Sermons on Fathering Our Children:

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1- God Is Observing Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 10, 2006

What is God doing right now? Not this year, or this week, but at this very moment. How does He occupy His time?

A Day in the Life of God What is God doing today? Part 1—God is observing I. The Eyes of the Lord A. God is looking for ways to display His strength today in the lives of those who are righteous. 2Ch 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Holiness

What Grace Teaches A Child Of God?

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 13, 2003

THE GRACE OF GOD WILL SET UP A CLASS ROOM IN ARE HEART AND TEACH US .

TEXT VERSE TITUS 2-12 TEACHING US. WHEN I READ IN THE BOOK OF TITUS I FIND THAT GODS GRACE TEACHES ME TO DO SOME THINGS. WHAT GRACE TEACHES ME? 1.GRACE TEACHES ME TO LEAVE. TITUS 2-12 TEACHING US THAT DENYING UNGODLINESS AND WORLDLY LUST.KJV ANY THING THAT LOOKS LIKE SIN WE ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

"Hard To Learn Lessons"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

There are many hard to learn lessons in the Christian life.

"HARD TO LEARN LESSONS" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. EZEKIEL 24:15-27 ETS: Ezekiel and the Jews had to learn some hard to learn lessons ESS: There are many hard to learn lessons in the Christian life. Introduction: The August 1992 Hurricane Andrew left more than 50,000 ...read more

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

An attempt to show the grace of God has existed from the very beginning.

Amazing Grace! Genesis 3 INTRODUCTION: Begin with story of John Newton, author of AMAZING GRACE. Define Grace. I. Model of sin A. Rejection of the will of God 1. Sin gets us all. ILLUS: 2 men jumping across lava stream, one jumps farther, but both fall in. B. Satan’s presence 1. Distortion of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

Te Sermon for Christian Living.

The Sufficiency of Christ Text: Colossians 1:1-27 Statement of Purpose: My purpose for this lesson is to show young people that Christ is sufficient in all things. Introduction: This lesson will show you five different things Christ is Sufficient in. I.Christ’s Sufficiency in Wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-27

Denomination: *other

Arrested

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

Message looking at the dramatic experience and calling of Paul on the road to Damascus. Indicates hope for people who may have had a difficult past.

"ARRESTED" In England there’s a paper factory that makes the finest stationery that’s made. One day a man touring the factory asked what it was made from. He was shown a huge pile of old rags. The rag content is what determined the quality of the paper. The man wouldn’t believe it. In 6 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conqueror

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

In my lifetime I will go through troubles beyond my control. All things do work together for good as Jesus is conforming me to His image. I will conqueror life’s problems through Jesus Christ.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It is said that about 200 years ago the tomb of the great conqueror Charlemagne was opened. The sight the workmen saw was startling. There was his body in a sitting position, clothed in the most elaborate of kingly garments, with a scepter in his bony hand. On his knee ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Body Language

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 30, 2006

There is a message that the Body of Christ emits to the world. We issue Body language through the non-verbal communication of our presence and interactions with people on a daily basis.

(Picture) Rebecca Cory is a standup comic. She is best known for her appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. I do not vouch for her brand of comedy because I have never heard her personally. I mention her because her routine is apparently quite engaging and she draws large audiences. Part of her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Cultivation Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 15, 2017

Series on Marriage

Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 4 Introduction: Children & Marriage "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with." Kirsten, age 10 "You got to find somebody who likes the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Want Your Worst Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Missed His Cross

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on God’s grace.

Imagine yourself sitting on death row, with all the emotions running through your mind as the end comes closer and closer. With every appeal for pardon and every stay of execution exhausted, you endure each agonizing minute in hopeless condemnation. There is absolutely no way out, your actions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Join The Revolution Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

Introduction to a series on the Message of Jesus

Introduction According to a landmark survey by academics from Baylor University in the USA each person has one of four possible views of God (authoritarian, benevolent, critical and distant), and that the viewpoint they hold is a predictor of many other beliefs and practices. The poll, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Place In Heaven

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Sermon I preached for the funeral of a very faithful woman of God. Can be adapted for any faithful Christian.

Title: Our Place In Heaven Theme: Heaven Text: John 14:1-6 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO INTRODUCTION We’ve come here today with a purpose on our mind, haven’t we? Some may say that the purpose we came with was to bury and pay our final respects to our loved one. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing God

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 28, 2006

The effects of hearing God speak to the believer.

Hearing God Joshua 8:1-13 Offers: vv.1-2  The Pleasure of Encouragement  The Promise of Victory – John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist