Sermons on Built To Last:

Bring Us Together By Thy Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2012

The existence of the Word of God makes it necessary to have a living and authoritative interpretator "of last resort," in the Church.

Monday of 21st Week in Course St. Monica/St. Augustine Verbum Domini St. Monica could easily be called the patron saint of frustrated prayer. A Catholic herself, she found herself married to a pagan, with a son who, unbaptized as a child, turned into a kind of semi-pagan hellion during his youth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

Why?

Contributed by Mark Thometz on Aug 27, 2012

I wrote this last summer as an intern at a church that was going through some tough times and significant loss.

Kids have a lot of questions. The “why” questions I've found is most popular. Back in Boise I work for the YMCA as an after school child care worker. Needless to say, when it's you and 2 other adults with 35+ kids a lot of “why” questions come up. “Why can't we do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Soil Samples

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2015

There’s a condition of the heart that is necessary if the Word of God is to have a lasting effect on any of us.

This little parable of Jesus got me thinking about taking soil samples. You know, with all its talk about different kinds of soil. So, what I did is: I logged on to YouTube and did a search. And, sure enough, there was a video on how to do it, how to take a soil sample. As you might guess, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soli Deo Gloria, Glory To God Alone

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2017

This looks at the last of the Five Solas and examines what ti means to Live to Give Glory to God Alone.

He was a man who couldn’t keep a job. He was a church organist and composer and while he was a great organist the pieces that he composed himself were often considered too showy to be played in church, and so eventually the church would grumble and he would move on. So glad churches today don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dwell In Jesus The Vine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you dwell in JESUS? Yes, specially when I'm alone, I pray in tongues. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit. IV. TEXT: John 15:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 15:4 Dwell in Me, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2013

When was the last time, you volunteered to help the youth team, without being told about it?

Even more! Philemon 1:21”I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!” All we get to hear today in the corporate corridors is ‘what do I get out of this?’, ‘what is it in for me?’ ‘no one dare take advantage of ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Greatest Boast? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 18, 2013

This is the last sermon in the Galatians series. It covers verses 11-18 and then reviews the lessons learned in the whole book.

Introduction: A. Today is Father’s Day, and we want to wish all of the fathers among us a Happy Father’s Day, and we pray that God will bless you with the wisdom, love, and strength needed for blessing your children. B. Let me ask you a question: Have you ever found yourself bragging ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Your Encouragement Output Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Last in a series through the book. This message is a call for every person to put encouragement as a deliberate act into practice.

I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Joke – Have you heard the story about the guy who wasn’t too bright who got a job painting the lines down the middle of the highway? His first day, he finished 5 miles. Then his output dropped way off. The next day, he only finished 2; the next day, only one. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Meaning Behind Christmas

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

A seven part series on the last words of Christ- for this He cameThat we might live with Him

The Real meaning behind Christmas In a month or so you may sit down to enjoy a movie in which a story of fiction will be hailed as the truth and many will turn to Christianity and say "I knew that you were fake, no wonder we don't want anything to do with you!" But before that happens I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Enemies Expect Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014

To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of the LORD's return? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:27 (Amplified Bible) 10:27 [There is nothing left for us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Encouraged Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 16, 2013

This is the introductory message and it focuses on how Jesus chose to encourage His disciples on His last night with them.

Be Encouraged Part 1 Scripture: John 14:1-3; 17:20-21; Proverbs 17:22; Matthew 26:53 Introduction: This morning I am starting a series titled “Be Encouraged” and this message will be the introductory message to set the stage for the series. Encouragement is something that is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis- People Relating To God Part 8- Living A Life Of Promise Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 2, 2015

Living a life of promise in a hostile world- Joseph Next to the last sermon in the people relating to God series

Please feel free to use all or part of this material to further God's kingdom Power points available on request Genesis – people relating to God part 8 “Living a life of promise in a hostile world” Genesis chapters 39-50 The life lessons of Joseph part 2 I don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Darkness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Where does one find real and lasting joy? What about when bad things happen?

Joy in the Darkness: 1 Peter 1:6-9 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith-- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-- may be proved genuine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Art Of Remembering

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible encourages us to continue to make a difference in the world around us and to leave a lasting legacy behind.

The Art of Remembering Hebrews 12:1-4 Intro: Tomorrow we will be celebrating Memorial Day and many of you have made plans for the day. Maybe a picnic or going to a parade. Maybe a big party or just a quiet afternoon with family. Maybe you’re just going to enjoy that extra day off of work. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2012

Last piece in the the armor of God, the sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon the Lord provides for us to be victorious.

The sword of the Spirit Ephesians chapter 6:10-20 Introduction- Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Prayer- We are still in the series “Putting on the full armor of God”. We have looked at all the pieces except the sword of the Spirit. We have the belt of Truth We have put on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene