Sermons on Give Lovingly:

Getting Into The Storm Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Where is your faith? how long will you give someone the benefit of the doubt until you have to question them? how close are you willing to get?

Getting Into The Storm: Breaking Boundaries Lent #1, Mar 1 2009, Luke 8:22-25 Intro: It is dark, and you are on the water. It was fine when you set out, but out of nowhere the storm comes. The boat begins to fill with water, and although you are all bailing as fast as you can, you can’t keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Hands Be Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

The “Lord of the angel armies” speaks, and says “I am here… you are not alone… I will give you strength – I will strengthen your hands – to finish the task.”

Let Your Hands Be Strong Sept 14, 2008 Zech 8:9-17 Intro: Can you recall a time when you wanted to quit? Throw in the towel, pack up your stuff, and walk away? The situation was hard, you were tired, you felt like you’d had enough, taken enough, worked hard enough, and you were ready to just ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tonight....we Wrestle

Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Jul 30, 2009

Every man has a "Jacob" in him and an "Esau" they are running from. This sermon gives powerful & direct insight into the things Men and Women to a lesser degree wrestle with.

Tonight….We Wrestle! - By Minister Russell M. Rillie Genesis 32:24-32 As a boy, I would love to get up on Saturday mornings, turn to channel 9 about 10 am & watch wrestling. Before the WWF ended up on cable, before there was a Wrestle mania, before they changed their name to WWE….there was simply ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Is All About Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 2, 2009

Courteousy of Rick Warren’s PDL, this truth helps to focus our lives. Taking the title of the 14th chapter, this message give a textual basis for Love.

Life Is All About Love 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 * We live in a day of confusion. Because of our listening to the culture of today we are confused about many things which are basic to a healthy culture. * We’re confused about manhood. We’re confused about womanhood. We’re confused about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5 Essentials For Finding Peace Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

Everyone wants peace. Few actually feel it. In Philippians 4:1-9 Paul gives us the 5 essentials for finding peace in our lives.

A Study in the Book of Philippians “5 ESSENTIALS FOR FINDING PEACE” Philippians 4:1-9 ________________________________________ 1. STAND FAST – V.1 Paul commands the Philippians to “stand fast in the Lord.” There were problems in Philippi. Paul has already mentioned that the Philippian’s needed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of Cain

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 8, 2009

Our heart attitude is what God seeks in whatever we offer to Him. When what we do is unacceptable, God will give us a chance to resubmit.

Cain hated his brother as long as he was Abel! Cain’s parents disobeyed God and introduced sin into the world, and Cain became the first murderer. Sin’s beginning in Genesis 3 appeared small; our first parents broke a seemingly insignificant command of God. But in so doing, they rebelled against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Gift Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Generosity simply means giving readily to others. I think we all grasp the basic meaning… but a little reflection helps us grasp what is at stake.

Continue in series focused on Spiritual Insights for Insecure Times Central truth - Apart from God… our relationship with money and possessions becomes corrupted and controlling. We becomes slaves… smaller… captured in this early scene in the movie Wild Hogs… in the rather pathetic character ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaken Not Stirred Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2009

Don’t ask God to change the situation, ask God to give you the courage to make it through the situation AND ask for the Holy Spirit to work through you.

I have a friend who started this church in the lower 48 that was so successful that they had a difficult time finding a place to meet for Sunday services. They had so many people showing up on Sunday they were literally standing in the parking lot waiting for a seat in the next service. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaping The Rewards Of Others

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 11, 2009

REAP WHERE YOU BESTOWED NO LABOUR, SOUNDS GOOD WHERE DO I SIGN UP? TRY THE ALTAR WHEN YOU GIVE YOUR HEART TO JESUS!!

JOHN4:31-38 REAP WHERE YE BESTOWED NO LABOUR INTRO: JESUS AND THE DISCIPLES 1: MASTER EAT A) THE TWELVE ASKED JESUS TO EAT B) THEY WERE CONCERNED FOR THE PHYSICAL WELL BEING OF THEIR MASTER C) THEY WANTED TO IN ANY WAY HELP AND PROVIDE FOR JESUS HOWEVER THEY COULD POINT: WE SEE HERE A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Other

How To Be A Christian Mother Today

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 6, 2009

What does it take to be a Christian mother in the world we live today? The Bible gives us four points on how we can do just that.

How to be a Christian Mother Today 2 Tim. 1:1-12 Intro Sociologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement officers, educators, and social workers are reminding us repeatedly of the importance of the home. The influence of the home for good or bad had been the subject of many books, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With The Credit Crunch 2009. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 26, 2008

This is a sizzler talk which gives you two priorities to put into practice in helping you survive the credit crunch which we must apply to our lives.

MATTHEW 6:19 - 27. COPING WITH THE CREDIT CRUNCH CRISIS IT WAS THE ROMANS WHO SAID OF MONEY “THE MORE YOU DRINK, THE MORE YOU THIRST” IF THAT’S TRUE THEN WE ARE ONE THIRSTY WORLD… .PEOPLE ALSO SAY THAT MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND – WELL MONEY IS NO LONGER GOING AROUND WORLD BANKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You God For The Broken Road

Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008

This sermon gives hope to all that have went down a broken road, and helps us to see that God uses these struggles often times to build character in us.

Thank you God for the Broken Road! THE SCARS OF LIFE Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A World Where Nothing Is Lost

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008

A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

You're Fired

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 30, 2008

Pentecost: When the Holy Spirit comes, He fires us from past traditions, old exclusivism, and tepid temperatures,and gives us passion for the future.

If you have ever suddenly and unwillingly joined the ranks of the unemployed, how did that feel? When you got that pink slip, what was that like? Oh, you jumped up and down and shouted, "Oh, goody, I don’t have to get up early tomorrow morning! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord, I’ve always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building Strong And Healthy Family Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 20, 2010

Part of our destiny as Christians involves our family life. God’s Word gives us several keys to having strong and healthy family relationships.

DESTINY #6: BUILDING STRONG AND HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! • This is a day with mixed emotions for many people, depending on whether or not your father is alive, and how well you may have known him, if at all. • My step-dad passed away nine years ago, and my biological dad ...read more

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