Sermons on Grateful:

"you're Supposed To Pay But You Don't Have To"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2019

Paul tells us that grace is available to all you are suppose to pay but you don't have to.

1 Timothy 1:12-17. “You’re supposed to pay but you don’t have to” 1. Paul begins by saying “12 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord,” Why is Paul grateful? • He admitted to Timothy that he was “a blasphemer, a persecutor and a man of violence” • Paul was a blasphemer — He was against Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Church Unity & Peace

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2023

Even the best of churches has challenges to protect unity and peace. Let's find out how in Philippians 4.

Does Paul love the church of God in Philippi? Dear friends, I love you and long to see you. Please keep on being faithful to the Lord. You are my pride and joy [joy and crown]. (Philippians 4:1 CEV) Can even a wonderful church have some squabbles? What was Paul’s plea to two women? I urge Euodia ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 22, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob’s name is reconfirmed as Israel. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 35 Jacob, having purged his house of idols, builds an altar at Beth-el. Rachel dies, in childbirth of Benjamin. Reuben lieth with Bilhah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appreciation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Appreciation is a deliberate expression of gratitude and value for what one has received from God or others.

APPRECIATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:11–19 Supporting Texts: Psalm 100:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Colossians 3:15-17; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 13:15 INTRODUCTION: Appreciation is a vital Christian virtue that reflects our understanding of God's goodness and our recognition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A Winner, No Matter What Series

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 28, 2012

We are conquerors, even though sometimes it looks so bad.

In our text this motning, Paul decalres three important truths: I. A Grateful Spirit.....(but thanks be untol God) II. A. Given Victory.....(He giveth us the victory) III. A Guaranteed Victor....(therefore be unmovable) Conclusion: We are in a fix fight. Jesus has won the title already. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Be The One (Who Gives Thanks) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2019

Be the One (Who Gives Thanks) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 1, 2019

Be the One (Who Gives Thanks) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 1, 2019 [This message fell on the Sunday following Thanksgiving and led to a time of open giving of thanks from those in attendance.] Today… we are going to have an opportunity to share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in

What it means to Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Sweat!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2020

Worship, true worship, worship that honours God, flows from the Spirit of God through the life of a follower of Christ who seeks to be pure and holy. True worship requires no effort on the part of the worshipper. Rather, it is the effortless response of that one who seeks the True and Living God.

“[The priests] shall have linen turbans on their heads, and linen undergarments around their waists. They shall not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat.” [1] God is concerned about the smallest facet of the lives of His children. It is not an insignificant matter to speak of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:18

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God Is A Ministry.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. Psalm 30

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. Psalm 30 Title: “Praising God is a ministry.” This is a very old psalm whose origins are lost in antiquity. The Heading or Title attached to it “A Psalm. Dedication song for the house. Of David.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Women In My Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

This Sermon is about celebrating the strength of Godly women in our lives.

"The Women In My Life" by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 1:15-2:10 “What makes you so strong?” is the title of a book written by Jeremiah Wright. It is the question posed to the black woman. “What makes you so strong, black woman?” He like others wonder ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus With Thankful Hearts Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Ninth in the following Jesus series

Following Jesus with Thankful Hearts November 20th, 2005 Various Texts These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on power of calling on Jesus’ name. It explores how calling on the name of Jesus can save, heal, and strengthen us.

There IS Power In The Name Of Jesus Heb 1:3 3He is the radiance of His glory, the exact expression of His nature, and He sustains all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 4So He became higher in rank than the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon on each persons SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) and how God has made each of us to have a place in Kingdom building with Him.

“What Are YOU Here for?” August 5, 2007 I am still stoked over the great day I had Friday. I was invited to be involved in a multi-agency drug task force raid as their chaplain. The leader of the task force was Jeff, my neighbor. I’ve known Jeff since he was almost a rookie. Way back in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8

Denomination: Holiness

Angelic Instructions Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 18, 2008

Easter morning message about the three commands given by the angel to the women at the tomb on that first Easter morning

Text: Matthew 28:1-7, Title: Angelic Instruction, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"What's In It For Me?" Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Mar 27, 2008

In as plain a language as I can want to tell you what this whole Christ Event . . . Life . . . Death . . . and Resurrection . . . is all about . . . I want to help you answer the question: “What’s In It For Me?”

**Several of the Illustrations in this sermon came from an illustration search on Sermon Central. INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-23

Denomination: Nazarene