Sermons on Contributing:

Life's Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007

Graduation sermon challenging the graduates to keep Christ in their lives as they pursue their education and careers.

CHALLENGE FOR THE CLASS OF 2007 A. Today is a SPECIAL DAY. We will be honoring our High School Graduates. 1. We frequently arrive at some PIVOTAL MOMENT in our lives when we say, “THIS IS IT! This is what I was WORKING for! This is the MOMENT I have WAITED for!” GRADUATION is such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being One Body

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 28, 2007

We are all individual parts of the body but are interdependent on each other. Each of us needs what the other can provide with their God given talents and gifts that He has given each of us.

BEING ONE BODY I Corinthians 12:11-13 The Holy Spirit unties each and every believer with Jesus to be united in one body, in one accord, in one church. It is a single living body that should lift up and edify the body of Christ. We are all individual parts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues And The Fullness Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2007

this is a topical exposition of speaking in tongues and the filling of the Spirit from Acts 2:4, from a non-cessasionist, but non-charismatic position

Text: Acts 2:4, Title: Tongues and the Fullness, Subject: Tongues and filling, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/3/07, AM A. Opening illustration: as a brand new Christian, I was in my first year of college when I saw a sign for a bible study. So, I went and met with Cliff, and they challenged me about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Christopher Columbus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2005

A message examining how Jesus interacted with "sinners" and such.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 9:9-13 October 23, 2005 Introduction What we’re going to look at today is a great example of one of the things I love most about Jesus and what I try to exemplify most about him. I’m not perfect in this, and I blow it sometimes, but I hope someday that someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of Justification

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005

The doctrine of Justification by Faith has to be understood and applied in order to enjoy the fruit of this liberation truth

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith. This is one of the great �therefores� of Romans. Chapters 5, 8 and 12 all begin with those great �therefores�. They mark off sections of Paul�s great epistle. There are many other �therefores� as Paul argues ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Narnia: C. S. Lewis, Apostle To Skeptics Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 7, 2005

A biographical overview of C. S. Lewis’ life, tracing the influences that led to his moving from a commitment to atheism to belief in Jesus Christ

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #1 "C.S. Lewis, Apostle to Skeptics" Psalm 139.1-17 This weekend we’re launching a series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis. This message will not involve the exposition of a text or the exploration of a topic, but the introduction of an amazing man whom God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Apprentice – Jesus' Style Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how Jesus selected his disciples.

Luke 5:1-11 - The Apprentice – Jesus’ Style I don’t know how many of you have watched any of the reality show The Apprentice. It is a show about a group of would be executives trying to impress Donald Trump above and beyond their other competitors in an attempt to become the managing director of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Change Your Self Esteem

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 26, 2006

With God’s help we can change our self image so that it is more in line with how God sees us.

You can change you self-concept 1 Peter 1:18-19 How does our world place value on people? Physical beauty, Money, Accomplishment. By comparing yourself with others. That’s how many get the value of themself. However, If it don’t line up with the world of God, it needs changed. There is no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Speaks

Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 31, 2006

Claims by some that God speaks to them must be tested by two things: the pattern of God’s speaking to individuals recorded in the Bible, and by God’s previous revelation through the Prophets and Apostles.

When God Speaks Psalm 63, 1 Samuel 3:1 – 20, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20, John 1:43-51 It was interesting for me to survey how other preachers have treated the passages in today’s lectionary, particularly the Old Testament and Gospel lessons for today. There are a number of sites on the internet ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mournful Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

Be- Attitudes January 15, 2006 Matthew 5:4 Story: On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated w/ a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Lord, My Strength Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 27, 2006

We can make it through tough times because we live by faith, joyfully in Him.

Ray Charles was a pianist, singer, and composer featured in the award-winning biographical film Ray. The film reveals how Ray compensated for his blindness by learning to hear what others could not—a skill that would contribute to his musical talent. Scene: As a 10-year-old boy, Ray enters ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

Praying For Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

Paul prays for power, not for specific situations but for the power to know the enormity of the love of God.

I wonder if you remember that time in the 80s when there were a string of books published with the idea of power in the title. Here are some examples: Power Evangelism, Power Preaching, How to Release God’s Healing Power Through Prayer, Hidden Power of Speaking in Tongues, Confronting Powerless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

What The Cross Is Pt. 1 "The Center" Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006

The cross is the center of our Faith, Future, and God’s Favor.

What The Cross Is “The Center” Pt. 1 If you would like to hear this sermon you can listen to it at www.simplysermons.com Intro: How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? How about those things we talked about early in January? How are you doing? 1. Have you brought a new family to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: *other

How God Guides Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

God uses certain means to guide His people in the decision making process.

Building on Faith: How God Guides Exodus 13:17 – 14:31 The Atlantic salmon leaves the place of its spawning, swims downstream as a silver streak in the sunlit stream, and makes its way 900 miles out into the ocean. By some unknown process, it makes its way back to the exact tributary it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist