Sermons on General Assembly:

Asking For Our Needs - Lord's Prayer Week 5 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

God is generous and invites us to pray for our needs.

Over the last four weeks, we have been focusing on the Lord’s Prayer as Jesus’ model for our prayers through our series, “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.” So far we have looked at three areas of prayer: relationship, honoring, and yielding. In fact repeat these after me [say them again]. Prayer is about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Offers Hope

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2008

This is a funeral sermon. I have modified it for general use.

“Christ Offers Hope” Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Today we have gathered to celebrate the life of (NAME); [spouse, daughter, friend, etc.], and much more. Words are but shells which we try, in vain, to fill enough meaning to capture the depth of our loss and the extent of our grief. Today, it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Answer In You

Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 22, 2007

This is a sermon designed for confirmands but also applicable for the general congregation.

The Answer in You (A Sermon on Confimration Sunday) 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: Today is confirmation Sunday. This morning we’ll be confirming seven confirmands: Chris Franklin, Phillip Haines, Nick ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Miracles. Part 2b Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

General principles for understanding miracles with much Biblical support.

AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2B Principle #7. Physical miracles may occur at any time. Nevertheless the manifestation of physical miracles as signs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Sit There

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Faith generates action - faith empowers the work of the church.

Don't just sit there James 2:14-2:18 Just a couple of weeks ago we finished up on a series of messages that I had hoped offered encouragement for the members of this church to be ready to receive God vision …perhaps even to spark a yearning to look for what God wants to do with us. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Asking For Money: Biblical Principles For Generosity

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2009

God loves the person who gives generously and cheerfully.

Title: Asking for Money Text: I Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: God loves the person who gives cheerfully. II Corinthians 9:7 Introduction On their way to church on Sunday, a mother gave her child a one-dollar bill and a quarter. "Sweetheart," the mother said, "you can place either one in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Adjustment About Giving

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 14, 2006

This sermon was presented to teach the blessings of being a generous giver.

An Attitude Adjustment About Giving January 15, 2006 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Intro: How do you view giving? Some view it as an obstacle, burden, punishment. (this is seen in how some get uncomfortable even when a preacher mentions it) Some of us need simply to change our attitude about giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is using His church to reach a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 of 3 July 6, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Raising The Future Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the importance of one generation passing the faith on the next.

Raising the Future Psalm 78:1-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I want you to look around the room today. What do you see? Did you notice how unusual this group is. I didn’t say odd! While that might be true (particularly of certain ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2022

The meaning of life appertains to the significance of living, or an existence in general.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “If you are too serious about everything, you will only know thoughts and emotions. You will not know life.” 1 John 1:7 confirms: “But if we walk in the light, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 103:15-16

Fulfilled

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 23, 2019

People in general do not like to be reminded of their short-comings.

Fulfilled Luke 4: 21 - 30 Intro: An older lady sat in the worship service of a little Presbyterian Church in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all sorts of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. When the pastor started on the sin of gossiping, the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2 Important Earthquakes

Contributed by Dick Terry on Mar 2, 2010

There were two important earthquakes during Jesus' generation.

Notice these two important earthquakes during Jesus' generation. I. The earthquake at Jesus' crucifixion. A. Notice the death of Jesus. B. Notice the division of the temple curtain. C. Notice the dead were raised. D. Notice the declaration of the centurion. II. The earthquake at Jesus' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Down The High Places

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 13, 2013

A message about the importance of looking out for the next generation

Title: Taking Down the High Places Theme: Showing the importance of taking down the high places. Text: 2 Kings 12:2 - 3 2 Kings 12:2-3 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. (3) But the high places were not taken away; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Reality Of Death

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

A generic sermon about death that can be adapted to funerals.

I normally try to weave the Bible and the stories of the deceased into a eulogy. • God’s words of instruction to us • God’s Standards borne out in Jesus (John 14.6) • God’s Commands “What would I want to say to an audience who was looking at the reality of death?” Hebrews 9:27-28 27 And just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dads Who Disciple

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2023

Dads and granddads are designed to disciple the next generation of disciples.

Dads Who Disciple 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Ephesians 6:4; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill June 17-18, 2023 A couple months ago, Beth hosted a baby shower for our youngest daughter Megan. BTW, Megan and Lucas have been entrusted with a new baby named Mack Josef! Guys, how many of you have ever been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist