Sermons on Counting The Fish:

Immeasurably More Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 26, 2003

Ephesians Series #10 How do we reconcile the desparity between God’s ability and desire that is revealed in the Scriptures, and the reality of how we see God moving in our lives today.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 10 Immeasurably More Text Eph 3:20-21 Intro: This morning once again we are looking at the book of Ephesians, and “A Walk that is Worthy” Specifically as we come to the end of chapter three we are looking at a message entitled “Immeasurably More!” Last week we looked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Great Is Your Faith

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Having faith even in times of difficulty

"How Great is Your Faith?" Matthew 14 9/7/97 Intro: This week one of the topics of most conversations has been death and dying. The world mourned at the passing of Princess Diana and Mother Theresa. All the world seemed to stand still in a matter of speaking to grieve for these two notable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Nov 13, 2006

Even when there seems to be nothing in our lives, God can use the little that remains to effect tremendous blessings in our lives and the lives of others.

Introduction: There are many times in my life that I can remember when I have had the misfortune of “running on empty.” I am not one of those people who always keep the gas tank full…I put gas in my car and I drive until the needle gets dangerously close to E – then I put some in again. Many times ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talk Is Cheap, The Walk Says Everything.

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006

So let me ask you this, are you walking the walk and talking the talk? Or are you like the dull knife James Brown sings about, "a dull knife that just ain’t cutting, talking loud but saying nothing."

Sermon b y Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Talk Is Cheap, The Walk Says Everything. Text: James 3:1-12, Supportive Scripture/Matthew 15:8 Have you ever had someone say to you, "I see that you can ’Talk the talk,’ but can you ’Walk the walk? As I was reading the scriptures for today, I began to think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Stimulus—jesus Style Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009

Answering God’s call to be the only way is can be difficult but rewarding

Electronic Arts has beat another company as Midway Games filed for chapter 11 this past Thursday. Midway’s big game was Mortal Combat but they also took a stab at sports games. Blitz the League I, a 2009 football game, aired an interesting television ad in which a computer-generated Lawrence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Me Some Skittles Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

This sermon explains the tithe and its relationship to our obedience, offerings, trust and faith in God.

INTRO: -The best way to get in the zone -- is obedience -- giving * As I consider preaching on tithes its always touchy * In fact, I wonder if it would fit better in my Hot Topic Series * Story of the Skittles * Over the years of pastoring * I've received many questions regarding skittles ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Things That Will Frustrate Your Soul Winning Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 22, 2009

Just some helps on soul winning. Some pointers to use.

7THINGS THAT FRUSTRATE YOUR SOULWINNING GALATIANS 2:21 “ I DO NOT FRUSTRATE THE GRACE OF GOD: FOR IF RIGHTEOUSNESS COME BY THE LAW, THEN CHRIST IS DEAD IN VAIN.” Soul wining can & will become frustrating if: 1)When you do not ask the Holy Spirit for power Acts 1:8 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus came back from His retreat after John’s death focused on the only power that could defeat evil.

Lectionary 18 A Matthew 14:13-21 In the past I have no doubt that most of you have heard the account of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand” and that you know that the story informs us of the miracle of how Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed five thousand men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

This sermon applies James 1:14 and 15 to the sin of David with Bathsheba.

Sin’s Slippery Slope James 1:14, 15 INTRO.: The Bible is completely truthful about the lives of its heros. No sin is hidden or covered up. The Bible tells it like it is. We read about the great heros but not just the good things they did. We also see the darker sides of their natures. Noah got ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 7, 2003

The Believer must Spiritually Repent

Acts 3:12-19 PROPOSITION: The believer must spiritually repent. OBJECTIVE: To understand the concept of repent. The gist of this section of scripture is Peter and John’s healing experience and Peter’s second sermon. There are no less than three major themes presented here. In no particular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2007

With Jonah’s new purpose he is about to be used mightily. Do you desire to be used by God, but feel trapped in circumstances?

We are looking at Jonah’s prayer as he prayed to God from an unlikely place, the stomach of a fish. To pray we must have faith in God. Sometimes we say there are no atheists in foxholes. Now we find out from Jonah that there are no atheists in fish bellies. Can you imagine what it would be like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

275 - Who We Are…

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 15, 2003

What is our identity in Christ.

Sermon Study # 275 – WHO WE ARE… Humor: The Reason Men Lie One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river, his ax fell into the river. When he cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, "Why are you crying?" The woodcutter replied that his ax has fallen into water, and he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Bound Pt 5 Ressurection Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

What day that will be, will you be there what will it be like and what will we get? you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

The aims of this Teaching about Heaven are to; 1. Excite you about your eternal destiny. 2. Comfort you that believers who have died are now with the Lord in Paradise/Heaven. 3. Challenge you to bring as many people to Heaven with you as possible. Every one of us is a missionary to the nations; our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-55

Denomination: Assembly Of God