Sermons on Generational:

How To Deal With People In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- Respect your leaders 2- Live peacefully with all 3- Warn some, encourage others 4- Never seek vengeance

INTRO.- ILL.- A man asked the preacher, “How many active members do you have in your church?” The preacher said, “They’re all active. Half of them are working with me and half of them are working against me.” AND THIS DOES HAPPEN IN SOME CHURCHES. What’s a preacher to do in a situation like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Qualification for leadership is based on dependance on Christ.

Servanthood 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Paul is writing to his younger friend serving in ministry. Timothy is not serving directly as a Pastor of a church like today. He is a combination of missionary, envoy, evangelist, preacher, teacher, overseer and recruiter. He was selected as a traveling companion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

I Still Believe

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Believing in things of the past for my faith in the future

I Still Believe Jeremiah 6:14-19 Key verse is #16 ‘the old paths’ ‘the good way’. How we need to get back to these ways. Introduction: I Still Believe in the Virgin Birth In Isaiah 9:6 we find this passage For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Study

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Being aware of the temtations that await you

Temptation Study I Corinthians 10:13 “Unger’s Bible Dictionary” This is generally understood as the enticement of a person to commit sin by some seeming advantage. The sources of temptation are satan, the world, and the flesh. We are exposed to them in every state, in every place, and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Mending The Mind Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Finding and Keep the Mind of Christ you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

We have seen in past studies the importance of the mind, how it affects every aspect of our lives even when it comes to accepting or rejecting Jesus. Also there are many pressures seeking to possess our minds, Satan makes the mind his chief point of attack upon our lives that he may blind and bind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Are The Chairs?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

The Lords Supper - As the church - a time of unity. Who is worthy? A priviledge and not a gift.

Where are the chairs? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 This morning I expanded to include a few more lines of scripture than I gave to Dorothy. I am guessing that having more scripture instead of less is not a problem. That doesn’t make the reading of scripture to be too long or anything does it? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Congregational

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007

Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hero's Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE VISION

Title: An Above Average Vision Text: Hebrews 11:11 Intro: Here in this text we find an elderly gentleman that is faced with a problem in his life. Abram is about 85 and has no heirs. He has a slave that was born in his house but no blood heir to carry own his name. Abram begins to talk to God about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Found A Hiding Place

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007

A place to hide from all that comes our way through life.

I Found a Hiding Place Psalms 27:1-14 Key verse #5 Introduction; The word hide means to A. To hide by covering over B. To Protect C. To put or to keep out of sight D. To conceal from the knowledge of others E. To keep one’s identity a secret **We can find such taking place in Job 1:10 it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Spiritual Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 29, 2007

To inform the reader that our faith in the Lord can enrich our position with God.

THE SPIRITUAL POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 11:4 My brothers and my sisters as we saw in last week’s lesson in this Faith Series. The key or secret to having faith is reading God’s Word. The more you read His Word the more you know of His promises. The more promises ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree Of Knowledge Of Good And Evil Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 29, 2007

The second tree mentioned in scripture.

Genesis 2:9 “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow…the tree of knowledge of good and evil”. 1. TWO FORCES “good and evil” You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to know that good and evil are present in the world today. Most people will acknowledge this, but not as many are prepared to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

How To Finish What We've Started For Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 30, 2007

I don’t know about you, but I find it a lot easier to start projects than it is to finish them. Many of us have unfinished projects around the house to prove it. The Christian life can be that way too.

How To Finish What We’ve Started For Christ II Timothy 4:1 Purpose: To explain how a Christian can be faithful. Aim: I want the listener to be inspired so he won’t give up serving Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2007

What does this mean for the Church in 21st Century America?

“Blessed Are the Poor” Luke 6:20-31 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Have Contentment With No Money Down

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 30, 2007

This is a sermon on how to find contentment regardless of the circumstances.

Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Title: How to find Contentment with no money down. Introduction “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation …(Philippians 4:12b) How to be content in any and every situation is a secret most people never get to learn. According to our text, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God