Sermons on Gave Himself For Me:

God's Part/My Part In Changing Me Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 6 of 6 in the series Faith Basics. In this message, orginally written by Rick Warren, Dave looks at how spirtual growth happens.

God’s Part/My Part In Changing Me Faith Basics, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 7, 2007 Philippians 2:12-13 What would you like to change in your life? As I was growing up, I heard people say, "Jesus changed my life." How does Jesus change your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Much Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Hunter Sperry on Apr 8, 2018

By the time you get done preaching this sermon the audience should be asking there selves the question, how much you I love him? God is asking his children like he did Peter that day, lovest thou me?

* Jacob worked for Laban to receive Rachel to be his wife, but after the seven years we're up, Laban deceived him and gave him Leah. Then the love that he had for Rachel made him work seven more years. {Genesis 29:14-19} * Amnon loved his sister Tamar and wanted to be with her, but when she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Jesus Loves Me-Story Through Song

Contributed by Jonwesley Barnhill on Aug 8, 2002

Written for closing night of VBS as a full yet simple representation of the Gospel, aimed at 7 to 10 year olds.

I. Introduction A. I want to talk to you today about something very special. 1. Think of the greatest gift you were ever given. a. (Allow for a few children to offer suggestions.) 2. I want to tell you today about a gift that is even better than any of those. II. Jesus Loves Me (first verse) A. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Oh How He Loves You And Me Series

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002

2nd in series.

O How He Loves You and Me! Ruth 2:1-23 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY TO US. It is a parallel to the love affair that exists between Jesus Christ and those who have given their hearts to Him. Let’s recap what we ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sensing Gods Presence In You Life Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

Whatever He might be saying specifically to you, God asks you to believe that His Spirit is there, near you, watching you, pleading with you. Through His Spirit, God is drawing you to Himself and living in you

My friends and I were hiking through the golden hills that surround San Francisco Bay on an uncommonly hot, stuffy afternoon. We regretted that we had chosen such a stifling day for a hike. After a half hour, our path meandered near an enormous coastal oak tree at the summit of a hill. We flopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Doubt God Can Use Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2007

God uses the insecure, the unlikely, and failures.

Weekly World News headlines: • “Batboy sighted in NYC subway.” • “People as small as ants alive.” • “Elvis is alive!” We doubt the truthfulness of those stories (for good reason). But sometimes we doubt things that are true: “God can use me.” We may believe God can use people (example: Billy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010

We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

If You Really Knew Me Student Guide

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

I took the cultural phenomenon from the MTV show "If you really knew me" and used it as a tool to encourage teens to open up, support and pray for one another.

“If You Really Knew Me!” John 14:7-10 If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 1. All of us carry within our ___________ emotional hurts, wounds and even scars. 2. God's gave us a remedy/prescription to heal all of of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Really Knew Me Facilitator Guide

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

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“If You Really Knew Me!” John 14:7-10 If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 1. All of us carry within our hearts emotional hurts, wounds and even scars. 2. God's gave us a remedy/prescription to heal all of of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 5, 2007

The Vision God gave to Isaiah

The power of Vision Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro: this morning I want to talk to you about Vision, in webters dictionary the word vision is (the power of sight, ability to see, a supernatural appearance) the power of sight is very powerful. We are able to see all of the wonderful and beautiful things of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Has Permitted Me To See Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2025

Simeon entered the Temple just as Mary brought the Christ into the sacred precincts. Taking the Christ child into his arms, he prophesied of the reason the Christ was born.

“When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord’) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Know? Why Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2003

We may not have all the answers for a quick fix? People often want to fix all people’s problems with quick answers of little solution, we look at suffering by pondering Job.

I DON’T KNOW? WHY ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson on suffering and how easy it is to misunderstand suffering and cause even more suffering. Life has many Big Questions -- with Little Answers -- Have you ever notice, few real questions, ever get real ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:9, Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help Me Be Sure I Am A Christian Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

How can you tell between the real follower of Jesus and the counterfeit? While this isn't the only sign, you should look for a person to continue with Christ for the long haul.

What makes a Christian a Christian? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Today, we’ll examine a story Jesus deals with the question of the believer’s confidence on the last Day of Judgment. Jesus’ story shows His followers become distinguishable over time. We’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, 2 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God He Let Me Play Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

That is the number one basis for Thanksgiving. It is just the fact that God has let you play the game. All of us are only here today because God has let us play the game of life.

William F. Kirk was a columnist who loved baseball, and just before his death he wrote this poem couched in baseball terms to express his thanks for life. "The doctor knows what his trained eyes see, And he says it is the last of the 9th for me; One more swing while the clouds loom dark, And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11