Sermons on Good Name:

Command The Rich Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011

Paul said to command the rich to do something good with their wealth. 1- Command the rich to put their hope in God 2- Command the rich to be rich in good deeds 3- Command the rich to lay up heavenly treasures

INTRO.- Command the rich. Do we ever have the right to command anyone? Maybe not, but God does. God can command us to do whatever He wants because He is God. It’s like parenting. Parents can tell their kids what to do and when, but of course, that doesn’t mean they’ll do it. But parents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Moses Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009

1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 2. (THE BAD) HE DID GOD’S WORK IN MAN’S WAY Ex. 2:11-15 3. (THE HOLY) HE STOOD ON HOLY GROUND (THE HOLY) Ex. 3:1-9

The Life of Moses pt.1 Exodus 2:1-15 read & pray… 1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 Even from his earliest days, Moses felt uncomfortable swith his Egyptian surroundings…every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Good Friday; the cross is foolishness to those who perish.

Good Friday The foolishness of the Cross After the supper, Judas went out to hand Jesus over to the leaders Zec 11:12 The time had come; God’s timing was perfect Prophecies were to be fulfilled Is 53, Ps 22, Gen 3 and many more The garden scene: · Jesus prays · The disciples sleep · The guards ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set Your Life Straight - Proverbs 4:23-27

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 25, 2011

How to set my life straight? You can do it by God

How to set my life straight? You can do it by God's words, by following this simple things: 1. Pro. 4:23 - Guard your thought patterns. All we think is what we are. Pro 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (ESV) (GNB) Be careful how you think; your life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thoughts From A Fruitcake

Contributed by Dwane Parsons on Dec 17, 2010

A short, fun Christmas themed object lesson comparing the Gospel and fruitcake.

I was thinking about fruitcake the other day. Fruitcake is a really familiar symbol of Christmas. Fruitcake is a little bit like Jesus, too. 1. Fruitcake is full of wonderful things that taste good and are good for you. Cherries, pineapple, raisins, dates, molasses, eggs, flour, cake… all ...read more

Denomination: *other

God’s Purpose For You! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

God’s number one purpose in my life is to make me like Jesus.

Question: What is God’s Purpose for my Life? 1) God’s Promise. Vs. 28 What doesn’t this verse say? What does this verse say? Key: God has a great way of bringing good out of bad. 2) God’s Purpose. Vs. 29 Genesis 1:26-27 Key: God’s number one purpose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

More Opportunities

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013

Paul gives us more opportunities.

Opportunity To Work Verse 4-5-But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another (NKJV) Verse 4-5-Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Gave Himself For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013

To enumerate the reasons why CHRIST gave Himself for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Why did the LORD gave Himself for us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the reasons why CHRIST gave Himself for us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:14 (Amplified Bible) Who gave Himself on our behalf that He might redeem us (purchase our freedom) from all ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does A Pastor Do? Series

Contributed by Bobby Landreth on Oct 31, 2013

Here I am trying to get everyone to understand what each and everyone of our individual duties are. Pastor, Deacons, Trustees, Member.

This morning we will be starting a short series on each and everyone’s responsibilities. Pastor’s– Deacon – Trustee’s – Committee Chairpersons - Members – everyone! Before we start Who Believes the Bible is the infallible Word of God? I ask you that, so if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Our Landmarks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 2, 2012

Our culture tells us to always look for the new and improved; the latest is always the greatest. Pastors are always on the lookout for new methods, new gimmicks, and worst of all, new doctrines. The Bible is full of warnings to God’s people that the popul

Opening illustration: We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some segments of society as intolerant simpletons. We are cautioned not to express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior. Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the perverse ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2012

Jesus died we need to have no doubt about that. Without Jesus’ death we would have no resurrection. Without the resurrection, we would have a worthless faith.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of my favorite innovations is the DVR. I LOVE the DVR because even when I am watching “live TV”, if there is something I want to see again or if I missed what someone said, I can rewind the program a little bit in order to see what I missed. • I catch myself rewinding ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Wise Among You? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012

James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passion Of ‘the Christ’

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

Many of us are passionate about something or the other in our life. The important thing is … if we are Christians – Are we passionate about God more than anything else in our lives? When Christ was sent to earth, it was because the Father had unprecedente

Opening illustration: Funny how getting into God's Word and the life of Jesus brings a person into a personnel relationship with Christ; even in Hollywood. Oscar winning composer Johnny Green came to Christ reading the Bible doing research for an American bicentennial composition. Metropolitan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Could I Do With That? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 24, 2011

We all have gifts given to us by God but are we using them the way He wants us to?

“What Could I Do With That?” January 23, 2011 Do you have someone you have a hard time buying a gift for? Not necessarily because they have everything but because they are never satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of…the Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God centers his creativity on the earth, forming a “nursery” for his children and revealing himself as gloriously worthy of worship.

Scripture Introduction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle understood well creation’s testimony to the goodness of God. In his memoirs, Sherlock Holmes makes a rather remarkable speech to Watson: “What a lovely thing a rose is…! Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed