Sermons on Devout Men:

A Change For Mother's Day

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2009

A Word that can be given at anytime for all.

A Change for Mother’s Day Text: Deuteronomy 5:15-16 Susannah was the last of 25 children born to Dr. Samuel Annesley. Samuel was a ordained Presbyterian minister. Susannah, along with her siblings were brought up in a home where prayer, Bible reading and spiritual instruction was the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Made Alive With Christ

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

God invites all of his creation to live life to the fullest, to be in fellowship with Him, to be apart of Him, and to be made alive in him.

Made Alive with Christ In chapter 1 of Eph, Paul was emphasizing the wealth of spiritual blessings we have as because we are in Christ Now in chapter 2 emphasizes our position in Christ. Your position in Christ determines your spiritual possessions and authority. ILL: Regardless of where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Rebuild The Wall Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

We often wonder what one person can do, but God says one person’s intercession can change the course of history.

PATTERN: INDUCTIVE - Relational Outline by Andy Stanley Me (my dilemma or question) I’ve felt a little tired over the summer. • Lots of changes in our house • Changes in my responsibilities with the District I’ve begun thinking things like, “One person can only do so much.” Then later I thought, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Seven Mountains

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 27, 2008

The Kingdom of God and transforming the Seven Mountains of societal influence

Three decades ago, two well-known Christian leaders, Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission, and Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade For Christ, were given a simultaneous supernatural message for each other. They both saw 7 strategic mountains, or "mind molders", that shape the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Waste Your Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010

Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth - A ’chance’ Meeting... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi fades into the backdrop and Ruth rises to the forefront of this story and a new character is introduced... but in all of the action, God is still preeminent.

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 15, 2012 Date Taught: July 18, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:22-2:3 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: v.22 is a transitional verse... it wraps up the introduction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 3, 2019

What is the most important thing in life?

Four Calls to Discipleship THE CALL TO LOVE Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Introduction What is the most important thing in life? Michael Douglas recently asked what was the most important thing he’s learned in life: “kindness is not weakness. I try to conduct myself as a good citizen of the planet and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" What Is Thanksgiving Without Bread?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 19, 2019

Man shall not live by bread alone!

Devotion November 24, 2019 “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” What is Thanksgiving Without Bread? Matthew 4:4 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Genesis 2:19, Genesis 3:19, Exodus 13:7, John 6:35, John 6:51, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things That Make An Outstanding Mother

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 15, 2013

To be the best we can be as either a parent or grandparent, we need to have a right relationship with God, a proper relationship with our family, and a willingness to serve God.

*THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUSTANDING MOTHER* Luke 2:1-2:7 INTRODUCTION: Giving birth does not make a woman a mother. It takes a special woman to be a mother. A mother is a person who is willing to take the responsibility of investing her life into another human being who is totally de-pendent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities To Testify Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2011

God wants us to tell people about Jesus Christ and God gives us many opportunities to do so.

Let’s start with a little game. I’m going to give you a name and you tell me the work associated with them: George Lucas…… Frank Lloyd Wright…… Betsy Ross…… Alexander Graham Bell……. How about Juan Valdez? One more for us Filipinos; What work did Pedro Florez do?? Don’t you get excited when someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The Beatitudes are the declaration of God's blessing in our lives

“Be” – Matthew 5:1-12 Confess that I am intimidated to preach about the beatitudes, because it does feel a bit like climbing a mountain, and I know how out of shape I am. Where do you start? How will we make the journey? These simple words are profound in their depth and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Fasting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2017

Fasting has been misused by mystics and sometimes remained a mystery to many committed Christians. Although opinions are mixed on the issue, I believe we can carve out a Biblical position that, while perhaps incomplete, will lay a good foundation.

Biblical Fasting (Matthew 9: 14-15) 1. This is perhaps the most awful pun you will hear. 2. Mahatma Gandhi went around barefoot quite often, and eventually his soles turned very tough and thick. Of course he also was a devout Hindu. Later in life he also fasted a lot, becoming thin and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empty Philosophies Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Paul states explicitly here that there are philosophies that sound logical and reasonable but are simply wrong, and take us away from the Good News of Jesus. Logic and philosophy are good, but they can only take us so far.

Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Paul considered how Jesus makes the Christian faith different from all others. I hinted at the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jesus Relishes Extravagant Worship

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 3, 2019

Mary anoints Jesus with very expensive oils worth a year's wages.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 7, 2019 John 12:1-8 Jesus Relishes Extravagant Worship “Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.” Verse 1 As we delve into today’s gospel reading, let’s look behind the scenes just a bit. This ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 26, 2020

Life in the spirit is the life of Supernatural. It is the manifestation of the Spirit of Christ in the believer.. A Spirit led life

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Romans 8:1-2 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death". 5-10: 5 Those who live according to the flesh have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal