Sermons on Generous Life:

Success

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

the degree of success you will experience in life comes from understanding your purpose and fulfilling your true potential.

This newsletter is really about success. I know it says “Purpose” on the top and I keep talking about “true potential,” but the degree of success you will experience in life comes from understanding your purpose and fulfilling your true potential. So, yup, this is really just a success ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corner Posts Of Our Faith- Part 3- Generous Giving Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 19, 2018

part 3 of our ongoing series on the foundatuons of our faith and spritual growth

Corner posts Building on a strong foundation Part 3 Today we are going to continue with our on-going sermon series titled corner posts of our faith As most of you know When we build anything We must build on a solid foundation I like to use the illustration of a fence Because it paints a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

New Giants For A New Generation (A Graduate Recognition Sermon) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 21, 2023

Everyone knows the story of when David faced a giant. We aren't as familiar with the story of when he faced four more. An encouraging and challenging word for the next generation.

New Giants for a New Generation 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Good morning! I invite you to turn to 2 Samuel 21 this morning. One of my favorite Sundays of the year is when we do our Graduate recognition. We had a great time last night with these representatives of the class of 2023 and their families. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Good News For A Fake News Generation

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 20, 2020

Fake news has become common in recent years. The Bible contains good news written to inform people about the goodness of God. How can we detect fake news and discover good news about God.

GOD'S GOOD NEWS FOR A FAKE NEWS GENERATION Introduction Fake news, which has become popular in recent years, is news or stories written especially to misinform or deceive readers. On the other hand, the Bible contains good news written to inform people about the goodness of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob: 3rd Generation Faith Lesson Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Who was Jacob?

A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means deceiver. a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose And Vision

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

In order for you to retain everything God has done in your life you must have a passion and a purpose and a vision that will change the course of your life.

OUR PURPOSE AND VISION Habakkuk 2:2-3 MSG 2And then GOD answered: "Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. 3This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming--it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Destined For Greatness

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Judges 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Authority Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we would follow Jesus into the place of power, we must also follow Him into the place of prayer.

Amazing Authority (Mark 1:21-39) A man from Berlin, Germany, took an unusual approach in trying to bring peace to his marriage. CNN reported that the man was using an old air raid siren to stun his wife into submission. “My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways,” the man identified as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

Based off of the children tale of the three little pigs, with a twist. A comparison of building on the rock or sand.

“The Three Little Pigs” Matthew 7:24-29 In this great sermon our Lord preaches, we come to conclusion. Point 1- Vs13-14, the strait/narrow gate & path. Point 2- Vs15-20, warning about false prophets lurking outside this gate. Point 3-Vs21-23, our Lord is continuing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

If Only

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2009

An "If Only" attitude keeps us focused and living in the past. We are commanded by Christ to live with and for Him in the present.

John 11: 32 – 44 / If Only . . . Intro: While pulling out of her driveway, Georgene noticed a mangled ball of fur laying in the street. She pulled the car back into the driveway and walked over to discover that her son’s cat had been run over by a car. Not wanting to upset Billie, she decided ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Betrayal

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A sermon on how we can daily betray Jesus.

BETRAYAL Mark 14:10-11 INTRO: Satan will make it easy and convenient to betray Jesus. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus 2,000 years ago, we also betray Him daily. Today, we want to see some of the ways we betray Him. I. IT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH LOVE OF ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Achilles Heel Syndrome

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 27, 2008

A sermon using the story of the ungurarded areas in a person’s walk with the Lord that can cause defeat or death spiritually.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 – 20 Title: “The Achilles Heel Syndrome” Introduction: There’s a mythological legend of a warrior named Achilles whose mother dipped him into the river Styx in order to make him invulnerable. The ONLY part of his body that didn’t receive the mysterious protection was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tithing

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 5, 2007

A 4-point sermon about giving. Includes tithing our time, energies, talents, and even our money to the Lord’s kingdom. Full text and MP3 will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

I normally preach twice a year about giving. It is my duty as a pastor to give you all of God’s word, even those parts that we might not like to hear. But why would I choose the month of Christmas, the most expensive month of the year, to talk about giving to the church? Jesus. That is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: *other

Let The River Flow

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is a message in harnessing the River of Life and Shining forth with the Gospel Message of God’s saving power.

2011.11.13.LET THE RIVER FLOW William Akehurst HSWC Let the river flow: Missions Sunday Celebration John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational