Sermons on Francis Chan:

Giving: Money And Me

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

When it comes to giving, what ought to be my attitude and how I can do this and realize the benefits of it.

GIVING: MONEY AND ME 2 Cor. 8:1-9 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." Martin Luther There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the mind and the purse. Of these three, it may well be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joined At The Hip Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2015

Life — including the Christian life — is best lived in a context of reasonable discipline and solid instruction. Balanced discipline and love are not adversarial, they are joined at the hip.

Note: I preach 30 to 35 minutes, but only made it through the first point. Joined At the Hip (Proverbs 23:13-17) 1. Andrew Chan illustrates how many (not all) moms are so perfectionistic, doting, and idealistic with their first child and lower standard drastically with their others. 1). Your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why It Is Important To Preach The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that 67% of Ameri

Why it is Important to Preach the Supremacy of Christ We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

This is about the widow’s offering, and what significance really is.

Mark 12:41-45 – What Matters Most Today I’d like to speak to you on the issue of significance. As we continue to look at The Life of Jesus, there is an incident towards the end of His natural life that paints a picture of what significance is, and what it isn’t. This is a message that I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Have You Seen Jesus Lately?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2005

We are to see and serve and come to know Jesus in loving others.

“Have You Seen Jesus Lately?” Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:15-23 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In his current number one best selling book “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” born again Christian and former ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning God’s Idea Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2012

We as the Church, the called out body of believers, have been distratced from God definition of greatness. God has designed a broom for every believers hands. Your broom my be children’s ministry, homeless ministry, marriage, etc. God as a broom shappe

Intro: There are many things that are fought for in the church today. The type of music that is used during the worship service, the way we use money, the length of time we have a worship service, the way we organize and we could go on. The one thing that usually isn’t fought over is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Direction And Decision

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

John had been able to deal with the question of direction...the one that asked "What shall we do?" But beyond that is an more basic question that asks, "To whom shall we go?"

DIRECTION AND DECISION LUKE 3:1 18 There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million... but the will said he must accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Sadly, it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Down But Not Out!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 3, 2018

When it comes to suffering, Paul calls us to forsake pity parties and glorify God. We can remember that Jesus shines through us, that our weaknesses glorify God, that we may be down but never out, and that our sufferings may bring eternal life to others.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Down but Not Out! A Christian need never suffer. At least that’s what some preachers might tell you. However, that is not the message of scripture. Jesus said, “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We should expect no better treatment than that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the fact that christians want Jesus only for themselves.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Subject: The Great Commission Theme: Responsibility of Christians regarding... "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!" Introduction: There is a story told of a man who was awakened one night by the sound of a gunshot in his room. On inquiring the cause, his servant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Stewards Of God's Grace

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

Over 2000 years ago Peter said that "the end of all things is near." What did he mean by near? How do we live in our current age if the end is indeed drawing near?

Introduction Live in a time/country- experiencing prosperity. However the air is filled with anxiety over … crime and violence, economic instability, rumors of wars, and news of natural disasters. The Bible calls these- end times. How do we live in times like these? 1 Pet 4:7-9 (First read 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

We become very anxious and get frustrated with very small and big decisions of our life. We may go to the extent of adopting worldly methods to take those decisions.We may - Ask God to give us immediate sign - Fast - Flip a coin - Go by Feelings - Dream -

How can I Know what God wants me to do? Romans 11: 33 – 36 Introduction: Most often we are in a dilemma while making small or big decisions in our lives. We may ask the following questions- 1. Will God send me a clear signal? 2. Will I get some sort of special feeling? 3. What if there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten Word, The Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 6, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

The Forgotten Word Introduction We have been talking about- Kingdom of God- Pt 5. Today- an essential discipline for Kingdom people. Neh 8:1 God’s people requested- Word of God be read to them There were times Israel- ignored God’s Word. 2Chr 34:14, 18-21 King became distraught when he heard ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Worship God The Creator

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2016

Our Christian life with God is like a song that is ready to be written. He loves to hear our praise. He will put a song in our hearts that will be the sweetest melody that we can enjoy for the rest of our lives.

How many of you have seen the movie Saving Private Ryan? It’s a war film set during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. The film is about U.S. Army Ranger Captain John H. Miller (who was played by Tom Hanks) and his squad as they search for Private First Class John Francis Ryan (who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:25-35

Denomination: Anglican

Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to others.

Divine Mercy Sunday I saw a picture of a lady with a post-it note on her forehead that said, "Be merciful to yourself." God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Salvation Army