Sermons on Can We Talk:

Let's Talk About Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2006

Everyone has faith. We all use faith in our everyday life. However do you know the difference between just faith and Biblical faith.

Let’s talk about Faith By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. INTRODUCTION: We all have faith! According to the dictionary faith is allegiance to duty or a person, belief in the traditional doctrines ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Apostolic

Fear

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2018

Satan stops at nothing to make us think that God doesn't exist or doesn't care.

Fear Mark 4:35- 41 Introduction: 2003 in Paris with Jennifer at Eiffel tower. --- Level 1, Level 2. Another GLASS ELEVATOR! Clung to pole in center listening to my heart pounding. Wasn’t afraid. I WAS TERRIFIED!! What are you afraid of? I. VS. 35 “Let us go across to the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is No Double-Talk In The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 14, 2003

The Lord, speaking throught St. Paul, makes clear his wishes for mankind. God uses a firm "Yes" in reference to our salvation, and we respond with a faith-filled "Amen."

Epiphany 7 II Corinthians 1:18-22 There was a NFL football game about 4 or 5 years ago that had a very controversial event happen during the game. Actually the game was just about to go into overtime, and you know before overtime there’s always another coin toss to see who gets the football ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Money Talks - Earn Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of earning money through purposeful work and service to God, rather than relentlessly chasing after it, emphasizing a different pace, pursuit, and heart posture.

The world’s money says, “Chase Me.” God’s money says, “Earn Me.” Big Idea - God invites you to a better way of working. A way where you earn money through purposeful work, through serving God, rather than chasing money. Both ways—the relentless chase and the purposeful service—involve work, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Topics: Purposeful Work, Chasing Money, Heart Posture

Sermon Series: Money Talks

How To Talk To Others About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013

How do we overcome our fears and actually open our mouths to talk to other people about Jesus Christ? There are three action steps that we can take in order to effectively talk to others about Christ.

How to Talk to Others About Jesus Christ Acts 9:19-29 Introduction: 1. As we learned last week, when we trust Christ to be our Savior, Christ’s Spirit comes to live within us, and our life changes. When salvation occurs, there is a natural, internal desire to want to share our faith with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Will We Cry Or Will We Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 23, 2023

We have the choice, we can cry about how things use to be, or we can praise God for what he’s about to do.

Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols and worship the one true God, they were chastened by the Lord and were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity was to last 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. This 70 year period began in 605 B.C., when the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Be Honest To God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009

A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Talk And Lame Excuses

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2019

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62.

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62. Denying Jesus in Others Luke 9:46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus knew their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth? Really?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 17, 2019

Jesus talks to us about divisiveness!

Weekend Message/Devotion August 18, 2019 Peace on Earth? Really? Luke 12:49-56 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, John 7:5-12, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Can Help Each Other Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

If you’ve ever said, "Why should I join a small group? What do I have to offer?" then you need to hear this! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How can we help each other? A couple weeks ago, I talked about why you need a church family. Today, I want to talk to you about why your church family needs you. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible - Is It True? Can We Trust It? Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

The second in a series on the Bible. Every Christian must answer the question: Is the Bible true? When we accept its truth, we must obey its instruction.

Bible - Is it true? Can we trust it? Purpose: Showcasing the absolute truth of the Bible. 1. There is a great push in today’s world for tolerance. Tolerance used to mean, "Everyone has a right to an opinion." · Some people like the Red Sox, some like the Yankees. · Some people like Mexican food, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Why We Can't Stay Here

Contributed by Lt Gareth Macdonald on Jun 20, 2014

Looking at the Transfiguration and Peter's remark - it is good for us to be here. Why our Church must move forward to be what God calls us to be.

The Transfiguration – Matthew 17: 1 - 13 As an introduction to the message, here is a little background to the transfiguration. I was not fully aware of what it was and what it meant so just in case I am not the only one, here is that background. This is one of the most important, yet one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Filling The Hole. . .so We Can Be Whole Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

A message exploring our God-given longing to be whole hearted. Inspired by Mike Bickle’s "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart."

("Jesus Freak" – D.C. Talk Music Video) Okay, so it’s not a real Christmassy song, not to mention rather dated. . .but, what’s your answer? What would people think if they knew that you were a Jesus Freak? Or maybe the first question to be asked is, are you a Jesus freak? Hold that answer in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why We Can't Get No Satisfaction"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002

TODAY – we are going to answer 2 very important questions. #1 – Why we can’t get no satisfaction and #2 – How we can get some satisfaction…

Why We Can’t Get No Satisfaction SHOW POWERPOINT SLIDES… [Haggai 1:2-6,9; Eccl 1:2; 2:22,23; 5:10; 6:7; Jn 4:13; Is 9:20; 55:2, 29:8 – then play Rolling Stones song satifaction] Sometimes that it the way life is - we just can’t get no satisfaction....even though we try & we try & we try…. A ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray " Can We Test God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 19, 2011

How our tithe can unleash a tremendous blessing from God.

Today we are finishing our series on prayer. Next week we will be talking about heaven. We have gone through a number of passages on prayer. But for prayer to be real to you, you have to have a relationship with God. Words will only go so far if you heart is not in it. Our heart is not in prayer ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10