Sermons on Decision Making:

How To Make Straight A's In Christian Unity

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Aug 18, 2005

This sermon challenges listener to Christian unity through our absolute example, Jesus Christ.

School starts this week and I’m sure there are a lot of happy parents and grandparents and sad students. When I was in school I only cared about two subjects, sports and Rachel. So it would come as no surprise that I was an average student at best. I start back to school at the end of this week for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Makes A Blessing Out Of You

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

God uses people

Intro: Oral Roberts—day that changed my life. 3 John 2—asked his wife, do you believe this, she said, what? That God wants to bless us spiritually, she said yes, physically, she said yes, and financially—He said, that you prosper, God wants to bless us in our finances too. He said, on this day I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Making A Big Deal Out Of A Widow Woman":

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 11, 2004

This preacher had but one church member in Chapter 17 who believed in him, but it was enough encouragement to give Elijah the boldness to call down fire from Heaven in Chapter 18!

“Making a Big Deal out of a Widow Woman” How God provided for Elijah... God could no longer bless the nation of Israel. Elijah was instructed by God to go to wicked King Ahab and his notorious wife, Jezebel, that a famine was coming. This famine would effect all of the people of Israel including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Make God Rejoice In Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 20, 2004

Seeking God for spiritual renewal

What would make God rejoice in us? Isaiah 12:1-6 And you will say in that day, "I thank you, God. You were angry but your anger wasn’t forever. You withdrew your anger and moved in and comforted me. [2] "Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making The Drag: Enjoying The Journey On The Highway Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2004

God is calling His people off the drag and on to abundant living.

Life in the Fast Lane Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life John 10:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 10, 2004 Introduction In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The One Who Can Make You Whole Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 14, 2004

Jesus can heal you if you are willing to do what He asks.

Who Is This Jesus? 5. The One Who Can Make You Whole John 5:1-9 October 9/10, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Jesus can heal you if you are willing to do what He asks. INTRO: What were you doing in 1966? (Get some replies.) I wasn’t born then but here are some of the big events: World ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004

Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make The Most Of Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2004

Like a raging fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. But when controlled, it is a blessing to all

How to Make the Most of Your Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-15) Illustration:Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. --Galatians 5:13 Freedom is dangerous in the hands of those who don’t know how to use it. That’s why barbed wire, steel bars, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Didn't Make Him Do It Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

A look at Jesus’ temptation and the fact that Jesus didn’t succumb to temptation

Luke 4:1- 13 – The Devil Didn’t Make Him Do it! “The Devil Made me do it!!!” How many of us have ever used this excuse, even in jest, when we are caught doing something we know we shouldn’t. It is a nice convenient excuse isn’t it, but there is one problem!!! The Devil can’t make you or I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002

Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002

This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Make A Way Where He Leads Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 19, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel as God leads them out of Egypt in front of the Egyptian Army, lighting the way of Israel while keeping the Egyptians in darkness.

God will make a way where HE Leads Follow Up Don’t Give Up, Get Up Look Up God Lift’s Up DBF Sunday Sermon/10/20/02 One of the greatest and scariest times of our life was the day that our oldest son Dominique was born. Gloria and I were so very blessed, of course, but we didn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005

Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Adventist