Sermons on Have No Idols:

Have A Good Christmas

Contributed by John White on Dec 17, 2005

Describing what a really good Christmas is all about.

HAVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS! Luke 2:1-14 "Have a good Christmas," the shopkeeper said. I responded in kind as I turned away with my first Christmas purchase safe in hand. But I could not help wondering, "How many people using that expression this season really know what makes a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Come!" Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 8, 2011

What does it mean when Jesus says, "I have come..." In our passage today we find out that Jesus reveals WHY He has come and how that affects and applies to our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 21, 2011 Date Preached: April 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Come to Save Sermon Text: John 12:46-47 [ESV] John 11:38-44 46I have come into the world as light, so ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Come Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

this Christmas may our hearts focus on the Christ and the true meaning of Christmas and may we be encouraged to proclaim that message of Joy and peace!

I HAVE COME! John 6:38-40 INTRODUCTION: I do not often preach another man’s message but when I do, you should know and the other get the credit: The outline for this message, as well as much of the material is taken from a message by Robert J. Morgan, found in the Preacher’s Resource ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 22, 2010

Allowing the mind of Christ to be in us is a voluntary action, we must allow it to happen but once it does it will transform our lives. Let us see what is involved in getting the mind of Christ and what the characteristics of this mind is.

From The News: -Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad entered into a written agreement that states that Iran will not use the spent fuel rods to make nuclear weapons. We know the Russians never lied to us and the Muslims have such a good track record keeping ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have An Affair

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

Here is a simple, 4-step, slippery-slope plan guaranteed to ruin any marriage...

1. Begin by talking loosely about sensitive, private matters "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:" (1 Peter 3:10, KJV) "If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Have The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Having an attitude of gratitude begins with contentment which is found through trusting God and keeping in constant prayer to Him.

Have the Attitude of Gratitude 112209 AM Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:6 I have no doubt that everyone is aware that this is the week of Thanksgiving Day. Many of us are looking forward to the day, perhaps having a day or two off from work. Thanksgiving Day is not the usual Holiday for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have No $uch Fear$

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 10, 2010

Because our God is generous we never have to worry about the things we need for this life of the next.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to make a list of things that we are thankful for. I want to make another list this morning – a list of things that you are afraid of. What would be on that list? Are you afraid of the dark? Sickness? Being alone? Rejection? Math tests? Public speaking? Spiders? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Ok To Have A Beer? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 12, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:12-14 regarding Christian liberty and purpose of the body.

Text: 1 Cor 6:12-14, Title: OK to Have a Beer? Date/Place: A. Opening illustration: tell about people offering me alcohol, cussing, and drinking with the preacher in ME B. Background to passage: not really all that sure about how this flows into the context of the entire letter, except that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Heart Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2010

Being and having a Thankful heart. A Thanksgivng sermon.

A heart of Thanksgiving Psalm 103 Introduction Psalm 103 Here David reflects on his life. He reflects on God’s goodness. God’s forgiveness. On all of God’s benefits of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Having Gladness And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009

A simple message and to the point. Great word to bring edification to the whole body.

Having Gladness and Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 1 Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;We are His people and the sheep of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2009

Advent message of having the mind of Christ. Having a concern for others and loving as Christ loved. That is something we can do only with God’s help.

Imitating Christ Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction- This is the first Sunday of Advent . It is the time set aside for preparation. Preparation and celebrating the birth of Christ. We heard the Advent readings from Scripture. Jeremiah 33- ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Have A Dream!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 4, 2010

Examine three qualities that should be a part of every churches dream strategy.

One of America’s great leaders, Martin Luther King, once stood before an audience and made a pronouncement. He said "I have a dream." That statement reflected a dream and sparked a revolution for African American people. Dreams are powerful forces. They can shape the future. Even so, there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Eaten?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 1, 2009

In parts of China, to ask a person how they are doing you ask them "Have you eaten?" Jesus gave the people bread to eat but He wanted to give them even more. He wanted to give them The Bread of Life that would satisfy their every need.

-Have you eaten? -It’s kind of a silly question since I know most of you have probably eaten breakfast already -But have you eaten? {PAUSE} -Does anyone know any Chinese? -I have a couple of friends one who was missionary in China and one who is a missionary in China -They shared with me that in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-35

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have A Hope

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Apr 25, 2009

Our hope is in Jesus.

I.Hope for freedom from sin. A. Salvation. Sins of the past. B. Sanctification. Freedom from sin nature. 1Jo 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. II.Hope for freedom from sorrow. A. Gods people are a happy people. Pr 10:28 The hope of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-27

Denomination: Holiness

Having And Giving Authority

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2009

How do we decide whom to help and how, of all the needs presented? Jesus responded to the needs that presented themselves, He discerns what the real problems are, and He trusted others with authority.

The problem is never whether somebody needs help. The problem is always which somebody we can help. The issue is never whether there are any needs. There are always needs. In any given moment there are more needs than anyone person can possibly address. The issue is how to make the choice. Who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist