Sermons on Bill Hybels:

The Defeat Of Depression

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Let's talk about the lot, the lamenting and the Lord of the depressed (Material adapted from Bill Kirk at: https://billkirk.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/victory-over-depression.pdf)

HoHum: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. SAD starts in the fall (right now) and continues into the winter months. Know of one woman who has dementia that suffers from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-27, Psalm 102:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paid In Full Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015

PAID IN FULL I wish that all of my bills said that. That would mean that I would not owe anybody any money. My account with God DOES look like that.

Good morning. How is everybody? So I hope you had a good Christmas. Take a moment and tell me one gift that you got for Christmas. Responses. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—“ It is the best gift ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Care And Feeding Of The Money Tree Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

We are called to lay up treasures in heaven, but we also have bills to pay. These verses give us some insights into how we can be wise Christians stewards of our money.

Luke 12:13-21 “Care and Feeding of the Money Tree” INTRODUCTION Video presentation: “Contentment—Deep Thoughts by a Shallow Christian” We laugh at the absurdity of the shallow Christian’s remarks, yet, how often our lives mirror his thoughts. We often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

A message about how God seeks and saves the lost.

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2024

Ruth was called a woman of noble and faithful character. The book of Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah.

Series Intro: Never Seen Before in 2024 In a world filled with loss, grief, evil, chaos, trauma and even destruction, many are called but few are chosen – many will suffer loss as men and women do what is right in their own eyes. Evil is called good and good is called evil. Such is the time you and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Security And Stability Feet Prepared With The Shoes Of The Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 31, 2014

Many have been sold a bad bill of goods about God's peace. It is not about the absence of problems. It is about the presence of God's power to make us calm when all hell breaks loose.

Read Ephesians 6:14-20 Read Matthew 21:44 How many of you ever go somewhere and purposefully try to buy broken things? If you are like most people if there are scratches, broken packages or missing parts or items we don’t want it. Most of us don’t set out to find the most broken down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

30 Days To Live- The Art Of Being There Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Listen to what Bill Gates said about being there and staying focused, “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.”

30 Days to Live- the Art Of Being There Acts 16:16-34NLT Sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and look at the big picture. That’s what the following college student did in writing this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my dorm set off by student ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And Community

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2016

God's case has 3 basic ideas (Outline and material adapted from Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson's book, Building a Church of Small Groups, Chapter 1, In the Beginning, God: The Theological Evidence)

HoHum: In his book, “Imagine Your Life Without Fear” Max Lucado gives some significant insight when he says,"Questions can make hermits out of us, driving us into hiding. Yet the cave has no answers. Christ distributes courage through community; he dissipates doubts through fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010

We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive New Wine In 09 Pt1 (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009

To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer.

Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Step #1: Perseverance in Prayer Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer. Introduction: Our theme this year is New Wine in 09 – We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of being willing to change so that we can drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profess Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

BIG IDEA: Share YOUR faith YOUR way!

“PROFESS” People: Part 3 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal INTRO VIDEO: Evangelism Tips - Deep Thoughts From A Shallow Christian (00:58) GRAB bottle of coke… Seen the new Coke commercials? Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Pharmacist Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God, Is He Really Out There Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

In this message we will answer the question that many in our world have, is there really a God.

God, Is He Really Ot There Welcome to Christianity 101 … Here are some of the Scripture that provide the basis for this series; My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. – Hosea 4:6 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23, Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ephesians 6:5-8, Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 36:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future.

“Facing Your Giants” 1 Samuel 17:40-51 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian Church

Obedience Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Yes, obedience can be a big, difficult and sometimes bitter-tasting bill to for us to swallow. It costs us, sometimes richly, in pride, preference, personal control and self-sufficiency. Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary if we are to maintain our

OBEDIENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 1, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Ron Dentinger warns: “Health care is getting far too expensive. I just got a prescription. The instructions read: 'Take one every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist