Sermons on Employers:

Top Priority

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

To be effective in our service for Christ we must identify and realign our "Top Priorities" in life.

"TOP PRIORITY" Text: (Daniel 2:14-24) 3/10/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: There is no question that our modern society has its priorities all messed up! [Illustration:] In a two-day period in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker, and a dog were killed on the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That Counts!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We only have one life to live -- make it count for the Kingdom.

Living A Life That Counts! 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Once upon a time there was an office manager who lost his job during a recession. In his sadness he wandered into a park, found himself an empty park bench, and sat down. After a while another man came strolling along. The second man was especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Even, Isn't Even Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

Revenge is a subtle temptation but we can see how we can submit to God’s will, instead of succumbing to it.

GETTING EVEN - ISN’T EVEN 1 SAMUEL 24:1-13 INTRODUCTION: “Have you been wronged, mistreated, annoyed or ignored? Is someone tormenting you beyond what you can bare? Are you ready for some PAYBACK?! Explore our site and find piles of good ideas and novelties.” Thus begins the description for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ: Compassionate

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Compassion comes first with Jesus.

The gospel writers did not record for us every moment of the life of Christ. At the end of his account, John tells us that “...there were also many other things which Jesus did...”. And supposes that if they were all written in detail the world would not contain the books. That may be a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Room For Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Make room for Jesus during the busy Christmas season.

Making Room "Don't Crowd Christ Out of Christmas" There is a new movie on the shelves at video stores around town. The movie is last winter's big hit, Jingle All the Way. The movie shows us how a successful Christmas is closely tied to getting the right gift for our loved ones -- no matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Simon says, "touch your nose. . ." Jesus says, "follow my example." With a servant’s heart you won’t just "win the game;" you will have the blessing of God’s hand upon your life. Will you willing to take up the towel and serve others like Jesus did?

As a child I was never very good at the game “Simon Says.” You remember how that game is played don’t you? The leader plays the part of Simon, and everyone playing has to do what Simon says. Of course the catch is that you are only to do what Simon says when Simon says, “Simon says. . .” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Broken And Blessed

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

The law is the hammer of God to break us so that we will be empty of our confidence in ourselves and declare our dependence upon His grace and glory.

“Broken and Blessed!” Galatians 3:15-22 Our experiences shape us. For most of us, “experiences” rather than “truth” carry more weight in defining our understanding of life than anything else. We arrive at the conclusion that what we experience, through our eyes, is truth. As a result of this way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Works Won't Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008

Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008

I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 14, 2008

This sermon will help people understand the power behind the single vision and purpose for every church to reach one more person with the Good News of Christ.

GOD’S GIFT OF PURPOSE Unwrapping God’s Gifts Part 3 of 5 Pastor Steve Gallimore December 14, 2008 This week we’re going to continue our series by talking about one of God’s greatest gifts to us and that is God’s gift of purpose. As outrageous as it is, God not only sent His Son to die for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

No Room Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 14, 2007

Four main reasons Jesus finds "no room" in many persons’ lives.

Intro>On the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco, the pastor was looking over the nativity scene in the church lobby and noticed that baby Jesus was missing from among its figures. He hurried outside and saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the red wagon was the figure of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Paychecks Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Comparing Paychecks: Are you being Paid What You’re Worth? Matthew 20:1-16 September 24th, 2006 Intro: This morning we’re going to turn our attention back to the book of Matthew. We’re drawing near to the end of the book and Jesus is stepping up His ministry and the teaching that He’s doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Happy Or Unhappy - Your Choice Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 19, 2006

In this message we are going to talk about 6 choices that you can make every day, choices that will help you build a happy attitude.

THE AWESOME POWER OF ATTITUDE PT 3 "HAPPY OR UNHAPPY, YOUR CHOICE" "CHOICES & BY-PRODUCTS This our 3rd message on attitude... In our first message we discussed such things as: How your attitude reveals the real you (remember the jar of water with the loose lid?); we also talked about how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006

Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

Escaping the Trap Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 23, 2006 For the past 3 weeks now we’ve been concentrating on the subject of “offenses”. Jesus told us that it’s impossible to go through this life and not be offended by someone or something. And so we’ve taken the attitude, “That being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan