Sermons on forms:

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

Paul encourages us to consider our choices as seeds we plant that will one day come back into our lives in the form of a harvest.

Standing in the midst of the congregation reminds me of living in Missouri and driving the roads between various crops. Some cornfields were growing and healthy while others were unkempt and very unproductive. Each one of us here is a living Harvest based upon our decision of the past. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

Church conflict takes many forms, but most church conflict has one root cause... ungodly wisdom at work in the body of Christ.

1. Illus. of Danny C’s church • Talked with a guy about his church. He was high on his church. He couldn’t have been more excited about fellowship and what was going on there! • Then he made a strange statement. He said, “We have a unique ministry here. Most of our members are people who had just ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

This is a continuation of examining the elements of Jesus’ prayer as it gives us a glimpse in a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

The Model Prayer – Part 2 Griffith Baptist Church – 8/6/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 11-13) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: Once there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 6, 2005

Marriage is God’s design, and his ordinance form before the fall. Sex is involved; sex is designed for union of man and woman in marriage

A man shall leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one Mark 10:7-8 Have you ever sat in a marriage service and wondered, "When are those two actually married?" At what point are they man and wife together? After ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reading The Bible For Life Change

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010

The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

Christmas shows God’s love as He came down in human form to be like us and save us from sin and death.

Illustration – A year or so ago Amy and I had just gone to bed, and the house was silent, and after a little while there was a noise which sounded like faint scratching on the wood floors. I was nice and cozy in bed and so I didn’t do anything about it, and by the next morning I had forgotten all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002

This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

"The" Man Becomes "A" Man

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas sermon reflecting on Christ coming to earth in the form of a man. Emphasizes a personal relationship with Christ, as opposed to merely believing with head knowledge.

Well we are just one week away from the big day! Kids, are you getting a bit excited? Adults, have you finished all your shopping? Many of you are soon to be in the presence of family and friends that you have not seen throughout the year, and you always want to impress them with your knowledge ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Creation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2011

Part 4 describes for us the creation of the sun, moon, and stars and reveals to us the awesome power of God to form these things with His hands.

Creation Series, Part 4 Genesis 1:14-19 Introduction - We are right in the middle of a series discussing the Creation of everything we see - So, to bring everyone up to date allow me to give a short recap of where we are - 1) We have a Creator, He is God, and He has given us a clear account of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning 2

Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012

Genesis 1:2- And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

..And is a word used to show relativity between 2 things. It is usually not used as the beginning of a sentence. In the above case it shows the relativity between the foregoing verse and the one about to start. And the earth was without form.. The same earth that was spoken about in the previous ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mistakes In The King James Bible

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2016

This sermon is a spoof. It's really about people's mistakes recorded in the Bible, but is put in this form to grab people's attention. It was well received and liked.

MISTAKES IN THE KING JAMES BIBLE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE LOVED DRIVING TRAINS 1. In the early days of Texas, there was a man who drove trains for a living. He loved his job, but he was too reckless and caused a crash. He lived, but a one person died. He was found guilty, and was sentenced to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Would Jesus Say To The Gay Community

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 26, 2015

What Would Jesus Say to the Gay Community “Please Read “ALL” of This Sermon Before Forming a Judgement”

What Would Jesus Say to the Gay Community “Please Read “ALL” of This Sermon Before Forming a Judgement” Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Foursquare

When Nothing Changes Or Turning Despair Into Delight

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 16, 2018

It may seem a strange place to find encouragement, but the man after God's own heart goes form despair to delight in six verses.

WHEN NOTHING CHANGES Psalms 13 This was probably written by David during the years when King Saul was pursuing him for the purpose of taking his life. During that time David confessed, “There is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3). I. HIS DESPAIR (13;1-2) 1. With The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cup I Must Also Drink From

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2019

We as followers of Jesus would surely face persecutions, slander and some form of attacks. We have to pray for strength to endure and overcome

*May the peace of the Lord be with you* *Topic:* *THE CUP I MUST ALSO DRINK FROM* Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" KJV Beloved, Christ came to drink the from the cup of suffering for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Charismatic