Sermons on Being Less:

Making Marriage Marvelous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

What a wife is and does determines more in a marriage than any other factor. She is the star at the wedding, and must go on being the star, for when she falls the sky is dark indeed.

Some little girls were having a great time playing wedding. They had a couple of bridesmaids, a bride and a maid of honor. The mother of one of the girls observed that the groom was conspicuous by his absence, and she asked, "What about the groom?" One child quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem And Eternal State

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The millennium now being over, John is now introduced to a new universal order, the eternal state, where there are drastic changes in the cosmos as well as the marine environment.

John tells us in Revelation 21:1: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea." The millennium now being over, John is now introduced to a new universal order, the eternal state, where there are drastic changes in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Light The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Today… just want to step back and help us grasp the process of being light. I think for many of us it may begin by clarifying the paradigm.

We’re beginning a short series today… and at the heart of this series is a call to consider perhaps the most sensational words ever spoken to us… one phrase, seven words, spoken by Jesus… that lifts our lives into a whole new level of meaning… those seven words… “You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revealing Of Jesus’ Kingship

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

SOME HAVE SAID PERCEPTION IS REALITY. PEOPLE HAD A PERCEPTION OF THE TYPE OF KING JESUS WAS TO BE, A PERCEPTION THAT WOULD HAVE TO CHANGE FROM WARRIOR KING TO SACRIFICIAL LAMB.

THE REVEALING OF JESUS’ KINGSHIP ACTS 19:28-44 I WANT YOU TO PICTURE FOR A MOMENT, QUESN ELIZABETH AS SHE WAS PREPARING TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER CORONATION. WE SEE THE PROCESSION COMING TO WESTMINISTER ABBY, AND THE COACH CARRYING THE QUEEN STOPS AT THE FRONT STEPS. THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by David Washburn on May 6, 2002

We learn from ten-year old Samuel the importance of being attentive and obedient to God’s call, for we never know where it might lead

This morning’s scripture passage is one of my favorites, as it tells the story of Samuel’s call into the ministry, but when we consider the overall context surrounding this story of Samuel’s calling, we gain a much richer meaning. This is true for any biblical passage. The meaning and way in which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Issues Of Life - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Your heart determines the health and well being of your whole body and your soul. The heart - Governs the life and death issues for both physical and spiritual matters.

- Part Two – <Power Point available upon request.> Review of Part One – Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Your heart determines the health and well being of your whole body and your soul. The heart - Governs the life and death issues ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Scholar Becomes A Saint Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 23, 2014

Insight & purity [holiness] result from being "Made Wise By The Word." May we too meditate on God's Word throughout the day and grow in understanding & wisdom.

PSALM 119: 97-104 [The Ministry of The Word Series] MADE WISE BY THE WORD [or A SCHOLAR BECOMES A SAINT] How should we live? Where is the guide to life? Every new car comes with an owner's manual. But where is the owner's manual for us? The psalmist answers in this section that the owner's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments: Don't Steal Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHAT is stealing? WHY should we not steal? HOW can we keep from stealing, and do good? Practical, relevant, without being heavy-handed.

DON’T STEAL—Exodus 20:15 You go out for the evening, and when you get home and walk in the door, something doesn’t seem right. In the next room, the TV is missing, along with valuable electronics. Or maybe it is not your house. Your purse is gone, or you get a text showing new charges on your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Romans 13:7, Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Of Joseph/ Trials To Triumph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018

The life of Joseph is an example that shows us being a Christian is not easy. It is also an example of God taking some bad or rough and turning into something worthwhile for His Glory.

The life of Joseph/ Trials to Triumph Selected Scripture from Genesis 39-41 We are going to read Genesis chapter 39, 40, 41…just kidding. We are going to look at the life of Joseph. His trials and what God did with those trials to make him be the person he was. What he needed to go through so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom From Anger Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this first message in the new series Freedom From…, Dave deals with the topic of anger, introducing the most critical thing we need to do in order to stop being angry people.

Freedom From Anger Freedom From... prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2009 Colossians 3:1-8 (MSG) 1 So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Bible: God’s Word For Our Day

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2021

Today's Message looks at the Bible as being unique and one of a kind, and how it is both trustworthy and reliable, and then the blessing that come when we trust it with our lives.

The Bible: God’s Word for Our Day Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIvTrjYxmnw As most of you know, I’ve been working my way through the various doctrines of the Bible that have been the backbone of God’s remnant church, that is, the church that has continued to go back to the basics of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, John 17:17, 2 Peter 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Opening Our Eyes To See The Fields Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

We need to have new eyes for people, seeing them as being made in the image of God, seeing them as precious like God sees them.

Intro This past week I met a young woman who takes 911 calls. I asked her about the craziest. She said one was the night before Thanksgiving… a woman called screaming. When finally calm enough to understand… she shouted.. “I don‟t know how to cook a turkey.‟ Nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Will For Our Wealth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 19, 2011

1. Choose humility over being haughty. 2. Trust your God more than your gold. 3. Choose generosity over greed.

God’s Will for Our Wealth I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 26, 2010 *Are you rich? -- Most of us would say, “I sure don’t feel rich.” But think about it. -Last year, “Parade Magazine” noted that if all of the money in the world was redistributed so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God - 2 Peter 1:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 15, 2024

We know knowledge of God is important, but what does it mean, exactly, to know an invisible being in a way that goes beyond knowing about him?

2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those equal to us in the faith they have received in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 his divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3