Sermons on Finding The Honey:

Being Where You Are

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

(The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 19, 2007

The treasure that lasts is not what we accumulate on this earth but what we value in our hearts.

WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE? (Based on a sermon by Jeff Walling preached at the Tulsa International Soul Winning Workshop in March of 2006)) A. (Show clip from the movie: National Treasure) Hollywood has made tons of MONEY on TREASURE HUNTING movies. COMMENT: Indiana Jones, Titanic, Pirates of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Black Gold, Texas Tea

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 19, 2007

God never promises us that if we put our trust in Him that He is going to make us rich. He never promises that He is going to give us everything we want. He never says that we are going to strike oil. But when we accept Jesus Christ as our personal savior

Black Gold, Texas Tea; 2 Kings 4:1-7 I believe that every one of us remember the Beverly Hillbillies, most of us grew up watching Jed and all his kin. It was a great show and very realistic, right! Well it may not have been realistic but it was a good show. Could you imagine going out into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Life Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007

What is the real purpose of life - Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1:21

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 18, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) LIFE DEFINED Text: Philippians 1:12-30 INTRODUCTION How does one define life or can anyone really define life? Webster defines “life” this way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determined To Receive

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

When our desire for something better gets bigger than the reasons "why not" then we are on our way to receiving from God, but it takes determination on our part, then God will meet us there....

Luke 5:27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. I love the simplicity that we see in these verses....... Three of the Gospel Writers record ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: *other

Do With What You Have

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

There are times in life when even though we are where God sent us that things go wrong. It’s often in these times that God is leading us to another place. We need to always remember that God has a plan for our provision where ever He may lead.

1 Kings 17:1-9 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: *other

How To Enjoy Life More

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon examines how we can enjoy life more.

Introduction: Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” KJV How many of you can honestly say that you are glad to be in the house of the Lord this morning, as opposed to the finest hospital in America? Let me ask you another question this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 5, 2007

Contentment is illusive within our culture. How can you find it? Contentment is something God must teach us. Being content with our circumstances comes from God’s enabling strength.

PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 CONTENTMENT Psalm 23 Have you been content in all of the circumstances you have faced? Paul knew how to be content whether he had plenty or whether he was in need. He discloses the secret in our text. As we know, the answer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Planning Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

This third in the series deals with issues of planning and execution in life. While most people go through life "letting life just happen to them" there is encouragment to take control of life through the Spirit of God.

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

#1: We Reap Much We Did Not Sow Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

Ever hear of something called “jogging in a jug”? “Jogging in a Jug” is a concoction of 4 parts grape juice, 4 parts apple juice, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Yum, yum! It’s a folk remedy; a kind of “Drano” for your arteries.

Ever hear of something called “jogging in a jug”? “Jogging in a Jug” is a concoction of 4 parts grape juice, 4 parts apple juice, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Yum, yum! It’s a folk remedy; a kind of “Drano” for your arteries. Supposedly, two ounces a day of this stuff and your insides will be as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

Life is the most valuable thing we have been given. Take time to enjoy it and appreciate life

What happened to the value of life? Genesis 1:26-31 (NIV) 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom To Stress-Less Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 27, 2007

#5 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREEDOM TO STRESS-LESS Freedom! Series #5 PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 INTRODUCTION: (Video: Running Just to Catch Myself = 4:18 - www.youtube.com) And then it starts all over again. And no matter what your name.. Ross or otherwise - you can probably relate. We are worn-out, burnt-out and stressed-out. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Free To Suceed Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 27, 2007

#4 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

“FREE TO SUCCEED” Freedom Series - Week 4 PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:3 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a man who requested in his will to be buried in a very unusual way. When he died, he wanted everyone to look upon him as successful, so he asked that after his death his body be placed propped ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Afflicted By Affluence

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007

If we put Jesus first, then others, and then ourselves, we will be able to spend time at his feet, learning his Word in our lives. Otherwise, we become like Martha in today’s Gospel passage: busy, but not blessed.

Other Scriptural passages: Genesis 18:1-10a(10b-14) Colossians 1:21-29 Psalm 15 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Two years ago, on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Free To Be Content Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007

6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian Church