Sermons on Being Witnesses:

Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007

Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Then" Or "Where Be”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

"Why is all this happening to me? I read the Bible, pray, attend church, and tithe." This is exactly what Gideon was saying when he said, "Why then?"

Hebrew 11:31, 32 Judges 6:1-16 "Why then" or “Where be” Israel has been over ran by the invasion of the Midianites. This was not primarily a military invasion like that of an army invading a land. This invasion was more of a gypsy-type migration. The Midianites came into the land of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Mary: How Will This Be? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to receive the grace of God to meet your need

The Questions of Christmas (2) The Question of Mary How Will This Be? Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38 The biggest surprise of my life happened in the summer of my sixteenth year when a tall, lithe, beautiful brunette-- whom I had asked out the summer before and been refused-- started going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Positive In Days Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001

Christians can be positive because God has an intense interest in us; He has given us a new birth; He has a purpose for our trials; and He has allowed us to live in a special time.

Are the days we live in any more difficult than the days of the past? Maybe not. Of course, the level of comfort has significantly increased due to the many advances in technology. But have these improvements in technology actually helped society. The truth is, people still face the same problems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Holy In Days Of Wickedness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 21, 2001

Five helpful steps in the pursuit of holiness.

Holiness is a term that isn’t used much anymore. Some people are afraid of it because it sounds too...well, too, holy! In principle, holiness is what all of us expect when we turn on the faucet, order a meal at a restaurant, or take off muddy shoes when we come into the house. We expect our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Enlarged In His Life

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 30, 2001

And perhaps a more comprehensive statement of the feelings with which the gay people of the world regard Christians cannot be found than in this expression, "as sorrowful." True, they are not free from sorrow. They are tried like others. They have peculia

Being Enlarged in His Life 2 Cor. 6:10 As made sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing all things. As sorrowful, Grieving, afflicted, troubled, sad. Under these sufferings we seem always to be cast down and sad. We endure afflictions that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Some Good Places To Be.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 8, 2003

PETER SAID TO JESUS IN MATHEW 17 VERSE 4 IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE. THANK GOD THERE ARE STILL SOME GOOD PLACES TO BE.

MATTHEW 17;4 THEN ANSWERD PETER AND SAID UNTO JESUS LORD IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE;IF THOU WILT LET US MAKE THREE TABERNACLES ONE FOR THEE AND ONE FOR MOSES AND ONE FOR ELIAS.KJV. PETER SAID TO JESUS IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE ANY TIME YOU ARE AROUND JESUS THAT IS A GOOD PLACE TO BE. WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

What A Wife Should Be...

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Apr 12, 2003

It’s all about what a psalmist said what is God’s heart about what kind of a wife you should be... And, please, feel free to read my "What Is A Family Should Be..."

WHAT A WIFE SHOULD BE… Psalms 128:3, “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house.” From this passage we can learn two things about a wife. First, a wife like a FRUITFUL vine. Not just as a vine, but as a fruitful vine. All the family members must get something from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Secret To Being A Positive Thinker

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 11, 2002

How can you be hopeful,joyful, enthusiastic, in a world and life full of problems? Here you find the answer...

Romans 8:18-25: THE SECRET TO BEING A POSITIVE THINKER Have you ever heard someone say, “You should think more positively. You should be a positive thinker.” Sometimes that’s easy. Sometimes, it’s not. For example, think about the flooding in Texas. I read about one man down there, whose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph: On Being A Real Father

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003

This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Real Father Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 7, 2003

Sermon 4 0f 17 on 1 Corinthians. Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus.

The Cost of Being a Real Father Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus. It is a work of fatherhood and spiritual nurturing that does not end with teaching. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Or Being Spirit-Filled?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

John Calvin said, “The Holy Spirit brings no new doctrine, but teaches that which was uttered by Christ’s own mouth, and imprints it in our minds.” Our interesting times would like us to believe that truth is relative. This isn’t really that new. Pilat

General Assembly is meeting in Louisville this Trinity Sunday. And as those elders and ministers pray, worship, gather and debate the crucial issues for this denomination each and everyone of them is seeking the Holy Spirit to present to the church God’s will. I want you to understand that the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Faithful In An Unfaithful World Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 7th sermon in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist