Sermons on Better Priority:

Giving With An Open Hand Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 17, 2009

The first in a series of three messages on money and giving.

Keys to Unlocking God’s Blessing in Your Life, Part 1 Giving With An OPEN HAND” By Pastor Ralph Juthman Matthew 6: 19-24 ‘No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Church Builder?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

The work in Christ’s church will not get done in a hurry. We don’t even have a target date for completion. But this is what makes the difference for our church building: It’s the work of our Lord! It’s the church that Christ bought with his precious blood.

Are you a church builder? Do you see it as your responsibility to serve the church of Christ? To strengthen it, and to grow it? You should, because that’s the calling given to you by the Lord God! Sometimes we like to leave church-building work to the experts. We leave the physical aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22, Revelation 3:14-22, Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road To Redemption

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 14, 2022

What an incredible example and admirable trait we see in Peter to be able to say when Jesus asks, "do you love me?" and respond, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you."

Telling Someone Something You'll Never Do It can be dangerous to tell someone something that you'll never do. Have you ever heard someone say something like (or maybe you've said it yourself), "I'll never let my kid play with that kind of toy," or "I'll never let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Calls, Say, "Yes” Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the call of Moses, comparing to our own need to say "Yes" when God calls us to do...anything.

Intro: The following excuses are from a collection of excuses that have actually been turned in at school: • "Ralph was absent yesterday because he had a sore trout." • "Please excuse Joyce from P.E. for a few days. Yesterday she fell off a tree and misplaced her hip." ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

While You're Waiting

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005

Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Into Shape

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want to know God’s will?

In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Contentment

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

A man without God is a person who's life is going to be meaningless. God has a plan for your life and until you live it you will not be content.

A life of contentment Ecclesiastes 5:1-5:8 Introduction- Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes? Fold the Bible in half, that Psalms, go forward two books, proverbs, then Ecclesiastes. It opens up… meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless. Wisdom is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Hanging Out With God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2007

It is so important to hang out with God so that we know Him more and more. What does that look like and how do we do that.

In our culture today, the importance of nutrition is such a big issue that seems to be everywhere we turn. Almost every magazine that covers culture, like People, Cosmo Girl, or Entertainment Weekly, usually has some story inside about some celebrity who is too skinny. Images like these (on wall) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Essetial For Freedom?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 28, 2007

A reformation sermon encouraging people to grab hold of what is essential for freedom!

31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful How You Live

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 11, 2012

In this message we look at the importance of living our lives in such a way that we honor God in all that we do.

“Be Careful How You Live” Ephesians 5:15-17 You may have noticed that many of the major news magazines put out a special issue at this time of year to recall the highlights of the previous year. Some of these include articles written by experts who make predictions about what they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have 20/20 Spiritual Vision?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

This sermon challenges us to have our spiritual eyes examined to see if we are "seeing" our calling from God’s perspective.

Introduction: How many of you wear glasses or contacts at least part of the time? Why? That’s right, because you want to be able to see! My wife Lenea had a vision appointment this week because her vision hasn’t been as clear as it used to be. Do you know what that Eye Doctor told her? He told ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find The Right Balance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

The ideal Christian life is a balanced life. But how can we attain that balance? Our text can be divided into several steps that lead us toward a balanced mentality.

How to Find the Right Balance (Philippians 3:15-21) 1. Mr. Alvin Verette of New Roads, Louisiana, owns and operates the nation’s first drive-in Funeral Home. For the convenience of time-pressed mourners, the deceased is displayed before a five-by-seven foot picture window. Friends and relatives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Greeting To The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 16, 2018

At times the church faces challenges from without, but often the greatest danger may come from within. If we are to combat the struggles associated with false doctrine, we must be settled in the Word.

A Greeting to the Saints 2 Peter 1: 1-2 This second epistle of Peter is very similar in tone and intent to the second epistles of Paul. In large part, the second epistles were written to follow up on the first, and particularly to combat apostasy and false doctrine. Having written the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist