Sermons on Healthy Food:

Playing To Win: Get In The Game!

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2008

Christianity is a contact sport. The true joy and satisfaction in the journey of faith comes when we get out of the stands and onto the court. God wants all believers to get in the game and play to win!

PLAYING TO WIN: GET IN THE GAME OPENING TEXT: “11 He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, 13 until we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

Inertia

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

The church is eager to get comfortable, and God is just as eager to stir us up to good deeds. Here in Antioch, this difference of opinion comes to a head.

Passage: Acts 13:1-3 Intro: Here is a definition of inertia “An object in motion will remain in motion, and an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.” 1. we all know examples of inertia Il) a teenager asleep. A man watching football while the house burns down 2. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Word Of God Brings Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 25, 2024

In this sermon , we'll explore how the Word of God can lead you to your future partner.

Scripture Reference: Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." As singles, we often pray for a spouse, asking God to bring someone special into our lives. However, have you ever considered that the Word of God is the key to finding your spouse? In this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67, Ephesians 5:22-33

Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004

Are you poor in spirit?

Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-17, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Touch The Untouchable Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 8, 2013

If we want to meet the real needs of real people, we cannot let our traditions and procedures get in the way. Instead, despite tradition, we must touch the untouchable, forgive the unforgivable, and befriend the despicable.

A soldier was wounded in a battle and ordered to the nearest military hospital. Arriving at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door and walked down a long hallway. At the end of the hall, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love God, Love Each Other And Love The Wider Community Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon that encourages us to live a life of loving God, loving each other and loving the community.

Take a few moments to discuss the following question with a few people around you: What hinders you in having relationships with God, other members of our congregation and the Christian Community and the wider community? As we look at Christian communities there are two key ingredients to being a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Respectful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches us that it is important for the leaders and those they lead to love and respect each other

"Be Respectful!" TEXTS: 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Stephen Hawkins is one of the finest scientist in the world today, with a mind so brilliant that he has been compared to Einstein and others who have shaped the world with their keen intellect. Yet, with his mind in perfect working order his body is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 54 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

The last time we were in the book of genesis we were listening to the last words of the great patriarch Jacob as he told his 12 sons what would become of them. [Read Genesis 49:28-33.] In a moment Jacob was gone. He had passed from this life to the next. For him it meant eternity with God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Integrating Spirituality In Our Living Space Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our spiritual growth. The result is that… • For 166 of the 168 hours in the week we lose our sense of God’s interest and involvement.

Integrating Spirituality in Our Living Space This morning… take up our series on Integrating Spirituality into our Everyday Life. Last week…introduction… Noted there is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Title Deed Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023

Faith is your response to God’s promise and the acceptance of creation as the work of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH IS CONFIDENT EXPECTATION “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1, NKJV “Faith is the confidence that tells us what will actually happen in the future, it gives assurance about things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2, Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Loveless Man Lacks The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

A loveless man, is a person who struggles with emotional unavailability, intimacy issues, and a lack of empathy.

In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul writes, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." These nine fruits of the Holy Spirit are the characteristics of a person who is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Creating Congregational Health Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 25, 2007

This sermon is the first in a series of five on The Church Health Review which attempts to make members aware that there is a health cycle of the congregation of God’s people.

Robert Dale in his book “To Dream Again: How To Help Your Church Come Alive,” says that there are four ways to revitalize a church. The strategies would be: change policies, change personnel, change programs or clarify purpose. The fourth way to revitalize a church is to define and act on its ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking Off The Weariness Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Is there something we can do about weariness? Can we fix it? Jesus told us that rest was within reach of the ordinary person, if they will come to Him.

Shaking off the Weariness of Life Intro: What causes weariness? A simple answer might be too much work and not enough rest. But we know it’s not that simple. What else just wears us out? Stress causes weariness. Parenting. Caregiving. Sickness. Grief and depression. Failure. Unrealistic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed