Sermons on Drain:

Expecting The Best

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

The Law of Expectations says that, basically, we get what we expect out of life. We tend to see what we expect to see, we tend to feel what we expect to feel, we tend to act the way we expect to act, and eventually, we tend to achieve what we expect to ac

Most people never take advantage of God’s abundant resources. Eph. 3:20 in the Amplified Version says, "God is able to do superabundantly, far over and above, all that we dare ask or think. Infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thought, hopes, or dreams." We never tap into the tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Listen To God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

Third in a series on hearing the voice of God. Gives several benefits of hearing God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Why Listen To God? John 10 Intro: One day I was at the park with some of my kids. There was one kid there, he was without any parents, who was being mean. At one point I asked him to stop doing what he was doing, and he replied, now this is about a seven year old, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Building 101: Overcoming The Opposition

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 13, 2004

WHEN WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF OUR GOD, OPPOSITION WILL COME AND WE CAN OVERCOME THE OPPOSITION!

KINGDOM BUILDING 101: OVERCOMING THE OPPOSITION NEHEMIAH 4: 1-23 SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2004 INTRODUCTION: THOUGHTS ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND OVERCOMING ALL OPPOSITION TO MAKE IT TO THIS GAME: GO PANTHERS! There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Storms Without Fear Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

What do you do in the storms of life? Let’s look at the story of Jesus calming the storm, and get some principles to help us understand and handle the storms of life. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<OPENING ILLUS> Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. 1. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest Of These Is Love (1 Corinthians 13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

In spite of everything - in spite of our individual weaknesses, in spite of the dramas and scandals that regularly threaten to up-end us, in spite of our tiredness, and in...

The words of St Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians, from towards the end (thirteenth chapter, to be exact). It’s one of the most familiar passages in the Bible, I think. Even if you have not studied it personally or heard it read out here on a Sunday morning before, there is almost no ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Big Trouble With A Little Lot

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 27, 2007

Abraham finally came into agreement with God and discovered that there are some places lot can’t go. And there are places we can’t go with lot.

God informs Abram of his plan to bless him and make him a blessing. *God has also informed us of his desire to bless us* God begins to lay down the conditions for Abram to become this blessed man of purpose and promise. 1. He must leave his country and kindred = relatives, and his fathers house. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Grown Cold Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We live in a world today where God is secondary to our needs and desires. As it seems, gone are the day when there was a fervent, passionate and deep love for God and His Word. We need to remember the first things and get back to our roots if we ever ex

A Heart Grown Cold Griffith Baptist Church – 10/15/06 A.M. Service Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: As Christians, our lives get busy: • Work • Family • Church • Entertainment • Education We begin fine and continue to do the good works God asks of us Somehow, those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 10, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "What child is this?" "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Here's Your Sign (The Sign Of A Savior) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 23, 2007

This was a sermon designed to focus on the sign of a savior... if... in a nontraditional manner :p

Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working Through Conflict

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008

Looking at the Jerusalem Council, we see conceopts to help us work through conflict.

3 weeks ago, I spoke on the topic of conflict and how to prevent unnecessary disputes. I want to return to the topic of conflict today, but I’ll be taking a different approach this time. Whereas three weeks ago I talked about how to stop conflict before it starts, today I’ll be talking about how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:5-21

Denomination: Brethren

America's Idols: Fame Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008

As people are driven by fame, God wants us to be famous with Him.

Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, America’s Idols. During the last few weeks we have been looking at America’s Idols. Two weeks ago we discovered the truth about the idol of money. Last week we learned about the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Methodist

Following God's Call

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 6, 2008

When God calls someone to a task or area, how does He do it? This sermon uses the example of the calling of Saul as to the principals that relate to everyone.

Following the Call of God By Rev. Mark Hiehle Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created? These are questions that spark interest and intrigue in almost everyone’s mind because we want to be part of something bigger ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Following The Call Of God

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 6, 2008

Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created? Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created?

Following the Call of God By Rev. Mark Hiehle Are you following the Call of God in your life? Are you realizing the potential of the purpose for which you were created? These are questions that spark interest and intrigue in almost everyone’s mind because we want to be part of something bigger ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Get Physical

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 29, 2008

This week we will address the physical area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. Basically, it means giving God our bodies to use for His glory

7UP: Let’s Get Physical Romans 12:1 September 28, 2008 This week we are taking a look at the physical area of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God). If we are to follow Jesus holistically, that is completely set apart for his use, in a community of holistic people, then we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Church Of God

"Making God Glad” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2008

Final sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

As I prepared for today’s sermon, I must confess to you that the original title I had in mind was “Making God Mad.” I felt that this was a sermon that I felt I was especially qualified to preach given the fact that I was sure my behavior had frustrated my heavenly Father on many an occasion. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist