Sermons on Disciplines:

Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 20, 2010

We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Fruitful - How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 26, 2010

Learn from Paul, who has accomplished great things for God, these four keys to a successful life: (1) face your faults, (2) forget the former, (3) focus on the future, and (4) fight to the finish.

We are going to look at Paul again this morning, and learn about success in life. • The best way to learn something is to learn it from real life, not from books, from models not from manuals. • I want to look at someone who has accomplished what I want to accomplish. • So we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do What You Need To Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 29, 2010

Don’t neglect what God has given you. Don’t procrastinate. Lean on God and do what you need to do, today.

You are blessed when you use what God has given you. • Whether it is a talent, a skill or a possession, whatever God has given you, use them for His purpose and you will see His blessings. • But unfortunately, not many use what they are blessed with. The wise man in Proverbs made this observation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Cheating On Your Taxes Is Okay- It Doesn’t Hurt Anybody” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

To share that cheating doesn’t help you in life as the world tells us. It hurts us in the end.

The World Says: “Cheating on your taxes is okay- it doesn’t hurt anybody” Scripture: Galatians 6:7 Date: 14 March 2010 Purpose: To share that cheating doesn’t help you in life as the world tells us. It hurts us in the end. We are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Other

Positively Peculiar

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 3, 2010

When we think of the word peculiar, we usually think of it in the adjective form: odd, different, distinctive but it is not about how we dress, act, or speak (although these things should be different). But the word translated from the Greek means somethi

Introduction 1 Peter 2:9-10 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The End Times Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

How are we to live in the light of the end times? We're to be disciplined, clear-minded so we can pray. We’re to love one another at full strength. We’re to serve one another with whatever gift God gives us.

Repent! The End is Near! It’s one of those cheap laughs that people get at the expense of Christians. Some Christians at least. You see it in cartoons, usually on a sign-board held by a man with a long beard wearing a white robe and sandals. And of course there are many variations of the mad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Better Part

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 15, 2010

This sermon examines the dichotomy between the behavior of Martha and Mary.

The Better Part – Luke 10: 38-42 Intro: Jesse had just returned home after a long, hard day working as an attorney. As she stood in her kitchen trying to mentally unwind and prepare herself for a relaxing evening at home, her husband came through the door. The first words out of his mouth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

El Cuerpo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 24, 2010

Tu cuerpo es para la gloria de Dios

Ha sido despreciado, escondido, castigado, flagelado, torturado, descuidado, disecado o quemado. Por otro lado, ha sido exaltado, mostrado, estudiado, dibujado, adorado y venerado…¿Qué es? El Cuerpo Humano. ¿Qué dice la gente de este conjunto de tejidos, huesos, estructuras y fluidos? ¿Lo ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Pain Remain!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 25, 2010

God can turn our Pains into Praises!

Introduction: Bouquet of roses! Yeah. It is a common and a beautiful gift that a man could give to his lady. Man, you could win her heart. Believe me on this one. A bouquet of roses is made up of several single rose in bloom. But it is interesting to note that a rose, whatever color it is, has a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy Ghost Makeover

Contributed by Terry Moore on Jul 26, 2010

Not being conformed to this world but being transformed by the renewing of your mind.

A Holy Ghost Makeover TEXT: TITUS 3:3-7 3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5Not by ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Article 23: Lawful Oaths And Vows. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 5, 2010

This sermon unpacks lawful oaths and vows and we see it implications upon our lives who we are meant to be and also shows the opportunity we have if we step out in boldness and honour God by taking it for His honour and glory.

Article 22: Lawful Oaths and Vows. “Let Your Yes mean Yes and Your No mean No.” 1. Firstly what is a vow? A vow is a solemn and promise made to God. We see marriage couples on their wedding day making their vows to love and cherish one another these aren’t simply vows made to each over and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The God Moment Of Revealed Truth Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES THROUGH WHICH GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US.

THE GOD MOMENT OF REVEALED TRUTH ACTS 1:1-13 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TRUTH IS REVEALED TO PEOPLE IT’S FASCINATING. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED WHERE WE NEVER WOULD DREAM POSSIBLE. CONNECTIONS THAT WE WOULD THINK TO BE INCONCEIVABLE ACTUALLY BECOME A REALITY. WHEN GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US, IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Fasting And Feasting"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 17, 2010

A sermon for Ash Wednesday.

2 Corinthians 5:17-6:10 Isaiah 58:1-12 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN When a couple have their first baby; a whole new chapter has opened in their lives, and nothing will ever be the same again. Many, if not most parents can relate to this. They ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Hear God Speak Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

[Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Inventory Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Paul's culture and ours are simular. Likemindeness that Christ provides gives a church the ability to make a difference. It comes down to a spiritual inventory.

A matter of the heart – Taking Inventory - This week we are looking at another portion of Philippians. The overall theme of this book is an expression of what Paul believes that Christians should be no matter what a person’s or nations physical situation. We know from the letter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Congregational