Sermons on Financial Burden:

Tent Making... Or More? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.

Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word To Singles Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009

Singles are a larging growing population in our country and a population that needs ministering too. Paul in our text today address this group specifically and gives them words of wisdom to take with them in life.

Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD TO SINGLES 1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 Intro Singles are a swiftly growing portion of our society. In fact, only 42% of all households in the US are headed by single adults. Nearly 20 % of the adult population of the United States have never been married. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet Voices Questions Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession & social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake up every morning with fear & anx

Habakkuk 1:1-4 A PROPHET VOICES QUESTIONS Exodus 23:6-8 The Book of Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession and social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

No 'dead Dogs' In God's Eyes

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012

The Bible says: 'Encourage one another'. So many people believe that if there is a God, He could not, should not love. If salvation is possible, that they are 'not good enough to be saved'. That they are unworthy or too sinful. This is a lie of the devil.

OT – 2nd Samuel 9:1-13 NT – Matthew 5 verses 11-16 Sermon: No dead dogs to God ‘I feel like a dog!’ So someone said ‘How long have you felt like that?’ The answer was ‘Since I was a puppy!’. I know things are bad for many people. None of us and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewards Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010

The second in a series on the book of 1st Thessalonians. This sermon discusses how we as Christians are stewards of the Gospel. We are to share it, no matter the cost.

Stewards of the Good News Text: 1st Thess. 2:1-12 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you remember this letter was written to the Thessalonians around 50 AD. That means that Paul, Silas and Timothy had probably been in Thessalonica around 15 to 20 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Thing In The Right Way For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2007

How and why we serve the Body of Christ is as important as what we do.

The Right Thing in the Right Way for the Right Reasons (I Thessalonians 2:1-12) 1. Our church has not always been a peace. We have had our conflicts over the years, and I have sometimes been labeled this way or that. 2. One challenge a church leader has in such situations is this: Do I defend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2018

It is possible to sin by trying to do too much, attempting so much that we cannot do anything the way it should be done to the glory of God.

8/15/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands (1Thessalonians 4:11) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV) “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,” Lesson 13 Introduction Thessalonica was a big ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of Asent

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 28, 2019

It's easier to go down than up, and never underestimate the difficulty of the climb

It's easier to go down than up, and never underestimate the difficulty of the climb Psalm chapter 120 is the first of 15 chapters called "the psalms of ascent". The Songs of Ascent are a special group of psalms comprising Psalms 120—134. They are also called Pilgrim Songs. Four of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passionate About The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 21, 2016

Paul was passionate about the church. He had developed a personal relationship with them and knew their needs and concerns. Pastors, and those within the church, can glean much from the Apostle in this passage. We need the commitment and passion he had.

Passionate about the Church Philippians 4: 1-3 In order to effectively lead a congregation of believers, the pastor must have a burden for the people within the congregation, while developing personal relationships with them. Paul understood this principle of leadership and provided a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Knee Deep In A River And Dying Of Thirst

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2013

A sermon on contentment (outline and material adapted from Allen Webster of Jacksonville Church of Christ)

HoHum: Several years ago there was a study done about the American Dream. The story said that for Americans with household incomes of under $25,000, polls showed these people believed it would take $54,000 to fulfill the American dream in their lives. The same survey also showed that for those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 22, 2018

Having revealed Himself as the Door of the sheep, Jesus also declared that He was the Defender of the sheep - the Good Shepherd. He was totally committed to the sheep, laying down His life for them. What a blessing to know the Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 In our previous study, Jesus declared Himself as the Door of the sheepfold. Continuing the conversation, Jesus then declared Himself the Defender of the sheep – the Good Shepherd. Such a continuation is fitting when one considers that the shepherd served as both the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Fly"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2018

A sermon about learning to trust in God.

"Learning to Fly" Isaiah 40:21-31 The late Tom Petty has a song where he sings: “I’m learning to fly, but I don’t have wings.” Learning to fly is a metaphor for learning to live. I don’t know how Tom Petty interpreted what it means to “learn to live,” but as Christians learning how to live ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

A Prayer For Rebekah

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 23, 2021

Intercession that's rooted in love can triggers divine intervention.

A PRAYER FOR REBEKAH "21 Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So she went to inquire of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-24, 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 20, 2024

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder,

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder, "Who is this man who can perform such ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

I Am What I Think Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 15, 2024

By aligning our minds with Christ, and through prayer, Scripture, and community support, we can overcome negative thought patterns and experience peace, joy, and hope, even in difficult circumstances.

I am What I Think John 3:30 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls” Proverbs 25:28 Though self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit granted to every believer (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 1:16, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist