Sermons on Giving To God:

The Drumbeat Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

We need to understand the drumbeats that compete with Christ’s drumbeat in our lives, so we really hear Him.

The Drumbeat Montreal/Cornwall October 23, 2004 I love a marching band. To be part of a crowd that is gathered along a street to watch a parade, and to hear, in the distance, the coming band, before I can see it, has always been a peak event in my life. I remember, as a boy, crouching along Rosser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Our Marriages Great Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How do we make our marriage realtaionship stronger?

Title: Making Our Marriages Great Text: Multi-texted Topical 1. Make A Commitment: a. “Till death do us part” in our country has become; 1. “Till I get angry or hurt.” i. I read of a father with great wisdom. His daughter called him from her new home after a fight with her newlywed husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is In Control Of Your Life?

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Nov 26, 2001

What do you allow to control your life? Many things battle for control over us. When the Holy spirit is in control we are in safe hands.

Who is in control of your life? November 4th, 2001 Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. [2] When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. [3] This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Myths About Heaven

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

What many people believe about heaven tends to be disproven from the scriptures.

Seven Myths About Heaven Someone sent me this in an email this week . . . A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 35 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

There's Always Room For One More

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002

Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worldliness

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 2, 2006

Has worldliness invaded our churches?

1 John 2:15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Jesus Did Not Say A Word

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 20, 2008

What do you do when it seems like the LORD do not hear you.

If JESUS did not say a Word Prayer Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Visionary Father In A Short-Sighted World

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Father’s Day Message 2002 -- Four Characteristics for Fathers

BEING A VISIONARY FATHER IN A SHORT-SIGHTED WORLD MATTHEW, CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 INTRODUCTION: According to the New Jersey Index of Leading Cultural Indicators, in 1960 the total number of births to teenagers was 11,636. In 2000, the number of births to teenagers was 8,219. A first glance would say ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Revival: Revival Only Begins Within Yourself

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 14, 2009

After Revival in a church revival starts, and it starts with each individual person or it fails in each individual person, we have to make a choice to make it work!

Psalm 85;6 and Psalm 51:10-13 WHAT ABOUT NOW REVIVAL? 11-15-09 This morning we are going to focus in on What now…What do we do now that we have experienced a worship called revival. How do we move forward to continue the revival celebration we experienced last week. Many times after a revival ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.14.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm? - Pt 2” Acts 27:13-29 Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a tempestuous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sign Of Something Significant

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jun 22, 2007

When an Unusual or Odd Event Occurs it generally Signals the Sign of Something Significant about to Happen. Be Blessed as your read or listen to this message.

Allow me to digress in order to progress. To occupy ourselves with song as we stroll along our way is not an unusual occurrence. For instance: Upon leaving the love of his teenage years during the late 60s, many young men could be heard singing, “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day; when its cold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 23, 2008

It was the sin of every individual that caused Jesus’ death, not any race of people or political agenda.

Who killed Jesus? Isaiah 53:4 – 6 On vacation I hiked a pass overlooking the Loyalsock Creek in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was a difficult incline that I estimate in many places to have been 60O. There was a stern warning at the head of the trail that you should not stray from the path. As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004

This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Our Potential In Christ Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 24, 2009

In this message I am teaching the message that we find our purpose and potential in Jesus Christ, as individuals and as the church. Prayer, working together and focusing on Jesus are the main points.

The Power of a Changed Life “Reaching Our Potential in Christ” Acts 1:12-26 Dale Carnegie wrote the book titled “How to Win Friends and Influence people.” It was an overnight success selling over 15 million copies. Dale Carnegie was a master at identifying people with great potential. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist