Sermons on Firm:

Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2001

Dealing with the fact that Christians can be enemies of the Cross of Christ.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT, "YOUR WALK TALKS LOUDER THAN YOUR TALK, TALKS." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ONE MUST REMEMBER THAT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IS PROCLAIMED IN BOTH WORD AND DEED. PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL IN THIS MANNER IS BOTH A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY. SOMEONE ONCE SAID IT ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Kingdom Stands

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 6, 2003

Pentecost 4: Jesus’ comforting words about the Kingdom span the ages to bring comfort and assurance to the believer.

The lens through which we can see things doesn’t provide the full panorama of the Kingdom. “For we know in part and we prophesy in part… Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror… Now I know in part…” (1 Corinthians 13.9a, 12a, 12c) Sometimes what we think that we see is really not; that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Winning The Battle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 30, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David¡¦s Lamp (King¡¦s Of Judah) #2 WINNING THE BATTLE 2 Chronicles 13 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 1. Christians, we are at war. Who are we fighting? Satan and his army. We all know that through Jesus Christ we win the war; but the difficulties come not in winning the war but in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Chronicles 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Us Draw Near"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Some honest questions we should ask ourselves as we approach the Lord’s Supper.

“Let Us Draw Near” Hebrews 10:19-26 HEB 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Warriors Armour Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004

Take it off TO PUT ON:

Ephesians 6:16-17 Take it off TO PUT ON: The Belt of Truth 1. Truth is CHRIST the Living Word of God. John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 2. Truth is ESSENTIAL. Prov. 23:23 3. Truth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Family And Friendships

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

On a day when we focus on motherhood and parenthood and their effects on us, we can learn much about how we can live so that our families and friendships are all that God wants them to be.

Joshua 24:14-15, Psalm 27:1-5 “Focus on Family and Friends” INTRODUCTION A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is ‘M.’ I pick up things. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Amen

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Christ – the eternal “Amen” – the personification of all truth. By closing your prayers with “In Jesus’ name, Amen”, can Jesus attest to the father that everything you pray is truthful…or that at the very least, you earnestly mean everything you pray?

I. INTRODUCTION The word “Amen” is the typical closer for our prayers. But many people aren’t sure what it means and fewer, still, consider it a name for Christ II. NAME FOR CHRIST A. Discussion Question: List some of the most common names for Christ? (Good Shepherd, Vine, Door, The Way, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free a

Introduction • For the past seven weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entangled And Overcome

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 16, 2010

Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from Christ and the consequences. Peter knew first hand the process which leads to denial and has much to teach us.

Entangled and Overcome 07/05/09 AM Text: 2 Peter 2:20-21 Introduction Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from the truth of Christ and the consequences. Peter had first hand knowledge of the process which can lead to denial; he experienced them the night of Christ’s betrayal. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Waiting For The Fulfillment Of God’s Plan

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 29, 2010

When our dream house, dream spouse, job promotion, healing or salvation of love ones were being delayed, do you know exactly how to wait?

THE ART OF WAITING FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF GOD’S PLAN Reading: Hab 2:1 I will climb up into my watchtower now and wait to see what the LORD will say to me and how he will answer my complaint. Hab 2:2 Then the LORD said to me, "Write my answer in large, clear letters on a tablet, so that a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longsuffering: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 10, 2010

Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, while longsuffe

1. A Patient Endurance – the definition of longsuffering Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Cold!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon / devotional that's nice for a mid-week time together on a frosty night!

It's Cold! Maybe you're heard some of these... -It’s so cold we had to chisel the dog off a lamp-post. -It’s so cold you have to open the fridge to heat the house -It’s so cold your false teeth chatter, and they are still in the glass -It’s so cold the police tell a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The Future Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

See through the ’now’ to where you are headed. the ’now’ is the vehicle to your destiny. Stop looking at things and start looking through them.

• Brian Houston once said “Christianity is not just about having enough food for your table; it is about having enough food to put on the tables of others” • And he goes on to say that that does not mean literally feeding everyone, but having enough in reserve – time, emotional support, finances, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist