Sermons on Build Others:

What About Imprecatory Psalms? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Principles for imprecatory prayers.

A. Introduction: 1. Imprecatory means judgment, i.e., asking God to punish, kill, and throw into hell (Psalm 2, 37, 69, 70, 109, 143). 2. David throws them into hell. “Let Satan the accuser stand at his right hand . . . let his days be few . . . let his children be fatherless, and let his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential For God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2006

Fourth sermon in expository series on Colossians.

The Colossian Christ followers were facing challenges to their faith. Since that still happens today we’ve been learning from Paul’s letter to them about how you can reach your full potential for God – reach it even though your faith is being tested. As you begin to grow in Christ Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sump'n Other Than Slump'n

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

Churches, like individuals, have "body language". If we seem to be slumping, let’s look at our victories; and let’s look at the body language for mission: bending the knees, touching power, expecting the Presence.

Even if you cannot hear what someone is saying with his lips, you can often read his body language. The words may not be clear, but the body language may be eloquent. What is body language? Body language is posture, gesturing, facial expressions, the way you present yourself to others. And that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A First Responder

Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 14, 2021

Those who are suffering need to pray and the cheerful should sing psalms of praise to God. We need to be there for them

James 5:13-20 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Relationships

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

When A Prophet Goes Prodigal Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This is a biographical message baed on the life of Jonah

When a Prophet Goes Prodigal Jonah Essential 100 Series May 11, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Merlin Carothers, author of the book Prison to Praise, had firsthand experience of what it is like to be declared righteous. During World War II, he joined the army. Anxious to get into some action, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Surviving Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Discuss how we can find strength in Christ during times of adversity, the importance of community, and overcoming depression.

Good morning, church family! I want to welcome each and every one of you here today. We're going to delve into a powerful passage from 1 Kings 19:1-6. Here, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing one of his lowest moments. Yet, in this place of despair, he finds strength, not only in God but also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-6

Topics: Strength, Christ, Others

Manage Your Emotional Energy Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 28, 2017

In order to love others, we must have enough emotional energy in our tanks. We must be aware of where we are emotionally. We must be aware of what drains us emotionally. And we must be aware of what replenishes us emotionally.

Manage Your Emotional Energy YOLO Part 4 Luke 5:12-16 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life meaningfully. In order to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Good reception with God requires right relationships with people.

Divine Reception Matthew 5:21-26 Intro: During the last couple of weeks up at Camp Elkanah near Starkey, I found myself a bit cut off from the rest of the world. I’m really not all that attached to our cell phone, but needing to check messages at the office, I found myself wandering around camp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson I.f.2 The Sons Of Ham Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2020

Although Ham had four sons the curse was only upon Canaan, and I cannot tell you why the others were not cursed.

December 10, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.F.2: The Sons of Ham. (Gen. 10:6-20) Genesis 10:6-20 (KJV) 6 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. 7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Oneself.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 14, 2020

God has called the body to shepherd the flock, The rewards are eternal. This message was a tremendous blessing to all. I am natures greatest miracle.

Mastering Oneself. 1 Peter 5:1-11NKJV Let me point out from the very beginning; The only way to master oneself is for him or her to surrender theirselves to Jesus. Again, Mastering oneself is a life of submission to Jesus! What I submit to you this morning is that this early group of leaders ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, Psalm 55:22, James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 30, 2012

We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus make himself known through the power of his words.

Title: The Power of Words Title: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus made himself known through the power of his words. Introduction I have a friend who is taking a rather extensive seminar that, from what I can gather, is designed to help a person reach his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A third look at being generous.

Generosity April 21, 2013 Last winter, as we led up to Christmas I spoke about grace for a number of weeks. I’m still not certain we have a great understanding of grace because in some respects grace is illogical and counter-intuitive. We really don’t know what to do with grace. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The seventh and final sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

About 10 years ago on a July 4th I went with the family to a minor league baseball game. We sat in the grassy area of the ballpark down the first base line and during the game a fowl ball game my way. It was spinning pretty well and I had a tough time getting a hold of the ball. Finally, I got a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This story addresses forgiveness and forgiving others

The Call to Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Tim Keller tells the story of being a Yankee and pastoring his first church in a blue collar, Southern town. In the church was one man, who hadn’t even graduated from junior high school and thus, could hardly read. He wanted to live a holy life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist