Sermons on Future Focus:

Our Weaknesses Are Opportunities For People To See God's Strength

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon highlights how our weaknesses actually help others in seeing God’s strength

As we move towards a year of evangelism, do you think we are ready? Probably a better questions to ask is, are you ready to be part of the year of evangelism? are you prepared to be involved in the year of evangelism? All of us are called to be part of the year of evangelism. All of us are called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Imperative Of A Sound Spiritual Walk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul is urging Timothy and all of his readers in the importance of presenting ourselves to our Father God as competent workers who are skilled in doing the work of God’s kingdom.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 3, 2001 Date Preached: January 3, 2001 Church: BBC (Wed PM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for Christian Living Title: An Imperative Regarding a Sound Spiritual Walk Text: 2 Tim 2:15 “Do you best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

When The Saints Lose Their Song

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 3, 2009

Our life can go from bitter to sweet when we remember what Jesus did for us.

Intro. In our chapter today, we find a song. Exodus is a book of deliverance, REDEMPTION. It is therefor appropriate that this book has the first record of the saints of God breaking forth into song. It is the song of the redeemed, sung by those who have just been brought out of bondage. Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good For Nothing?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Finding God's Strength"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Like many of the teachings of Jesus, the words He spoke did not really go along with the popular views of the day. Listen again to what he said…blessed are the meek…they will inherit the earth.

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Strength

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

Everyone seems to believe that wealth will make them happy. In this passage we read of a man who had it all yet he walked away from God because he had so much.

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 31, 2016

Who is Jesus to you? A miracle worker, or the Lord of your life? We have got to be able to answer that before we can fully understand the mission He was on because having faith in Christ is more than a catch-phrase, but a life altering decision.

Cleansing the Temple John 2:12-25 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love others like Jesus’ … we can bring them TO Him -- Re: We ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians And Stress 6: Don't Face Stress Alone Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

In times of stress, we need people...to support us...teammates...to care about

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DON’T FACE IT ALONE ***Fresh out of school, I started my first job, teaching high school math. I had 5 classes, with more than 30 students filling the desks each hour. I was immature and unprepared for the challenges before me, figuring things out as I went. I worked from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, Philippians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Loaves And Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2020

When we put our efforts to surrender our deserted lives to Jesus, our Lord and Master, with our weaknesses, He takes us to the pasture land by blessing us and giving us abundant lives.

Reflection Five Loaves and Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8: 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21. Dear sisters and brothers, It is the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 14:13-21): “When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37-39, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Other

Daniel Part Viii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel who has been faithful his whole life in Babylon intercedes for his people's return to Jerusalem.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 8th part of series on the life of Daniel. • Daniel Chapter 10 • Accounts in the first half of Daniel are historical stories, chapters 7 through 12 contain visions and prophecies. • Daniel was in Persia when he had this vision. • He had as a young boy been taken ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Judas Missed-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 4, 2018

7 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VII—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: The town of Banner Elk(~1000 residents) is located in the mountains of western North Carolina & is known for its ski resorts. However every year in the fall(near the end of October) the ‘Wooly Worm ...read more

Scripture: John 13:38

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation Day - Building A Life Of Biblical Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2021

Biblical success is about faithfulness to God. King David shared these words about success: “Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go”

Sermon – Building A Life of Biblical Success Introduction: In the Bible, success is not about achieving things. Rather, biblical success is about faithfulness to God. When King David was about to die, he shared these words about success with his son, Solomon: “Do what the LORD your God commands ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Even The Bad Times Are Good

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 16, 2021

Joseph's life is a testament to God's promise that He is always there and He can bless us even in the hardest of times.

Even the Bad Times Are Good By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Country Music 1. Building a sermon around the sentiment of a country music song could get a little dicey. 2. There were a few wholesome songs for us old enough to remember them. 3. Thus, the title of today’s lesson B. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon For A Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2021

This is a message given at an outdoor baptism service, the first live service after 16 months during the Covid pandemic

August 1, 2021 Sermon - A Baptism I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign, a symbol, and an important marker of the life of a follower of Jesus. It is a sign of a person’s inclusion in the Body of Christ, the church, which is the hands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 17, 2017

Difficulties, Hope, Eternity, Jesus

FAITH OVER FEAR - Under Pressure 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 March 12, 2023 Introduction: When I was growing up we only had 3 channels on our TV except for on really clear days when you could pick up channel 3 from Cincinnati…and Saturday mornings were reserved for cartoons. One of my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ