Sermons on Compliment:

Discovering Your Dream – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

I’m taking about one concept: Giving it away.

INTRO: Last week as I was sitting on stage, Ben was singing "History Maker". The impression that came over me for mothers was they are history markers and they don’t even realize it. Moms are making history by raising kids who are going to impact history. But as I began to reflect each and every ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouraging Words Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Taking God For Granted Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To remind the people the importance of thanking the Lord for all things.

Title: Taking God for Granted Theme: To remind the people the importance of thanking the Lord for all things. Text: Luke 17:11-19 Luke 17:11. And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Shrewd!

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 16, 2007

A Mother’s Day message from various scriptures which give God’s dealings with mothers as well as TOOLS which every mom needs.

MOTHERS Gen 2:22-24, 3:13, 16, 20, Exodus 1:22-2:3, Luke 1:26 MOTHER’S DAY VIDEO / She answers to the name “Mom”. What a great thought! For most of us, Mom was and is the big deal in our lives. I love Bill Cosby musings about this connection with mom and the little boy football players. After ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In The Sand

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007

St. Francis of Assisi said, “Love God with all your heart and do as you please.” When we love God passionately, supremely, extremely, completely we can do whatever we feel like doing!

On one of our rare excursions to Sauble Beach I noticed amongst the sea of sunbathers an odd-looking, not-dressed-for-the-occasion-figure sweeping the sand with a metal detector. He was searching for treasures in the sand. He was a little scary as he came too close to a child who was gazing through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:28-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Pass On The Passover Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2007

Studying the details and the meaning of Passover is quite an undertaking, but three facts seem obvious. Let’s note these facts.

Don’t Pass on the Passover Exodus 12:1-13 1. One traditional question Jewish children ask their father as part of the Passover dinner is "Ma Nishtana ha lei la haze," "Why is this NIGHT different than any other NIGHT." Dad then recounts the story of the Exodus. 2. Comedian George Burns, who was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Belong Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010

This message is to remind us to grow in our fellowship with one another.

We continue our 40 day focus on community. Last week we talked about our calling to reach out to others together. We are called to be mindful of opportunities to reach out with the love of Christ. That is a purpose God has for us together. The purpose we are focusing on today is fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Worship And A Wedding

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2009

A wedding homily.

Wedding Homily I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Faith Of Rahab

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009

In Hebrews 11 we encounter faith’s Hall of Fame. In this roster we read the names of truly famous biblical characters such as Abraham, Moses, and David. However, there is one name in particular listed this Hall of Fame which raises a few eyebrows. That na

The Faith of Rahab 01/09/05 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-13 Text: Joshua 2:1-24 INTRODUCTION In Hebrews 11 we encounter faith’s Hall of Fame. In this roster we read the names of truly famous biblical characters such as Abraham, Moses, and David. The list is an extended one, as we would expect. Most of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Lent 1 - The Donkey Reveals A Peacful Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This Lenten series is based loosely on the facts and stories in the "Living Lent" series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 1- The Peaceful Savior Matthew 21:1-11 NIV As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008

A sermon about putting faith into action.

Matthew 25:1-13 “Ten Virgins and a Bridegroom” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Immediately before this passage Jesus is talking about His Second Coming. “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Said It: You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 15, 2009

This message examines the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus.

What does it mean to be a disciple? Wait a second; let me be a little bolder with my question. Are you a follower of Jesus? I believe that the majority of us would answer that question in a way that affirms that we do indeed follow Jesus. But I still have to ask; are you really a disciple? Is there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of God

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 27, 2010

The beatitudes describe the model of character to which followers of Jesus Christ may aspire.

People of God: The character and behavior that makes a person just like Jesus Christ. Rev. Sean Lester January 31, 2010 Text: Matthew 5:1-12 What makes a person a hero? A year ago, Chesley Sullenberger ditched his airplane into the Hudson River and saved the lives of all 150 of his passengers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ideal Servant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009

Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist