Sermons on Gains:

Educating The Child

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

“My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge” Proverbs 5:1, 2.

Theme: Educating the Child Text: Pr. 5:1, 2, 12-14; 2 Tim. 3:10-17; Lk. 2:41-52 Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘educating the child’. Educating a child begins even before the birth of the child. The right nourishment and the thought life of the parents affect the unborn child in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passion Of The Christian

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIAN

THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MATTHEW 16:21-28 Introduction Jesus’ followers fully expected to see Christ reign as King over Israel in their lifetime. However, the Lord knew differently, and at this point He begins to prepare them for the unexpected. Before the kingdom reign there was to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

Funeral Denver Pendergrass

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2024

Denver was a special person.

Denver Pendergrass Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Denver Pendergrass”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 10, 2010

We are called to live as children of light. One of the ways we do this is by living truthful lives

Living as children of Light: The Truth and nothing but the Truth Ephesians 4:20-25 To live as children of light means • We don’t Distort reality Ephesians 4:25 a. Explain deceitful lives b. Know who you really are c. Not always trying to get over Things we lie about many things. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene

A Purpose-Driven Life

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. Once ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Purpose-Driven Life

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's And Don'ts Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a lesson on the proper attitude for giving.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving – Acts 4:32-5:11 The only thing that will make a Church more upset at a Pastor than talking politics from the pulpit is preaching about giving. Let’s look at two examples of giving from the early Church and identify the Do’s and Don’ts of giving. First let’s look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking New Ground

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 14, 2020

This sermon is about taking New Ground - Spiritually, Physically, Mentally and Socially. The intent is to help others discover ways in which they can take New Ground through the Bible, Prayer, Spiritual Discipline and Having a Yes Heart!

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18; Joshua 1:1-11; 1 Chronicles 4:10 Theme: Taking New Ground With God INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God Our Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Did you know that you can learn a lot and grow a lot from just reading, gleaning, meditating and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11, Genesis 13:14-18, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:29, Hebrews 4:12, Ephesians 6:17, Romans 8:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom From Fear-Get Out Of Your Shell!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 27, 2012

God"s way to live without fear in your life

FREEDOM FROM FEAR – Get Out of Your Shell! 2 Timothy 1:7 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJ) For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: John Ortberg writes in his book, If You Want to Walk on Water You’ve Got to Get Out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Right Measurement

Contributed by James May on Mar 7, 2004

Zechariah saw a man with a line in his hand. That man was Christ and it is his standards that we all must measure up to.

THE RIGHT MEASUREMENT Zechariah 2:1-2, "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand. Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof." Aren’t you glad for ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-2, John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Question About Values Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006

What are you willing to exchange for your soul? Jesus asked His Disciples that very question. In this continuing series from Questions Jesus Asked we will note it is not the gathering of things but the giving up of things where one finds value in life

Introduction: Today is Father’s Day and to be honest it does not carry with it the same endearment as Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day, Cards are purchased, Restaurants are filled to capacity and preachers preach sermons on how to love and honor one’s mother. According to “A Discover Card Survey” On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work And Rest Finding A Balance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Today I want to try to address the many demands of life that keep us from addressing the necessary things of life. Things like peace and contentment, family, friends, laughter and rest. Most importantly of all, time with God

Work and Rest finding a balance Mark 6:30,34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Successfully In Christ

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 15, 2010

There is a formular for success found in Christ.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now that we are a few weeks away from the New Year, I was wondering how many of you made New Year’s resolutions? • Raise your hands please. • Now, 17 days into 2010, how many of you are still staying with it?  • It seems like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross Follow Disciple: Back Of The Line Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 22, 2007

A Christian is a follower of Christ, but what does it mean to be a follower? Jesus answers this question telling us to take up our cross, but what Jesus means by "take up his cross" may be very different than what we imagine it to mean.

An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God's Word Work Its Medicine In Your Emotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2005

"All your anxiety, all your care.Bring to the mercy seat, leave it there;Never a burden He cannot bear,Never a friend like Jesus." No matter what happens, you can find joy in the Lord and His word.

Let God’s Word Work Its Medicine in Your Emotions (Proverbs 4:22,23) Today, so many people are hurting with emotional pain, put-downs, feelings of fear and anger. People who are hurt tend to want to hurt others. What a joy to know that He heals the broken-hearted and sets the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational