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"Why Did You Come To Church This Morning?”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 27, 2006

Why did you come to church this morning? Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. Perhaps you came because you really like the music. Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive someone of the opposi

“Why Did You Come to Church this Morning?” Hebrews 10:19-25 Why did you come to church this morning? · Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. · Perhaps you came because you really like the music. · Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Don't - Who Will?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2005

We are no longer citizens of planet earth, but we are ambassadors here for our Lord Jesus. And we must go into the darkness without becoming part of the darkness.

Have you ever noticed that there seems to be a war for every generation? My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War. His son, my grandfather, fought in the First World War. My own father, fought in the Second World War. When I was about four years old, I can remember my oldest brother joining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: *other

Overfed And Undernourished

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 5, 2011

Here is what I really want to address this morning, IN A NUTSHELL - If you exercise, what you consume turns into energy. If you don't exercise, it turns into fat. And believe it or not, that same truth applies to spiritual food.

TITLE: OVERFED AND UNDERNOURISHED SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 4:1-5 The terms found in this thought – Overfed and Undernourished – seem to be contradictory in nature. How can one be Overfed and still be Undernourished? How can a person eat more than enough food and still lack proper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

David's Child Dies Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2020

Second Samuel 12:15-31 shows us how to rebound after personal moral failure (that is, sin) in our lives.

Scripture Pastor James Emery White tells about a book he once read called The Book of Failures. It was filled with all kinds of failures that people have made. For instance, the book introduces Arthur Pedrick, who patented 162 inventions, but not one of them was ever taken up commercially. These ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Truths To A Great Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

Marriage is a mystery. There is more here than meets the eye. Marriage is "completion" in a profound sense.

Today I want to share with you a message entitled, “5 Truths to a Great Marriage.” Almost every one of us can improve our marriages. Keep your Bibles open Ephesians, and we conclude our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Just Different #4 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus was different, and because He was different, He made a difference.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #4 Jesus Was Just Different (Mark 2:13-3:6) If I asked you, or any group of Christians to describe Jesus, what would I hear - I would hear words like gracious, loving, compassionate, perfect. . Do you think anyone would describe Jesus as scandalous, or ...read more

Surrender

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished.

{Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surrender

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jul 7, 2023

This event in the life of Jehoshaphat reveals 5 important elements to truly seeking God.

{Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Expensive Meal In History Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2012

Adam and Eve ate one of the most expensive meals in history. Why did they do it? And was there a more expensive meal than that one?

OPEN: A few years back George Beane of Palmdale, California, stopped at a local Burger King and ordered 4 sandwiches at the drive-through window. Total cost of his bill: $4.33. However, when he handed the girl at the drive up window his debit card she absent mindedly punched in the numbers ... and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004

A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Faith To Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 21, 2005

This sermon is 5 things that we have got to do to get from faith to faith. The outline was taken from Bruce Howell, and I am greatly indebted to him.

You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back Against The Wall - Red Sea Crossing Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2008

Moses was a great leader and yet took a great deal of abuse. For those who insist on believing salvation is the end to problems--it’s the FRONT end! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Back Against the Wall Exodus 14:5-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackAgainstWall.html Have you ever felt like your back was against a wall? Ever been between a rock and a hard place, with nowhere to turn? Or maybe you’ve put in a lot of time going down a winding avenue of life only to find it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31, Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

People God Uses Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 23rd in my series on the Book of Acts.

“People God Uses” Acts 12:25-13:3 November 11, 2007 “People God Uses” – Even as I gave this message that name, I had this thought: God uses whomever He pleases! He used contrary kings and evil empires. He used murderers like David and doubters like Moses, confused people like Samson, liars ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 12, 2019

We started looking into the beatitudes last week by seeing how being poor in spirit, mourning and being meek are things that bring blessing into our lives. Today we continue by looking at how we are blessed by hungering and thirsting for righteousness and being merciful.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part two) Matthew 5:6-7 Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 107:9, Titus 3:3-8, Proverbs 19:11, Ephesians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God Praise In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 22, 2008

No matter what we are going through we should always give God praise. If you really want to get God’s attention, start giving Him praise and thanksgiving in advance for the break through in the midst of a storm and see what will take place.

Introduction: We as believers have already been informed that we are going to face trials and tribulations in this life. Sometimes the hardships of life are so great that we even contemplate about giving up. If you haven’t reached that point in your life, just keep on living because that day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, 2 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Baptist