Sermons on Diligent Mary:

Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Not About The Numbers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's victory with 300 warriors should be an encouragement to any congregation which might be small or have lost members.

Today, I don’t want to take you through the text verse-by-verse. I’m not going to bore you with maps or the meanings of names (except one)—even though there would be some familiarity there. I’m concerned that we might have lost sight of the purpose of this short, specialized ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jephthah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2010

: Jephthah overcame his mother and father’s sinful heritage by becoming dedicated to the Lord and the Lord rewarded him for his faithfulness. Many rejected him but God accepted him and then in the time of need his own people received him back with honor a

Series: Here comes the Judge! Sermon: Jephthah Thesis: Jephthah overcame his mother and father’s sinful heritage by becoming dedicated to the Lord and the Lord rewarded him for his faithfulness. Many rejected him but God accepted him and then in the time of need his own people received him back ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

The first message in a series on the life of David.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thinking Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2016

In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the Creation

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-17 Title: Just Thinking Like Jesus Proposition: In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

The problem with this myth is that people have confused a promise with a proverb and that creates a great problem.

Series: Mythbusters “A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids” Proverbs 22:6 Open We’re continuing on this morning in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re looking at eight spiritual myths – spiritual urban legends – to which many people subscribe. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proper And Improper Way Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 24, 2016

Ministry should be the heart and soul of every Christian. When we minister, we must always find ways to keep on improving because at the end, God will is our judge. In this message we will learn how to do ministry the right way.

Let me start with a quote from Rick Warren. He said, "Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving God." That is true. If you are a faithful servant of the Lord, there is no retirement here on earth because our retirement is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Healing For My Handicaps

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011

We're all handicapped by something be it physical, emptional, or spiritual. God can still heal our handicaps.

“HEALING FOR MY HANDICAPS” ACTS 3:1-10 OPEN A family had moved into a new community. They attended a church their first Sunday in town. The parents wondered how their 10-year-old son would like the new church and how he would do in a new Sunday school class. The family met ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 9, 2011

It is in the wilderness that God meets us.

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mountains’? If you’ve been through Vermont, or out to Lake Louise, you probably think of majestic beauty. The image I used for the slide you see on the screen right now was taken just down the road from where we stayed in Quartzsite ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do I Long For His Coming?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

The 2nd coming of Christ is a major theme in the Bible. In 2 Tim. 4:8 Paul talked about the reward that awaits “all who have loved His appearing.” Do I love and eagerly await the coming of the Lord? This sermon explores 4 characteristics of those who do.

Do I Long for Christ’s Coming? 2 Tim.2:7-8 Richard Tow 8/14/16 In 2 Tim. 4:7 Paul was approaching the end of his life. He has been imprisoned by Nero and knows that he will be executed.1 He writes in verse 7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7-8, Titus 2:11-14, 1 John 3:3, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Hebrews 11:14-16, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Prepared To Receive The Gospel Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

What prepares a person to have a life-changing transformation through the gospel? This message addresses four awakenings that need to happen in preparation for a person receiving the good news of Jesus.

1 Tim. 1:8 4/3/16 In an interview on October 15, 2013 Billy Graham said, “There are two basic needs that all people have: the need for hope and the need for salvation. It should not be surprising if people believe easily in a God who makes no demands, but this is not the God of the Bible. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8, Psalm 53:1, Romans 1:20, Romans 2:14-15, Matthew 5:21-28, John 9:41, Deuteronomy 29:1-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Will You Do It?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

God often orchestrates events designed to bring people to a decision. This message examines that in the light of Scripture and personal experience. This church is being called upon to live out 1 Chron. 7:14.

Exodus 19:1-25 5/29/16 I want to begin this morning by reading Ex. 19. This week, as I was reading this chapter, God spoke to me concerning our journey as a church and as individuals. Israel was in bondage in Egypt for 400 years—almost twice as long as America has existed. Generations of slavery ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 13:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

All Hail King Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 12: 9 – 19

John 12: 9 – 19 All Hail King Jesus 9 Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, 11 because on account of him ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Understanding The World Around Us - What Is Truth?

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 15, 2012

What is truth? That’s the question Pilate asked of Jesus and it’s the same question people are still asking today. Some will tell you that there are as many truths out there as there are people. But is that really true? Can we know what truth is? Why

Understanding the World Around Us: What Is Truth? - John 17:13-23 “What is truth?” - that’s the question Pilate asked some 2000 years ago, isn’t it? It’s a question that people are still asking today: What is truth? And they’re asking that question and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-23

Denomination: *other

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2019

10 Questions from Proverbs to Help us Make Wise Decisions

Making Wise Decisions Proverbs 3:5-6 Rev. Brian Bill January 26-27, 2019 An HR manager advertised a job opening and a large group of applicants showed up in the waiting room. The first man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him: “We need someone who can make fast ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:2, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist