Sermons on Giving Hope:

Christ Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 6, 2011

Description: During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a

Philippians Pt8- Christ is Sufficient The Thank You Challenge! Lack of thanksgiving can account for Christians, churches, and whole civilizations be destroyed. The frequent God-ward utterance of “thank you” is a spiritual weapon- causes demonic powers to flee. 1 Thess 5:16–18 16Rejoice always; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-19

Denomination: Charismatic

"Don't Just Send Them To Burger King"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2011

A sermon about being the hands and feet of Jesus in a needy world.

Matthew 14:13-21 “Don’t Just Send Them to Burger King” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Think back to a time when you were really, really sad. For some of us this will not be a difficult exercise. Perhaps we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Deeds And Rewards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 17, 2011

To show only God can save us by His Grace Thru Faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you have been saved by yourself. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show only God can save us by His Grace Thru Faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9) IV. TEXT: Matthew 6:1 Matthew 6:1 Take heed that you do not do your merciful deeds before men, to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Julia According To Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

To the two political views of the fictional "Julia," we must add a third in the spirit of Jesus

Mothers Day 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy Just in time for Mothers’ Day, we have been presented with three visions of the future for the women of America. We should be thankful for the opportunity to choose from these visions. Two are social and political, the third, the one we just heard, is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Moved With Compassion

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2012

Why was He moved with compassion? Because they were sheep without a Shepherd!

Verse 30-34-Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Selfless Living Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 25, 2011

Godly living; Godly praying; Godly giving. We benefit from others who did not live for themselves, but thrived for God. Now it’s our turn at bat.

Selfless Living Acts 3 & 4 (Second in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) Illustration: “I’m the greatest batter in the world!” Such was the cry of a self-confident little boy swinging his bat in the back yard. Once, twice, and three times he could not connect with the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved For What? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Aug 23, 2011

This series focuses on bringing our attention back to what living for Jesus is all about. This second one answers the question; Saved for What? People are always saying yes I am saved. But what are you saved for? Check out the message. You can view it at

Saved for What? John 12:25-26 MSG "Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011

When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time.

Sermon: The Cost! Video David Platt: Radical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoicm4wnQ4c Scripture Text: Luke 14:25-35: NIV The Cost of Being a Disciple 25Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time To Build

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2011

“Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified” Haggai 1:8.

Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: It is time to build Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Today’s harvest is not only a call to remember the abundant blessings of God but also a call to take advantage of the unique opportunity to invest in the Kingdom of God. He has blessed us with everything we have that to please and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Case For Christian Schools

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009

Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t grow

A Case for Supporting Christian Schools Thesis: Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having, Losing, Choosing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2009

Whatever we think we possess can be lost. God gives it to us for only so long as we need it, but after that it becomes an idol. We must choose to give away time, talent, treasure for things that do last, and for life itself.

Almost nothing that you and I count on to be permanent really is permanent. Almost everything that we think will last forever, it turns out, can be destroyed. Anything we have we can also very easily lose. We live in a monumental city. Capitol Hill, the monuments, the Federal Triangle, the White ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of Work –ephesians 4: 28

Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 1, 2012

Hard work does not kill, it only refines

In my life, I sold ice cream, chilled water, eggs, banana and bread when I was a teenager. I worked in my dad’s Pharmacy for 8 years. I did National service after Advanced levels and after university and supported my aging parents sometimes. During my National service we had just planted a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Generosity is one of the characteristics of a person who is a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Mark 12-41-44 "Generosity" INTRODUCTION We're rather shy when it comes to talking about money--no, that is really right. We are really scared when it comes to talking about money. We don't want to have people know how much money we have, how much money we make, or credit card balance, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life You Really Want To Live Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2013

If you want to truly live, then acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ headed for the cross and follow Him anyway even if it might cost you everything.

City Slickers is a movie that describes the adventures of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living at Dad's Day at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Steal No More Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 7, 2013

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. (Part One)

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 54, Grace at Work 24 June 2, 2013 Steal No More We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put away falsehood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite