Sermons on Despising:

The Hopeless People

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006

If there is hope for Ninevah -- surprise, there is hope for you!

My roommate in college wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to go to some distant and exotic part of the world and preach the Gospel. We both had met missionaries and had heard them tell their stories. My roommate and I had become good friends with a missionary to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What It Takes To Be A Hero Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 25, 2005

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a time in which we honor many of our nation’s heroes. Let me ask you what is a hero?

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHRISTIAN HERO HEBREWS 11:32-12:2 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a time in which we honor many of our nation’s heroes. Let me ask you what is a hero? One dictionary ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing The Call Of Christ

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008

This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Unacceptable Worship”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and grieves Him. When our worship is unaccep

“UNACCEPTABLE WORSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 1:6-14 This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

God's Message Of Correction Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 2, 2009

God blesses those who serve Him with pure hearts.

[To receive free sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] IS IT CONTAGIOUS? On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai (2:10). Haggai’s third message was given on December 18, 520 B.C. (three months ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

"I Doubt God Can Use Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2007

God uses the insecure, the unlikely, and failures.

Weekly World News headlines: • “Batboy sighted in NYC subway.” • “People as small as ants alive.” • “Elvis is alive!” We doubt the truthfulness of those stories (for good reason). But sometimes we doubt things that are true: “God can use me.” We may believe God can use people (example: Billy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Lesson 2: Managing Money

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2008

Today we will examine how we are to handle the money with which God has entrusted us.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer L. Towns Stewardship Lesson 2: Managing Money April 6, 2008 WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP? MATTHEW 6:19-33 1. “The proper management of our time, talents and treasures for the glory of God. 2. What are other names for a steward? a. Baseball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Underestimate Self Or The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012

Don't underestimate what you can do with the Lord on your side

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26 – 31 Many of life’s responsibilities require that we make estimates. • A rough calculation of the amount, value, worth or power of something. We estimate how much . . . • Paint is need to paint a room or a house; Time we need to take a trip in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Statement, Don’t Mumble

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 25, 2011

No greater message has been entrusted to be delivered by man than the message of salvation. Don't Mumble!!!

Ps. 107:2 INTRO: Life if filled with sadness and joy. When sadness comes often we pull within and become more solitary. However the joy causes us to desire to share it with others. In fact the more we share joy the more joyful it becomes. A great acrostic for joy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctor Is In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark verses 29 through 31

Mark 1: 29 – 31 The Doctor Is In 29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Who Endured Hostility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2011

Jesus Christ is so much at the center of everything that we can sometimes learn more about him from the Old Testament than we can the New!

He Who Endured Hostility (Isaiah 50:4-11 with Hebrews 12:1-3) 1. Who we are is either a great blessing or a great curse. "You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself." Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. 2. When I have to deal with grouchy, negative people, I console myself as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forms Of Christmas

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 26, 2011

Exposition of Philippians 2 regarding the unfathomable truth about Christ and His entrance into the world.

Text: Philippians 2:5-11, Title: Forms of Christmas, Date/Place: 12.25.11, AM Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards wrote a discourse/sermon on The Excellency of Christ in which he labored to show the ‘admirable conjunction of diverse excellencies in Christ.’ In it he talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013

Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In A Ship

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 8, 2014

In this Sermon we see that God as telling the word og the gospel and Jesus even in the Old Testament

THE GOSPEL IN THE SHIP Gen. 6:12-22 Introduction: When we come to the account of Noah’s Ark and the worldwide flood, there are many who refuse to believe that it is true. But it is! I choose to believe it just like it is written in the Bible. There are many great lessons that can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational