Sermons on Faithful Reward:

Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008

Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 3 – Managing the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) Two weeks ago, I told you that we, like David’s mighty men, are misfits. I said this because their description is our description . . . distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assuming The Position Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

“Let’s Get Engaged” Part 1 – Assuming the Position VIDEO – MeChurch (Available at SermonSpice.com) The Passion Process. We have covered the first two steps in the Passion Process until you should know them like you know your hand! We are determined to Encounter God and become Equipped. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:42-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Fire...works! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 2 – How The Fire…Works I. Introduction Fireworks are an integral part of our lives as Americans. We have become accustomed to using them as part of our celebration. No July 4th or New Year’s Eve Party is complete without these explosions. Likewise I would say that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And Human Suffering

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 3, 2008

This morning we are going to not only dust off the Bible, but we are going to polish it up and examine an earthly and heavenly topic that has intrigued human kind since the beginning. God and Human Suffering!

Sermon on God and Human Suffering September 28th 2008 One day little Sara was helping her mother clean the house, which was odd in itself, because she never wanted to help do anything. Anyway, little Sara was dusting the tables, the chairs, the TV set, and just about everything that could be ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Unshackled Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Unshackled” Romans 3:24 November 2, 2008 Undoubtedly, it ranks as one of the strangest things that Scripture records God asking a person to do; it’s found in the second verse of the book of Hosea; allow me to paraphrase: God’s first word to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Facts About Attitude

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon deals with our thinking and ways to help ourselves and other with attitudes

3 Facts About Attitude Proverbs 23:7 Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude WILL: 1. MAKE OR BREAK YOU 2. HEAL OR HURT YOU 3. Make FRIENDS or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

God wants to resurrect some dry bones...He wants to meet us where we are...whether that is in the midst of very difficult and trying circumstances, as some of you are facing...or even if you just realize that your direction in life is not the one God has

CAN DRY BONES LIVE? EZEKIEL 37:1 14 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.... According to those who know about such things, this piece of wisdom is a relic thousands of years old. Versions of this nursery rhyme have appeared in 8 European languages. But in it's early stages, Humpty Dumpty was a riddle. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Greatest Restoration

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

THE GREATEST RESTORATION PSALM 23:3 INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE THINGS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST IN OVER THE YEARS ARE RESTORATION PROJECTS. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE RESTORE HOUSES, ROADS, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND MANY OTHER THINGS. A FEW YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2010

I believe that God exists, that I matter to him, and that gives me hope... hope that the God of all comfort and hope can help be become a more Christ like person.

Title: The Hope Choice Text: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Thesis: I believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that gives me hope… hope that I can become a better person. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback Resources) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Available For Life-Shaping

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

To be available for what God wants to do in us we must downplay disappointments, pick perceptive people, consider the consequences, and accept affirmation. Revision of an earlier message

Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD June 25, 2006 It is said that the sculptor Michelangelo could sense that in a rough block of marble there was an angel struggling to get out. He said that his job was to free that angel. Isn’t that remarkable?! To know that in a rough ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

"Bricks That Build a Marriage". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy tale to her mother that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

’tis The Season Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2010

Let me suggest some seasonal things for us to do. 1- ‘Tis the season for singing 2- ‘Tis the season for sharing 3- ‘Tis the season for serving

INTRO.- ILL.- Frank in Dallas calls his son Eddie in New York just before Thanksgiving and tells him, “I am sorry to tell you but your mother and I are going to divorce. I just cannot take any more of her complaining. We can’t stand the sight of each other any more. I am telling you first, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dawn Treader: Aslan’s Country Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010

As the crew of the Dawn Treader move towards Aslan’s Country they find the longing, the glory, and the Lamb.

Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third book in the Chronicles of Narnia. It comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. We are actually purchasing a large block of tickets for 5 pm showing of the movie on Saturday, December 11. The tickets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist