Sermons on Eyes Fixed On Jesus:

God's Measure Of Greatness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

It’s not about how much you do; it’s about whether or not you faithfully do what He asks.

GOD’S MEASURE OF GREATNESS Text: Matthew 19:30 – 20:16 Introduction: • Chapter 19, 20 Jesus addresses God’s measure of greatness in His kingdom • 19:3 – 12 (Pharisees; divorce) Greatness not based upon the strictness of our religious beliefs • 19:16 – 26 (Rich young ruler) Greatness not based ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness & The Dawn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

❶ Darkness Smoothers Us ❷ Light Transforms Us

- Photo from space of Earth at night - Where artificial light is and is not - Astronomers hate light around them - They call it Light Pollution John 3:19KJV And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Abc’s Of Commitment

Contributed by John Reid on Jan 1, 2010

Illustration: Commitments each member needs to make for the new year.

Pastor’s Message “We will not forsake the house of our God” (Neh. 10:39). “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can” (John Wesley). We all make commitments. They ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

Denomination: Other

Wesley On Thriving Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 1, 2010

How to thrive as a church

Wesley on Thriving Isaiah 58:6-9 We have had several funerals in our community recently Today I would like to consider another What would happen if our church closed? Do not start worrying KUMC is healthy and are no where near closing Or even slowing down We are just thinking today What if ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010

A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009

This message is intended to encourage the body of christ in these trying times.

Introduction: God wants to fill your emptiness with the oil of His Holy Presence. The Widow in our text, was empty. She was without a husband. She was broke and broken. Her finances had vanished. She had no bread and no bread winner. She had no employement or opportunity to be employed. However; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 20 - You’re Always Telling What I Can And Can’t Do! Give Me A Break! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

All of us have broken the 10 commandments in our lives. In fact the NT says that they were given so that I would realize that I am a sinner in need of a Saviour. Boundaries aren’t enough.

Exodus 20 - Boundaries and Freedom I remember stealing a bag of lollies from a shopping centre as a kid. I would have done it again and again, except the guilt of that act stayed with me for years. I regretted being so dishonest. All of us have broken the 10 commandments in our lives. In fact the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Sovereignty, Man’s Responsibility Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

What God does and what man does...

Ephesians 1:4-6 reveals the past part of God’s eternal plan in forming the church, the Body of Christ. God’s plan is shown in Seven elements: 1. The Method—Election  The Bible speaks of 3 kinds of Election: o Theocratic Election: Deuteronomy 7:6 o Vocational ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

God My Eternal Source

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Appreciating God as My source and seeing other people/things as channels

God My Eternal Source Lk.12:15ff; Deut.8:18; Jn.10:10 1. We originated from Him – Hebs. 12:22-24; Gen. 1:26ff. 2. He is our life source – Jn. 5:21ff. 3. We cannot plan our future without Him – Jm. 4:14. He is Omniscient – Ps. 139 He teaches us to number our days – Ps. 90:12. 4. Hence our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cluttered Closet

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 19, 2008

This is a children’s sermon or an elaborate illustration on the greatest two commandments.

“THE CLUTTERED CLOSET” Mark 12:29-31 Object: Picture of a cluttered closet Objective: Sometimes we must take the time to pull all the “stuff” out of the closet and go through it piece by piece if we want to bring order to chaos. Hi everyone. It is great to see you today. In my house there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Need For The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008

The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Fork In The Road: Pride Or Humility Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Discuss David’s struggles with his pride and how God taught him humility in 2 Samuel 6.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ PRIDE OR HUMILITY DAVID’S HEART “But God removed ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfillment Of A Promise

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 22, 2007

There’s no feeling like the feeling one gets from witnessing the fulfillment of the promise God has spoken on and over their life. It’s one thing to have favor on your life, it’s another to walk in the favor.

FULFILLMENT OF A PROMISE LUKE 2:1-7 AS WONDERFUL FORETELLING OF A PROMISE FAVORED (HIGHLY FAVORED) FILLED NO FEELING – FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISE MOTHER . . . DON’T HAVE TO BE A MOTHER . . . THAT’S WHERE I AM – SHOUTED OVER THE FORETELLING . . . FAVORED . . . FILLED READY TO WALK IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Timeless God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 30, 2007

The Foucus of New Years Day The Past is the Past A New Beginning The Real Beginning Creation of the universe The beginning of all we see and know Learning about our creator

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Want My Mtv.

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

I want Ministry, truth and vision.

I want my mtv MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the original purpose of the channel was to show music videos, as well as other music news and events. Today, MTV broadcasts a variety of music, pop culture, youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11

Denomination: Pentecostal