Sermons on Defending Yourself:

How Much Time Do You Have?

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006

BIG IDEA: We make the best use of our time by discerning and doing the will of God.

How Much Time Do You Have? Psalm 90 / Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: I’d like to ask you “How Much Time Do You Have?” (which is probably not what you’d like to hear a speaker ask at the start of a talk.) Do you realize that over the course of our lifetimes, each of us is expected to spend: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Can Serve

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 30, 2006

Every Christian can serve the church.

Title: Everyone Can Serve Text: Matthew 20:29-34 Truth: Christians are to serve the church. Aim: I want them to commit to some area of service this year. Life ?: What do we need to do to have a servant’s heart? INTRODUCTION Show video clip of Hoosiers when the coach is talking to Jimmy about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Developing An Eternal Portfolio Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006

The value we place on God sets the trajectory of our spiritual growth as Christians.

Developing an Eternal Portfolio Matt. 6:19-21 Jan. 22, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: When I was in college, most of the time I took as many classes, as many credit hours as they would let me take. I wanted to get through with school ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Steward Who?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 31, 2006

The first in a series on Stewardship.

What is Stewardship or what is a Steward? Stew•ard n. (SLIDE-silent read) 1. One who manages another’s property, finances, or other affairs (correlates with NT definition) 2. One who is in charge of the household affairs of a large estate, club, hotel, or resort. Brian Kluth, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joy At Work

Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006

Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Feb 7, 2006

Stewardship of Time. Is it about using a daytimer, or refocusing our purpose in life and why we are here on planet earth?

The Time of our Lives Stewardship of Time Introduction “Consider a story from the February 1998 edition of Readers Digest, which tells about a couple who “took early retirement from their jobs in the Northeast five years ago when he was 59 and she was 51. Now they live in Punta Gorda, Florida, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Mennonite

Along The Road Of Life... Series

Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Feb 9, 2006

This is a sermon on Joshua chapter 5 and indicates what Israel has done through their road of life... and finally in Joshua chapter 5 they do something prescriptive for us to follow as well.

February 12, 2006 Joshua 5:1-12 “Along the road of life…” • Intro. o I figured out what happened in the super bowl.  Show Ref. slide. o I want you guys to look at a few confusing things that you might see along the road of life…  Show road signs. o We have been walking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Prostitute Your Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 7, 2006

Achieving Good Health in 2006

21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. 23But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24yet to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Managing The Things God Has Entrusted To You: Time Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 10, 2008

There are two major themes which weave their way through the bible: The way to God and our Walk with God. This is a series of stewardship messages. The first one is the stewardship of our time.

In Jesus Holy Name January 13, 2008 Epiphany II Text: Genesis 2:15 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things God has entrusted to You” 1st in the series: Christian Stewardship There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Care For His Earth Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 16, 2008

This is the 2nd in a stewardship series. This message talks about our responsiblity to "reuse", "recycle" just as God has established this process in the creation itself.

In Jesus Holy Name January 20, 2008 Epiphany III Text: Psalm 24:1-2 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 2nd in the series: Called to Care For His Earth There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and the “walk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In Your Basket? Series

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 29, 2008

The first os stewardship series: the gift of time. Based on the Feeding of the Five Thousand. What we give to Jesus, He multiplies to a great blessing - for us and for others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, which of the “What’s in your wallet?” commercial is your favorite? Mine is probably the one with the attacking Vikings. What’s in your wallet? There is a familiar story in the Bible where the question could have been re-phrased to “What’s in your basket?” It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"God's Return On Investment May Not Be The Same As Your 401 (K)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2008

A sermon about investing in people.

Matthew 25:31-46 (Reading from The Message) James 2:1-13 Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “God’s Return on Investment May Not Work the Same as Your 401 (k)” The following is a brief meditation written by Claudia Burney: “Jesus lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Samson's Mum Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

The are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned, but they are there for a reason, and we can still learn from their lives.

Little Known Characters #2 – Samson’s Mum 2nd March 2008 am Who can tell me who Samson’s mother was? There are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned. However, we have already seen that there are no mistakes in the Bible and even though their name is not mentioned, their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Generosity

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Tap Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” means God in the flesh. So we are going to lo

Streams of Living Water More Than Tap Water Exodus 31:1-5 October 24, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God