Sermons on Being Relevant:

The Encounter

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 17, 2012

This sermon is about what one encounters as a result of being a child of God.

1 John 3:1-7 "The Encounter" 1. First the writer shares we are about to encounter something that is worthy of Our Attention A. 31"Behold" what manner of love the Father has lavished on us B. The word Behold refers to Observe What Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

We fight the spiritual war by being hungry and thirsty for more of God

Text: Daniel 10 Title: Spiritual Warfare INTRODUCTION Last week in Daniel chapter 9 we looked at HOW TO RECEIVE A BLESSING FROM GOD 1.JEREMIAH 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not About Us....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2011

Being a Christian is not about us - but about doing our heavenly Father's will

Jn 17:1-19 Sermon: I was once sent this story by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Be Happy Blessing Of Revelation Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2010

Summary of the 1st three “Be Happy” attitudes from Revelation.

The 7 “Be Happy” blessings of Revelation pt 4 Summary of the 1st three “Be Happy” attitudes from Revelation: 1. Revelation 1:3: "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Curtain Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 15, 2010

We avoid being deceived by developing godly wisdom that is based on truth.

[Show clip from “The Wizard of Oz” – “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” As we continue our journey through Revelation this morning, we’ll be introduced to a character that reminds me a lot of the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz. Before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry To The Stray Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 10, 2012

First sermon in the series dealing with God's children straying and being restored.

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry to the Stray James 5:19-20 I. The Reality of Straying Christians “55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Purpose Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

A PASSIONATE PURPOSE AT THE CORE OF OUR BEING DRIVES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

Passionate Purpose 2/19/17 Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION Great Moments in the NBA Asleep on the bench Carmelo Anthony Vince Carter Andre Iguodala Chris Kaman Great Moments in Church Asleep in the row Alan Hirsch is an Australian missiologist, author, and thought leader in the missional church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Loving Father

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Aug 5, 2016

Our Heavenly Father is the supreme example of what a father should be.

Introduction: The traditional role of a father is to protect and provide. These are very important for the well being of the family. But the following example of our heavenly Father helps us see other aspects of vital importance as well. A loving father gives recognition and praise 1. At the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Dealing With Heart Disease

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2016

Our sin is a result of our hearts not being fully dedicated to God.

Dealing with Heart Disease October 2, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our sin is a result of our hearts not being fully dedicated to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Supplemental Passage: for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Selfish Or Selfless

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 5, 2016

This sermon deals with being selfless as apposed to selfish in our personal lives.

Selfish or Selfless Back in 2013, the word of the year was “selfie”. It seems with the advent of the smart phone and even some of the latest flip phones, we have fallen in love with taking our own picture. The word selfie makes me think of the character from Greek mythology named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2016

The people of Israel are redeemed, chosen for a greater purpose of being a witness to God.

Isaiah 43:1-28 Restoration, Responsibility, and Proclamation Restoration 43:1-9 Fear Not Jacob, because you belong to the Lord(v.1), Israel HE is with you and called you by your name(v.2). Here, the command and the promise of God are interlinked. God used the word ‘Fear Not’ for twice to make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28, Isaiah 43:4

Denomination: Methodist

Guidance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013

I being in the Way, the LORD led me (Genesis 24:27).

GUIDANCE. Genesis 24:1-27. INTRODUCTION. Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fields Are White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on May 25, 2008

The harvest is waiting for us - but will get out there to risk being in the harvest field?

So Jesus sends His disciples out to the mission field. Luke 10:2 tells us that ‘He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ You know people this gospel truth remains, nothing has changed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Identity Theft - Relationships Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about reclaiming what God created us to be, in relationships.

I want to begin by asking a rather fundamental question… for you to consider within your own soul… Who are you? Interesting question… we might begin answering it with simply our name… or our roles in life… or perhaps our relationships. Yet each seems to long for a deeper answer. As you ponder ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Yourself An Example Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

As the body of Christ, believers must show Christ to the world by being examples.

Show Yourself an Example 02/17/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction This morning our Brother Ron presented a lesson on “The Race” taken from the text of Hebrews 12. He made us aware of many things concerning this race of which every believer is a participant. He made us aware that we are in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ