Sermons on Favorite Things:

Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Let us look seriously at the things that God hates and get them far from us in our walk.

Wise Sayings From God Things God Hates Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Things Are Not Always As They Seem Series

Contributed by Kevin Purcell on May 24, 2005

This is a First Person Narrative of the Lame Man that Peter and John healed in Acts 3. He says that when a person really sees the need of another person, then they can respond in faith and take a risk for that person. When that happens God blesses and g

Things Are Not Always As They Seem Acts 3 Introduction [Show Acts 3 from Visual Bible or have it read by someone else.] [Enter from the back dressed in character] One thing that story teaches us is that things are not always as they seem. I learned that in a pretty dramatic way. If you had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Never Change

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2003

Three things about which the Lord will never change His mind.

Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world – and as the years go by the rate at which the changes occur are increasing more and more. Practically every phase of life changes. Travel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Things In Order

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

Death’s inevitable reality demands the need for each of us to make sure that we have set things in order.

SETTING THINGS IN ORDER II KINGS 20:1-6 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah was a great ruler who sought to faithfully follow God. Judea prospered under Hezekiah’s reign. Concerning Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:5 states, “He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

To be human means to be made in God’s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring

What does it mean to be human? Is there any reason for thinking that human life might be more valuable than, say, that of dolphins or whales? Why are we here? How did we get here? Where did we come from? These are the sorts of questions that scientists and philosophers have been arguing about for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Holy New Thing

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006

God’s committed persistence for His people to work out his new holy way in them.

A Holy New Thing Isaiah 43:14-21 February 19, 2006 This week our 5-year-old son Luke, Deb and I began to read The Horse and His Boy book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C. S. Lewis. After reading the 2nd chapter in this book, Luke had a disturbed and frightened look on his face. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

Bad things happen to everyone...even christians. You can become synical and bitter or you can work at making things better.

Bad Things Happen Psalms 22:1-22:31 Where have you heard the first words of our scripture this morning? Jesus uses them doesn’t he? How about you, have you said similar words or thoughts when things are not going right in life….how about when Everything is wrong? When the baby dies, when a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 13, 2006

All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around.

Introduction § All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. § As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. § Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around. § The Believer can accomplish the impossible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006

wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Christians Struggle With

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Luck With That Thing

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007

This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Only Thing That Matters Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 5, 2007

The centrality of the cross. Our works, deeds and actions do not make us righteous. It is only in the cross of Christ that we can boast.

The Only Thing that Matters Galatians 6:11-18 Galatians 6:11-12 (NLT) Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. [12] Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Things Of All Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 11, 2007

THE GREATEST THINGS OF ALL

THE GREATEST THINGS OF ALL John 3:16 "God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die." I THE GREATEST GIFT The greatest gift of God to humankind is JESUS and he is the only man and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Thing Called Commitment Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005

This sermon introduces the idea of commitment. This series addresses the weakness that Christians have in committing to Christ totally.

This Thing Called Commitment I remember back in 1998 when I saw my wife for the very first time. She wasn’t my wife at the time, but I knew I was going to like her. I met her at college, back at good old Central Christian College. We got to know each other. We were at the New Student ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Necessary Thing

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the Mary and Martha encounter with Jesus. Jesus identifies the one essential thing.

Introduction Most everyone wants to be prepared for what lies ahead. If someone were to ask you what you need for the coming year, how would you answer? More money? More time? New friends? A vacation? A new job? A job? More education? More quality time with the family? A new house? Better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance