Sermons on Belong:

Being Thankful To God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Being Thankful is showing gratitude and appreciation for what God has done for you.

Being thankful to God Psalm 95:1-7 Introduction- Psalm 95:1-7 You cannot after reading this Psalm not understand that we need a heart of thanksgiving toward God. From the very first verse we see that worship is individual and it is corporate. “Come let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 95:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

God is good and He wants us to enjoy His goodness.

Psalms 31:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen To Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

This is a series on finding our purpose and identity in God. Focused on how to build a local church and the elements that release true purpose in the face of our cultures fascination and idolizing individualism.

Chosen to Obey HOTL 2011 (Release to Purpose Series) Open with continuing on: Gathering the lost and broken to Christ Restoring to Wholeness Releasing to Purpose 1 Peter 1:1 Overview of Peter: Most people I think can relate to Peter… A common man, common education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

Our work as God’s people will not be complete, and our covenant with God not fully realized, until blessing has come to all the earth.

“Blessed to Be a Blessing” - Genesis 12:1-4a The first book of the Bible might well be titled, "Genesis, or the Book of Divine Disappointment." God creates Adam and Eve and gives them everything they could possibly want, except for permission to eat the fruit of one tree. Adam and Eve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Became A Human Being! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2008

Most people really don’t know Jesus Christ, the one they are suppose to celebrate during Christmas!

If you stopped a person today at a shopping mall and asked the question “what does Christmas mean to you”, what do you think they would say? Many of them would likely say, “shopping”! I recently googled on the Internet that question. Most of the answers go something like this: “Christmas is a time ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Good To All Men

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should not be selective in their kindness to others.

DOING GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE Galatians 6:1-10 November 11, 2007 ILLUSTRATION The story has often been told about the message the founder of the Salvation Army sent to their international convention. General William Booth was unable to attend personally because of ill health, so he cabled the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Trust Fund Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012

Following the instruction of the Lord is better than sacrifices.

GOD’S TRUST FUND [PART TWO] “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: *other

Our Great Mission

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008

Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

"One Who Is Born Of God . . ." Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 21, 2016

What will characterize the life of one who is born of God?

John uses the term "born of God," seven times in this book. To be born again means that we are born spiritually, becoming spiritually alive to God and a personal love relationship with Him. But what is required of me if I am to be "born again?" READ Verse 1a It's been said that there are three ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?

The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do People Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

Any ability or talent or appearance or power or fame we receive is entirely derivative-an expression of His goodness imputed to us for a short while. Satan wanted worship for himself. Saints seek to bring worship to their God.

And around the throne, twenty four thrones, and on the thrones twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads, golden crowns (of victory) And out of the throne came lightnings and voices and thunders, and seven fiery lamps burning before the throne, which are the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:4-11

Denomination: *other

Worthy To Worship The One Who Is Worthy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 26, 2013

How could we ever be worthy enough to enter into the presence of God to offer our worship?

Worthy to Worship the One Who is Worthy Psalm 24:1-10 Introduction Psalm 24 is titled like many of the Psalms, “a Psalm of David. It was written about three thousand years ago, but its message beckons to us today as well. It is part of consider the third of a set of psalms (22,23,24) which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Funeral For A Still Born Child

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2018

This was a message I delivered at the funeral for a child who had been born "still born".

(Funeral for a stillborn held at the church building) During the viewing time I had an opportunity to talk with the mother (of the stillborn’s) son. He’s about 4 years old and was playing at reading a Bible in the back pew. I asked him if he knew what book he was “reading”. “Yeah,” he replied. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authorities Distinguished Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021

The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon V - "the Door" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

There are many "doors of discovery" in life, but only One leads to eternal life. There's no greater business to be in than that of helping someone discovers Jesus the Way to God, life, happiness, joy!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9