Sermons on Discovering Your Destiny:

What Makes Grace So Amazing

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007

The chararacteristics that make grace so amazing

WHAT MAKES GRACE SO AMAZING Ephesians 1:1-12 Intro: For a long time I never knew what the word “GRACE” meant. I realized that I had been saved but I just did not know what grace meant. Once I realized what the word GRACE meant and realized how that it was responsible for my receiving salvation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolutions For The New Year

Contributed by J. Martin on Jan 13, 2007

Resolutions are quite popular during this season. Everyone is working on them though not many really understand what they mean. According to the dictionary, a resolution is “the process of reaching a firm decision about something; to deal with [somethin

Resolutions are quite popular during this season. Everyone is working on them though not many really understand what they mean. According to the dictionary, a resolution is “the process of reaching a firm decision about something; to deal with [something] successfully; to make [something] clear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Nobody That God Can Use

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007

The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

_______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

After Thanks Comes Praise

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

We should never forget where our blessings come from. Whenever God helps us or blesses us, we should never forget to give Him thanks and then give Him the praise that He truly deserves.

Introduction In today’s world, mannerisms are hard to find. For someone to say to you that they appreciate what you did for them has become somewhat obsolete. I see it all the time from students at the school and even from some adults that work side by side with me everyday. The attitude is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006

The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Accepted In God's Family!

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2006

When I was 12 years old, I tried out for a little league baseball team, but because of my deficient athletic ability, I was cut from the team. However, the second year I tried out for the team, I made a position on the team! What made the difference?

YOU ARE ACCEPTED IN GOD’S FAMILY! When I was 12 years old, I tried out for a little league baseball team, but because of my deficient athletic ability, I was cut from the team during tryouts. However, the second year I tried out for the team, I made a position on the team! What was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: *other

Ministry And Attitude

Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 4, 2006

When Jesus confronts his congregation of followers about the truth of physical and spiritual ideas, something really stirs up!

Ministry and Attitude John 6:22-71 Sometimes as church going people we need to stop and look to see what our motivation is. I have many times bent over backwards to accommodate people so that they would be comfortable in our little church. I know some of you have done the same when you are out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Early Christmas Present

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence

INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 13, 2006

A sermon on Psalm 23 based on material from Phillip Keller’s book, "A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm."

The Lord Is My Shepherd Ps. 23 INTRO.: Written by a shepherd, David. Later became leader of the most powerful empire Israel ever had. We see him in the field with his sheep. Perhaps meditating on God’s goodness and care. He draws upon his knowledge of a shepherd’s relationship with his sheep to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So What Is Outreach

Contributed by Robert Doran on Nov 14, 2006

Jesus calls us to outreach Luke 24:46-49 Matthew 25:31-40 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Ok so what exactly is outreach? Outreach is ministry which involves three groups Outreach

Jesus calls us to outreach Luke 24:46-49 Matthew 25:31-40 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Ok so what exactly is outreach? Outreach is ministry which involves three groups Outreach involves The Holy Trinity, The Church and Those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks Be To God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2006

The human mind cannot conceive the depth of the love of God for us that He would sacrifice His Son to save us from our sins.

THANKS BE TO GOD Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 THANKS BE TO GOD THE FATHER FOR SENDING HIS SON “And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.” (I John 4:14) The human mind cannot conceive the depth of the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 25, 2006

Ingratitude is prevalent, human, and pa9nful, so let’s be grateful.

The Danger of Ingratitude. Luke 17:11-19 INTRO.: As our nation celebrates Thanksgiving, we must be aware many are not as grateful as they should be. Some of us are so busy enjoying the good things of life like food, family, and fellowship we forget to thank God for these blessings. Many Americans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgetfulness

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001

We often forget, but God never forgets about us.

FORGETFUL? “But the wine steward never gave Joseph another thought – he forgot all about him” (Genesis 40: 23). Have you ever said to someone you would ring them, and didn’t? Has someone come to your mind and you’ve failed to make contact with them? Has someone done something for you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Triumphant Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 9

FAITH TRIUMPHANT Matthew 9 v. 18 - 38 we read in Romans "The just shall live by faith" in the following passage we see:- 1. Faith triumphant over death v. 18 - 26 with Jairus daughter Note:- (a) The tragedy of death "my daughter is even now dead" or has just died "the last enemy to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-38

Denomination: Holiness