Sermons on Have No Idols:

What Do You Have Left

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 6, 2010

Life throws us some real punches. Instead of focusing in on what we have lost, we need to see what it is we have left that God can still use on our behalf.

When Life Knocks You Down-What’s Left 1 Samuel 30:1-31 Philippians’ 3:7-14 Today we complete our series, “When Life Knocks You Down.” Pastor Toby preached on “I Failed, Now What.” Pastor Kellie preached on “God Specializes in Plan B.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Have Something To Say To You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2010

What we need to realize is this: we share the fact that none of us are saved by anything we are or do. We are saved and forgiven by our loving relationship with the risen Christ.

I Have Something To Say To You Intro: It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of traffic. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and slipped the offending driver off. She shook her fist at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have The Right To Be Angry? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 1, 2010

Do we always have the right to be angry? Why do we get angry over the wrong things?

Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Title: HAVE YOU ANY RIGHT TO BE ANGRY? Introduction Today we are finishing up our series LIVING WITHOUT REGRETS based on the book of Jonah. As we look today at Cchapter 4 we are going to see a side of Jonah that’s very un-Jonah like. • Jonah’s name means DOVE ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012

Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Of Which Salvation The Prophets Have Inquired Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 16, 2012

The church age was not known by the prophets.

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired 1 Peter 1 10/13 When we begin to examine the Word of God we see men like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses who lived before or in the dispensation of the law. “And these all having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-13

Denomination: *other

When You Have Reached Bottom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 15: 1 - 7

Luke 15: 1 – 7 When You Have Reached Bottom Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Have Mercy On Me, O God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2012

David’s prayer of repentance after he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1- A prayer of confession 2- A prayer of concession 3- A prayer of cleansing 4- A prayer of commitment

INTRO.- ILL.- Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You’re running around with other women," she charged. "You’re being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You’re the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Things A Church In Revival Will Have

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2012

The Book of Acts gives the model of what an on-fire N.T. church should look like. Philip's revival at Samaria has four distinct signs of what should drive and characterize an awakening. If you want revival, then have a look at the real deal!

4 THINGS A CHURCH IN REVIVAL WILL HAVE Acts 8:5-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having the Right Perspective 1. I heard recently about a lady (I won't speculate as to what color her hair was) who went into a Napa auto parts store. She asked for a seven-ten cap. 2. The employees all looked at each other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have It - A Distinct Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 5, 2010

Before a person gets saved, come as you are. But after you get saved, you have to work on distinctive spiritual qualtities alongside to Holy Spirit to help you make a mark for Christ. A llok at David's life is a classicd example.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVERS: HAVE YOU GOT IT? A MAN OF DISTINCTION I Samuel 16:14-23 (18) What Is Authority? What Is Power? Woe Is Me, Who Gave You The Power? Just Speak The Word, Jesus Could Do Nothing? A Look At The Miracles, Who Is Jesus? Is He The Christ? A Look At The Miracles, Saved But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Have Victory Over Worry

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

Worrying causes our thinking to be divided and distracted resulting in an inability to focus and function properly.

Title: HOW TO HAVE VICTORY OVER WORRY Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Intro: The word "worry" is not found in the King James Bible but the concept and teaching is found very clearly in the phrase "taking thought" – which convey the idea of worrying. It means our thinking is divided and distracted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

"What Have You Got To Lose?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2010

A sermon about finding happiness and contentment based on Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:4-13.

Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:4-13 “What Have You Got to Lose?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Has it ever struck you what a basically happy person Jesus was? Oh yes, we know that, according to the prophecies, Jesus was “a man of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"Concerning Those Who Have Died"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2010

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Concerning those who have Died” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Survivors Don't Have To Survive Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to stop just "surviving" and start really "living" through obedience and risky faith

INTRO * Cars going by 100 miles an hour looking straight ahead * Versus being in the car looking into the person's eyes * 2 people seeing things different ƒ{ Saul was discouraged -- outnumbered o Trying not to lose ƒ{ Jonathan -- not needing to survive o He's not the king o Not going to be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have Seen His Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2010

We Have Seen His Glory 1) It shines forth in truth and grace 2) It shines forth in us

Wouldn’t you like to have been on that mountain? On the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus turned as bright as the sun and his clothes flashed like lightning. Wouldn’t you like to have seen that? When the other disciples heard what Peter, James, and John had witnessed they must have felt ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

I Must Have Been Wrong

Contributed by Richard Overman on Mar 24, 2012

Reflection upon the rightness & wrongness of Christian thinking. Allowing the congregation to be stirred up by deciding if all preaching is just vanity

"Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ’Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ’This is going to take more than one night.’" (Charlie Brown) I Must Have Been Wrong. Rhodes Friends 3-25-2012 Since I must have been wrong, I must apologize. Since I must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist