Sermons on Freely Given:

Mastering Our Treasures In Order To Move Forward

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

Christ has given us certain treasures that we are to maximize in order to move forward in our faith.

In this “The Parable of the Householder,” Jesus compares believers to “masters of the household.” The Lord wants us to recognize that He has placed us ‘in charge’ of our divinely-designed destiny. We are the masters of the ‘treasurers’ He has given us. Yes, God has granted us rich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do With What You've Got Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Meant To Live!

Contributed by Erik Hinchey on Apr 28, 2005

This is a sermon used to challenge and encourage young people to live! to share the gift that they have been given, to be REAL!

The seasons are changing, the dogwoods are beginning to bloom, and the grass is growing and is most likely in desperate need of a trim. There is Life springing up all around us. The earth is slowly waking g up from it’s three month slumber, with a stretching yawn the warmth of the sun is felt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What You Want To Do

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Jan 30, 2006

A Message given at New Years but can be done anytime you want to challenge people to spiritual maturity.

Happy New Year Did anyone, besides me, eat too much? I’m glad to say, the house is beginning to get back to normal (whatever normal may be in our house, can I get an Amen?) Tuesday, the children will be getting back to their normal routines, as will we. My New Year’s Resolutions 1 - Drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6

Denomination: Foursquare

True Reality - American Idol Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to look at God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - AMERICAN IDOL 23 October 2005 One of the most popular types of TV shows today are reality shows. Many of us have become caught up in the drama and excitement of shows like American Idol, Extreme Makeover, The Amazing Race, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Cause Seems Lost

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 10, 2006

What do you do when you’ve given your best to a cause that seems lost?

When the Cause Seems Lost Tim Stutler March 9, 2006 Title: When the Cause Seems Lost Text(s): II Kings 22,23 Topic: Even when we do everything we can to lead people from sin to righteousness, sometimes the cause seems lost. We can be assured that our efforts for God are never in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer For Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 28, 2005

Do we truly understand what God has given to us, Paul prays we will.

A crowded United flight was canceled. A single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS." The agent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Good Steward Of My Talents Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 15, 2007

A sermon about being a good steward of our what has given us to serve Him with.

As we think about being good stewards of our talents, I want us to first consider what the Bible says about the priority of ministry. In other words, why should you be interested in finding a place of service within the life of the church? Let me share ten reasons why you should be interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

We've Been Duped

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Why does it seem like we have given the devil a “get out of jail free card”?

WE”VE BEEN DUPED! Why does it seem like we have given the devil a “get out of jail free card”? The Bible says that “It was to destroy the devil’s work that the Son of God revealed himself.” (1John 3:8) Jesus crushed the devil into submission from the cross. “He (Jesus) cancelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Catholic

"What Meaneth These Stones?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2006

This makes for a great message to be given at a funeral as people are considering the thoughts of the memorial stones left on ground at the cemetery!

Title: “What meaneth these stones” Introduction: It was the changing of the guard, Moses had departed, now Joshua took the reigns of giving leadership to the children of Israel. In this text, we find them at the Jordan River. It was the time when this muddy, churning river, was at it’s highest ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Our Church's Vision

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 17, 2006

Whether or not a church has a God-given vision for how it is to partner with God in its work is eternally important.

In the first part of Proverbs 29:18, we find a familiar portion of Scripture. Most Christians are familiar with the quote from the KJV: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The translation in the NIV gives us insight as to why people with no vision perish: “Where there is no revelation, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe In Miracles?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 17, 2006

This message looks at various aspects of healing. Biblical answers are given to the question: "Does God Heal Today?"

Do You Believe in Miracles? 2 Kings 5:1-19 The World Book Dictionary defines a miracle as “A wonderful happening that is contrary to or independent of the known laws of nature.” When it comes to believing in miracles we tend to be skeptical. We hear about someone being healed and we want to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Exhange

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 20, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to accept fully the spiritual gifts God has given him/her.

THE GIFT EXCHANGE SCRIPTURE: (NKJV) When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11And when they had come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Chain Of Command

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan