Sermons on Compensation:

"keys To Success"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is the second sermon in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: Key’s to Success Script: Neh. 2 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-11-15 Intro: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a business and self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey.[1] Covey presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals by ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 15, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel anger for good reasons. But these feelings of anger need to be controlled and channeled in the right direction.

A. One day a woman was telling her friend that she had called her husband at work to tell him she had been in a fender bender with their new car. 1. Her friend asked her if her husband got mad. 2. The wife said, “Well, he didn’t say much, but his boss later told me that the smoke alarm went off in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 29:11, Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 16:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Wisdom-7(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2025

7 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VII—1Corinthians 1:29-31(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around & staring at him. Thinking nothing of it, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

God The Enabler

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

How does God enable us in our daily Christian walk?

There are tell-tale signs of the image people have of God in how they answer the challenges He puts forth in our lives. A study in the life of Moses will do much to expose ourselves and our pursuit of Christianity. Last week I spoke concerning what happens when we see God, today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Bricks

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

 Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 21, 2002

We have to be honest with God, especially about sin.

Getting Real with God 1 John 1:8-2:6 Jeff Armbrester 8If we say we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. 9But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we are ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Elder Son

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001

Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Dusty Piano

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 28, 2002

God calls ordinary people to graetness.

Do you have a job? Is there some chore you’re expected to do regularly? What would happen if you didn’t do it or didn’t show up for work for a week or two? Do you think your boss would be happy? Do you think the person standing in for you would be happy doing your work as well as his or her own, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seventeen Benefits Of Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 9, 2004

"Whom the Son sets free you are free indeed." Tell others how the Lord has freed you from compulsive behavior, fear, anger, lust, envy, abuse, bad attitudes and thoughts through the meditation on the scriptures. God’s word has a way of freeing our thought

Seventeen Benefits of Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-10) Illustration: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free. --Galatians 5:1 "Live life without limits with a new El Dorado," said the announcer with confidence. This radio advertisement for a local Cadillac dealer made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just One Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 20, 2006

Two people who were changed by one contact with Jesus, after trying to avoid meeting him tell their stories. Zacceus and the woman who bled.

Mark 5:25-34 Unclean! Unclean! Unclean! That was me It was not really a life, more an existence, and a miserable existence at that. I was tired all the time and I was getting weaker, and weaker, and weaker. I had no energy, no joy or zest for life. Some days I could only lie on my bed all day. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Gideon – The Developing Of Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

Showing that even when we are weak in our own strength, if we respond to the Lord’s call we can know His power in our lives, and victory as a result

GIDEON – THE DEVELOPING OF FAITH 1. GIDEON’S ORIGIN Gideon had a low estimation of himself - Judges 6:15 “My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family." He says this in great humility and modesty, having no arrogant thoughts of himself and his family, or any dependence on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Escape From Boredom's Path Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

Boredom is just one of many emotions that can rob us from having a wonder relationship with the Lord.

Escape from Boredom’s Path John 10:10 Intro Jesus said, “A man’s life consist not in the abundance of things which he possess. Yet men and women today feverishly are seeking satisfaction in power, profit, and pleasure. As the poet Cowper has said, these people will be disappointed in their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is On My Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 19, 2017

To show that the LORD GOD Himself is our Protector and Protection.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you protected by the LORD? Yes. From within and out. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD GOD Himself is our Protector and Protection. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letters To The Churches

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 20, 2010

Letters to the Churches

Letters to the Churches Revelation Two Introduction: 1. Letters to the Churches a. The Lord is making certain command on these first century churches. b. Christ is the head of these churches c. Each Church was to read what was said to the others 2. Spiritual threats to the Churches a. Paganism ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ