Sermons on Healthy Organization:

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Giving is rooted in God's love, releases God's blessing and results in God's kingdom advancing

THE JOY OF GIVING A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power To Meet Needs

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-51

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For A New Beginning

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011

"Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Divine Community Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection.

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection. • Never has our world experienced the level of connection that has become possible in just the last 10 years. It’s become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001

Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week Four The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY

THE CHURCH OR A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses the importance and history of the church. Doctrines are often misunderstood or abused, and the doctrine of the church is no exception. Differences in understanding church membership and its importance can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dazed By Discontent And Disappointment - When Hopes And Dreams Are Shattered On The Rocks Of Regret

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 20, 2025

There are times during the Christian walk, even when the miraculous is happening all around, that things will go haywire as the reality of this life intervenes unannounced, and hopes and dreams are dashed on the rocks of regret, which manifest as fear and anger at God because they feel betrayed.

Fear and hope are similar in that they are both forms of anticipation of the future. Fear is a form of negative hope. A person’s thinking is often dominated either by the dream and hope of success or by fear of failure. When their hopes are not realized, or their desires, dreams, expectations, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Builders

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Nov 13, 2001

Being a Body Builder is more than pumping iron. It’s getting into spiritual shape so that the Body of Christ may be built up.

Eph. 4:11-16 “Body Builders” Intro. Have you ever seen a professional Body Builder?  Muscles rippling and bulging, every part in sync, his whole body a perfect specimen of health. Today, I want to talk to you about becoming a Body Builder.  Not the Body Builders we see on TV, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Teams And Serving Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part four focuses on why we have people serve and do ministry.

[SIMPSONS VIDEO] -it’s been a few weeks, but if you remember, we are spending the fist Drink Deeps of the year looking at why we do what we do, taking a look at church in general, but specifically here at Fire & Water and looking at why we do the things we do. -because for many people, church is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

A Neww Age Of Worship

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 2, 2015

This is a good "time" to become intentional about living into a New Age of Praise.

Title: Living In the Cenozoic Age (Part I - A New Age for Worship) Text: Psalm 111 Thesis: This is a good time to live into a New Age of Praise. Introduction Geology, in its simplest form, is the study of the earth… its composition and history When it comes to discussing Geological Eons ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wide Spectrum

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 23, 2013

Paul explains the gift of SERVICE in Romans 12:7.

The Wide Spectrum Romans 12:7a We have been reading Paul’s mail as he wrote it to the Local Church at Rome, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God: Romans 12:6-8: “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Marriage

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 10, 2025

I read an interesting article saying the younger generation is looking more positively at marriage than those even a decade ago. So, I believe there is a need to revisit what God has ordained.

A Christian Marriage I read an interesting article saying the younger generation is looking more positively at marriage than those even a decade ago. That is good, and it reminded me that two-thirds of you are married and at least some of the rest of you have thoughts about marriage so I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational