Sermons on Being Thankful:

Being Is Believing-2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The evidence of sin is death before and after the Law

November 2006, a study led by David Martin (an oncologist at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute in California) tested whether a mouse’s diet alone can affect its descendants. The researchers fed meals high in minerals and vitamins – such as B12 – to pregnant mice that have a gene ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:13-14

The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being In Right Standings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2008

Man, Flesh and Grace! Grace welcomes mankind to come forward and rest in the arms of Jesus Christ. Verse upon verse from the book of Romans.

Being In Right Standings Text: Romans 3:19-31 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Justified By Faith

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008

Only through faith can a believer maintain growth Spiritually. A verse upon verse study on the book of Romans.

Being Justified by Faith Text: Romans 4: 1-12 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Led By Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2008

The secret to great faith is simply to let God lead us and trust the outcome, no matter what we see or don’t see.

Being Led By Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 11/9/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:8-10 Key verse: Hebrews 11:8 - By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Premise: The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Like Christ”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

The more we are like Christ, the more we are living in Him.

I Peter 4:1-11 September 24, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Being Like Christ” Introduction: I. (vs. 1-2) Think Like Christ A. Christ suffered in the flesh 1. Let us arm ourselves with the same mind 2. Let us allow the Lord to work out suffering in our lives B. Christ suffered in the flesh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Being One Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 12, 2008

If you and I have Jesus in common, our faith and love and passion for Christ will naturally be for each other as well.

THE JOY OF BEING ONE I have a theory. It is a simple theory based on my observations of the Church. Here’s the theory: Put two people in the same room, leaving them alone, and in time they will find something to disagree about. I told you it was simple. The theory itself is one that I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Being A Non-Conformist Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 1, 2008

This message examines the necessity for Christians not to conform to the world.

These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey..."When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Calm In Calamity

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2008

Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos.

Title: Being Calm in Calamity Text: Psalm 46 The Big Idea: Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos. Introduction Project Masada 1 Masada is the name of ancient fortifications in the Southern District of Israel on top of an isolated rock plateau. Masada is on the eastern edge of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Of Being In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 7, 2008

God has given us everything we need. God has redeemed mankind and he has sealed the believer with the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE BLESSING OF BEING IN CHRIST EPHESIANS 1:1-23 INTRO- GOD HAD BEEN DOING A NEW THING.HE HAS ALLOWED US TO GET INTO HIS PRESENCE. HE HAS ALLOWED US TO SEE THAT HE DESIRES TO BE WITH US AND HE WANTS TO USE US FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. APOSTLE PAUL IS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sin Of Being Ordinary

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008

This sermon shows that we are not pleasing to God by being ordinary... He calls us to be EXTRAORDINARY!

The Sin of Being Ordinary Acts 16:23-31 Intro: Perhaps many of you have already rebelled against this title. You think, there is nothing wrong with being ordinary. In fact, it was Abraham Lincoln who said, "God must love the common people, he made so many of them." You may say that it is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008

This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Being "Single-Minded"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.

Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Trouble With Being Righteous Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 26, 2008

Living under the blessing of grace we need to be reminded that a life of righteousness follows our salvation. A righteous life is difficult to live in an unrighteous society.

THE TROUBLE WITH BEING RIGHTEOUS “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” (Isaiah 64:6). The subject of righteousness is very disturbing for a number of reasons. First of all, “righteousness” is not a word we use very much in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Not Being Dictated To By Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008

A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran