Sermons on Do What You Can:

What Do You See When You Pray? Series

Contributed by Chuck Debardeleben on Dec 18, 2007

What if you didn’t have to force yourself to pray because you were convinced that prayer unleashes the power of God?

WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU PRAY? 1 KINGS 18:38-46 Let me as you a question that might seem contradictory, “What do you see when you pray?” As a camp counselor for a summer I was given supervision of the youngest campers for the week. Ever experienced living with six and seven year olds in a cabin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What You Can Learn On The Way To Nowhere

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 29, 2014

The town of Emmaus was on the road to nowhere, at least until Christ came.

What You Can Learn on the Way to Nowhere Luke 24:13-35 Introduction It seems that nobody thought Jesus was alive. The disciples thought the women’s report was crazy. Even the investigation by Peter and John of the empty tomb had mixed results. Jesus had told them when He was alive that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Have That You Did Not Receive? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2012

We are far more prone to think too highly of ourselves than to think too poorly of ourselves. Such thinking tends to divide the people of God.

“What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?” [1] Our contemporaries, and likely we ourselves, esteem the rugged individual. We imagine that we are distinct from everyone else. We are taught in elementary school that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Part 1

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 27, 2003

This message concentrates on Christ’s words, "I am the way and the truth and the life." Do you really believe that?

Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Pastor Glenn Newton December 28, 2003 Text : John 14: 5-14 You know folks we are becoming a cynical kind of people. Let me explain what I mean to you. What would you say to me if I told you I knew of a company that would give you $250 just for filling out a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23, John 14:5-14

Denomination: Nazarene

What Do You Have That You Have Not Received?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society.

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society. We tend to think too high of ourselves that if care is not taken, pride may set in. I have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ways You Can Leave Church

Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010

A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Can You See This Sign? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017

The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

(Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Gifts Can You Give This Christmas?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Nov 25, 2018

whay gifts can you give this christmas

What gifts can you give this Christmas, money, material things, or something that may bring a moment of pleasure? What can you give this Christmas, let's look at John 3:16, and see 3 things you can give this Christmas. , ( What can you give this Christmas, (first, second, third): 1. You Can ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Remember

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 2, 2015

When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all he has done for me I can't help but to give God praise.

Do you Remember? By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures Joshua 4 Focus Scripture Joshua 4:6 & 7 “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Apostolic

What Are You Going To Do After You Graduate?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 3, 2002

Top Ten Things You Did Not Learn in High School or College. Advise to graduates.

What Are You Going to Do After You Graduate? Psalm 23 Psalm 23:1-6 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Even though I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God Can

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 27, 2019

It is amazing what man can do and what man has done. But there are many things beyuond the realm of our capability which are easy for God to do. What we cannot do, God Can.

“God Can” Matthew 19:23-26 David P. Nolte It’s amazing what people can do if they are determined. One man lost both arms and his sight in an explosion. But he wanted to read his Bible so he learned how to read it in braille with the tip of his tongue. He managed to read the entire Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Bible Tells Us Of Is The Natural, Carnal And Spiritual Man.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2007

In this sermon out line we see that man lives in a natural body but can live as a natural man or live as a carnal man or can be what God wants all of us to be in our Christian walk and that is a spiritual man. In this outline we look at what the Word says

WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US OF IS THE NATURAL, CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MAN. 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Cor 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-15

Twelve Can Do's For Life's Can't Do Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2004

Paul buoys himself and the Phillipians with a promise from God that encompasses twelve can do’s that are antidotes for the poison of "can’t do attitudes":

Twelve Can Do’s for Life’s Can’t Do Attitudes (Phil 4:13) "I can do everything you ask me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil. 4:13 - Living Bible) "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Conclusion Of John’s Gospel” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 7, 2016

John's Gospel concludes with John's affirmation and validity of the testimony of his writing. Jesus also gives a very familiar command made dozens of times in His ministry: Follow Me!

“The Conclusion of John’s Gospel” John 21:18-25 Last week we looked at Peter’s reinstatement as a disciple in John 21:15-17: “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Find God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 27, 2009

From the the life of Job we can learn what to do when God is silent.

When You Can’t Find God Job 23:1-10 * Every time this country goes to war, sadly, we always find ourselves with a list of unaccounted for service people. We call these people “missing in action”, which we have shortened to MIA. Regardless of the reason(s), they cannot be found and accounted for. ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist