Sermons on Faithful Steward:

Being Busy For Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus: Out On A Limb For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

Like Zacchaeus, none of us really measures up but Jesus knows what you need—a relationship. He knows your name and sees you not who you are, but who you can become.

Zacchaeus: Out on a Limb for Jesus Luke 19:1-10 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION After the series on getting Plugged In, we’re back in the gospel according to Luke. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most wonderful stories in the Bible: Zacchaeus. Like many of you I was first exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Living In A Xxx World

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 22, 2003

Believers must accept God’s authority and will regarding sexual issues.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Holy Living in a XXX World Introduction Before I begin this morning’s message, I want you to know that this message is really not suitable for our younger children. If you would like to dismiss your children to children’s chapel you are perfectly welcome to do so. I think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing After ...fame Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003

We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Ecclesiastes 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin Becomes Fatal When, You Fail To Grow In The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Oct 17, 2005

Sin is running today and if we don’t continue to grow Spiritually we could lose out in a big way

Sin Becomes Fatal When, You Fail To Grow In The Knowledge Of God Sunday October 16 2005 2 Peter 2:1-21 1 But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach their destructive heresies about God and even turn against their Master who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wound That Brings Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

An encouraging message about the Mephibosheth dilemmas in life.

The Wound That Brings Life 2 Samuel 4:4 KJV And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 1, 2007

A reading of Ephesians 1:15-2:10 shows you how the power of the cross impacts your life.

Subject : The Cross Text : Ephesians 1:15-2:10 Theme : The Power of the Cross Introduction : Power is a word much loved by us. Who doesn’t love power? We know that those with power have influence. Whether physical, political, financial, military or spiritual power we often find a strong ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christians Aren't Idiots

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

Playing on the archaic meaning of idiot (i.e. disconnected, idiosyncatic) I talk about how we are called in community.

Title: Christians aren’t idiots Text: Daniel 2:12-19 MP: The intercession of Daniel’s friends brought about God’s intervention. SO: I want to encourage the church to live in community with each other and visit each other. Intro: One of the worst things about the English language is that too often ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Furnace And The Sky

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You meet the Lord in the furnace long time before you meet him in the sky

Title: The Furnace and the Sky Text: Daniel 3.19-30 MP: Jesus is always with us, if only we have the eyes to see him. Intro: Part of what fascinates me about the Bible is that it shows me how to see the things that I cannot see. Seeing C.S. Lewis said it so well: “God whispers to us in our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Marriage Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008

Do Honor God we must honor our marraige in a God honoring way.

Honor Marriage Ephesians 5:21-33 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Do we have any couples in the room who’ve been married for 50+ years? Even if your spouse is now deceased, go ahead and stand up if the two of you were married this long. Now, if you’ve been married 40 years or more, join ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Enemies: Repentance & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 23, 2008

The 1) Inquiry about forgiveness and then Jesus’ teaching about 2) The extent of God’s forgiveness of believers.

Kevin Davis says he will spend the next 25 years in prison because anything less would be a "horrible injustice" to Jennifer Teague, the young woman whom he admits to killing. Ms. Teague vanished as she walked home from visiting with friends on Sept. 8, 2005. Her body was found 10 days later in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Other

Compassion Conforms The Inside To God's Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007

4 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

4 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com 113,000 people just like that within 25 miles of 48th and Broadway and one too few microphones. Sorry. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 3 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Fellowship, the second of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Formed for God’s Family The Purpose-Driven Life, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 28, 2007 Now we’re in this 40 days series on God’s purpose for your life. And last week, we looked at His first purpose, which is to get to know Him and to love Him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Give Honor Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the fifth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church February 18, 2007 The 5th Commandment “Give Honor” [SERIES TITLE SLIDE—AUTOMATIC TRANSITION TO MESSAGE TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] You gotta love the story of the 3rd Grade Sunday School teacher who was trying to drive home the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ