Sermons on Conservative Values:

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009

We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Success & Failure

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 30, 2009

As a believer our success is in the Lord based upon the choices we make. It also depends on the different events that go on in our lives and how we react to them. Apparently failures are the repercussions of the poor choices we make not lining up with God

Opening illustration: In George MacDonald’s fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight. In the Bible, Uzziah became a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Who You Are, More Importantly, Whose You Are

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 25, 2009

What’s in a name? CHRISTIAN, a GOOD family name. But we must remember WHO we are, in Christ, and NOT TARNISH the name. A Provocative Pondering of Prov 22.1

2009.03.22 Sermon.A GOOD name. By William Akehurst,BA,Christian A pastor friend of mine once told me that people would ask him what level of education or degrees or credentials he had. His answer was that he had his "BA". He would then explain that BA stood for Born Again. He had his Born ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining A Heart Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle. This sermon is a variation on my "Pursuing Purity" teaching.

Spiritual Disciplines Maintaining Integrity of Heart So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so thick that nothing could break it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Generosidad Series

Contributed by Manuel Glory Morales on Apr 6, 2009

La generosidad es una obra de la gracia de Dios en tu vida

Generosidad Serie: La Milla Extra 10/02/´08 Pasaje: 2 Corintios 8:1-5 1 Ahora, hermanos, queremos que se enteren de la gracia que Dios ha dado a las iglesias de Macedonia.2 En medio de las pruebas más difíciles, su desbordante alegría y su extrema pobreza abundaron en rica generosidad.3 Soy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Need For Purity Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Today we are going to see what Jesus has to say adultery. We will see that this is a drastic law, which requires drastic measures, but could also have drastic consequences.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 6 The need for Purity Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction I read a story of an older minister who was asked by a young man, "Pastor, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The minister replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Complacency Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with two problems. 1. Satifaction with the way things are. 2. Rejection of things as they might be.

How to Deal with Complacency There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For what ever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 1:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bought With A Price Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is the fourth sermon in the book of Ruth. This is a study in redemption.

Bought With a Price Ruth 4:1-6 Today we conclude our series on the Book of Ruth. (Review) Chapter one showed Naomi is in a bad situation. She had left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. Yet Ruth stayed with Naomi. In fact she ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 4, 2007

Submission - Not a popular subject in America. Perhaps we misunderstand Biblical Submission.Whatever is our life circumstances, we can still act in a way that treats others well.

Note To Reader: This is the first sermon on the subject of submission. A companion sermon is found under the name - Submission: The Power of a Tender Heart Submission – its not a popular subject here in America. Can you think of a popular song or a movie or even a recent best selling book on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007

Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden Talents

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2011

A look at what Christ demands of us until he returns.

Jesus was going through Jericho on his last journey to Jerusalem. When he finally arrives, he will receive the welcome of a king as he rides triumphantly into the city of David. Everyone’s expectations are high and they are anticipating the days in Jerusalem. They expect that Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Methodist

Soberanía Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 4, 2010

Dios es soberano

Celebremos: Soberanía Hechos 17:22-26 Este mes nuestro país está de fiesta. Desde hace un buen tiempo se nos ha estado recordando que este año celebramos, como nación, el bicentenario de la Independencia y centenario de la revolución. Estamos siendo testigos de una celebración importante porque ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revive Thy Work, O Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010

Like Israel many congregations within the Body of Christ have failed to live in obedience and like Israel have had to undergo the effects of their failure and are in desperate need of revival.

Revive Thy Work O Lord Ezra 9:4-14 Introduction: Israel had been called to be a light to the world for God. Through continued disobedience the nation brought God’s judgment upon itself. Today the church has been given that task as God’s instrument to reflect His truth. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

There is a comfort in knowing Jesus. A comfort zone that is indescribable and satisfying, fulfilling and complete. In this 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer is dealing with our ethics, Christian ethics, and he focuses on sexual purity, satisfaction

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FOSAKE YOU Hebrews 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION As has already been stated by the many preachers who have mounted this pulpit before me, the Book of Hebrews could be titled, "The Preeminence of Jesus Christ," for indeed, Jesus Christ is superior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist