Sermons on Career:

Developing A Christmas Heart

Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004

"Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Continued Downward

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009

Another sermon inspired from Chuck Swindolls Living on the ragged edge

You’ve no doubt seen the t-shirts or the billboards, or watched the commercials, where the theme was nothing more than…”if it feels good …do it!” It even makes its way into boutique shops, handcrafted on little plaques, and the bookstores line their shelves with self help books like “looking out ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Mission-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Missions is the heartbeat of Christianity. Yet, where do missions begin?

Mark 6:7-13 Mission-minded Living And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 7 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 21, 2009

A phrase by phrase examination of the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me," This hymn summerizes the essence of the Christian faith.

The Essence! Romans 8:35-39 KARL BARTH was a German theologian who dominated the theology of the 20th century. In 1962, 6 years before his death, he made his only visit to the United States. One night he lectured at a seminary in Virginia and after the lecture he met with students in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Growing A Contented Spirit Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

In an age of commercialism that breeds discontent we are challenged by Scripture to live a contented life. Paul explains how we can be content in any and every situation.

GROWING A CONTENTED SPIRIT On a scale of one to ten (one being discontent and ten being very content) how content are you overall with your life? Think about that for a moment. Contentment is an illusive quality today. Much of the business world works hard to breed discontent so that we will buy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 25, 2008

1st in a series of sermons on Vision, it explains the first step in vision... dissatisfaction.

The Vision Thing Nehemiah 1 For weeks you heard a lot about vision. Then after some meetings, you didn’t hear about it. Now, for a couple of weeks you have seen these strange signs around the church. You are hopefully wondering what they mean. Well, today I hope to help you understand. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Aim For A Better Life Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

This is a the first in a 6 part series on taking AIM for a Better Life using AIM as an acrostic for Authority, Initiative and Maintenance

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 1 We’ve been talking about NEW BEGINNINGS that END WELL for the past few weeks.... And truly, we know that God is a God of "New Beginnings" He believes in "Starting Over" He believes in Second, Third, Fourth and many more chances..... But we also must know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

When Pigs Fly Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 2 - When Pigs Fly Video (It’s All About Me – available at Sermonspice.com) Last week I began a series called “Let’s Get Engaged”. This series deals with the last step in the Passion Process which is to engage or get our hands out. We talked about assuming the position. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Old Dad

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Fathers have a huge responsibility, fortunately we have the perfect role model.

“Dear Old Dad” (John 3:16) June 21, 2009 Did you know that fewer long distance phonecalls are made on Fathers Day than Mothers day, not a big surprise. But did you know that long distance companies actually make more money on Fathers day because so many more of the calls are collect. Kids want to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Amazing Grace: Verse Three Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 18, 2009

This is the third in a 4 sermon series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each point is based on a verse of Amazing Grace and tells the story of John Newton. Powerpoint available, just e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: VERSE THREE Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you who haven’t been here or who’ve been asleep in your pew, we’ve spent the last couple for weeks wading our way through John Newton’s timeless ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Way To The Top

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jul 26, 2009

Abraham’s assignment was to be a good father. From this God could bless the world

The Way to the Top Gen 18:19 July 27th, 2009 What do you think is the most important job in the world? Soccer player David Beckham makes ½ million $/week, but most soccer players probably make about $100,000/ year. Dentists and doctors make 100 – 300/year. Big jet pilots about 200. Stock ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Mennonite

Service Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 1, 2009

If you’re facing tough times today take comfort in realizing God can use you best when you are weakest.

I walked into the Mac’s store, picked up my items and went to the counter. The clerk, male, about 18, was reading a magazine. I stood at the counter for 20 seconds or so when he finally sauntered from against the wall toward the cash register, punched on the keypad, took my cash, gave me my change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Places You'll Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2009

The businessmen in James 4 don’t seem to be boastful and proud to me... and yet God says they were. What makes a person proud?

OPEN: Dr. Seuss once wrote a poem entitled: “The Places You’ll Go” And part of it goes like this: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebellion & Recovery

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 17, 2009

A Sunday lesson on Rebellion & Recovery Robert Rimes

Rebellion & Recovery 1 Samuel 15:23a For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft,and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.Because thou hast rejected the word of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fork In The Road Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 21, 2009

When we are at the crossroads of deciding which path of life to follow, we should consider what Jesus shares with us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life is full of choices isn’t it? • Just take a moment to think about how many different decisions that you made just to get to church this morning. What time to get up? Shower or bath or nothing? What to wear? What to eat? Which car do we drive? Do we come this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ