Sermons on Great Reward:

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Apr 10, 2006

An examination of the only purpose we will NOT be able to carry out in heaven.

MADE FOR A MISSION Have you ever wondered, "When a person becomes a Christian, why doesn’t God just take them directly on to heaven?" The answer is that God has an assignment for each of us; you and I were made for a mission. What is that mission? You don’t have to speculate. Just as Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005

A lesson on the will of God

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:1-36 TITLE: “JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM: A Lesson on the Will of God” INTRODUCTION: A. When Courtney was 3 or 4 years old, we made a trip to King’s Island. There was a children’s ride that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness, The Revelation Of God In Me

Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 21, 2005

Our relationship with God is a relationship that finds its beginning and its end totally in HIM. Our verses today, Romans 1:16 & 17, explain in very simple terms how we need to let God maintain our relationship with Him, and with others as well.

Title: Righteousness, the Revelation of God in Me Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He's Not Here

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

We gather here on Sunday morning but we cannot gather here in isolation of all that transpired during that dreadful weekend.

He’s Not Here Luke 23:39 -43 & 24: 6 - 8 Around the necks of hundreds of thousands in our society today are crosses of gold and silver. Many of them are beautifully decorated with precious stones – sapphires, rubies and diamonds. The people who wear them, in the majority, blissfully go on their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Everyday Living

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Message regarding how we can move from the idea of trusting God to actually doing it.

Trusting God in Everyday Living Matthew 6:25-34 July 3, 2005 Introduction Before I get into the message for today, I want to extend a special invitation to make sure you’re here next week. We’re going to look at that all-important hot topic so important to our society, the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do The Terrorists Rage?

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 18, 2005

The sermon explores the reason for mankind’s rebellion against God

Why Do the Terrorists Rage? PSALM 2 *A week or so ago we awakened to the news of yet another terrorists attack *In London terrorists explored a series of bombs killing around 50 people *This was just another incident in a every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around ...read more

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing The Son Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Smarter Than A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 25, 2007

Second sermon in series. It looks at the way God uses simple, ordinary people to do his will.

Are you Smarter than a Disciple? Luke 6:12-16, 9:1-6 Please turn to Luke 6:12-16 We are continuing our series this morning entitled, “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” Today, we are asking the question, “Are you smarter than a disciple?” And I’ve got to tell you, it doesn’t take much. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are My Son

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Jesus’ baptism

YOU ARE MY SON - MATTHEW 3:13-17 Steve Simala Grant, June 1, 1997 INTRO: We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what he is doing in our lives. To worship Him and to praise Him and to meet with Him face to face in a way that changes our lives. We’re going to continue to do that as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blooming In Christ

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on May 8, 2007

Our church has been suffering from spiritual apathy for a while now. This message is a good seed to plant for any church to seek true repentance.

“Blooming In Christ” Text: Colossians 2:1-10 Objective: Every Believer must be rooted, built up, & strengthened in the Faith and can begin this process through genuine repentance. HAVE JOHN READ THIS TEXT DURING OPENING 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "S" Word: Parents And Children Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 9, 2007

Paul continues his expansion on the concept of submission he introduced in verse 21 by describing what it should look like in the parent / child relationship.

1. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive children (6:1-3) a. Submissive children obey their parents (6:1) b. Submissive children honor their parents (6:2) c. Submissive children bless their parents (6:3) 2. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive parents (6:4) a. Parents who are submissive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Steve Greene on May 11, 2007

This message uncovers some of the myths that have surrounded the holiness tradition and offers some basic, practical, biblical direction for holy living.

Holiness: A Matter of the Heart A father told his young son that it was time to get ready for Sunday School. They would be leaving in just a few minutes. You know how little boys can be. They are inquisitive. The boy asked his dad, "Did you go to Sunday School when you were a boy?" The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene