Sermons on Function:

Marriage- Made In Heaven Not On Tv

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

A real marriage is based on God’s plan not TV reality.

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, David and his wife listened to the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.” He addressed the men, “Can you describe your wife’s favorite flower?” David leaned over, touched ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Table-Waiting 101 Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008

The purpose and role of deacons.

INTRO>John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier who was wounded and ordered to go to a military hospital for treatment. When he arrived, he saw two doors. One was marked, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other was labeled, “For the seriously wounded.” He entered through the first door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Person In The Mirror Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 6, 2015

Part two focuses on Romans chapter 1.

The Person In The Mirror Part 2 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Romans 1:18-23 Introduction This message is part 2 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In my message last week I shared with you what was recorded in James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting aside all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of Giving, Leading & Mercy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 24, 2012

Each believer has been gifted for service in Christ's earthly body the Church. God has gifted you & expects you to use your gift as a good steward. Though the gifts are diverse each of them & each of us is needed to bring a lost world to Christ.

ROMANS 12: 8b THE GIFTS OF GIVING, LEADING & MERCY A biting wind was blowing as Bill walked home late in the day. Then suddenly he heard them-SCREAMS IN THE DISTANCE, desperate yells, life-threatening cries. With instantaneous reaction he ran faster and faster to the side lake, dove in, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2017

Don’t overestimate yourself and don’t underestimate yourself either. Just use your God-given gifts to serve.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018

This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 2)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom.

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom. Intro.: 1. Tonight we want to return to a text we looked at this AM--Exodus 19. a. God is at Sinai ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." c. Did God get what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

This Is A Bible

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

God has called every Christian to the same basic purpose.This sermon should challenge every Christian to focus on the basic principles of our Christian purpose.

Subject: Christian Basics Scripture: Matthew 22.37-40; Matthew 28.18-20 Sermon: This is a Bible Scope: This sermon should challenge every Christian to focus on the basic principles of our Christian purpose. Summary: God has called every Christian to the same basic purpose. Segue: With in these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPHETIC The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord. He who speaks in a tongue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Families In Troubled Times-The Need For Strong Biblical Families In Today's

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Our families are more in need of strengthening than ever before

Ephesian 5:23-6:4 Introduction: (Video) - World Vision’s decision - Situational ethics - I will step on some toes today - This message will take a mature mind to listen to it and understand it. - The tag line “Building Strong Families for Christ”. I. Families are the foundation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Body: Where's Your Place?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at Service within the church.

The Body: Where do You Fit In? Last week we looked at the story of Esther and the way that God placed that young woman in the perfect place at the perfect time through a series of seemingly unrelated events in her life. And I talked about some of the things that I believed God expected of me as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Christians Think About The World Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Upright In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; saved by

Walking Upright in a Fallen World Romans 12:1-18 Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Gifted His Church

Contributed by Paul Gauntt on Jun 1, 2006

As children of God and members of the Body of Christ, we are basically clueless as to the awesome power which has been vested in Christ’s New Testament Church, through His gifts working through us.

Virtually every cardinal doctrine in the Holy Scripture is covered in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Ephesians consists of two basic truths - positional truth and practical truth. In studying this blessed book, I counted thirty nine different benefits which are ours as members of Christ’s Body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist