Sermons on George Washington:

Jesus: What's In A Name?

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

This Christmas Eve Sermon explores the meaning of Jesus name and celebrates.

I. There are many innovated names being given to babies today. A. Gillian Anderson girl - Piper Maru 1. Courtney Cox Arquette girl - Coco 2. Christie Brinkley girl - Sailor Lee 3. Richard Gere boy - Homer James Jigme 4. Sylvester Stallone boy - Sage Moonblood B. Names have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“a Necessary Ingredient”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Are The Needy

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

It is when we truly realize how needy we are for God that we find happiness

I. It is interesting how some people who went through the Great Depression can brag about how poor they were. A. "We were so poor when I was growing up that the mice that lived in our house always ate out." 1. "You've heard of powdered milk--we were so poor when I was growing up, we had powdered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Are The Mourners Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Blessed are they that mourn

I. What tremendous mourning we have gone through in these past few months since 9-11. A. We have mourned the loss of thousands of people murdered in the Trade Towers, the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. B. Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness.

I. Jesus goes up to the mount and gives the greatest sermon ever preached. A. And the words He gives are counter revolutionary. B. In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness. II. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. A. To their way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“happy Are The Hungry” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The secret to happiness is to hunger and thirst for what is righteousness

I. This week I did something which I have never done before, fasting when many others know I am fasting. A. When I have fasted before, it has been in secret following Christ’s teaching. 1. But whether we fast publically or privately, let me tell you, the hunger is a bit different than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“god Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity”

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

To show that despite our shortcomings, our failures, our disobedience, our circumstances and situations, God still loves man.

“God Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity” Turn to Hosea 11: verses 1-11 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. It was I who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Takes Care Of Me

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

Regardless of the circumstances God has in mind what is best for me.

Genesis 18: 20-21 “And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know”. When people get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Putting God First

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 20, 2012

Placing God first in our lives allows us to not worry about what should be second or third.

Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” I was saved in 1982. I was converted, changed INSTANANEOUSLY…… A short time later the Lord called me into the ministry. As I began to grow I began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Revival For The Church

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 26, 2012

A message encouraging the church to be the church

Psalm 51:1-13 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Help Me With My Unbelief

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 8, 2012

The scripture teaches all things can be done for the one who believes

Mark 9:19-29 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:19-29

Denomination: Methodist

Life-Changing Intercession Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011

This sermon discusses intercessory requests that can change the life of the one interceded for.

ETS: The Apostle had a very special prayer for the Colossians. ESS: Effective intercessory prayer is specific in its requests. OSS: Believers will use this Biblical model for intercession. PQ: How do I pray intercessorily for others? UW: Requests INTRODUCTION: A – This prayer was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011

This sermon deals with common excuses people offer for disobeying God.

TEXT: Exodus 3-4 ETS: Moses tries to make excuses in order to avoid obeying God. ESS: There is no acceptable excuse for failing to obeying God. OSS: Believers will surrender to God’s will for their lives. PQ: What is the proper response to God’s will for my life? UW: Excuses ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If The Truth Be Known

Contributed by George Noble on Aug 11, 2007

Do you know the Truth?

IF THE TRUTH BE KNOWN John 8:31-36 Many of us have some serious secrets. We have things in our history, and background that we want to just keep hidden. We don’t want no one to know about the time we did this or did that or when we acted like this or like that. Or the time we went somewhere we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Increases When Power Decreases

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2006

How to increase love in a relationship.

Love Increases When Power Decreases Philippians 2:5-11 Frederick Nietzsche, one of the founders of modern existentialism, analyzed human personality and claimed the basic motivation behind all human behavior is “The Will to Power.” He said that it is the craving and the desire to have power that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Holiness