Sermons on Constraint:

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility And Faith – The Way To Peace

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005

Stressed out? Exhausted? Want to find peace? There are two things that rob us of peace in this life. Find out what they are, and how we can obtain true peace

Humility and Faith – The way to Peace Two artists who were asked to illustrate peace. Each was assigned the task of depicting a peaceful scene on canvas. The first artist drew a beautiful picture of countryside on a warm, spring day. A soft sun illumines green grass. A picturesque farm house and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead To The Law And United To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)

How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6) Illustration;Sometimes we as Christians need to stop along life’s road and look back. Although it might have been winding and steep, we can see how God directed us by His faithfulness. Here’s how F.E. Marsh described what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Trust Me?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

The key to discovering all of the riches of God is trusting Him

Do You Trust me? Selected Passages Introduction Faith is a living well-founded confidence in the grace of God, so perfectly certain that it would die a thousand times rather than surrender its conviction. Such confidence and personal knowledge of divine grace makes its possessor joyful, bold, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Crazy Happy Choice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept that our happiness is dependent on our daily choices, emphasizing the importance of choosing to love God and let the Spirit guide our lives.

Life is full of choices. We have to make decisions every single day, all day long. And in your choices, you can love God or you can not love God. But either way, we constantly choose what we're going to do, how we're going to do it and why we're going to do it. Really, what we want to come to terms ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Topics: Life Choices, Spiritual Fruit, Walking In Spirit

Sermon Series: Crazy Happy

A Pastor According To God's Own Heart

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jun 14, 2008

A God sent pastor is a pastor who is according to God’s own heart.

Jeremiah 3 :12-15 Acts 20:28 Ephesians 4:11-13. Topic: A pastor according to God’s heart A question is being asked: What is a pastor according to God’s heart? Well, before we try to answer that question, let’s take the time out and define what a pastor is. Well according to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-15, Jeremiah 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing The Generations Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2010

We must constantly reinforce and pass on the truth of God's Word.

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing the Generations (2 Peter 1:12-15) 1. When our kids were young, we enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them, especially Hannah. This was before Elmo took over the show. 2. This added vocabulary and shared experiences. The Golden AN, Planet "Ch," "Put Down the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 18, 2010

God expects His people to produce good fruit, and He gives this example as a warning for His people to wake up.

The superscription at the top of the page in my Bible says, "A parable of a vineyard." Parables use an obvious situation to bring out a far deeper truth. It has been said that "Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings." Let me give you something about the setting of Isaiah 5. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009

We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Earful Of Cheerful Givers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 18, 2012

Giving is an important part of the Lord’s work, because spiritual ministry is carried out in the physical realm. We can give without loving God, but we cannot love God without giving.

An Earful of Cheerful Givers (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. Churches have different ways of doing things. But bulletin bloopers and typos cross denominational lines. • Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rewards Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 18, 2012

Salvation is a free gift from God, our rewards are accoring to works.

REWARDS Knowing that rewards will be given should make believers want to become a better and more productive Christian. There is a vast difference in the doctrine of salvation for the lost, and the doctrine of rewards for the saved. Salvation is “a free gift of God; you cannot earn it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: *other

Our Infinitely Great God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

This the second in a series on the attributes of God focusing on self existence and eternity

Knowing God Series #2 “Our Infinitely Great God” Introduction Proverbs clearly declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. If you want more wisdom and understanding you MUST give attention to knowing God. Just like ...read more

Scripture: John 5:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 20, 2015

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Peace of the Cross John 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceCross.html We're backing up to chapter 17 in John's Gospel to cover something we missed. Last time we began studying the trial and torture of Jesus, leading up to Calvary's cross. But the victory wasn't to be completely won on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

One Anothers #5: "Accept One Another” Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 8, 2019

What does Paul mean when he tells us to "accept one another…” This command was the culmination of Paul's instructions about dealing with "disputable matters." His conclusion: Whether you have liberty or not, accept your brother who disagrees with you.

One Anothers #5: “Accept One Another” TEXT: Romans 15:7 – “Therefore accept…one another, as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” INTRODUCTION There are a multitude of controversial issues that cause believers to devour one another instead of “accept one another” as Paul commands us in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Donkey In All Of Us

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 23, 2024

A powerful revelation of the little donkey in Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Scripture Text: Mk 11:1-10 This is speaking of Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.... This was the fulfillment of an amazing prophecy by the prophet Zechariah chapter 9, vs 9. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal