Sermons on Being Tested:

Being A Soldier, Athlete, And A Farmer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2012

A message from 2 Timothy about what God expect from us after He gifts and calls us.

Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul does this to help Timothy understand the using of his gift of pasturing. This can also be applied to 1) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Changed From Within

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What’s the cure when we get apathetic about God and are on fire for ourselves?

Intro In all your reading of the New Testament, have you ever seen the Apostle Paul so emotional? Paul was in tears as he wrote his letter to the Christians at Philippi, because they were living as if they were pagans. They were living as if earth was their true home, not heaven. Paul wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Be-Attitudes (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 23, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. If we were asked to describe what it means to be blessed our answers probably would not be what we find here in this list. Jesus’ is about to give us a new understanding about what brings blessedness.

“The Be-Attitudes” (Part One) Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessed is all throughout the bible-220 times in the NIV. The term is used in the first chapter of the bible and the last chapter of the bible. The word blessed in the Greek does have a connection to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Gospel Centered People Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Being a Gospel Centered People

Open Doors Being a Gospel Centered People 1 Cor 16:5-11 November 17, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. With this in mind, Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Mindful Of The One Thing

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 22, 2013

Being mindfully present in the moment helps us discern the one thing worty being concerned about.

Life is filled with distractions (from within and without…) Title: Being Mindful of the One Thing Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Reference the context: In 10:25-20 Jesus shared the Great Commandment to love God and neighbor; in 10:30-37 Jesus taught on what it means to love one’s neighbor; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be? For God Is With You! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 6, 2013

We continue on in our own strength, how often when we can be empowered, filled and living out God given dreams that change the temple that is our body, world we live in. A Salvation Message.

Do not be? For God is with you. Please be warned this is a Salvation Message and there will be an opportunity for response at the end of it. Have you ever forsaken something? What? Forsaken is to leave, to be renounce, to give up altogether…My first car was a red Ford Anglia 105e that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 3:5-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Chronicles 15:1-2, Exodus 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Be-Attitudes (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 30, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. We wouldn’t consider what we see here to bring blessedness. Let's see why it does.

The Be-Attitudes (part two) Recap: Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We typically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be-Attitudes (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we’ll look at what it means to be pure in heart and how they are blessed as well as what it means to be a peacemaker and how they are blessed.

The Be-Attitudes (part three) Matthew 5:8-9 Recap: In our series on the beatitudes (what our attitudes should be) we’ve looked at why it is a blessing to be poor in spirit, mourning and meek. Last week we looked at why those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be blessed. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be-Attitudes (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them collectively I can see how they all work together. And I believe having all of these characteristics are important in being able to endure persecution.

The Be-Attitudes (part four) Matthew 5:11-12 Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With The Fear Of Being Popular Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Introduction The story so far: There has been a big argument brewing in the churches of Galatia about what the content of the Gospel is and whether or not Paul is teaching the right version. Some former Jews who have become Christians are saying he has it wrong and he is not teaching what Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

Your Faith Is Being Reported Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013

Paul speaks of the faith of those saints at Rome. 1- A faith that is remembered 2- A faith that is renewed 3- A faith that is rewarded

INTRO.- ILL.- Little Billy brought home his report card. His mother was very disappointed with his low grades and she let him know about it. Billy said, “But it’s got a good side to it too. At least you know I’m not cheating.” ILL.- Another boy came home from school with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Clever In The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2015

If we are led by the Spirit of God, then we will find clever ways to advance His mission on earth.

“A humble people you will save, O Lord, and the eyes of the proud you will humiliate, because who is god other than You, O Lord?” The words of the Offertory antiphon we will hear in a few moments. What is the difference between pride and humility? Let’s consider the last words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

"Being A God-Forced People"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 21, 2015

The sermon is taken from VBS G-Force. WE are called to be a God Force in our community and world.

Being a God Forced people 1. We can be a God Forced people by moving • Moses moved from Egypt to the desert, to the mountain Move! • Moses was Gods moving man He had a past, a present, but God knew he had a great future. • “And what does the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist