Sermons on Being Less:

What Difference Does Church Attendance Make?

Contributed by James O. Davis on Jul 5, 2012

There are three times in Hebrews 10:19-25, that the Hebrew writer uses the phrase, “let us,” to appeal to the local congregation about being steadfast in their attendance to the local assembly or church.

One of the greatest tragedies of the 21st Century in America is the realism that millions of people who claim to know Jesus Christ rarely attend a local church or participate in the worship services. In so many of the American churches, a lot of people basically attend three times in their entire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Christ Built

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 7, 2015

To establish that the church Christ built is not what many perceive it falsely to be, "just another denomination." This lesson deals with the promise of Christ regarding the church. The church Christ built is unique, unconquerable and undenominational.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A church which is Unique 2. A church which is Unconquerable 3. A church which is Undenominational Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme, which is very important, and that is, the church Christ promised to build. This lesson is important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Transformer--Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2021

This sermon deals with God’s desire to transform us from what we are to what God is calling us to be. God would rather transform us than sentence us to judgment.

The True Transformer 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 August 1, 2021 2Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 One of my favorite super heroes was Optimus Prime in the Transformer series. The transformers were these giant robots who could transform themselves to having the shape of truck, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-11, Luke 22:31-33, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Keys - Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012

Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon, Scientist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2020

Is this pandemic God’s judgement against us? I am reluctant to say it, but what else can it be? It certainly ought to wake up all Americans to our responsibilities to restore goodness to our land.

Gideon, Scientist Here in the Book of Judges, we see a very sad history. It’s not unlike some of the ages in our nation’s history, including the one we are laboring in today. Time after time we read that “The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord gave them into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Catholic

5 Disciplines To Build Into Every Man

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 25, 2018

The end goal of the Christian life is to become the man that God wants us to be, by allowing his vision, mission, purposes, and goals to shape our lives. One way we can lead men to this is it through discipline.

A discipline, or in our case "spiritual discipline," is a training activity that helps to shape and force character over an extended period that accelerates and focuses the process. Spiritual discipline is the "strict training" that Paul was talking about 1 Corinthians 9:25. “Everyone who competes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Envious Heart

Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006

It’s been said that there are two kinds of people in the world -- those who are millionaires and those who would like to be. And that’s one example of jealousy, but it’s only a piece of it.

Introduction: Those of you who are Muppet fans will know that one of Kermit the Frog’s most famous lines is, “It’s not easy being green.” But I beg to differ. Shakespeare called jealousy “the green sickness”, and we often speak of people being “green with envy”. And, in that regard, it’s all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 28, 2003

How do leaders think, speak, dream, and view their life. You should be the best Leader that God intended You to Be. "There is a giant asleep within everyone. When that giant awakens, miracles happen."

Let Your Light Shine. Pastor Amat Fernandez Matthew 5:14-16 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Profitable Faith. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

The First Commandment Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

God must win our obedience to the first commandment or the rest of them become meaningless. If we are not absolutely loyal to Him and Him alone, we will not be concerned about being loyal to His standard of morality.

And God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. In the book, The Doctor Of Crows Nest, and old doctor Ferguson fell in love with the hands of young Barney Boyle. "You must be a surgeon, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 19, 2009

If you have a hunger for more, and want to be all that God has called you to be, then lets look to the Word of God to see some of the necessary steps that God has ordained for all of us to take in order to fulfilling that calling.

Ephesians 4:15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head Christ God wants us to grow up in all things concerning Him, and there is a way that He has ordained for this to take place. If we look at this section of Scripture, we see that Paul is talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Horns Or Halos?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 31, 2014

Being a Christian doesn’t mean we’re actually acting like a Christian. At work, at home, in our marriage, with our kids, with the needy – do they perceive us as having Halos or Horns?

HORNS OR HALOS? Deut. 30:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A butcher joke 1. Bubba walks into ‘Hal Mitchum Butchers’, goes over to Hal and says, "So, Hal, I hear that you’re something of a betting man." "Yes," replies Hal. 2. "Well," says Bubba, "You’re a tall man, so I bet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Oct 20, 2005

As the Church,it is high time that we stopped being distractedby things that really do not matter that have no bearing upon salvation and that Jesus Christ never even mentioned And start focusing in on that commandment on that emotion that Christ to

I was driving up to Pittsburgh the other day for a meeting with Pastor Bish When all of the sudden the car in front of me, the car that I had been following for about 10 to 15 miles dropped to about 15 mph slower than they were going Not only that, but the car started to weave from side to side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Following At A Distance

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2012

Does being a follower automatically make you a success? Peter shows us what it is to follow at a distance and the reprecussions that it can bring to your life if you are not willing to follow at the side of Jesus. Fortunately, Peter changed his ways and

Following at a Distance Luke 22:54-62 Jn. 21:1-9; 15-19 Ups and Downs of life (Altibajos)----we all experience them. Like Peter, we have our moments in life when we are ready to die for Jesus, then, a little later, in midst of uncertainty and anxiety, we are at the point of denying Him Peter ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Are--The Believer In The Light Of Scriptures

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 19, 2013

Many people have a limited perception of their identity as Christians. Besdies being "sinners saved by grace," this sermon looks at the fact that believers are also sons, saints, servants, stewards and soldier of Jesus Christ.

Who You Are in the Light of the Scriptures Chuck Sligh May 19, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. NOTE: Although this sermon fit in my number of page limit for sermons, it lends itself to more extemporaneous ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist