Sermons on Glorify Your Name:

Investment Advice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2012

To keep investing in character by climbing up the ladder of virtues is to come ever nearer and nearer to knowing Jesus Christ; and the further we climb, the further yet we are able to climb.

Opening illustration: “I want to help you invest wisely in your future.” That’s what the financial advisor said as he began his talk about investing in 401(k)s and retirement funds. He wanted his listeners to continue putting money in the stock market during all the ups and downs of the economy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Victory Feast: Saints R Us Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

Our faithfulness carried out in our service to Jesus Christ as we love and serve one another is the perfect complement to the victory of our Lord, and it is as beautiful to him as his victory is to us.

A few years ago when I was back in Minnesota visiting my god-children, who as many of you know are Episcopal , I was enchanted to be awakened one Sunday morning by the sound of three angelic voices marching through the house singing “This is the feast of victory for our God!” I think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Gives Life

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 11, 2011

God assures us of the power of His word to accomplish what He wants... Especially our salvation.

God’s Word Gives Life Isaiah 55.10-12 Many of the farms in the state of Nebraska are right on the edge of the fertile plains that receive enough rainfall to produce abundant crops. Some years the yields can be a little lower simply because they are not blessed with as much rain as other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How Far Will You Go? Part 2

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 26, 2011

Often we enter into partnerships without thinking of the consequences for either us or those that we influence. Though we are not to withdraw from this world, we need to be careful when we entangle ourselves in the values of this age. Today we examine bei

Are you willing to appear as a fool in order to be used more effectively by the Lord? Who is the main author of the book of your life? So finally we get to question 3: Are you willing to be differentiated from the world in order to be used more effectively by the Lord? The problem with ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church Building Dedication

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 13, 2011

A Church should be a city of refuge for those who are hurting and in need.

Church Dedication: A House of Refuge Scripture: Numbers 1:47-49; 53; 35:1-2; 6; Matthew 25:34-40 Introduction: We have gathered here today to dedicate this building to God. God saw fit to allow us to occupy this place after we had met in schools for over eight years. Today, having completed ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 18, 2012

Paul wanted to reassure the believers in Colossae that Christ was sufficient for all redemption and salvation.

Colossians 2:1-5 [NLT] December 19, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s encouragement and teaching on heritical teaching: To this point, we can read where Paul has been extremely uplifting to the believers in the church at Colossae. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Ex Nihilo Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A sermon on creation ex nihilo (adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 3)

HoHum: GOD is like GENERAL ELECTRIC ... He brings good things to life. A newer slogan for them is “Imagination at Work.” God imagined it and it came to be. GOD is like SEARS ... He has everything. Another slogan for Sears: Where It Begins. God is where it all begins. WBTU: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Connected Church Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011

The Church is God's ordained way to keep people connected with God and each other.

The connected Church Matthew 16:13-16:20 Introduction- As we continue in the series “Connect to God and others”. You remember we opened this up with the 10 commandments. We realized the first 4 commandments are our relationship to God and the last six were relational to each other. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Covenant Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

We started talking about this precious blood of Calvary last week. Last week we touched on the subject of Adam and Eve and them losing the covenant that was set up between them and God. I didn’t get a chance to finish this subject so I want to keep goin

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 2 “The Covenant of Blood” Text: I Peter 1:18-19 Verse 1 So many years, so many lambs were offered up But all the blood that was spilled, could never filled that bitter cup Till one spotless lamb, in the form of man gave His life on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Constant Conflict Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon on Romans 7:7-25 talking about the battle within (Outline and seed thoughts came from Charles Spurgeon "The Fainting Warrior" http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0235.htm and notes from Dr. Jack

HoHum: Joni Ericson Toda describes her first realization of the grim reality of her paralysis. Joni was only 15 when she was permanently paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a diving accident. She was rushed to the hospital for tests and x-rays to determine the extent of her injury. As she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2012

A sermon loosely based on Hosea 8:4-7 (Outline and material adapted from the Pulpit Commentary and also at: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/jerdan/reaping_the_whirlwind.htm)

HoHum:
There’s a story about Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar who was arrested for speeding. He was reportedly pulled over by a policemen with a radar-gun. And allegedly Robert Watts said to the policeman, "Had I known what you were going to do with it I would never ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

15 ~blood Of Christ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2012

The population of the world is said to be about 7.045 billion by the United States Census Bureau, and the biggest part of that number do not believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savoir, although most of these do have some form of religion, but there's a

15 ~Blood of Christ~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 10-20-12 Today we'll continue with our study to do with Bible Doctrine, and our thought will be about the "BLOOD OF CHRIST." We have already talked some about the doctrine of Atonement, and that certainly is though ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Difference A Savior Makes Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Half Was Not Told

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

The Story of Solomon and The Queen of Sheba combines history and mystery. It is our history and the half has not been told.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 “The Half was not told” I Kings 10: 1 – 10 One of the most intriguing stories that combine our Afro-Centric history with a story of love is the meeting and conversation between King Solomon and The Queen of Sheba. This story reminds me that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist