Sermons on Fame:

Barnabus, The Encourager

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Barnabus was a man of encouragement-A Man of generosity-A man who love his fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ

Barnabus, The Encourager Acts 4:36-4:37 Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Glorified Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Isaiah closes by describing the conditions that will exist after the restoration of earth & God’s people. The mission of Zion has always been to declare the glory of God to all the inhabitants of the earth. During the millennia His glory will be revealed

ISAIAH 66: 18-24 GOD GLORIFIED The last section of the Book describes the conditions that will exist after the restoration of earth and God’s people. The mission of Zion has always been to declare the glory of God to all the inhabitants of the earth. During the millennia the glories of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching Our Children Respect For Themselves

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark. [1] Where does character come ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

It’s Time To Grow Up!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

You and I should consistently grow in spiritual maturity, but this process takes a lifetime. In the book of Colossians, we find some very important steps to help us.

It’s Time to Grow Up! Pm November 29th 2009 Colossians 2:6-14 Introduction There’s a rebuke in the book of Hebrews which we as Christians would do well to take to heart: Hebrews 5:11-14 says, “Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses ... Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009

The church’s call to minister to the marginalized must not be marginalized!

GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR, YOUR HUDDLED MASSES Matthew 12:1-13 (The first in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The church’s call to minister to the marginalized must not be marginalized! Supplemental Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9; Preface Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

But God

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

We hear about grace all the time in church, but what is the purpose of grace? What does grace show us? Through grace we see our past, present and future in the kingdom of God.

Introduction: When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Freedom Really Free?

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Actions Of A Godly Servant

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 2, 2011

Here is a message that uses the life and actions of Nehemiah as a lesson to challenge and teach the true nature of a servant. This message would work for either dicsipleship or as a challenge for an ordination service.

THE ACTIONS OF A MAN GOD USES One of the greatest issues facing the church today is the dearth of leadership. There has never been a greater need for God called, God inspired, God equipped leadership. God has however taught us all we need to learn about leadership in the Bible. He has also ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Anarchy

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Sin follows this pattern 1. You have a person with no moral compass 2. They meet another person with no moral compass 3. They multiply their sin and become spiritually bankrupt themselves and a danger to others.

Spiritual Anarchy Judges 17 & 18 READ: “One of the most difficult books to deal with in all of the Old Testament is the book of Judges. It contains the stories of men and women who lived during the “dark ages” of Israel’s spiritual history. These people lived in the time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon 1 Series

Contributed by Jason W. Lawson on Nov 17, 2011

Funeral for a mature Christian Text: John 14:1-6

Funeral Sermon for Mature Christian Text: John 14:1-6 Title: Heaven Bound! As I began to consider what to say on such an occasion as this, I thought how great of a privilege it would have been to be a door keeper in the celestial city, when _________ entered there this past TUESDAY morning. As the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting What You Have Asked For

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Third Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Wise for Awhile’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1)Have you ever gotten what you have asked for… and then had the experience of not getting what you expected? I remember this feeling, and disappointment, with my first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Restored

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

A message about pride and humility from the life of Naaman.

Dakota Community Church November 30, 2008 (pm) Restored At the very beginning of His ministry Jesus returns from the temptation in the wilderness and as was His custom goes to the synagogue where He reads the passage from Isaiah 61 and then manages to turn everyone against Him is a manner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Light Of The World - Advent 4

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 18, 2008

Just as Christ illuminates the entire world, He illuminates our souls; salvation is personal; Christ came for each of us.

Light of the World, John 3:16-21 Introduction The famed Congregational Preacher, Dwight L. Moody, once said, “The great trouble is that people take everything in general, and do not take it to themselves. Suppose a man should say to me, ‘Moody, there was a man in Europe who died last week, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

1. Paul has taught us to ‘glory in our tribulations’ & James said: James 1:2-3 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 2. We have a serious problem with that don’t we? • It definitely doesn’t make a lot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational