Sermons on Being Relevant:

In The Midst Of Adversity

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Type Of Church Are We? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007

A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah - Zero To Hero

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

An inspiring look at a believer in God who went from being a zero to a hero in the eyes of his family and neighbors.

Hebrews 11 is called the “Faith Chapter” because its primary subject is the importance of faith. Its also called the “Faith’s Hall of Fame” chapter because it talks about men and women of the Old Testament who became spiritual heros and heroines because they trusted God and obeyed Him…they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

Paul writes that he has learned to be content, no matter what the circumstance may be. What is his secret?

Learning the Secret – Philippians 4:10-23 January 3, 2010 This is the story of George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Tease - How To Overcome Bullying Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Kids are constantly being made fun of and bullied. This sermon looks at what it means to overcome and rise above the bully.

Darrell Loomis was a truck driver. Each week he hauled goods from Cincinnati to Atlanta. Joe’s Diner was his favorite eating spot on the route. Darrell always stopped for meals at Joe’s. One summer afternoon, Darrell parked his truck and walked into the diner. Sitting down in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Two Debtors Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010

God has forgiven our sins. How grateful are we to Him? What are the signs that we are being ungrateful.

The Parable of the two debtors (Luke 7:36-50) Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. {37} When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, she brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian Church

Walking With The Lord Part 3 Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 25, 2010

The 3rd in the series on the Holy Spirit. This one covers walking in the Spirit and being in agreement with the Lord and fellow believers.

Walking with the Lord JCC 25.04.10 pm Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Two people must be in agreement to get anywhere in life Two in a business partnership Two in a marriage Compatible If you are is disagreement, then it will not work out The Holy Spirit brings a harmony ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contending For The Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

We ought to conduct ourselves like being a Christian actually makes a difference in our lives…whatever happens.

August 23, 2009 - Contending for the Faith Philippians 1:27-30 ‘Whatever happens…’ How many times have you heard that phrase before? In what kind of circumstance was it? When you’re walking across a narrow bridge or ledge, what do people say? ‘Whatever happens…don’t look down.’ A movie perhaps; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

T-E-A-M

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007

We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Cans, Coupons And Christians Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 12, 2009

Looking at the doctrine of redemption, what that means to us as Christians and how we should live in light of being redeemed.

Cans, Coupons and Christians Text: Ephesians 1:7 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) When Presidents leave office one of the last acts they usually perform are Presidential pardons. Sometimes people agree with the Presidential pardons, but I would dare say that most of the time, us regular folks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Speaks To Randall Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2009

Personal message to the church regarding a prayer action plan -- dealing with longstanding sin issues being passed on generationally.

GOD SPEAKS TO RANDALL Revelation 2-3 S: Listening to God C: Prayer and Action Th: God Speaks to the Church. Pr: PRACT – Pray on it; Act on it. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Version: ESV RMBC 15 March 09 AM INTRODUCTION: Is God able to change us? The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Thou, My Everlasting Portion

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 7, 2008

Jeremiah saw the LORD as being his “everlasting portion”...far more valuable than all the lands of earth!

THOU, MY EVERLASTING PORTION Through the LORD s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness. "The LORD (YHWH) is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 18, 2008

God Takes those who trust in Him and provides them with the opportunity to be what He wants them to be.

April 20, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-5 Subject: Stages of Growth Title: What I Want to be When I Grow Up One of the really special things that I have held on to as a dad is that as our children grew I celebrated the various changes that they went through as they grew. Yes, some of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Arise

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 21, 2008

It is time to rise above all the troubles of life ,and to get to where the Lord would have us to be.

LET US ARISE Nehemiah 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION: The walls of our Churches, Families, Schools, Friendships, Social Clubs, are all in great need of repair. Today, hopefully, we can find ourselves with the mindset to work to better ourselves and our relationships as did Nehemiah. 1. RECONGIZE THEY NEED ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist