Sermons on Grandparenting:

What Happens To Us After Die?

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

“What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Rest Of Creation Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 6, 2014

In the commands regarding the Creation we find echoes of Eden. Even as we don't leave human sin to run rampant in our personal lives, we should also seek to manage God’s creation in God-honoring and God-pleasing ways.

Sabbath: Rest for the Rest of Creation Scripture Text: Exodus 23.10-13 In the passage we just read - It talked about planting-and-harvesting, …the poor and wild-animals, ...oxen-and-donkeys, …slaves and foreigners. It’s-a-little-odd, isn’t it!?! ~ …I-mean ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see 2 men compared w/one another. One man took advantage of his eternal opportunities and the other man didn’t. The result is one man found joy while the other man found disappointment. -One man f

“Bad Choices” Luke 16: 19-31 Intro: A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Way To Win Your Giant Battles

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

1. Seek the right attitude toward your people. 2. Seek the right attitude toward your problem. 3. Seek the right attitude toward your Provider.

God’s Way to Win Your Giant Battles 1 Samuel 17:16-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Picture a battle centered on a valley with the enemies camped on each side. Then a giant comes down to challenge the Israelites. His name was Goliath, and he was almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:16-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Philips- I Believed Therefore I Spoke

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Believe in Jesus, speak about Jesus, second passage Acts 8

“I believed, therefore I spoke” or lessons from the two Philips (DRBC, 21/03/04, pm) Introduction • [Show picture]- Who is this? • George Foreman, ex-boxer, now famous promoter of…the Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine • Sold over 50 million in the US, and 5 million in the UK- approx. 1 in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past Defeats: My Soul Looks Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: To live large means dealing with the pain inflicted on us. Some of it comes from our arrogance, some from scapegoating. But God is able to work through that pain toward the accomplishment of His purposes.

There is at my house a photograph I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. My father is wearing the cap of a Shell Oil service station attendant. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except for what I hear in my memory whenever I see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Soul Looks Back

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 10, 2007

We blame failure on "social ills" and that is a factor. But most of the time we are scapegoating, when we do not have to, for Jesus has turned our failure into potential. Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

There is at my house a picture I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. You look at my father and you see that he is wearing the cap of a service station attendant. Shell Oil, it says. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With A Rebellious Kid Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 11, 2007

Message 5 of 6 on building a Christian Home. This message is focused on training a child to know God according to his ways. Proverbs 22:6

What to Do with a Rebellious Kid June 10, 2007 All Children are Rebellious Kids! Let me start this morning by saying that rebellion is part of our nature. Some kids are born angry. They come from the womb red faced, arteries pounding, screaming obscenities and smoking a cigar. The make a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break Free, Be Free, Stay Free

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2007

How can I break free from the generational sins and curses of my family? What can I do to stop the dysfunctional behavior of my family’s generational sins and curses over my life and my future children’s lives?

“Break free – Be free – Stay Free!” Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV Stories, “Andrew’s Story” – bad home environment Thesis: How can I break free from the generational sins and curses of my family? What can I do to stop the dysfunctional behavior of my family’s generational sins and curses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Puzzle Of Parenting Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2012

This is part three of our family series this week looking at what it means to not exasperate your kids

My oldest niece has a philosophy, actually she has many philosophies but I’m only going to share one with you today. Her philosophy on parenting is this: The government should put birth control in the water and people would have to pass a parenting test in order to get bottled water. Makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Parents Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 2, 2009

the 5th Commandment and what it means to honor someone and how we apply that command to our parents ad various stages of our life and theirs

5 - Honor Your Parents Exodus 20:12 - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Understanding what Honor means Honor is Personal Honor means giving Preference Honor relates to Position Honor must be Practical Honoring Your Parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colossians 1 - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

This is the first sermon in a walk through the book of Colossians. It introduces Paul, the city of Colossae, and other important aspects of the Colossian letter.

The Anatomy of the Church Colossians 1:1-14 JOKE - A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 16, 2009

A message of faith. Do we hide from fear, or step out in faith? Do we normally run to God, or away from Him? And this message ends with a question: ’Are we serious about living for Jesus, or do we just go through the motions, thinking we are serious?’

Two gas company employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good of physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he used to be a track star in high school and the other one claimed to be one, too. So they decided that after they checked the meter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: *other

The Ministry Of Motherhood

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 15, 2008

The importance of mothers passing on a love for the Scriptures is still important for moms today.

The Ministry of Motherhood 2 Timothy 1:5 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 11, 2008 Our purpose today is two-fold. First and foremost, to honor the Lord Jesus with everything we say and do. Second, to honor our mothers. It’s Mother’s Day and I want to begin today by recommending a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist