Sermons on Evaluation:

Jesus' Prescription For A Worry-Free Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 16, 2002

Jesus provides prescriptions for worry.

JESUS’ PRESCRIPTION FOR A WORRY-FREE LIFE Sermon Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus forbids worry. Three times he commands his followers to not worry. For those who are already living in worry, he commands, “Stop the worrying.” For those who are about to start worry, he declares, “Don’t make that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Response To False Accusations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to avoid over reacting to false accusations

Paul’s Response to False Accusations (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Statistics and Stuff What really makes people satisfied with their lives? Amazingly, the secret may lie in a person’s ability to handle life’s blows without blame or bitterness. These are the conclusions of a study of 173 men who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Wisely Use Your Rights As Paul Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Learning to utilize and assert your rights in a godly manner

How To Wisely Use Your Rights as Paul Did (Acts 16:35-40) Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she said. "There’s Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Really Mean To Love God? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006

Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that from Believers.

Matthew 22:37 NLT Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Matthew 22:37 MSG Jesus said, ""Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Really Mean To Love God?#3 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 20, 2006

What Does It Really Mean to Love God?

Matthew 22:37 NLT Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Matthew 22:37 MSG Jesus said, ""Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Different Attitudes Of People From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by S. A. Devasahayam on Dec 5, 2005

This sermon looks the Good Samaritan parable in a different perspective. It describes the three different attitudes of the people who were in the parable. Some people live a life living, 1) Yours is Mine 2) Mine is Mine 3) Mine is yours.

Three different attitudes from the Parable of The Good Samaritan Introduction Not only our truthful speech, our attitude also matters for a sound Christian life. As we know, people have different attitudes. Some want to receive from others, others want to live for themselves, while some live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now Matter How You Slice It...it's Still Grace

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 20, 2005

The parable of the landownder and the laborers

Matthew 20:1 (NLT) "For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the owner of an estate who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. Help Wanted • God is looking for people – To receive His grace – To work in His service – To testify of His greatness Matthew 20:2 (NLT) He agreed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finish Strong And Run The Race

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001

A short end-of-the-year message encouraging us to go into the coming year running strongly.

Finish Stong and Run the Race Looking ahead to the next year. 1 Cor. 9:24-27. I. Intro. As we come to the close of another year, one’s mind turns to a few things:  Memories of the past year or years.  What’s in store for next year.  Football playoffs.  And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tradition: Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad.

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad. Intro.: 1. Illust. At the Tower of London every afternoon at exactly 4:00 PM there is an interesting ceremony. The Beefeaters, British royalty's ceremonial guards, come out of the tower and feed the raven on the front lawn. There is a legend that as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

How Jesus Successfully Used Metaphors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote.

Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote. Jesus masterfully communicated truth in a creative way so that His listens would understand and remember His teaching. For example, Jesus used many objects as analogies to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-31, Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christ-Centered Approach To Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ.

A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ." (Col. 1:27,28) 1. Christ centered is the priority in all things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Hurts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over

1. Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over to the Lord we tend to refuse to admit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Ministered To People By Listening

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord

Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord was not ready to believe everything He heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:17-20, Luke 24:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational