Sermons on Favorable Gifts To God:

Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008

The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Troy Mueller on Dec 28, 2016

How to answer the question, "What did you get for Christmas"!

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

Believe It Or Not? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 3 – Believe It Or Not? I. Introduction Teams with stars win championships. Teams that play their best with the game on the line win championships. But championship teams share another common trait: Often, they have the reserves and bench players that step up at the right ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"dead Or Alive?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2023

A sermon about salvation by grace through faith alone.

“Dead or Alive?” Ephesians 2:1-10 Several years ago, a Los Angeles County parking control officer found a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on a street-sweeping day. The officer wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated in the driver's seat, the officer reached ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 14: What Do You Want For Your Birthday?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2012

It Pays to Follow the Lord Wholeheartedly

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 14: What Do You Want For Your Birthday? October 21, 2012 1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Sacred Birth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 30, 2024

Birth is generally defined as the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother. It encompasses the start of life as a physically separate being.

Richelle E. Goodrich, an American author once remarked: “New light in the sky announces a sacred birth. Shine brightly young star. Hallelujah song carries on a gentle wind, heralding a king. Shepherds lift their heads, not to gaze at a new light but to hear angels. ‘Unto you is born in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:6-7, John 1:14, Micah 5:2

How Do I Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2014

As with most large families, we who are in Christ's family sometimes wonder where we fit in.

“Getting A Clue: how Do I Fit In?” 1 Cor. 12:1-31; 1 John 4:7-12 As a college freshman I was invited to pledge a fraternity. Feeling honored and excited I agreed to do so. I knew most of the fraternity members and most of the pledges and was friends with many of them. But a few weeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pour Yourself Into Others!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008

Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 1 - What Are You Waiting For? I. Introduction We all love the superstar! The super talented athlete who dominates the field or the court. It is their jerseys that sell out. It is their highlights that are played nonstop on the sports shows. It is their name that garners millions ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe That Because He Can Fly, I Can Fly Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 13, 2021

A look at Jesus' Ascension and what it means for us

5.16.21 Ephesians 4:7–16 7 But to each one of us grace was given, according to the measure of the gift from Christ. 8 That is why it says, “When he ascended on high, he took captivity captive and gave gifts to his people.” 9 Now what does it mean when it says “he ascended,” other than that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Exhorter Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn where you fit in

Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 Paul said, “It isn’t good for anyone to think of himself more highly than he needs to because everyone is important in the body of Christ.” Every member has a purpose. Over the last several ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning Signs That I Am Entering The Debt Zone Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.

(Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-28, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Methodist

Children - The Earth Of Tomorrow

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 16, 2022

Humans, to a large extent, determine the state of the earth. Whatever actions the children of today take in the future will either preserve or destroy the earth and humanity with it. The children of today are the earth of tomorrow.

TEXT: Genesis 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him." Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous are in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19, Proverbs 29:2, Deuteronomy 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Ministering And Serving Church Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

A Ministering and Serving Church

A. INTRODUCTION Both the Christians and the church will minister to the needs of others. The unintended consequences of growth, yet the foundation of its continued reproduction. 1. Growth demands attention to conditions that produce growth. “As the believers rapidly multiplied . . . rumblings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Baptist