Sermons on Church Work:

God Is Big Enough To Uproot My Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 15, 2016

Whatever fear we have, God is big enough to take care of it.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I remember seeing that when it came out, I was scared! • Depending on what list you find, Americans fear many things. One list of fear from selfhelpcollective.com suggests that the top two things people fear is flying and public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation Is Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Being a successful witness will take preparation.

Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by James Linders on Feb 2, 2016

Prayer is a conversation with God in His physical absence. We should ALWAYS TRUST God with our lives. The outcome of our prayer should NOT be based on our expectations and needs but on GOD'S will, immaterial of whether it is what we want.

James 5:17-18 (ESV) "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit." To answer the question “What IS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sadness Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 11, 2016

We never quite know what to do with the emotion of sadness. Here's a biblical look at dealing with sadness.

In the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out, we get to journey inside the mind of 11 year-old Riley Anderson as she wrestles with all the conflicting emotions that comes from a stressful move from a simple, stable life in rural Minnesota to a hurried, unknown life in San Francisco. Chief among these ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Grace: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 15, 2014

This Child, this Christ, would be prophet, priest, and king -- showing God's way, ruling His people with compassion, and offering Himself as the sacrifice for their sins.

8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then the angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for, see – I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Forgiving Heart

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This message from Matthew 6:12-15 explains why forgiveness is essential and practical steps that can be taken to accomplish it.

A Forgiving Heart Matthew 6:12-15 (Inspired by a message from Dan Allender) INTRODUCTION: Jesus had a lot to say about forgiveness. When he taught his disciples how to pray (in what we now call the Lord’s Prayer) Jesus said, “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unfathomable Forgiveness, Irrevocable Invitation Inconceivable Compassion

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The Forgiveness and compassion of Christ

Unfathomable Forgiveness, Irrevocable Invitation, Inconceivable Compassion This morning again I want to tie in all three readings with the lesson to see how each one portrays a characteristic of Jesus and our relationship to Him. (Genesis 45: 1-15) In the Genesis account we see Joseph when he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Jehovah Jireh - God Our Provider Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 16, 2015

Jehovah Jireh, or "God Our Provider, " is one of the more well known names of God. But what does He provide? Why? How can we be sure He will provide for us?

One day a man walked out of his house on his way to work and saw that it had started to rain. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but began to worry when he saw that it was still raining cats and dogs later that same night. He lived near a river, so he started to fear a possible flood. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Of God's Call-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 3, 2015

3 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-III—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Helicopter Pilot’s licence— A tourist with more money than she had sense, went to the Bahamas where she went to a flight school, insisting she wanted to learn to fly that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Blocks To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2015

Talk about the stumbling blocks to forgiveness (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiven Marriage)

Introduction: A. Linda gave up her college career because her new husband wanted her to stay home. She obliged him. Six months later, she had an abortion because her husband told her they weren’t ready to become parents. As Linda’s resentment grew over the next year, so did her ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying It Down

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 27, 2015

Jesus' sheep know their Shepherd's voice, and they are safe.

WHEN I WAS A KID, I loved to go to my grandmother’s house. One of the things I remember about that house was a picture on the wall over the bed where I slept. It was a picture of Jesus. There’s a good chance you’ve seen it, or one like it. It shows the full stature of our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Warfare And Real Warfare

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 6, 2015

As long as there is greed and evil in this world, there will be war. War will only cease when we live according to the way God wants us to live, and that will only happen when Christ returns.

Today-Nov. 11, 2014-is a special day in a special year. Today is the day when we pause to remember and give thanks for those who fought in wars past to preserve our freedom and those who still work to protect our freedoms today. This year we also remember three significant events in history: the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Love Is More Than Kissing

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015

There are many definitions of love. It's easy to say you love someone, but your actions tell the truth. Orpah & Ruth are contrasts of what love really means.

LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING Ruth 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man once commented after a revival service to the evangelist, "If you could see how people don't pay attention! And they get up and wander around. It’s terrible!” The evangelist answered, "If you think the back of their ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Celebrations Centered On Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 11, 2015

To show that our celebrations are always centered in the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you celebrating the LORD in your life? Yes. Luke 15:32 Luke 15:32 But it was fitting to make merry, to revel and feast and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth Of The Word

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 14, 2015

God intended for His Word to be spoken with authority. It must not be taken lightly. It must be approached as if it contained all the power of the universe, which it does.

I believe that many people are, without realizing it, shaping their relationship with God based on excuses. Lack of time is our most popular excuse. Lack of comprehension is a close second. People say to me, “Time is a problem, for sure, but my real problem with the Bible is that I just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic