Sermons on Contributions:

World Changers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2013

A world changer is known not for what he gives up, but for what he takes up. Will you take up the challenge to be a world changer OR who just changes his clothes every day to look good?

Opening illustration: John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?” That was the challenge Steve Jobs issued in 1983 to John Sculley, then president of Pepsi-Cola. Mr. Jobs was the creative genius behind Apple Computer. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're All In This Together

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 9, 2013

In the 11th & 12th chapters of Nehemiah, we see the people gathered for a common bond. They all Participate, they are all Important and they Celebrate what God has done through them together.

We’re All In This Together Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Intro: Football season is right around the corner and everybody is getting geared up. For me, my hope is that this is the year for my faltering yellow jackets of Georgia Tech. Many fantasy leagues are starting and we are going to have a fantasy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Snake Handling And Sabbath Keeping Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

John the Baptist called the Jewish leaders, snakes. Today the Jews accuse Jesus of breaking the Sabbath by healing a paralytic man at what was probably a Temple to the Greek snake god of healing named Asclepius

Introduction Last week we finished up the double story of the Samaritan woman, and Jesus teaching the disciples who were on a save Jesus mission to a Samaritan village to get food. Perhaps it was the same village that the Samaritan woman had returned to tell the elders about Jesus. If so, they ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Your Best: Scout Sunday

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

This expository sermon, written for a special Scout Sunday service attended by a troop of local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, encourages Scouts (and Christians) to do their best in service of Jesus so they will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Do Your Best: Scout Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/3/2012 Most of you are probably familiar with the Boy Scout motto—always be prepared. You might not be as familiar with the Cub Scout motto though, which is—do your best! That’s not just good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Protestant Reformation Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2014

Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant Reformation.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 9: The Battle Cries of the Reformation Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Eric Anthony on Jul 21, 2014

In the midst of troublesome times, God has a way that can not be mistaken, God has given us a way out of Satan's 'No Way.'

“FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:13-17 I. INTRODUTION A. ESTHER 4:13-17 When we review the book of Esther, we see that Ahasuerus was the king of Persia. God’s people, Israel, wee in the provinces of Persia. Its here that the king had the leaders of 127 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Vs. The Wicked Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 24, 2014

We are warned to guard ourselves against wicked men and immoral world systems. It takes wisdom to heed these warnings.

We just got back from a 7 day cruise recently. It was fantastic. We woke up the mornings without an alarm ringing in our ears. The stateroom we were in had a window that afforded us an ocean view. After getting dressed we had several choices of where to eat the morning meal. Then we would go ashore ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:12-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Individualism

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

We have become captive to the idea that faith is a private matter. In effect, we have bought into society’s value of individualism. Individualism is leading life one’s own way with little to no regard or connection to others

Individualism Joshua 7: 2-12a Imagine somebody courteously asking, “How is your family life?” or “How is your prayer life?” or “Is your thought life pure?” or “How wisely do you use your time?” or as John Wesley would ask Methodists in his day, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-12, Joshua 7:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Individualism Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 17, 2013

We have become captive to the idea that faith is a private matter. We have bought into society’s value of individualism. Individualism is leading life one’s own way with little to no regard or connection to others. But is that what God wants for us?

Individualism Joshua 7: 2-12a Imagine somebody courteously asking, “How is your family life?” or “How is your prayer life?” or “Is your thought life pure?” or “How wisely do you use your time?” or as John Wesley would ask Methodists in his day, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12, Joshua 7:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Generosity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A third look at being generous.

Generosity April 21, 2013 Last winter, as we led up to Christmas I spoke about grace for a number of weeks. I’m still not certain we have a great understanding of grace because in some respects grace is illogical and counter-intuitive. We really don’t know what to do with grace. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Legoland Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

Every person is significant in the church.

First Baptist Church Romans 12:3-8 Lego My Lego: 4 Secrets of Significance April 22, 2001 Besides playing with tractors, combines and his construction set, one of Joshua’s favorite things to play with are Lego’s. He likes to build towers, bridges and tunnels for his trucks to go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 8 (Rest, Peace, & Comfort) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 6, 2013

By placing His spirit into God's hands, Jesus demonstrated that we have promise of rest, peace, and comfort when our time on earth is done.

1. Introduction a. This morning we finish our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross by focusing on Christ’s seventh and final statement made from the cross. 2. A place of rest, peace, and comfort. a. Read Luke 23:46—Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Vote!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2008

This message is to encourage Christians to vote their values, showing how we have a right, responsibility and reason to vote. It encourages Christians to know who they are voting for and what they stand for.

VOTE Castle Hills Christian Church: October 19, 2008 Romans 13: 1-7 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO: Vote your Values I saw a cartoon recently where two men were sitting on a park bench … neither one is saying anything for several frames. Then one man lets out a SIGH. The other guy gets up and mutters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009

If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Adam James on Nov 15, 2016

A sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Life can get really busy, can’t it? I think that with every passing year, the pace of life increases, and we have quickly found ourselves in a culture where being busy is normal. A young doctor had just opened office and felt really excited. His secretary told him a man was here to see him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God