Sermons on Being Renewed:

Fan Follower Or Disciple?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaken, Not Stirred PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Even in our personal storms, God is present with us, and through humility and being open to being shaken, we can experience profound growth and transformation.

Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to be looking into a passage in the First Book of Kings. In this passage, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing God's presence in a powerful and transformative way. He's not in a comfortable place, but in the midst of a storm - both literally and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11

Topics: God's Shaking

Are We Committed?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

The Bible is clear on what a true Christian should look like. Are we committed to being that person?

If there is one thing I have found to be crucial to my Christian walk, it is the constant surrender of my will. When doubt is creeping into my faith - I surrender. When I am afraid, I surrender. When I want Scripture to say something other than what it says, I surrender. When I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 4, 2018

Part five of this series focuses on Romans 12:11 pertaining to being slothful in handling our business.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 5 Scriptures: Romans 12:11 This is part five of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be looking at verse eleven where Paul continues to explain to the Christians in Rome what it means to have a renewed mind. When I was young my father ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Matthew 25:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Forgiving, Less Fault-Finding!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009

God’s people should be known for being forgiving...not fault-finding!

“MORE FORGIVING, LESS FAULT-FINDING!” INTRO: It is so easy to get into the trap of judging others unfairly! ILLUS: Chuck Swindoll told of his being at a pastor’s conference where he would be speaking. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

What are the characteristics of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This sermon seeks to answer that question

The Character of a Disciple 1 John 4:16-17 “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get,” said the Cat. “I really don’t care where” replied Alice. “Then it doesn’t much ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Back To The Basics - Communion Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Communion is another basic of the church. It is renewing the New Covenant within us every time we take it. It is proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes back. It is uniting with other Christians with one mind and one heart.

Back to the Basics - Communion ME When I was growing up most of you know I went to the Lutheran Church. For those who have been here I’ve talked about that several times. Of course there are many differences between the Lutheran Church and the Christian Church. Baptism is one of those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Genuine Human Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 4, 2015

Psalms 1 provides for us God's plan to experience a Genuine Human Life. 1. Being a progressive learner. 2. Being a productive and prosper person 3. Knowing how to finish strong

Scripture: Psalms 1 and Genesis 1:26-28 Theme: God's Plan for Genuine Human Life INTRO: Good morning and God's richest blessings! What a wonderful Lord's day! What a great time to live and experience the joy of God's Love, Mercy and Holy Spirit in our worship and in our lives. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Doesn't God Know That Honesty Isn't Always The Best Policy? Series

Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002

Taking a look at why lying is such a big deal.

(Exodus 20:13) "You shall not lie." Are You Willing To Take A Lie Detector Test? Are You A Power Liar ? (Lying for posture and position) Are You A Payback Liar ?(Lying for revenge) Are You A 7-11 Liar ? (Lying for convience sake) Are You A Rubber Band Liar ? (Lying by stretching the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Dynamics Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by George Bannister on May 2, 2003

This message discusses three dynamics of our new covenant with God. It is a part of my series from the book of hebrews.

TEXT: HEBREWS 8:1-13 TITLE: ”Three Dynamics of the New Covenant” SERIES; “OH, WHAT A SAVIOR” INTRODUCTION: I. BETTER PROMISES (V.6) A. The promise of a better ministry (vs. 1-2). 1. Our High Priest is in the position of power in Heaven (v.1).( Acts 7:55) 2. Our High Priest ministers in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living Out Your Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 14, 2007

Part 8 of the colossians series

ARE YOU LIVING OUT YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE? COL 3:1-11 I. Seek spiritual living A. Set your mind on heavenly things. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Vice Or Virtue (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 11th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Vice or Virtue (Part 1) Colossians 3:5-12 5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Reliable Witness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2015

We will examine the credentials of John as we being our 1 John series.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us would like to see Jesus in person. Who would like to speak with Him, and walk with Him, maybe even go shopping with Him? • I think we all would like to be able to sit down and have a face to face with Jesus. I had a friend of mine I used ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Lord Jesus Christ Be In Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2005

We know that many are being disqualified because they allow the lusts of the flesh to overcome them instead of being an overcomer. Let us run with temperance the race that is set before us so that we are not disqualified and set aside by the Lord Jesus Ch

Let the Lord Jesus Christ Be in Control (Rom 15:14) Perhaps one of my favorite songs comes from the pen of Eliza Hewitt who wrote: "More about Jesus would I know. More of His grace to others show. More of His saving fulness see. More of His love who died for me. More about Jesus let me learn. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational