Sermons on Gift Giving:

The Fields Are White Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 27, 2007

We must create a thirst in others before we offer them the life giving water. This message will give a three part method for creating thirst.

Introduction: I. The closing point of last Sunday’s sermon was, “Sometimes We Must Create A Thirst, Before We Offer Water.” A. Perhaps as you heard that, one of your questions might well have been, “But just how am I supposed to do that.” B. How do I make people thirsty for the water that only ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-36

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment To The Church #5 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Many pastors were being misunderstood and criticized by the people when they preached on giving. But what does the Bible say about serving God through giving? God’s people must know, understand and give to the church based only on what the Word of God tea

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.2 Text: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Introduction A. The word of God has reminded us of the truth that each believer is called, needed, gifted, equipped, and plays a significant role to help build up the body of Jesus. That’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Hope

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon describes the Hope we have in Jesus Christ, not as the world would give, but only as He can give.

There Is Hope I Corinthians 15:19-20 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. I. The Hope This World Offers · A Hopeless Present Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Of Jesus

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

The Trinty is marked by giving glory away to each other. We are invited into this "glory-giving" relationship through Jesus

John 17:1-5 March 21, 2004 The Glory of Jesus As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: *other

You're More Than Your Bank Account Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 24, 2005

EXCERPT: It is not the dollar that gives value to the owner, but the owner who gives value to the dollar by how he uses it.

SERIES TITLE: COUNT IT ALL JOY SERMON TITLE: YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT SERMON TEXT: James 1:9-11 Author: Louis Bartet TEXT 9But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; 10and let the rich brother glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear And Anxiety

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 20, 2009

God does not give us a spirit of fear. He gives us the ability to live a full and victorious life.

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at becoming an overcomer. Centering in on the overcoming of fear and anxiety. Truth be told, there are a lot of things to be fearful of. From the failing economy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Benefits

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 3, 2008

David in this Psalm gives speaks of the benefits of God, that should give us more then enough reason to praise him.

God’s Benefits Psalm 103:1-5 Intro The background of this particular Psalm is unclear, but what is clear, is a desire on the part of David to praise God for all that He has done. He speaks of God’s personal blessings, vv. 1-5; His national blessings, vv. 6-7; His forgiving love, vv. 8-14; His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Prayer Pointers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012

"James with the Camel's Knees" gives us a crucial, practical lesson on prayer. He gives us technique and an example.

1. Salesman and Prayer The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

’choose Life’

Contributed by Robert Kenneth Smith on Mar 15, 2011

The Lord not only gives us four choices of the way to live our lives, but He gives us the answer.

I want to focus on verse 19, ‘I have set before you life and death…blessing and cursing… We see by this scripture that it’s God’s permissive will that comes into play…He will always give us a choice…but He will never force anything on us…let’s read the rest of that verse again…‘…therefore, choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Involves Pain--Even In Election Season

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024

One of the two major parties has made abortion this voting cycle their preeminent priority. Let's look at the morality behind that divide.

There is something almost humorous in today’s Gospel pericope. The story has come down to us in two versions. Both place this incident right after Jesus predicted His passion and death for the third time. St. Matthew’s original version pictures Salome, mother of James and John, making the request. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, Psalm 33:4-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Catholic

God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019

1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Climb The Tree

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2023

Have you every done something undignified in the eyes of others in order to be in Jesus' presence and be a part of what He was doing? This is what this message is about - doing something extreme to be in Jesus' presence.

Climb the Tree! Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-4 says, “(1) Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. (2) Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. (3) And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us the grace to forgive others

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There's more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her tyrannical father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was held in secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Talk About Love, # 6

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Paul gives a list of love's attributes.

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 6 Warsaw Christian Church (2/15/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: I Corinthians 13:4-13 This will end this series on love. As Paul elaborates on the nature of agape/love in our text, he shows how love acts in our relationships with other humans. He does not discuss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13