Sermons on Give Lovingly:

We'll Leave The Light On

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010

The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Flourish

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009

God gives us everything we need to flourish as a child of His. Are we a testimony to others?

Intro. An intensely Personal Psalm - Glad we are free to have a PERSONAL relationship with God! Most likely David wrote for Sabbath, today Lord’s Day. I. The Praise that cannot be Contained - vs. 1-5 A. It Will Stir Us - vs. 2 (morning and night) B. It will Spread to Others - 1 Chron 16:7-36 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit On Jesus, Because Jesus Never Quit On You

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2009

will you be numbered with the saints, or numbered with those who quit, give up, turn back on the Lord

ntro: have you ever felt like quitting something? I guess everyone from time to time feels like quitting their job, quitting a sport, ill) Tallassee football- quitting a relationship, quitting the church. But today’s message is: “You can’t quit on Jesus, because Jesus never quit on you” I would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2009

It is knowledge about Jesus that gives eternal life; it is Jesus Himself that is life and that is the resurrection for His child.

JOHN 11:17 26 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” “When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. So ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Prerequisite Of High Potency Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009

We must be fully committed ourselves before we can give our faith away.

Introduction: Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (NIV) 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fingerprints, Footprints, And Blueprints

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 4, 2007

God gives us three kinds of "prints" as attestation to his splendor, goodness, sovereignty, and grace.

HOOK: I’d like to share with you this morning some actual headlines from real newspapers. 1. Grandmother of eight makes hole in one. 2. Police begin campaign to run down jaywalkers 3. Two convicts evade noose, jury hung 4. Milk drinkers are turning to powder 5. Safety experts say children on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Your Testimony Will Succeed

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An motivational sermon to give the listener confidence that sharing their faith will not fail to reach people with the message of the Gospel.

Why Your Testimony Will Succeed Rev. Sean Lester April 27, 2003 Text: Hebrews 4:1-16 Introduction: Jesus gave you the command to preach the gospel to all people with the idea that you would do it, and that by doing it you would succeed in calling people to salvation through Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2007

The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen For His Pleasure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 14, 2007

Second in a series from Ephesians. God has chosen us because it gives Him pleasure.

Last week, we entered into spiritual basic training as we began to dig into our training manual – Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In the first three verses of that letter, we discovered that God has set his followers apart for salvation, for service and for spiritual blessings. Let’s see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2007

In this sermon, Paul gives us a six-point summary of the gospel--the good news of God.

Scripture In his commentary on Romans John MacArthur points out that a quick look at any newspaper or a passing glance at a weekly news magazine reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. What is happening on a national and worldwide scale is simply the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words, Words, Words

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 9, 2006

Words are powerful. The Word of God is even more powerful to create, forgive, and give new life.

Sermon for 19 Pentecost Yr B, 15/10/2006 Based on Heb 4:12-16 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Words, words, words” Words, words, words. Words are powerful. The older and wiser we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Change

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Simon Peter’s experience with Cornelius gives us four lessons about dealing with change.

DEALING WITH CHANGE Acts 10-11 INTRO: Heraclitus said no one could step in the same river twice. So it was and so it is. The rivers keep moving and the world keeps changing. If Alvin Toffler was right in his book Future Shock, the only difference in our day from that of the past may be a more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Anxiety

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2007

We look at the 7 perspectives Jesus gives us to help us overcome worry in life.

Worry is something we battle with, whether old or young. • For some, because of their personality, they worry more than others. • But the fact remains, every one of us worries about some things. • Although we cannot eradicate it entirely from our experience, we can learn to handle it in the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible