Sermons on Brothers:

Needle In A Haystack

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 25, 2003

Learn about how to find the right mate without compromise.

Needle in a Haystack The Search for True Love I. Introduction Since I was a little shy when I was in high school, I didn’t ask many girls out on dates. So my friend came up to me one day and said, “Hey, I’ve lined you up with a great date for Saturday night. It’s all set.” “Who is it?” I asked. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Psalm 37:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Unchanging In Our Ever-Changing World

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 20, 2001

Since God is unchanging, our faith never changes, our ethical and moral obligations never change, our personal accountability never changes, and our ultimate hope never changes.

"God is Unchanging in Our Ever-changing World" A sermon from the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8 Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

I'm 2 Legit 2 Quit

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 21, 2001

This sermon allows young people to know that they can make it and they don’t have to give up.

In our text today, we are dealing with Joseph and his family. We must go back to chapter 37 when Joseph dreams his dreams of greatness. In chapter 37 Joseph tells his brothers the dream. His brothers response to him in v.8 is, "Shall you indeed reign over us? Or shall you indeed have dominion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

A sermon from Hebrews

Hebrews12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1,2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a part our lesson from Hebrews, plus a few verses from chapter 11. I would like to share these verses with you: from chapter 11:"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Selfless Christianity In Action! - Fellow Soldier Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 18, 2002

If Paul’s and Epaphroditus’ experiences are any indication, fighting battles are a normal part of the Christian experience. You’re engaged in warfare today. The church is engaged in a fight today as we endeavor to take back enemy-held territory in people’

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: One would think that God would make some special allowances for a man who dedicated his life to planting churches throughout the Mediterranean world. It only seems appropriate that God would have blessed this man with great health, the nicest of accommodations, a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Living In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

The Bible says that if we realize that GOD IS WITH US it will radically change our lives. We will have the peace that the world does not have. Tonight we are going to briefly look at three things that will keep us living in the presence of God.

Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Today men everywhere are searching for happiness, fulfillment, and love. They are searching in all the wrong places. Peace can only be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. HOW CAN WE LIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD? The person who is saved has God’s presence with him. Did ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Me Tell You About This Guy

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 14, 2007

This a Sermon that can be done as a drama. No props needed but a glass of water.

Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (ESV) Wow, thanks for letting me rest here for awhile and for the water. It has been a long journey, and I needed to catch my breath. I am excited to go and see some of my cousins, but really, I can’t wait for the trip to be over and to get back to my own village. I am just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

"Forgiving: An Act Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007

The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. We are called to imitate Jesus. Forgiving is not easy. I do not pretend to do it well, nor does anyone else I know! Yet we must.

In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2007 Text: Luke 4:11 Easter VI - Redeemer “Forgiving: An Act of Faith.” 5th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) Jesus did not start a church, at least not in the sense of people who assemble on Sunday morning to hear a man preach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008

#23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restored Relationships

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 6, 2007

It is difficult to move forward until we are set free from the past.

July 8, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Subject: Forgiveness Title: Restored Relationships I’m still praying for revival. As I pray I continually ask the Lord, “What hinders revival? What keeps it from happening here?” One thing that I keep hearing is that the one thing that will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Prepared Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2010

Are you living prepared? The time is near according to Peter, we are called to be prepared!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever found yourself totally unprepared for a meeting or some event? • Have you have those dreams of having something come up that you were responsible for yet you were unprepared. That is scary to think about isn’t it? • I still have reoccurring dreams of getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Your Character Arc

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011

If you’re a person of faith, you are a person in process. It’s process guided by the Holy Spirit, of course, and what he’s doing is -- he’s transforming you from building your life around yourself to building it around God.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 31, 2011 YOUR CHARACTER ARC Isaac Butterworth Genesis 32:22-32 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed