Sermons on Dignity And Value:

Godly Enthusiasm

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 28, 2002

To remind followers of Christ of the important role that enthusiasm plays in their witness.

Godly Enthusiasm Rom 12:9-12 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Examining Your Life! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004

(Devotional Series 1/50) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here.

EXAMINING YOUR LIFE Proverbs 3:1-12 (Devotional Series 1) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here. I. Is yours a sanctified life? (1-4) God’s law and will should constantly be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Together In Unity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

This ministry of reconciliation cannot be separated from the preaching or sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

WORKING TOGETHER IN UNITY TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S MISSION 2 Cor. 5.16-21 (Series) A. The Mission of the Church: Reconciliation of God and Man Paul called the Christian ministry as the “ministry of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5.18). To reconcile is “to end a relation of enmity and substitute for it one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005

We are going to be held accountable for our actions

“ACCOUNTABILITY” (Luke 12:13-21) 6/03/01 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas George Crumbly INTRO: The Lord gave me this message Tuesday morning as I was out on the road traveling. I was listening to News Radio & I heard the host interviewing someone on his station and the topic was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

"To Love, Honor, And Betray!" Series

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 10, 2005

It’s one thing to betray those around us or that we love, but it’s something tottally different when we betray Jesus, the one whom we are supposed to love, honor, worship, and adore!

"To Love, Honor, And Betray!" John 13: 18-30 Praise the Lord all up in this house... He is worthy of the praise, the honor, & the glory!! Hallelujiah! Glory to God! Amen... You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Hmmm, I’ve been dealing for the last few weeks on this subject & series of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Waste

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 12, 2005

In this powerful scene in John’s gospel we each will be forced to answer the question,’what is Jesus ’really worth to me.’

"WHY THE WASTE?" TEXT: JOHN 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION Last week as we closed out our study of the book of Judges, with a study of the life of Samson and the message was entitled, "What a Waste". Today’s sermon is entitled "WHY THE WASTE." During the month of June we will be studying the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risky Business

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 13, 2005

To our young people as they head back to School. Taking God with you to school is risky but rewarding.

Risky Business Selected Scriptures Hudson Taylor, missionary to China, once said, "Unless there is an element of risk in our exploits for God, there is no need for faith." There are two words that catch me up when I read that quote. I like thinking about my walk with God as an exploit. Exploit ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Sin Is Finished

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Power Of Thoughts

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 28, 2005

We literally are changed by our thoughts. As we think so we are. Science shows the transformation of the brain with repeated thoughts. From an ethoughts weekly article installment

When I was growing up we lived on a two-acre plot of land. We mowed about an acre of it with a push mower and the back acre we grew for hay harvesting. Grass grew all over our property except near our clothesline. The combination of hanging clothes and the weather would erode the ground there. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Sixth in a series on the book of James. James give three observations about the tongue.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 6 “Taming the Tongue.” James 3:1-12 When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said some-thing that you wish you had not? Or have you have been on the receiving ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Diligent

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

WE need to be diligent in our faith!

INTRODUCTION The Christian walk is not easy, it is not a stroll through the park, it is something that takes a lot of work on our part. Paul tells us to be diligent. This means to take pains, to strive for something. An approved worker diligently studies the Word and seeks to apply it to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

We are called to have the mind of Christ

INTRODUCTION Blessed are they who are too tired and too busy to go to church on Sunday, for they are my best workers. Blessed are they who are bored with the minister’s mannerisms and mistakes, for they get nothing out of the sermon. Blessed is the church member who expects to be invited ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ