Sermons on Being Rejected:

Three Things That Keep Us From Being Thankful Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 21, 2022

In Luke 17:11-19 we read about ten men who were healed by Jesus of their leprosy. Out of those ten men only one came back to give thanks. Here's the story.

Alba 11-20-2022 Three Attitudes That Keep Us From Being Thankful Luke 17:11-19 Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet who wrote Jungle Book, Gunga Din and many others. Unlike some other writers, Kipling was one of the few who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Good Steward With All God Gives Us Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

Everything given to us that is good comes from our heavenly Father

Series Faith without works is dead Being a good steward with all He has given us Luke 12:16-21 Good morning everyone- glad that you have joined with us today. WE began last week a series called “Faith without works is dead” I professed that we cannot earn our salvation. It is by the grace of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Good Stewards Of God's Riches Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 19, 2023

We learn some good principles of giving in this chapter. We want to nurture a heart that gives, seize the opportunity to give, keep to our commitment in giving, and guard God's gift with care.

[You may listen to this audio sermon with slides at https://youtu.be/WKGuElPEJHg Earlier audio sermons are available at https://tinyurl.com/KTCC-EnglishService. Thank you.] 2 Cor 8:16-9:5 Being Good Stewards of God’s Riches God is our Creator and He owns everything. We are stewards of all that He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Like Noah: Living Righteously In The Last Days

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 23, 2023

Today, I invite you to open your Bibles to Genesis 6:9 as we explore the life of Noah and draw valuable lessons from his example. In a world that increasingly distances itself from God's righteousness, we find inspiration in Noah's faithfulness and obedience.

Point 1: Walk with God (Genesis 6:9) Noah's defining characteristic was his unwavering commitment to walk with God. In a world filled with wickedness, Noah found favor because he lived in close fellowship with his Creator. Similarly, in the last days, we are called to cultivate an intimate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:22, 2 Peter 2:5, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 18:23-33, Genesis 8:1, Luke 17:26-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 2 - Fallen Angels Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023

The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels - Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

You cannot trust every Angel. The enemy of God, originally named Lucifer, is now known as satan. He is the leader of the evil angels and rules them and the world of human beings. They are his kingdom, and they obey him and worship him. He chose not to abide in truth and fell into condemnation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17, Luke 4:10, Psalm 34:7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Barnabas In A World Where Everyone Wants To Be Paul Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

It can be overwhelming to think about the changes that need to be made as we look ahead to a post-covid world. Be a hero maker, be a Barnabas in a world where everyone wants to be Paul. I encouraged you to use your influence, skills, and gifts to encourage others and let them have center stage.

Sermon – Being a Barnabas in a World Where Everyone Wants to be Paul Scripture - Acts 11:20-24 “However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus. The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:20-24, Acts 4:36, Acts 13:1

Denomination: Methodist

"Being Transformed To Be More Like Jesus As Worshipper Of God”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To worship God we have to be transformed by renewing our minds. Being transformed means being more like Jesus because Jesus is the best example of living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. To be transformed like Jesus, we have to renew our minds resembling the mind of Jesus.

“Being Transformed to be more like Jesus as Worshipper of God” (Romans 12:1-2) V.1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. V. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Good Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 25, 2021

We cannot rely on our good deeds to make us right with God.

Being Good Isn't Good Enough January 24, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot rely on our good deeds to make us right with God. Focus Passage: Mark 10:17-22 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"be Careful Of The Company You Keep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2021

A sermon about being a disciple.

“Be Careful of the Company You Keep” Mark 2:13-17 There can be no doubt, this is one of my favorite scenes in the Gospels and that is saying a lot. We are able to see the Lord interacting with human beings in a very radical way, a very subversive way, a very new way. And it is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beaten Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Everyone has troubles. Some are better than others at covering their troubles up, but I can assure you that everyone has troubles.

Illus: Did you hear about the four expectant fathers that were in a Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor? • The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020

Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively within the body for God to use us as He would.

Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Being Spoon Fed Or Are We Feeding Ourselves?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 10, 2023

How many Christians today are actually taking time out of their week, much less any given day, to study the Word of God.

Key verses (31-35) John 6:22-40 portrays the underlying outcome of Jesus’ feeding of the thousands the day previous. The people’s real longing is for another extraordinary and supernatural scene and all the free food. In this entry, Christ starts to clarify the genuine significance behind His ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Tenacious And Standing Firm In Our Service To God

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 20, 2024

In a world filled with distractions, challenges, and uncertainties, it is crucial that we remain steadfast in our faith.

Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Galatians 6:9-10, James 1:2-4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:13, Philippians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Go! And Stop Being Present In Church But Absent In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 23, 2025

There is a tragic reality happening in churches around the world every Sunday: People can be physically present in church… yet spiritually absent from Christ. You can sit in a pew, lift your hands, sing the songs, carry a Bible, know the language of church life—and still not know Jesus.

Go! And… Stop Being Present in Church but Absent in Christ INTRODUCTION — When Presence Isn’t Participation There is a tragic reality happening in churches around the world every Sunday: People can be physically present in church… yet spiritually absent from Christ. You can sit in a pew, lift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Isaiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal