Sermons on checkbook:

It's Not Much, But You Can Have It

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 16, 2008

Shamgar is only mentioned twice in the book of Judges - in out text and in 5:6-7. Shamgar’s story almost seems incidental, but because he was too important to be omitted he is included in the Scriptures.

It’s not much, but you can have it! Judges 3:31 Israel should have been fully enjoying the Promised Land but their inconsistency in obeying God and their imitation of the idolatrous culture around them led to failure. Israel had a habit of turning from God. Whenever they did so God would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Beauty And The Beast Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008

The myth we are going to look at today is "Giving Means Subtracting".

INTRO: How many of us liked math when we were growing up? I remember in college, before being called into the ministry, I was going to get a math degree. But I realized I could not make it through Calculus 3. I just could not understand it. It’s like today living in a society that teaches us one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007

The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

No Spiritual Elite Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 16, 2007

There is a sad tendency on the part of all churches. That some people become regarded as a spiritual elite. That they, in some way, have more of an expectation to be heard by God and to have a say in the church’s operation than everyone else. This is a mi

No Spiritual Elite Ephesus - Year 10 Ephesians 2:11-18 There is a sad tendency on the part of all churches, including Ephesus and Norma. That some people become regarded as a spiritual elite. That they, in some way, have more of an expectation to be heard by God and to have a say in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Making A Decree

Contributed by Wayne Sutton on Jul 27, 2009

The Power of Decree - speaking forth the promises of God.

“And the spirit of the Lord hovered over the surface of the waters…” – Genesis 1:2 Then God said… Then God… Then… Then… “The Spirit of the Lord hovered…” “Then God said…” We have a mighty truth found in the first three verses of our Bible, three verses that we all have heard and read hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28

Denomination: *other

The Seven - Introduction To Revelation

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 12, 2013

The Revelation is an Unveiling of Jesus Christ

The Seven Introduction to Revelation, part 1 Revelation 1:1-3 May 19, 2013 First, I believe Revelation is understandable by the ordinary person. Many of you woman can run circles around most of the men here. You have the ability to sew complicated stitches, cook, homeschool, have a phone ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shine Jesus Shine...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 8, 2016

He is a lamp and a light available daily to protect and to guide our way. But only if we are willing to let Him shine in our lives, by shining through our lives!

Shine Jesus Shine... Illus. By David Dewitt In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time, the satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter’s magnetic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vbs 2014: Blast Off On A Mission Of God's Love

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

This short two-point topical sermon was written as a follow-up to Group's Blast Off! VBS curriculum. Building on the outer-space theme, this message urges listeners to receive God's love and redistribute God's love.

VBS 2014: Blast Off on a Mission of God’s Love Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/3/2014 As you can see we had a blast at VBS this weekend. I’ll bet as you were getting ready for church this morning, you didn’t expect to be taking trip to the space station. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Elisha Serves A Widow Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 21, 2014

Challenges are gifts from God.

“Imagine, if you will, a gift. It’s not big. You could wrap it in a golf ball-size box. This gift can do incredible things for you however. It will bring all of your family together. You will feel loved and appreciated like never before and reconnect with friends and acquaintances you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"Being Christ To Our Community: It's In The Way That We Use It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2018

A stewardship sermon.

“Being Christ to Our Community: It’s in the Way that You Use It” Luke 12:15-21 An extremely wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his wife to him and gave her his final instructions. “What I want you to do is this,” he said, “I want to you go get two of the biggest and strongest bags you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

I Deserve The Best

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

our we ambitious or greedy? Humble or do we think God owes us the best? Ambition of James and John shows us the answer.

Ambition of James and John/ I deserve the best Mark 10:35-45 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we will look at the heart of James and John, two of Jesus disciples and hear the request they made of Jesus. At first most will say that they would never ask such a question of Jesus, but as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

Happiness is not in the amount of things you have but rather it is a condition of ones heart and soul. How full is your life?

"ABUNDANT LIFE!" John 10:1-10 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Tithing? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2018

This message deals with the concept of tithing.

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Have you ever heard that all the church is out for is your money? : " Well, hold on to your wallets today! JUST KIDDING! " Before we dig into the subject for today, I want to begin by first saying that FCC is one of the, if not the most generous giving congregations I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic