Sermons on Being There:

Being A Blessing

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

Our call to go in this new direction was not unlike the call of Abraham in our Scripture today. God said, “Go!” Go where? “I will make you into a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing...

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 When I arrived here more than six years ago as Pastor, I met with the congregation in small groups, and asked 3 simple questions: “What do you like about the church? What do you want to keep the same? What do you want to change?” Out of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Being One Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2016

Jesus, The Gospel, Servants of Christ

ONE CHURCH - Being One Galatians 1:1-10 (p. 810) June 5, 2016 Introduction: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could live in a world where we could make everyone happy? Most of us here today really do want people to like us…we really do want to get along with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Barnabas Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022

Thankfulness is a lifestyle. it is being determined and intentional.

Being Thankful Selective verses Introduction- Welcome to those listening with us online. We are glad that you have chosen to join us. May the Lord be allowed to speak to us in our few minutes together. We have begun this month to look at being grateful and being thankful for the things that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Obedient

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 28, 2022

What is meant by having joy in serving? We are to be humble like Christ.

This passage is comparative to Isaiah 53, the prophecy of the suffering servant. There are several characteristics of Christ that are brough about in this passage of scripture: 1. He has consistently existed with God. 2. He is equivalent to God since He is God. (John 1: I, Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Doer Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 2, 2023

A journey through the practical wisdom of James.

Being and Doing James 1:19-27 August 26, 2001 Has someone ever told you a story and you have absolutely no clue where they’re going with it? One time, I was talking to someone who actually said, “to make a long story, longer...” Ugh! Make it shorter ... please, especially when I don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Being Gentle

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 15, 2023

Looking at what it means to be gentle

Becoming Gentle Galatians 5:22-23 September 17, 2023 Fragile: Handle with Care – How often have these words been put on a shipment to protect the package. When we moved here, the movers told us if our dishes broke they were not responsible because they didn’t pack them. Have you ever packed and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Salt Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023

Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 3:1-19, Luke 14:35, 2 Corinthians 11:4-15, John 17:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Being Reminded.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 29, 2021

According to Biblical history—King Solomon, (David’s youngest son), was the wisest ruler, and King of all time. What made Solomon wise? Anything and everything was on the table, and Solomon chose understanding and insight...

Being Reminded. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11NKJV So the bank calls you on Friday afternoon and tells you that someone is going to be giving you a deposit each day of 86,400 pennies each day starting on Monday morning. That is $864 a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year But there is one stipulation… you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Broken Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 14, 2024

When faced with brokenness stemming from sin or navigating trials and tribulations, how does God respond? Could it be that, in our brokenness, through confession and perseverance, our faith not only deepens but also radiates a bright light to those in our midst?

Being Broken Genesis 1, 16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it a challenge for you to let go of your possessions, even when they've aged, broken, and lost their value? When we explore our garages, basements, and hidden corners filled with our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025

Subjection to rulers.

THE POWERS THAT BE. Romans 13:1-7. “The powers that be” to whom “every soul” is to be “subject” (ROMANS 13:1) are called “rulers” in ROMANS 13:3 (translated as ‘magistrates’ in Luke 12:11), “who do not bear the sword in vain” (ROMANS 13:4). We are to “be subject unto” them because “the powers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Seen Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2025

We are called to be like Jesus—to look up, to see the lonely and lost, to extend radical acceptance, to invite ourselves into people’s messy lives.

Title: Being Seen Intro: We are called to be like Jesus—to look up, to see the lonely and lost, to extend radical acceptance, to invite ourselves into people’s messy lives. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something about being seen, really seen, that changes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Other

Being Disciples

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2025

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

John 13:1-17, 34-35 Being Disciples You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We are all formed from the dust of the earth, but the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, we all go to the bathroom. All of us are lonely ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Being The Church

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Importance, purpose and structure of the Church

Title of today’s message: Being the church Today’s message is centered around the key passage found in Matthew 16:13-18. You may want to turn there, as we’ll get there in a minute or so. We are going to consider three amazing facts today: Importance, purpose, and structure of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Ephesians 4:16