Sermons on Creating Awareness:

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise Of Creation And Praise Of The Divine Plan.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 4, 2001

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.” This is a hymn of praise, composed to be sung at worship. Many date the psalm in the post-exilic period, but there is nothing in its theology and no historical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Something New In My Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty, let go of the past, and embrace the new things God is doing in their lives.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together, unified in spirit, to soak in the divine wisdom of God's Word. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment, brought together by our shared love for Christ and our hunger for His Word. We are here to seek, to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Newness, Change

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006

How can we make a difference in our world today. 3 ways to walk in a dark and desperate world.

There is absolutely no doubt that we are living in dark days. Watch the news for 10 minutes or read the front page of your daily paper. Certainly you will recognize that we are beriong bombearded with horrific stories. Evil is present with us and at times it seems to be winning. How should we, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 31, 2022

As the world continues to get worse and worse, many question why God continues to allow evil and suffering to proliferate? Will, in this sermon we will address those questions

Today we’re going to address a very important question. Why does God allow evil and suffering? We’re going to get a little deep and heavy as we address this question. So, stay with me! This past Tuesday, when I heard the news of the school shooting in Uvalda, TX, where 21 kids and 2 teachers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-18, Matthew 5:21-28, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 2:1-15, Psalm 51:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Characteristics Of The Inner Witness Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 10, 2011

Learn how to tell when the Holy Spirit (of the inner witness) is speaking to you and the accompanying features and characteristics.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: --Romans 8:16 [KJV] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT of his Son into your hearts, CRYING, Ab-ba, Father.—Galatians 4:6 [KJV] When the Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit, you do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe In ... God Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 29, 2007

Your perception of God powerfully and profoundly shapes your life as a believer

Introduction “We believe in God.” That is how the second article of the Shiloh Bible Church doctrinal statement begins. Now, that might seem like a rather simplistic and innocuous statement. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to believe in God. But in reality that is a very profound and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019

These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Potential Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Easter is the day God made it clear to man that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to find the fountain of life. He, and He alone, has the power to make life immortal.

One of the reasons that Ferdinand and Isabella supported Columbus in his scheme to find a new world was their hope that he would also find the fountain of life. When Columbus landed he searched for it, and he questioned the Indians about the legendary fountain that would make old men young again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-53

Who Is Lucifer That Man Should Fear Him? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

A redo of Armed to be set free.

Who is Lucifer that man should fear him? Understanding Lucifer The reason that we, as the children of God, need to understand Lucifer is, we are under constant attack from him and his evil forces. In order to defend ourselves from his attacks, we need be able to recognize him as the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: *other

Core 52 Week 2 - True Identity Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

What have we based our identity, our self-image on? How do we answer the question, "who am I?"

Identity - Who Am I? Intro: • What is my self-image, self worth, my identity based on? • In short, too often we have to ask: Who Am I? • Christians contend that the fundamental expression of our identity is found in being made as image bearers of God. Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Acts 2:44, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burden For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 28, 2018

Paul had a convicting burden for the Gospel that compelled him to preach and share the good news. Every believer should share that burden. Are we burdened for the Gospel, compelled to share?

The Burden for the Gospel 1 Corinthians 9:16 As we continue our series, A Gospel Centered Life, I want to address the need for a proper burden concerning the Gospel. In my estimation, our text reveals one of the most convicting, compelling, and honest statements the apostle Paul ever made. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Identity Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

In this series we are going to explore relationships with the aim of avoiding some of that mess and hurt, if possible. Today we start with something that is essential to forming good relationships

At the end of our series on Resurrection Hope I spoke about unity. That each one of us, although very different from each other, can be united in our focus. In fact, unity is not about sameness, but a sense of focusing on a goal, a purpose. If you weren’t here for that series, it’s on YouTube ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Is Your Marriage On Life Support

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 23, 2004

The purpose of the message tonight is to show you 4 truths God gives about your marriage and how a proper response to these truths can keep your marriage out of the ICU.

TRAUMA IN THE ER: IS YOUR MARRIAGE ON LIFE SUPPORT? Selected Scriptures I. I SOMETIMES LOOK AT THE T.V. SHOW TRAUMA IN THE ER On one episode a man came into the ER in a coma with a life threatening situation 1. After running some tests they found out his was in diabetic shock-which can be a ...read more

What Do You Crave?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

(Slide 1) A public reading of Isaiah 55:1-7 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: John’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. Several weeks ago I got sick and spent a day and a half at home ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God