Sermons on Doing Our Part:

"God's Will”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

It's What's Inside That Counts

Contributed by James May on Nov 1, 2001

Balaam’s sin was to hear only what he wanted to hear from God. It was a matter of the heart desiring the things of this world rather than obedience to God’s will.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-20, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Party's Over!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2002

When the party is over, the work begins!

THE PARTY’S OVER! INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. Did you have one? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? Laugh? Talk? Enjoy one another’s company? I hope that whatever you did, you enjoyed yourself. God does provides us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2001

In the light of Veteran’s Day, we want to look at a grand old veteran of the faith, Enoch.

VETERANS OF WAR Gen. 5:21-24 INTRO.- In Rom. 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to give them their due honor. Then it’s too late for them to appreciate our appreciation. ILL.- A Tisket, a Tasket, I’m Comin’ Outta the Casket! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moby Dick

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Jonah was obsessed with the opposite of Captain Ahab.

Jonah’s Journey Show Video - Moby Dick - preaching scene- The new version with Gregory Peck as the preacher then the second half show the Old version with Orsen Wells as the preacher. Scripture: Jonah 1–4, Jonah 1:1–3: 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do Vacation Bible School?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 3, 2008

Evangelistic message to follow up our VBS from the previous week. We knew we would have some unchurched families, and we did!

Why Do We Have Vacation Bible School? 1 John 5:11-12 August 3, 2008 Introduction Part of my time growing up was spent in Pine Ridge, SD, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. And our church didn’t have Vacation Bible School, so we went to VBS at a little church just across the border in White ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Christ, You Aren't Who You Were

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 23, 2007

God makes it possible for us to know and do His will.

Title: In Christ, You Aren’t Who You Were… Text: Colossians 1:9-14 (19-22) Thesis: God makes it possible for us to know and do the will of God. Introduction: On Monday evening, November 19th at about 8 p.m., a grain bin measuring 100 feet in diameter and standing 90 feet high collapsed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Knowledge Of God's Will

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007

An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 21, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date with the Lord.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote, “You’re over the hill when...” - You find yourself beginning to like accordion music. - You’re sitting on a park bench and a Boy Scout comes up and helps you cross your legs. - Lawn care has become a big highlight of your life. - You’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Isaiah 53: 1 - 12

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 10, 2019

The book reveals the prophecy about Jesus and how He became our sin offering.

Isaiah 53: 1 - 12 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 14:1-3, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Omnipotent Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

God had the power to win, and His omnipotence is established forever. He can do anything that He wills to do. Thank God there is much He does not will to do, and thank God He is not compelled by His power to do anything contrary to His nature.

Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God's power. For the abuse of power all through history makes this attribute produce ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

State Of The Union

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010

a look at how we have been doing in our past year of ministry

State of the Union “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24(niv) Summer Goals i. Memorize one verse a week Psalm 119:9-13 ii. Read Thru the New Testament Psalm 119:14-16 ; 105-106; 112 iii. Add 25 % Colossians 3:16-17 invite more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naamán

Contributed by Walter Werling on Sep 27, 2006

Consideraremos cuatro cosas que podamos aprender por medio de la historia de Naamán.

¿Quién conoce la historia de Naamán? Bueno, voy a contarles un resumen de la historia que está escrita en el capítulo cinco del Segundo Libro de Los Reyes. Por favor, búscalo en tu Biblia. Naamán vivía durante el tiempo del profeta Eliseo. Naamán era general del ejército del rey de Siria. El rey ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ