Sermons on Convenience:

Do You Want The World To Revolve Around You?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002

The story of Micah’s idols and the nature of true religion

Do You Want the World to Revolve Around You? Judges 17:6 INTRO.: A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. One office flunky at the copier turns and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Former Presence

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

This sermon deals with the reality of God’s Presence having been allowed to be shoved out of the workings of the church and not very much is said about it.

Scripture: Songs of Solomon Title: “His Former Presence” Introduction: One of the saddest things I can think of is to have the “Presence of the Lord” to depart from someone. To have once had the vibrant “Presence of the Lord” at work in your life and then for it to be gone.  It was common ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Too Far

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Faith By Itself

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

James 2: 1 – 17 / Faith By Itself Intro: Have you ever wondered why the owners of Golden Corral chose that name for their restaurant. The word “Golden” conjures up in our minds the idea of great value, great wealth, ultimate, the pinnacle. - - - I don’t have a problem ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Signs Your Death Warrant

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS HAD JUST SAID TO THE UNBELIEVING PHARISEES, (V30)“HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME. IF YOU SHOULD CROSS OVER THAT SPIRITUAL DEADLINE AND TAKE “ONE MORE CHANCE” FOR THE LAST TIME AND FIND YOURSELF FACING GOD’S ETERNAL JUDGMENT. YOU WILL HAVE TO F

WHEN GOD SIGNS YOUR DEATH WARRANT TEXT: MATHEW 12: VS. 31,32 INTRODUCTION: JESUS HAD JUST SAID TO THE UNBELIEVING PHARISEES, (V30) “HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME”. 1 John 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Predestination

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 19, 2008

To clear up the misunderstanding of predestination.

THE DOCTRINE OF PREDESTINATION Romans 8:29-31 My brothers and sisters one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the church is the Doctrine of Predestination. From time to time the subject will come up and most of the time it will come up from those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Taxes: Who Needs Them?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

Actually, this passage is about a lot more than taxes. It focuses on the relationship with have with our Father, and what that means to Him and to us. The principles gently and intimately taught are astounding!

Passage: Matthew 17:24-27 Intro: Much of our life takes place in quiet moments, either alone or with just one person. 1. and in those times of quietness and something close to solitude, a different picture often emerges. 2. we have seen Jesus in such situations, and there has been a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Facets Of Faithfulness -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

UNFAITHFULNESS IS SUBTLE, YET DANGEROUS TO OUR LIVES

ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION A Study In The Book Of Hosea – Part 1 THE FACETS OF UNFAITHFULNESS Hosea 1:1-2:1 PROPOSITION: UNFAITHFULNESS IS SUBTLE, YET DANGEROUS TO OUR LIVES INTRODUCTION: THE PROPHET HOSEA WAS A CONTEMPORARY WITH BOTH THE PROPHET ISAIAH AND AMOS. A PERSONAL LOOK WILL ENABLE US TO ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2008

Thanks gives... Practice makes perfect! Why not practice THANKSGIVING. Use the alphabet to give thanks.

PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE PRAISE! PRACTICE THANKSGIVING! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PRACTICE! PRACTICE! A. Have you ever heard of CHET ATKINS? PRACTICE! PRACTICE! He practiced playing the guitar when everyone else was watching TV. B. Have you ever heard of MICHAEL ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Need To Be Sifted?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2008

A close look at what it means to be sifted by the devil; for God’s glory and service.

Do you want to be sifted? Luke 22:31-34 This week, we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey (which fulfills Zechariah 9:9) and many rejoiced to go out and see Him. However, as we saw on Sunday morning – there were the cries of “Hosanna” (save us) – but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Survive The Storm? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Katrina on the Gulf Coast was a ravaging storm: but there are many others that hit our lives --- this sermon points to the only way to survive life’s storms.

Will You Survive the Storm? Matt. 7:24-27, NIV Are you ready for hurricane season? It’s almost time for those months of tension here near the gulf. It’s almost time to get prpeared. When the season hits, water, canned food items, flashlights, and the like will rapidly disappear off store counters. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is...jesus

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 19, 2008

Sometimes all we know are "NO’s". We learn to live within the limis of can-not, must-not, will-not, and have-not. We really need a "YES"! Here’s the best YES of all.

All I want for Christmas is JESUS! 2 Corinthians 1:20 John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (NIV) One of the first words we know is “NO”! From the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Success!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

There is success, and then there is real success. Paul is an example of real success, and wants Timothy to follow that example. We can too.

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Intro: We live in an ever-darkening world. 1. in spite of happy talk to the contrary, while things are better technologically and sometimes economically, morally and spiritually there is nowhere the unregenerate world can go but down. 2. one of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is It Worth The Trade?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008

WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD QUESTION BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION A PERSON WILL EVER BE ASKED.

08 IS IT WORTH THE TRADE? Matt 16:26 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? KJV INTRODUCTION: WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church - Serving The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 26, 2008

A message of exhortation when it comes to working in the church FOR the Lord.

Building the Church and Serving the Lord Joshua 1:7-9 Introduction Go to the book of Joshua. This morning, we are going to examine some words of encouragement from the Joshua, which was given to him directly from the Lord. I want you to see how it applies to your life in all facets, especially ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational