Sermons on Being The Church:

Being Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on May 16, 2014

This lesson explores what scripture teaches us regarding being led by the Holy Spirit and compares what the Bible says to some common beliefs as to how the Spirit leads God's people.

Not many people will disagree with the statement that the Spirit of God leads Christians today, but when you ask how He leads us, the debate begins. Pretty much every religious group that calls itself "Christian" believes they are being led by the Spirit to believe and practice the things they do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being At Peak Performance"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015

The super bowl winner will need to be at peak performance and so does the children of God. This includes having a desire, a disciplined life, a committed life, a sacrificial life, and a life that finishes.

2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Being at Peak Performance” The winner of the Super bowl will need the following traits • A Desire, A Discipline, A Commitment, A Sacrifice, and A Finish • Coach Paul shares with Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Being Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

What does it mean to be alive in Christ? If not, what are we ?

Being alive in Christ Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Introduction- You will be glad to know after seven weeks, we will not be in Matt. 5 this morning. Please turn with me to Ephesians chapter 2 and we will look at the first 10 verses. New series beginning this week entitles “looking for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

"Being" In Relation To The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011

We put so much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. But God is not just concerned about what we are DOING for Him, but what we are BEING for Him. Here are 5 things we should BE as believers.

“Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh June 27, 2004 TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2 And he did that which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Being Right-Minded

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 24, 2011

We are in the world but are not be 'of it', in the sense of having the same outlook and values of non-Christians. We are not called to be pious and sanctimonious, but to be 'Christ-minded', being 'different' in such a way that we are 'lights' to those aro

Colossians 3:1-17 Paul wrote in Colossian 3:2 ‘Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth’ ‘for you have died’ – he meant spiritually; he meant to the things that the world, those around us, consider important. This reinforces what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Good Lover Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2010

Complete joy come from loving others as Jesus loves us.

“Renewable Energy: Being A Good Lover” John 14:15-24 & 15:9-17 In her book “Smoke on the Mountain”, Joy Davidman told of a missionary in a dark corner of Africa where the men had a habit of filing their teeth to sharp points. The missionary was working hard at trying to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Faithful To God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that we need to be faithful to GOD by remembering Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be faithful to GOD by remembering Him. IV. TEXT: Joshua 24:31 (Amplified Bible) Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived Joshua and had known ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

How does God bless us? An understanding of Psalm 1

June 26, 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Kept By God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

God is a capable, caring and constant Keeper.

This week I read about a cartoon that appeared in newspaper several years ago. The first panel showed a man entering a gas station. In the background were his car packed for vacation, his flustered wife fuming, and his children bickering. The man said to the gas station attendant, “I am a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Faithful Priest Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 7, 2013

Every Christ follower is a priest who must fear God and listen to Him

Twice last month, drivers using their Apple Maps app on their iPhones ended up driving right across the runway at the Fairbanks, Alaska International Airport. Apparently there was a glitch in the app which directed drivers to “Taxiway B”. Although the directions didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being Taken Advantage Of

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 29: 1 – 35

Genesis 29: 1 – 35 Being taken advantage of 29 So Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the East. 2 And he looked, and saw a well in the field; and behold, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks. A large stone was on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being The King's Cupbearer

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

We are reminded to be faithful in our service to the King of Kings.

Thank you Rev. Trey Precht Being The King's Cupbearer And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days: Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How do you prepare yourself for an impending struggle/altercation?

In chapter 1, we see God's charge to Joshua and how he prepares the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter 2, we learn how Rahab protects the spies. In chapter 3, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter 4, the people build a monument to God. In chapter 5, the nation of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Alive In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022

What does it mean to be alive in Christ? if we are not alive in Christ, what are we?

Being alive in Christ Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Introduction- Good morning to those watching online, we are glad you are here. Please turn with me to Ephesians 2:1-10 Prayer- Questions: What does it mean to be alive in Christ? If we are not alive in Christ, what are we? What has to take place in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Flawed Human Being Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 10, 2021

Samson was a man of extreme contradictions: flawed yet favored. This message explores his Calling and his Compromises drawing lessons for our own lives.

The title of today’s message is “A Flawed Human Being.” Do we have any flawed human beings here today? If so, this message is for you. If you are a perfected little angel, you probably won’t be able to identify with this sermon. One of the amazing truths in Scripture is that God’s loves flawed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Matthew 9:13, Titus 3:5, Judges 2:10, Judges 17:6, Galatians 6:7, Numbers 6:1-27, Romans 9:10-13, Numbers 22:1-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic