Sermons on Favorite Things:

All Things Are New

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 23, 2007

What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ Jesus ?

All things are new 2 Cor. 5:17-6:2 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. He has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Principle Of One Thing

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 10, 2006

The one thing needful for every human is a personal, passionate, and purposful relationship with Jesus Christ. This sermon should challenge each hearer to reach for this one needful thing.

Have you ever noticed how much stuff we accumulate in our life time. it doesn’t take us very long to collect a lot of stuff. A few Saturdays ago I was driving down Highway 63 past Warren and Karen’s place and noticed that they were cleaning out their garage. They had stuff strung out every where. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

A sermon on the Ten Commandments

Old Abbott and Costello skit. It doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This issue must be settled! If anyone, or anything, occupies first place in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Things God Delights In

Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005

To often people are consumed with their status in society or the way people percieve them to be when we should first and formost be concerned with how well we please God.

“The Things God Delights In” #1) How well do you know Him? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) Right or wrong there is one thing that almost all people want. 1) Most of us want to be known, we like popularity but there’s more to it than just that. 2) We don’t just want to be known we want to be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Things For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 1, 2005

Let’s be open to the heart of Jesus that He may reveal to us the beautiful things He has planned for us to do.

1. Introduction: You know Jesus has some very strange friends! We are told that this dinner was held in the home of Simon the Leper from the details recorded both in Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3. I don’t think His friends would be considered “Cool” do you? After all, we can be sure that no ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Only One Thing

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing Veterinarian Dr. Edwards - Marfa, TX

ILL>> Doc Edwards - read the first few paragraphs When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing David had whittled his life down to one point: “One thing have I desired of the LORD.” TURN IN YOUR BIBLES TO PS 27 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Oct 29, 2004

Don’t pass over the Salutation in Romans 1. The first seven verses is one long sentence of 126 words, rich with spiritual truth.

First Things First Romans 1:1-7 As we examine the first several verses of this epistle to the Romans we should be aware that Paul has now been a Christian for about 26 years. It is his 6th epistle. The Gospel is spoken of using three different expressions: “The Gospel of God” – v 1. “The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

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

First Things First

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

What is the first thing one must do to insure his or her spiritual growth? Paul told Titus something that may surprise you.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Titus 1:1-5 Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matt. 5:48). That’s a rather tall order, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

"Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004

Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"First Things First"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

What are the firstfruits that we should give to God?

Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 29, 2004 First Sunday of Lent “First Things First” Deut. 26:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season, a 40 day period of time, in which we can reflect on our lives and make changes. Today’s scripture is applicable to us as well as to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

It's A Love Thing

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

What’s love got to do with it....Everything

“It’s a Love Thing” Ephesians 2:1-7 The book of Ephesians is described as the most profound book in the Bible. It is the only Pauline epistle that has nothing to do directly concerning the church of Ephesus, but is concerned with dealings that affect all Christians. He starts outside the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Created For Great Things

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about God’s free gift of salvation.

He doubted God. He was a rebellious teenager. He didn’t do drugs or anything like that. This guy was mostly attitude with a foul mouth. He grew up in the church, but it never seemed real. He would endure church on Sundays. He wasn’t sure God could exist. There was too much fun to be had. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

First Things First Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about getting priorities straight.

Worship is bringing pleasure to God. One way we bring pleasure to God is by doing his will for us, and his church. We have two big problems though. The first is that we may think we are inferior, and the second is that we have our own ideas about what is best. I. We are not INFERIOR. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Things Are Not What They Seem

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 16, 2004

If we are to understand what is happening around us, we need: 1. New eyes to see. 2. New ears to hear. 3. A new heart to believe.

We have just read about a man named Jacob who checked into what some have called “The Hard Rock Hotel.” He had a vision which turned his ordinary world into the extraordinary. He saw something that he had not seen before, but which was there all the time. He would never have believed it in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Methodist