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Skip Excess, Find Simplicity Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Worry is a big problem, especially at Christmas time. We shouldn’t be chasing after and worrying about things that non-Christian people chase! The sins of worry and fretting over things might be acceptable sins to people, but they aren’t to God! Worry is

You might be wondering why I am starting a Christmas series even before Thanksgiving. Well, the stores start Christmas now, so I figure if you can’t beat em, join em! That is only partially true. One reason I am starting it now is that I am going to be on vacation next week. But another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Labor Of Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 4

THE LABOR OF LOVE (GENESIS 29:9-35) One of the best quotes on love I know of comes from Liz Carpenter. She said, “Love is a moment and a lifetime. It is looking at him across a room and feeling that if I don’t send the rest of my life with him, I’ll have missed the boat.” More than 66% of adults ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:9-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Woman's Place Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges. Pt. 1

CRY TO THE LORD Judges is a most bizarre period in Israel’s history. Every man did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord (Judg 3:12, 4:1, 10:6) and what was right in his own eyes (Judg 17:6) The transition from Joshua’s leadership to the kings of Israel was characterized by lawlessness, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unreasonable Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Who Had Been With Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Easter. Will examine the changed lives of the Apostles as proof of the resurrection of Jesus.

(Sometime previous to the message – maybe during announcements) Joseph Bayly - in Psalms of My Life: Let’s celebrate Easter with the rite of laughter. Christ died and rose and lives. Laugh like woman who holds her first baby. Our enemy death will soon be destroyed. Laugh like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ