Sermons on F Jim Cymbala:

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon looks at three mistakes people make about how to handle the future. Mistake One: Planning Without GOD Mistake Two: Taking Tomorrow For GRANTED Mistake Three: Delaying doing GOOD

Facing The Future Today we’re going to look at James chapter four – verses thirteen thru seventeen and see what James tells us about “Facing the Future”. As Americans we are all concerned about the future. We ask: “What will gas prices be next week?” “Who will win the election?” “When will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Deals with Purpose #3 specifically growing during difficult times

Romans 8:28-29 Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Growing through tough times Introduction A. Sometimes life is easy B. Sometimes we learn, grow, and laugh the whole entire time C. Let me give you some good advice, enjoy those times! D. Those times will not always be there E. Those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Da Vinci Code: The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus was a man. He was not the Son of God as Christians claim, but was elevated to that status by Constantine. That is the claim of The DaVinci Code. This sermon seeks to evaluate that claim and see if it matches up with an historical picture of Christ.

Introduction: It was June 18, 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of the Duke of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals (lights strategically positioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses The Nobodies To Become Somebody Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016

God uses the nobodies, the smallest and the least in this world who are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to promote them.

GOD USES THE NOBODIES TO BECOME SOMEBODY Let me start with the story of Mother Theresa. According to her website, she was called the pillar of compassion, a voice for the poor and a modern-day saint. Mother Teresa was recently declared as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church because of her service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

So What Do You Expect

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

This Sermon deals with using our talents for God’s glory.

So What Do You Expect 12/10/95 Talent Day Numbers 32:48-52 James 4:13-17 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are in the second week of the season of Advent. Part of the theme of advent, deals with the expectation that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

What The Master Knew

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

(Parable of the Talents) Our God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. We need to recognize that, and do something about it!

Title: “What the Master Knew” Text: Matthew 25:14-20 I suspect if you’ve been in church for more than a few years you’ve heard of Jim Elliott. As a young seminarian at Wheaton in 1949, he was considered a bright and rising star, very well-liked and destined to go far. In 1955, he became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why God's Church Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014

God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

To Live For Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024

Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Missing Link Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Implications of the 7th Commandment - Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

The Missing Link Introduction: A Kid’s Eye View When I was a kid, I discovered among my parents’ books an ornately illustrated volume of the 10 Commandments. It looked like it was probably a reproduction of an illuminated manuscript that had been painstakingly created by medieval monks. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

Namaste

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 23, 2003

The Christ born at Christmas is reborn in each of us and we can see him in others.

Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-7 Namaste Max De Pree, a respected author of leadership books, has also written a book entitled, “Dear Zoe.” It is a book of letters written to his little granddaughter who was born 16 weeks prematurely. Zoe was only 11 inches long and weighed only 1 pound 7 ounces at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Whose Purpose Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). I discovered something interesting today. I looked up all the times “purpose” and “plan” were used in the Bible. In the overwhelming majority of cases, “purpose” referred to God’s purpose regarding ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Name Of Jesus... Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

How do we walk out the Supernatural life? Are miracles and signs and wonders still possible in our day and age? How do we access them?

Living the Supernatural Life – Part V 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships That Work Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

God’s model for marriage, principles for parenting, and way in the workplace are explored in this practical message.

INTRODUCTION During the rehearsal for a wedding the bride was nervous and had trouble getting the details right on how to walk down the aisle. Her pastor took her aside to give her some advice. He told her when you enter the church tomorrow, you will be will be walking down the same aisle you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist