Sermons on Deal Making:

How To Make A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

We have all made mistake and bad decision in life, let this sermon show you how to make a fresh start in life.

HOW TO MAKE A FRESH START Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NCV) How many of you here this morning, “ would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? ” Many of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced many setbacks and failures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, John 10:10, Isaiah 43:18, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 28:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Difference Jesus Makes!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 14, 2001

Education can give information, prisons can offer reformation, only Jesus can give transformation.

There’s the story told about a man and his wife spending a vacation at an oceanfront hotel. They were very committed to work, family, and church but they desperately needed some time off. One night a violent storm sent crashing waves against the shore. All during the night, they could hear the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Message For Making Him Known

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

The message of the gospel from Peter’s Pentacost sermon

Introduction: KEY STATEMENT: In Acts 2, we learn a message and method for making him know. We discover what to say when we hear afresh this text. It doesn’t matter how we say it, if we do not know what to say. QUOTE: Elmer Gantry "When someone says a half-truth as whole-truth it becomes an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Difference A Day Makes!

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001

Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 23, 2001

God wants us to make the most of every oportunity to give him credit and to serve our fellow man.

In 1985, in only his second season in the NFL, Dan Marino made it to the Superbowl. Despite throwing for over three hundred yards and a touchdown, Marino’s Miami Dolphins lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-16. Marino felt bad, but he wasn’t devastated. He was one of the most promising talents in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

He Makes Us Worthy

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002

No one is worthy of the Love of God. He made us worthy when he put his son on the cross, when he put our sins and their penalties upon Jesus, and when he took the righteousness of Christ and put it on us.

He Makes Us Worthy: The view from outer Grace 8-18-02 Psalm 14: 1-2, Philippians 3:8-13 + I hope you don’t take offense if I say: There is no one here today… who is worthy to be here… in and by our own rights. Not you! Not me! History tells us… over and over again… that none of us are worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-13, Psalm 14:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Sacrifice That Meets The Need Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002

We all want to be used by God to extend His kingdom, but we first must realize that being used by Him requires great sacrifice.

Having an Effect our the Community Making Sacrifices that meet Needs John 6:1-15 I.Be ready to address the needs of the people.(1-5) A.Jesus draws the crowds. (v.1-2) 1. Why did Jesus perform miracles on the sick? a. He had a genuine concern for the sick but, b. He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When God Makes A Promise

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD

WHEN GOD MAKES A PROMISE HEBREWS 6:13 INTRODUCTION: PROMISES ARE OFTEN MADE FROM THE MOUTH AND NOT FROM THE HEART, THEREBY, RENDERING SUCH PROMISES FRUITLESS, FRAGILE, AND FRUSTRATING. MANY OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF BROKEN PROMISES. FAMILY, FRIENDS, YEA EVEN LOVED ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003

John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Make Room For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 21, 2003

If you want to have a meaningful Christmas, make room for Jesus Christ in your life.

St. Luke 2:1-7 Topic: Make room for Jesus During this Christmas season, most of you have already had your house decorated with all the beautiful Christmas lights, and Christmas decorations. Most of you have had your Christmas tree decorated ever so pretty, and have so many Christmas presents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Make Of My Church...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003

What can I do to make a differnce in the world? Only what God wants us to do.

Introduction: The world is in a mess. One shutters to think what the future holds in store. I really believe that things will get worse before they begin to get better. There are going to have to be great sacrifice made and great battles fought politically, judicially and on the battlefields of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The New Year

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004

This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Arrows Out Of Sticks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

child-rearing--7 rules for making arrows out of sticks

Making Arrows out of Sticks Ps. 127 Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the size of YOUR quiver) This passage says that children are the heritage of the Lord…but, does it say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-8

Denomination: Baptist