Sermons on Carelessness:

Steadfast Determination

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2007

At first glance it would appear that Paul is restricting himself as to what he would preach to the church in Corinth, but a closer look shows otherwise.

STEADFAST DETERMINATION “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV At first glance it would appear that Paul is restricting himself as to what he would preach to the church in Corinth, but a closer look shows otherwise. Every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

"What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

“What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

“What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Water - We All Need It

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007

None of us can live without water - physically or spiritually.

Can you imagine life without water? Think of the ways that we use it everyday – brushing our teeth, taking a shower, washing our hands, wiping off the kitchen counter, cooking, watering the lawn. Water is indispensable! Plants need water to grow. They can’t life without it. When Linda and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With A Burden Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 15, 2008

The godly carry the burden of pleasing their Lord and submission to His will. When God says go, they go. When He says stop, they stop.

Dealing With a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 8/17/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, The Introduction The Order of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Strangers In A Strange Land

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Mar 23, 2007

We must reach those whose houses are built on the shifting sands of this world.

Strangers in a strange land Psalm 146:9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Hebrews 11:8-13 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Making Hay While The Sun Shines

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007

This is a good message for the end of the summer in that it speaks of accomplishment and productivity over a period of time. Was it a wasted summer or an unproductive life up to this point?

April, 2007 “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” John 9:1-12 “...we must do the work of him who sent me” (v. 4). INTRODUCTION: You have probably all heard the term “making hay while the sun shines.” What does that mean? Does it just mean going out and working in a field? Verse 4 says, “as long ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Cursing & Cussin'" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2008

First sermon in a series of the use and abuse of the tongue.

Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the con¬serving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Small But Powerful Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

The power that lies in our tongue. it could destroy or build lives

TOPIC: SMALL BUT POWERFUL Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: Ano Ang pinakamabigat na tinapay? Hopia! Ano ang isa sa pinakamakamandag na hayop? (ILL. Most Potent Venom – A scientist has found out that poison from the skin of a tiny South American tree frog is far more toxic than any other known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promises...promises

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

Our verbal commitments, and the way we keep them, say something about our Father in heaven.

Promises… Promises… Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ’Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Guard

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 30, 2008

We should always be people who care to look around us and keep the watch against the enemy

Be On Guard Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. The Introduction Waiting to be interviewed for a job as a wireless operator, a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Have A Cow Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Relationships are central to our lives. Who we connect with determines our destiny, our peace, and whether we live a full life.

Bovine Basics Part 1 “Don’t have a Cow” Text: I Kings 11:28-31; 37-40, 12:20; 26-33 A. Introduction Interesting story. Jeroboam is described as mighty young man of valor. He had favor with the king, Solomon. And beyond that he has even received a powerful word from God about his destiny. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fueling The Body Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

For all of us – myself included, we need to re-examine how are we to wisely live every moment for God in spite of ourselves?

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 7. FUELING THE BODY (Eph. 5:15-21) INTRODUCTION: Anyone remember Alice In Wonderland? Which wacky character in Carroll Lewis’ mushroom-induced world do you remember best? The Mad Hatter? Queen of Hearts? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"To Love, Honor, And Betray!" Series

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 10, 2005

It’s one thing to betray those around us or that we love, but it’s something tottally different when we betray Jesus, the one whom we are supposed to love, honor, worship, and adore!

"To Love, Honor, And Betray!" John 13: 18-30 Praise the Lord all up in this house... He is worthy of the praise, the honor, & the glory!! Hallelujiah! Glory to God! Amen... You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Hmmm, I’ve been dealing for the last few weeks on this subject & series of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Smart Are You?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 18, 2006

God’s Wisdom is always available to us. How often do we take advantage of that Wisdom?

How Smart are You? Proverbs 1:20-33 September 17, 2006 It seems as though, as technology advances, we are getting smarter and smarter. For just a minute, let’s talk about some of the ways that we are smarter today than we were yesterday. I’m going to make an assumption. I am going to assume ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Law Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2006

The need is great for a practical demonstration of the Law of Kindness in the church.

THE LAW OF KINDNESS Ephesians 4:31 – 32 Let all bitterness and all passionate feeling, all anger and loud insulting language, be unknown among you—and also every kind of malice. On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist