Sermons on Complaining:

You Are Not Alone!

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

No matter how much money we make, no matter how important we think we have become, in the end it will only matter whether or not we have lived our lives loving one another. If we have not we will find our lives filled with loneliness.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Text: Genesis 2:18 thru 23; John 15:12 & 13 Recently a columnist by the name of Marla Paul wrote something profound for the Chicago Tribune. Marla Paul confessed to her readers something very transparent. She said, “I am lonely”. Marla Paul went on to say in her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why We Have Deacons

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 13, 2007

Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them?

A New beginning Why we have Deacons Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them? Well the answer is still yes. We see in Acts 6 why they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Familiarity And Faith

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

In today’s Gospel Jesus comes face to face with roadblocks. He has come to his hometown wanting to bring his extraordinary message of God’s love and forgiveness to his own former neighbours. But what happens? Roadblocks!

Seeds for Sowing - Vol. IV - Issue 5, No. 33 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year (B) July 9, 2000 Readings: * Ezekiel 2:2-5 * 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 * Mark 6:1-6 Familiarity and Faith Roadblocks Have you ever come across a roadblock while driving your car? All of a sudden, the road is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

A Man Of God And For God

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 12, 2006

In these days there are many things that go against a MAN being a MAN! The number one thing that goes against it, is the man himself. I randomly asked 10 men if they had a relationship with God and 7 of them said no. it was those 7 who in fact are havi

A Man of God & FOR God! Genesis Chapters 6-8 I. A man of God is obedient. (V.9) • Obedience [To God] is a life preserver that will always save your life. • I Samuel 15:22 ( better than Sacrifice) • Whatever you are willing to obey has your heart. • Whenever you are obedient, you find favor with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Does Pride Get You

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 14, 2005

This is about the dangers of spiritual pride.

There was a man who received a medal for his unusual humility. It was taken away when he wore everywhere. Read Matthew 6:16-18. The words “pride” and “proud” occur over 80 times in the Bible. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Just One Thing

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

Text: 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. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Holiness

Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41

8 Steps To Breakthrough

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003

The circumstances are different for all of us but the principles never change, what worked in the bible will work for us if we will act on them

“8 Steps To Breakthrough” As we enter into the spiritual realm God has promised us we must be prepared for confrontation. There is no progress without resistance: Jericho was a fortress city, It was the symbol of the Enemy’s strength and Power It was made up of Men and women wholly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-13, Joshua 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

P - Reserve My Personality (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

If I’m a spiritually connected person, do I have to look like everybody else?

Preserve My Personality Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 2 Pastor Jeff Christopherson September 26, 2004 Start with Authenticity Preserve My Personality Experience a faith that fits how I am wired. per•son•al•i•ty. p&r-s&n-’a-l&-tE, 1 : the quality or state of being a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

A brief study in Mary the sister of Lazarus.

Luke 10:38-42 John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What Blind Bartimaeus heard, is what we all nedd to hear.

1stBBC Blind Bartimaeus Mar 10:49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. Blind and poor; possessing nothing and unable to change anything. Living only on what could be provided to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:49

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By Faith - Our Only Choice

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 18, 2007

There is so much that separates, so little that unites us...Living by faith is the key.

We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by doing the works of the law, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Strike Out!!!

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 14, 2009

AS A CHILD GROWING UP I LOVED CHARLIE BROWN. I RECALL ONE EPISODE WHERE IT WAS THE LAST INNING OF THE GAME WITH CHARLIE BROWN’S TEAM TRAILING BY ONE HAVING THE BASES LOADED AND TWO OUTS. AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT, IT’S CHARLIE BROWN’S TURN AT BAT. THE CROWD

DON’T STRIKE OUT NUMBERS 20:2-13 FAVORITE CARTOON . . . CHARLIE BROWN EPISODE – CHARLIE BROWN – BASEBALL GAME CHARLIE BROWN – BAT – COUNTLESS TIMES AFTER COUNTLESS TIMES – STRUCK OUT. BUT, NOW HERE IT IS, THE LAST INNING OF THE GAME – CHARLIE BROWN’S TEAM TRAILS BY ONE WITH THE BASES LOADED AND ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Fit Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009

This is the 24th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning June 21, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#24] DO I FIT? Exodus 35:30-36:7 Introduction: Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in? You want to fit, but you just can’t. Many people don’t get involved in ministry because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist