Sermons on Being Obedient:

Many Paths Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Nov 15, 2010

This is the third sermon is the Legends series. It is about Jesus being the only way to God and heaven.

URBAN LEGENDS: Many Paths Good morning. Well here we are again and we’re going to spend some time today back in the series that we’ve been going through. We’ve been talking about Urban Legends and more specifically we’ve been talking about Spiritual Legends. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Hole Made Whole

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 22, 2010

This sermon uses a powerful visual illustration to drive home the truth of the importance of being thankful.

A Hole… Made Whole Luke 17:11-17 This morning you will have to put on your thinking hat because this is a real Rick sermon… a little outside the box. We will look at two passages of scripture that are unlinked… except perhaps in my mind. Luke 17:11-17 and Romans 1:21 ((Display ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get Dressed For Battle!

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Jan 24, 2011

This message is intended to bring the realization and importance of being Spiritually ready and equipped for spiritual battle.

GET DRESSED FOR BATTLE TEXT…EPHESIANS 6:10-18 Intro. As military troops prepare for battle, they are given equipment to not only help them fight in battle, but also to survive injury or death. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Paul gives instructions (not suggestions) to suite-up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Psalms 64

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jan 29, 2011

Waiting on God isn't easy, especially when you are being persecuted by others.

Psalms 64 By Joe Mack Cherry I. Background – Basis for the Psalm A. Different Ideas 1. Haman and Mordecai – Esther (David wrote after a dream) 2. David and Saul at Masrob – II Sam. 22: 5 (Syriac Version) 3. Daniel and the Babylonian Captures – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"O Lord, Please Send Someone Else To Do It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2011

A sermon about trusting and being used by God based on the call of Moses and the Parable of the Talents.

Exodus 3:1-12; 4:1-5, 10-13 Matthew 25:14-30 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com “O Lord, Please Send Someone Else to Do It” I’m sure many of us have heard people excuse themselves from upholding the church by their prayers, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

“what Is Heaven?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2014

Heaven is a place being prepared for us, as well as a place for which we should be preparing.

If there were ever a subject about which we sing more but preach less, it is the subject of heaven. Today, I will begin a special series of sermons on the subject of heaven that will, hopefully, help correct this. As a result of this lack of teaching and preaching on the subject of heaven, many ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 13, 2013

A message about the church. This is a series that we are doing about witnessing and being part of the church.

Title: The Church Theme: To show the importance and power of the church in the life of a Christian. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Mat 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" (14) So they said, "Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

John Chapter 3 Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 19, 2013

Jesus and Nicodemus now get down to the nitty gritty about being born again.

John 3:1-18 “Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Five Ways Churches Fall Short When God Calls Them To Evangelize Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 28, 2013

This sermon looks at five ways that churches aren't as evangelistic as we should be.

- The beginning of the book of Jonah is very clear: a call for Jonah to share a message with the people of Nineveh. Within the statement that God makes, there are five phrases that are worth our attention as they point toward some of the things that we do wrong. Five Ways Churches Fall Short ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Middle Schooler

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 9, 2013

This story seeks to show how Jesus' family reacted to his being lost in the temple.

The Missing Middle Schooler Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. We have all seen the Home Alone movies in which the family forgets their son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Long Distance Runner Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

The Christian life is a marathon in which knowing Jesus is the goal and being one with him is the prize.

Long Distance Runner Text: Phil. 3:12-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Make Some Noise Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 15, 2010

America has been blessed because of her roots, but those roots are being destroyed.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Let’s Make Some Noise!” Is. 62:1-7; Ezek 33:1-20 As I begin today I want to be perfectly clear. America is not God’s chosen nation. There is only one of those and it is Israel. But America has been richly blessed because of her ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7, Jeremiah 14:21, Jeremiah 6:17, Isaiah 58:1, Luke 18:1, Ezekiel 33:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What’s Wrong With Religion? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2010

Being religious for the sake of self-worth is detestable to God because God looks at the heart.

Please grab a Bible. This is how God directly speaks to us. Let’s start by looking at the Gospel of Luke chapter 21:1-4... Giving money to the church is the religious thing to do isn’t it? But what can go wrong with doing a religious thing?? Being religious for the sake of self-worth is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perspective Of Our Enemy

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 6, 2015

We are living in a war zone! We are being attacked from within and from without!

2 Kings 6:8-17- Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place." 9 And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are coming down there." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldier Of Jesus, In The Army Of God

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 8, 2015

we are all part of one body, the head being Jesus, time to act like it

A SOLDIER OF JESUS, IN THE ARMY OF GOD Ephesians 6:12-13 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic