Sermons on Being Yourself:

Being A Church Of Excellence: Prayer Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 16, 2001

One of the keys to becoming a church of excellence is to be a church at prayer

"Church of Excellence: Prayer!" 2 Chron. 7:1-14 THE SINGLE GREATEST NEED IN OUR LAND TODAY IS HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL! This is something we can do ourselves. Programs don’t do it….preaching can’t do it…choirs…the type music can’t do it ONLY GOD MOVING BY HIS HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO IT! It’s because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

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

How Are You Being Formed ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

What is shaping us is of great importance to our progress as followers of Jesus. God’s desire for us is transFORMation.

WHAT IS FORMING YOU ? Galatians 4:12-20 ….. Key verse: 19: “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is FORMED in you …..” What shapes you ? What is the goal of life ? What forms who I am ? These are really important questions for anyone who can honestly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What A Day Of Rejoicing That Will Be"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2002

The subject of the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “What A Day of Rejoicing That Will Be” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our passage for this morning touches upon a subject that intrigues Christians and offers us the most glorious hope that we could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Barnabas: Being A Better Buddy

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon was used for friends Sunday, we asked members to invite their friends. Uses Barnabas as an example of friendship, and invites people to make Jesus their friend.

Video Clip of Anne of Green Gables "Will you promise to be my secret bosom friend?" I think all of us have a desire to have a bosom friend, one who sticks with you through thick and thin. But my dad always told me that if you want friends you’ve got to be friendly, that’s what I’d like to talk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being God's Investment Manager

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 30, 2006

In comparison with third world countries, every person in this room is wealthy! Paul tells Timothy to command every wealthy person to be good stewards, and what they share with others becomes an investment bringing eternal dividends!

Being God’s Investment Manager Text: I Timothy 6:17-19 17). Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18). Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Be Attached: Proclaim And Do!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 8, 2006

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday of Easter John 15:1-8 "Be Attached: Proclaim and Do!" 15:1* ¶ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. 2* Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3* You are already made ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What Should A Family Be?

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006

This topic talks about God’s original intention for every family

WHAT SHOULD A FAMILY BE? God’s Original Intention for the Family Genesis 1:26-28 Some definitions of a family … 1. The Birthplace of Creativity 2. A Formation Center for Human Relationships 3. A Shelter in the Time of Storm 4. F.A.M.I.L.Y.-Father And Mother I Love You 1. GOD STARTED THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 A Danger: A Strong Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 22, 2006

We are to be dangerous for God.

BEING A DANGER: A STRONG COMMUNITY Ephesians 6.10 S: Community C: A Strong Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE TO BE DANGEROUS FOR GOD. ?: What? What does it take for this to happen? KW: Aspects TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 6 the four aspects it takes to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Exact Representation Of God's Being

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

The author of Hebrews states that Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory, and the exact representation of His being. In a world where God’s message is so often drowned out by the noise around us, it is good to be reminded that God continues to speak to His

If you ever happen to listen to Positive 89.3 on Saturday nights, you know that Joe Polek and I often enjoy sharing humorous stories from the news between the songs that we play. If you listened last night, you would have heard us talking about a variety of mistranslations with humorous results. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006

Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

"The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evidences Of Being Stirred By The Spirit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Evidences of Being Stirred By The Spirit

Evidences of Being Stirred By The Spirit I. The Spirit Stirs - Ez. 1 Cyrus the Great d. 529 B.C., king of Persia, founder of ACHAEMENID power and the Persian empire. He conquered MEDIA between 559 and 549 B.C., Lydia (see CROESUS) in 546, and BABYLONIA in 538. In EGYPT he laid the basis for ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Details Of Being Born Again

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 6, 2005

This message is one that should remind us of some of the details of being born again and what a being born again really means to us.

The Details of Being Born Again John 3:1-3 I. Being Born Again Means You Are Redeemed “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to riches of His grace.” – Eph. 1:7 A. Our redemption was necessary 1. Because of our separation from God “For when we were enemies ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist