Sermons on Getting By:

What A Word Is This!

Contributed by Edmund Sherrill on Jan 11, 2009

All of us has a Nazareth in our life. A place in our midst where we have gotten rejected by the same people who helped get to where we are.

What A Word Is This? Luke 4:31-37 Here in our text, we find Jesus going down to Capernaum. Capernaum was a thriving city with great wealth and potential. Capernaum was Jesus headquarters. Jesus was often in Capernaum because His home folk in Nazareth rejected Him. There are times in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Of And Angel Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008

When Elijah was in distressed situation, angel came to him and ministered......that changed his life and ministry... We might get disappointed and distressed in our life.. even the ministers....

Touch of an Angel. 1 Kings 19:5 (AMP) 5 As he lay asleep under the broom or juniper tree, behold, an angel touched him and said to him, Arise and eat. 1. It allows you to sleep 1 Kings 19:6 (AMP) 6 He looked, and behold, there was a cake baked on the coals, and a bottle of water at his head. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-20

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out?

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

What do you do when the wine runs out? Go and get some more. You Can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Aug 2008)

A Lack of Wine was A Major Crisis, 1. Brought shame and disgrace on the family 2. Robbed Guests of Refreshment & Rejoicing Q What do you do when the Wine Runs Out? Get another Bottle, go to Supermarket. Wine clearly represents the Blood of Jesus, never run out of it power in our lives Wine ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Would You React?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014

When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Baptism

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

The is message was used right before a baptism. I allowed the children in our church to stand near the baptistery and observe. I wanted them to get a picture of what baptism means.

This morning I want to invite all of the children 6th grade and younger to come and stand right up here. Because I want to talk to you today about baptism. Most of you have seen someone get baptized before but you probably haven’t seen it this close up. And I think the best way for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hollywood Endings Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Sometimes, we want a Hollywood ending in life and we don’t get one. This is the problem with the Parable of the Prodigal Son as we look atb it from the older son

Hollywood Endings Luke 15:25-32 How many of you like Hollywood endings when you go to the movies? You know, the joy-filled, love engaged and relationship mending that leaves you with a warm, feel-good heart and smile on your face? The problem is, life doesn’t always give us a Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Conquering The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 28, 2017

There is a difference in being afraid and being bound by the "Spirit of Fear". This outline will help you shed light on this difference and help you help others get free from this debilitating spirit.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. Illustrative Story One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Thrive (Part 1)- Thriving In Our Time Series

Contributed by Kory Ferree on Aug 7, 2017

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive… you were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life.

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive. You were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life. We are called as Christians to be more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us and lives through us. As believers, we have this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Angels At Christmas

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 2, 2019

Can I tell you when we get to heaven there won’t be any broken angel wings, No weak ones, No emotionally disturbed ones, no lame or feeble ones.’

Christmas- The Significance Of Angels. Luke 2:8-21TLB That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord. They were badly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing Just Happens

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 17, 2020

If we strive for nothing, we will get it every time! Receiving and achieving what we are believing God for starts with making S.M.A.R.T.T. goals.

Nothing just happens! In order to receive what you desire when you pray, there must be a desire and there must be prayer. What do you desire? What are you praying for in your life? What are you goals? Make sure goals are SMARTT goals! SMARTT is an acronym that stands for: SPECIFIC: A ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Go Thy Way, Daniel: When Your Questions Aren’t Answered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 1, 2020

Daniel was known for his wisdom and abilities to make things known. But when he asked a certain question of the Lord, he didn't get the answer he was expecting!

Introduction The Book of Daniel is a favorite book for many people. The story of how he stood for God in a pagan land is familiar to most believers. Some of my relatives used to read from “The Bible Story” collection stories about Daniel and his friends, many times over. I’ve never forgotten those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 21, 2020

James is very upset about something he’s seen in the holy gatherings! Rich people were getting special treatment. James had a famous brother with the same feelings!

James 2 Partiality and Favoritism May 31, 2020 James 2:1-5 NIV My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Luke 14:12-14, Proverbs 22:2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of Sacrifice - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Travis Newbold on May 21, 2019

Continuing with our series on the life of Gideon we finally get a glimpse of what Gideon was like. He made a pretty big sacrifice for God in the face of his fears and questions.

Intro I love the company Nintendo. To me they are the best when it comes to making video games. Even if you disagree with that statement you have to admit that they have made some amazing games through the years. One of the people that I have a lot of respect for is the former CEO Satoru Iwata. I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Prayer (Speak With Your Abba Father Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 17, 2019

Without a healthy relationship with God Our Father, our Spiritual Health will never get past the graveyard! Let’s Awake & come alive in our Spiritual Health.

Sermon series - 6 qualities for spiritual health 2) I am a person of Prayer. - Last week I began a series to help us grow in our spiritual health. - It all begins with totally loving God. - As I see it, this Love closely mirrors the love & affection we would have with our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Deep The Father's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2018

The starting line of the journey of Getting Better at what Jesus said matters - is the Father’s love. There are 5 things I want to say about the Father’s love this morning.

How Deep The Father’s Love… #GettingBetter In Ephesians 4 we read these powerful alive and active words penned by Paul and breathed by God 2000 years ago… (stand) 4 When I think of all this Now Paul has been writing to them about… • God’s grace • The spreading of the Gospel • The purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ