Sermons on Being The Best:

Top 40 With Gumption

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Committed To Following Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2013

Above all, being a Christian requires us to make discipleship our highest priority.

I must confess that not too many billboards catch my attention enough to want to read them. However, one finally did capture it and greatly warmed my heart. It was a recruiting poster for the Marine Corps. On the plaqured, it simply said, “We don’t take applications, only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Warfare Feb. 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

If your life is being lived in the Will of God it will always be on a collision course with agenda of Satan.

A If your life is being lived in the Will of God it will always be on a collision course with agenda of Satan. 1 He was once a prince but now he is an unsurper, a pretender to the throne of the earth. a Satan rebelled before Adam was created and was cast from heaven. aa Science & Scripture agree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

Being in the will of God is not always easy, but the prize in the end makes it all worth it.

LORD’S WILL BE DONE Text: Acts 21;1-14 Introduction 1. "God’s will done in God’s way will not lack God’s support." - Hudson Taylor 2. The question is not if God’s will is going to come to pass but are we willing to do whatever it takes to be a part of it. 3. Sometimes being in line with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Path Of The Ancients Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006

Naomi had trodden a path away from the House of Bread. Now she had to make a decision - stick to the path best knwon, or find the ancient path back to her destiny

Spiritual Pathways Part 2 The Path of the Ancients · Last week we looked at the fact that there is an ancient road, the road of God that leads to a good place, and that all of us are on a road of sorts. · We also then looked at the need to set up spiritual landmarks ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon V: Praising God For Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Elementary to our Christian Faith is our awareness that God Is For Us and that the Spirit of God is with us, working in and through our situations to bring about that which is best for we who love Him.

ELEMENTARY TO OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH: VICTORY IN JESUS! “Elementary, Mr. Watson!” Most of us go back far enough to remember to whom that phrase was ascribed – Of course, Sherlock Holmes the inspector whose keen insight into otherwise mysterious situations ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

The Man Who Tried To Control Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2018

How did Peter go from being the guy who declared "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God" to being the guy who said "Nope! I don't know the man?"

OPEN: There's a famous poem named “Footprints” that you can find on posters, paintings and even small cards that people will put in the Bibles. It has a powerful message of hope and comfort, and it goes like this: “One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord, across ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Present Among The Lost Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Some believers insist on keeping a safe distance from the lost, afraid of being contaminated by their behavior or being seen as guilty by association; and so they fail to share their faith with the ones who actually need their help.

It is my desire to preach on real issues that we deal with as believers, so here’s a real observation to start off with: Some believers act like once they have received God’s forgiveness and been saved from their sins by the blood of Jesus Christ that they’re somehow better than the lost. However, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2010

Marriage is God’s idea, knows what’s best for a marriage, and so, if we are Christians and married, our goal is to have a godly marriage as indicated in Ephesians 5.

Many of you have probably seen the commercial with a couple having a drink with their dog by their side. The conversation went something like this: The woman asked, “If you, Max our dog, and I were in a canoe and it tipped over, who would you rescue first?” The guy quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Significance Of A New Creation-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2016

10 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-X—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: COLD WINTER PREDICTED Its Late fall & the Native American Indians on a reservation in North Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2016

11 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-XI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Isn’t It Obvious? While making rounds, a doctor points out an X-ray to a group of medical students. "As you can see," she says, "the patient limps because his left fibula & tibia are radically arched. Mr. Sanders, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Inn Hospitality"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 30, 2014

This is a deeper look at the translation "no room for them in the inn." It is not about there not being enough "space for lodging' but turns to become more about there not being enough "hospitality" for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.

“the inn hospitality” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Intro: There has been much deliberation and speculation over the whereabouts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Living Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Following Jesus means being willing to accept His plans for self-denial, and not being ashamed of the Lord Whose lifestyle and mission is contrary to the world's mode of thinking

A guy was on a business trip and thought it would be nice to come home with a little gift for his wife. He stopped off at a perfume counter in a nice store. “How about some perfume?” he asked the clerk. She showed him a bottle of really nice perfume - $120. “Oooh, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 28, 2017

There is a difference in being afraid and being bound by the "Spirit of Fear". This outline will help you shed light on this difference and help you help others get free from this debilitating spirit.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. Illustrative Story One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God