Sermons on Growing In Christ:

What Do You Really Want?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 2, 2009

Coveting is not wrong...provided you covet the right things.

Today, we’re looking at the tenth commandment, Exodus 20:17: "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." Johnny was looking through the chain-link fence at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern Of This Age Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2009

In this message I want to note briefly several (though not all) worldviews that confront Christians today.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Measure Of A Successful Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2009

As you study Joseph’s life you will attain a new measure of success.

How do you measure success? Some people measure success by money. Some people measure success by power. Some people measure success by public opinion. On this father’s day I want to take a look at a man in the Bible who was considered a successful man. I believe many people have a warped idea of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Woman Who Defied Death Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

In the book of Esther, we clearly see God at work in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of a nation. Even when it looks as if the world is in the hands of evil people, God is still in control, protecting those who belong to him.

Esther The Woman Who Defied Death Intro: Recently I came across a humorous list of things Hollywood has taught us.”  It doesn’t matter if you’re heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts. Your enemies will patiently wait to attack you one by one, by dancing around in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us As Our Elohim - Revive Us Part 8 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 8 Revive Us as Our Elohim Genesis 1:1 This morning I want to wrap of this powerful mini series we started at the beginning of the year entitled "Revive Us." We have been studying our way through just some of the names of God. Why are we studying the names of God? Well did you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Listen To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 13, 2009

May God give us all the attitude of Samuel that says, "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening."

(Note: For this sermon I had my cell phone in the pulpit. I had someone call me on it just as the sermon began.) The Word of God that we will consider in our sermon this morning is the Old Testament lesson for this Sunday from 1 Samuel 3:1-10. (Cell phone rings…) Just a minute let me take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2009

The Old Testament Law was very strict about how the people of Israel were to clease themselves... but the bronze laver was only used by the priests. What can that mean for Christians today?

OPEN: Years ago I went to the a seminar for preachers put on by a local hospital. In part, the seminar was an attempt on their part to show appreciation for our ministry to their patients. But they also went over various items that would make our ministry more effective. Amongst the topics they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Against All Odds

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009

Sermon to encourage listeners to press through their circumstances because God can bring you out on top.

1 Samuel 30:18-19 KJV And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. [19] And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon is about the things that take our attention from the things of God, and refocuse us on the things of this world; teaching that we should always remain steadfast in our walk with the Lord.

Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why? Understanding Life Events (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sometimes the events of our lives do not seem to make sense. But there are three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself (3) Preparing His People for Eternity. This sermon examines what God was doing in the eve

Why? Understanding Life Events (I) 1 Kings 21 5-31-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a brief clip from the movie, Faith Like Potatoes. How many have seen it? It’s a very good movie—based on a true story. Let me give a little background for the clip. Angus Buchan is a farmer in South ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Charismatic

A Mother Named Jehocabed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Mother’s Day sermon revolving around Moses’ mother. There is a motherhood crisis in America where many have come to view children as a distraction rather than a blessing.

A Mother Named Jehocabed Hebrews 11:23 5-10-09 Intro I found some interesting titles for books about motherhood. Whoever wrote these books must have been mothers because they seem to grasp the job description quite well. We begin with this one: Motherhood is Not for Wimps. How many moms out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Three Deadlines

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

Three deadlines God gives to us in Romans 1:21-32 and how they apply to our nation.

GOD’S THREE DEADLINES (Romans 1:21-32) by Jerry Falwell Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. Today, I want to apply the title to our nation. I see in Romans 1:18-32 what happens when a nation leaves God. He gives them three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Message About Psalm 67

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

Would you like to be blessed in your life?

How many of you would like God to bless your life? Should you ask God to bless your life? Or is that selfish? Bruce Wilkinson’s bestselling book, The Prayer of Jabez, elaborates on an obscure figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles, arguing that we should seek God’s blessing always. In 1 Chronicles 4:10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathering Foolishness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Being a wise father

"Foolishness Follows Your Family" 1 Kings 1 Father’s Day - 6/19/2005 Intro: This morning we want to talk about one of the greatest investments you can make. More important than investing in stocks and bonds, or a good mutual fund, is investing in the lives of your children. Dr. Tony Evans once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational