Sermons on Generous God:

The Second Most Uncomfortable Subject

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007

Stewarship - tihe - YOUR Money What should we give and what does God want?

The second most uncomfortable subject Deuteronomy 14:22-39 Two Weeks ago we talked about the membership pledge and how it is only through the person of the church…“the body of Jesus Christ” that we will ever come close to the appearance of perfection. It is through the church that Christ lives ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-39

Denomination: Congregational

Steps To Living Life At Its Fullest Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS FULLEST?

Sermon Outline and Notes Bridgewater United Methodist Church October 15, 2006 John 10:9-11 …. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Your Feet Wet Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 8, 2008

God desires the kind of faith that is willing to step into a flooded river knowing He will make a way.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Title: “Getting Your Feet Wet” I. Let God be in the Lead (3-4) • As the children of Israel stood on the cusp of possessing the land of promise God simply told them to follow Him. o The Ark of the Covenant was the presence of God among them. o If they were to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The power of Lent is in the wilderness of letting go and disengaging with the world so that we can reconnect to God.

Introduction: The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pivotal event in His life. It is recorded in Mark, Luke, and Matthew. This week we read Matthew’s account. It comes right after Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan and before His formal ministry begins. Hear now the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 9, 2007

Job Suffered and he understood that God was mighty and powerful. Job knew his Redeemer lived!

Prayer Let us Pray: Merciful Creator, we humbly come before you to seek your directions in our lives. Helps us to live holy lives that are acceptable to you. God you never disappoint us and we are thankful for this and other blessing that we have received from you. None of these blessings are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:30-38

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Plagues Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Jul 23, 2006

God could not have worked through Moses if he didn’t have the right attitude.

DEFEATING THE PLAGUES OF LIFE Moses had before him a daunting task. He was God’s messenger to confront Pharaoh and implore him to release the Children of Israel from slavery. Not an easy task. The Pharaoh was not known for being or benevolent with people who told him how to run Egypt or what to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Merciful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be A Teacher?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? The Word of God teaches us how to become a teacher.

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? June 18,2005 I. I have no formal training, so how can I be a teacher? Deuteronomy 6:4-9; - 4, “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. - 5, And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - 6, And you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

"Expectation Results In Impartation"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006

THis sermon aims to encourage the readers to come to God expecting that he will impart to them that which they desire.

Expectation results in Impartation Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr The word expectation means according to Webster: looking forward to; anticipation; a thing looked forward to; prospect of future success; to await; to watch. My definition of expectation would be to adapt the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Side Of The Door? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007

when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Manifestation Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

This passage tells us how great people acquired faith to do great things for God.

The Manifestation of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Hebrews 11:1-40 Introduction A. I want to be a man of faith. Jesus said that if I had the faith of a mustard seed I could command a mountain to move. I could drive away the demons that torment people. I could walk on water or calm a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will It Take For You To Really Believe?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

What circumstances must happen to make you really trust God to take care of you?

Introduction: Elijah had been fed by ravens and drank from the brook. Then the ravens quit coming, and the brook had no water. Now he was told to go find a widow, and she would feed him. God sent a prophet to the widow. In our text, the prophet faces another difficult trial of faith. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Forgiveness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

God wants complete obedience to His word. In return for our reentant behavior, we are forgiven.

Obedience and Forgiveness Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction In our Gospel message today, we see a parable read to the chief priests and the elders of the people. They were looking to find a way to squash Jesus’ authority and stop the spread of His influence. For centuries, the Pharisees had ran the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation Avenue Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008

Temptation is not from God, who gives us good and perfect gifts and the resources to resist temptation

TEMPTATION AVENUE John 1:13-18 I think it is very clear that when we face trials, they are for are own good? Anybody question that? Because if you do, you will not face them the way God wants you to face them and the result is that you will never be the kind of mature Christian He wants you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free