Sermons on Commander:

Leaving God Out Of Our Plans – Boasting And Being Arrogant! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James teaches that it is sinfull to leave God out of our plans and on our own to boast and be arrogant and negligent to His commands.

INTRODUCTION #23 1. Open your bibles to James 4:13-17. 2. In this section of scripture James gives warning about making plans that do not include God in those plans. (1)Young people, is God #1 in your planning for your summer vacation? With your free time will you read the bible and pray more? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010

We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

Go! But Wait!

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010

The command of Jesus to His disciples is go into all the world and preach the gospel. But before doing that, the desciple should wait.

GO! BUT WAIT! I. THE LAST INSTRUCTION OF JESUS BEFORE GOING TO HEAVEN Mar 16:15 He said to them, "Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all people. Mar 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. Mar 16:17 Believers will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Class Treatment Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008

Showing partiality to the rich not only violates the 2nd commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself," it is breaking the whole law

Here’s a typical scenario for you at Narita Airport. Let’s say John and Chihoko are flying to JFK. I’m the purser or the head steward. I’m at the door to greet the passengers when they come on the 777. I see Chihoko dressed in very fine clothes. She is like the person we just read about. She ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pursuing God Theologically

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning.

Pursuing God Theologically In following Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning. The goal of such study is to have what Paul called “the mind of Christ” so that we can live the life of Christ by the power of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can't Fight This Fight Alone

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 19, 2007

SHOWS THE ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSIP AND HOW IT IS THAT EVEN THE LEADER NEEDS A BREAK FROM FIGHTING BATTLES THAT BELONG TO HIS SECOND IN COMMAND.

CAN’T FIGHT THIS FIGHT ALONE 2 Samuel 21: 15-17 15) Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the philistines and David waxed faint 16) And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3. Ready And Waiting? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

All people should live in readiness for the end (2nd coming or death) by doing what God commands now.

INTRO Procrastination. It’s a universal part of the human experience isn’t it? We put off doing the things we’re supposed to be doing because we figure we have time to get to it later. Some people seem like professional procrastinators. Students get assignments at the beginning of the term and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Canadian Workplace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2007

Christian employees are to respect and obey their employers. The apostle issued his command as both 1) a mandate and 2) a motive for submission.

A report released by UNICEF entitled The State of the World’s Children says millions of children every year end up disappearing. Many, it says, end up forced into work domestic labour. "A vast but unknown number of children are exploited as domestic servants in private homes." The births of many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Other

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - They're A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 17, 2007

The Lord has his family; five words from the Ten Commandments describe the major characteristics of this family -- this one is STRONG

The Lord’s family is our focus this month as we take a look at five words that describe the character and function of a church. Last week’s word was loyalty, and we discovered that a loyal member of God’s family (God’s church family) is one who gives unguarded worship to only God; he has no other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalms Of Praise /Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006

Psalms as praise - planned, instant, automatic. The psalms help us to offer praise...OT commandment...Praise has a cost

Psalms of Praise /Sacrifice of Praise Last week we had a very light overview of the Psalms, not in content of genera but in general. The big idea was that when we read the Psalms we are looking at the Temple hymnal. We also focused on the idea that when we read poetry in scripture we need to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010

This message is to challenge the church to with Vision. Your vision wll contain you, command you, and connect you to the power of God.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to prayerfully consider ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptising Disciples Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2011

Christ our Master has commanded us to baptise disciples rather than baptising rebels to make them disciples.

“Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Seek Psychics Or Things Of The Spirits

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 21, 2014

Our question for this evening is this “is it wrong to consult with a psychic or the spirits?” This we have specific commands about.

Title: Consulting Mediums, spirits and Spiritualist is it wrong Subject: The occult and the Christian Introduction: Our question for this evening is this “is it wrong to consult with a psychic or the spirits?” This we have specific commands about. God gave Moses clear instructions ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:27

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2018

God has given His church a mission, God has given each of us a command to go and share the Gospel.

Hope in the Mission of the Church Throughout the history of the church there have been many who have laid down their lives for Jesus and the message of the gospel. Even today, there will be people who will suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. There will be those who are mistreated, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal