Sermons on Being United:

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

Privilege Of Being Persecuted Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

The meaning of “for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” in Matthew 5:3 is that they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But the meaning of the same words in Matthew 5:10 is that they will rule in the Kingdom of Heaven along with Lord Jesus.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:10-12 “BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE: FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE YE WHEN MEN SHALL REVILE YOU, AND PERSECUTE YOU, AND SHALL SAY ALL MANNER OF EVIL AGAINST YOU FALSELY, FOR MY SAKE. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDING GLAD: FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perks Of Being Chosen

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Jan 2, 2007

to show the church how to allow God’s word to so richly dwell I them that they will relate well with one another, for Christ tells us that if His name is lifted up He will draw all people to himself

Introduction One of the greatest experiences we can ever have is to get along with one another. One of the greatest thoughts we can ever embrace is that God not only wants the same thing but gives us the tools to do it. Today I want us to explore part of God’s word for us that shows us just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Dangers Of Being Backslid

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Many dangers come with backslding on God

THE DANGERS OF BEING BACKSLID II Peter 2:21 Intro: In the scripture we just read Peter is dealing with the problem of apostasy. Apostasy and backsliding are closely related in that apostasy is defined as: An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Fool For God

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Following God to the point to where we might look foolish to others.

Being a Fool for God Song of Solomon 2:8-13 (New International Version) 8 Listen! My lover! Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills. 9 My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. 2 Look! There he stands behind our wall, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of Being Holy

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Being Holy - a sermon describing the attributes of holiness.

The Importance of Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 August 13, 2006 AM I don’t know about each one of you, I can only speak for myself. It has become increasingly hard over time to live the life that God would have each one of us to in the world today. People are hard to deal with. The temptation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Father

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Father’s Day sermon of 2006 - focusing on being a Godly father

Being a Godly Father Ephesians 6:4 Father’s Day 2006 What is a Godly Father? A Godly Father is one who puts his total trust and faith in Almighty God to be the leader of His household. 1. To be the husband to his wife that God requires. 2. To be the father who leads and guides his children in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Humble And Teachable Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Methodist

Being Fully Persuaded Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007

Abraham was known as the Father of Faith and is a pattern for fathers even today. How do we activate our faith so that we can become strong in faith before our families? This scripture gives us some clues.

June, 2007 Being Fully Persuaded Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. You can probably look back and remember some of the “words of wisdom” your father said to you over the years. You probably have at one time or another passed these same sayings along to your children and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Being Hungry For God

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

Fasting develops our hunger for more of God

Being Hungry for God Matthew 6:16-18 August 26, 2007 Morning Service It was January 1991 and I was taking one of the most challenging classes I took during college would have to be Studies in Contemporary Ministries. The class was not difficult because of papers or anything work related. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Being And Making Disciples

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Elements Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006

As a Christian what we ned to be like Christ

The elements of being a Christian James 1:19-27 A well-known painter was traveling one day in Europe when he lost his passport. As he came to a crossing the customs agent wanted to see his passport. “I am who I say I am.” The officer would not believe it, handed him a pencil and paper, and told ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan