Sermons on Cheers:

Spiritual Gifts For The Church

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002

The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Sermon 2: Learning From Stewardship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

Teaching your members to become better stewards.

A. INTRODUCTION Last week’s lesson emphasized the ingredients of spiritual and financial victory. We are in spiritual warfare, so there is no final victory till we get to heaven. In the same sense, since we have needs, there is no permanent financial victory on this earth, we must continually go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Presses On

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 9, 2001

Do you have the faith to press on through the crowd, to come into the presence of Jesus, and be changed forever?

Faith that Presses On Matt 9:20-22 As always, in order for us to get the whole account of what is going on in an event in the life of Christ, it is often necessary for us to travel to the other gospels for help. You can find this story in the gospel of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unbinding Lazarus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 2 of a 2 part sermon on some of the beautiful lessons that we can learn from the events surrounding the resurrection of Lazarus.

UNBINDING LAZARUS Jn. 11:43-44 INTRO. A great part of the grandeur of our Lord’s earthly ministry was His willingness to associate His disciples with Himself. Anything that they could do, He allowed them to do. He sent Peter and John to prepare the upper room for the Last Supper. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Ingratitude

Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 12, 2001

It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE Introduction Come with me and I will quickly tell you a story. Two friends sat at a Waffle House kindly and quietly eating their meals. Fifteen minutes into eating the meal, one friend noticed a dirty, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

Overcoming The Curse Of Halloween

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Oct 26, 2001

Alternatives to Halloween.

Overcoming the Curse of Halloween (Philippians 4:8-9) A. Introduction 1. Halloween is a very controversial issue that every Christian is forced to deal with. Every year at the end of October our country’s streets and sidewalks are filled with young boys and girls that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved To Suffer

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001

Many times when we present the Gospel we fail to share that there will be times of suffering and persecution for our faith. In this message Pastor Steve shows how that is part of God’s plan.

INTRODUCTION Festo Kivengere, a leading evangelical minister in Uganda, wrote a book called I Love Idi Amin. In this book, he described the history of the church in Uganda, and in the following excerpt he told of the first Christian martyrs in the nation’s history: "Earlier that same year, 1885, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-34, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Anxiety

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 30, 2001

No use denying anxiety, so how can we manage it.

Managing Anxiety By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Oct.28, 2001 “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Pro.12:25 (NKJV) Scene from "Meet the Parents" movie - Girl brings home boy to meet her parents. U can hear the words "Anxiety Attack" going through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Use The Gifts That God Has Given You

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 12, 2001

God has given you a gift to be used to glorify God and to edify the body of Christ.

Every believer in Christ has been given a gift by the Holy Spirit to be used to glorify God and to edify the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old, male or female, black or white, educated or uneducated, rich or poor, Baptist or Pentecostal, Methodist or Catholic; if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Give Up? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

I have battled depression much in my own life. I know that many Americans are depressed over the events of Sept 11th, 2001. This devotion I shared with my youth has continually been a source of hope for me.

Ever found your back against a wall? Ever been in a situation you weren’t sure you would make it through? Maybe you are going through something right now. It’s like finding yourself in a canoe on the Niagara River and you can hear the thunder of Niagara Falls just ahead. Maybe it’s depression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:9-24

Heart Attack (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 4, 2001

Rising above a broken heart to live in the joy of the Lord.

Title: Heart Attack Text: Psalms 25:17 Psalms 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Intro: How many here today would say that you have suffered from a broken heart. This scripture describes how you may have felt or how you are feeling today. You may be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"A True Friend Lifts You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will improve you.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Grooming Your Pallbearers Tim Kimmel - President of Generation Ministries My wife, Darcy; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Safety And Security?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 4, 2005

This sermon was preached the Sunday after hurricane Katrina. It discusses the subject of ultimate safety and security.

Introduction- Show pictures of New Orleans (from hurricane Katrina) and ask the question: where is safety and security to be found? This past week many people along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans have been asking this question. Even though we may not have been in their shoes we are asking the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:12, 1 Kings 14:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Reach For The Prize

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 22, 2005

We have to do more than just enter the race we have to reach for the prize.

Reach for the prize Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13,14 (KJV) Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal