Sermons on Heavenly Beings:

Parents! Stop Beating Yourself Up!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

A pastoral sermon to encourage discouraged parents

(1) Reading, studying, and applying the Bible is considered to be one of the most important ‘habits’ that Christians are encouraged to developed. It ranks right up there (and perhaps equally) with prayer, church attendance, and personal ministry as the core set of habits necessary for a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Mature Faith

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006

Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Standing Before God-One Can Make A Diffeerence

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005

How we need to make a difference

It’s not what you are that holds you back; it’s what you think you are not." - Denis Waitley I’ve learned: that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for, that money doesn’t buy class. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular, that under everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Committed To Christ's Presence And Power

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

This sermon doesn’t concentrate on the going - it concentrates on the how we are to go by emphasizing God’s presence and power in the process.

Committed To Christ’s Presence and Power Matthew 28:18-20 Knowledge of motion, but not of stillness. Knowledge of speech, but not of silence. Knowledge of words, but ignorance of the Word. All our knowledge brings us nearer to our ignorance. All our ignorance brings us nearer to death. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005

We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You're Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 22, 2005

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, and He tells His apostles to trust in 3 things: "First of all, trust in My presence. Secondly, trust in My promises. Thirdly, simply trust in Me."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: Jesus Is God's Son Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 23, 2005

Christians claim that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God... but what does that really mean?

Have you ever come out with the right answer by mistake? I mean, you had no idea it was right… no way you could tell somebody how you got the answer… no explanation… maybe it was just a guess, but it turned out to be right nonetheless? You’re as surprised as anyone? That is sort of where Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once, For All!

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 15, 2005

Paul has some thought provoking and compelling words in Romans six. Words that are designed to cut to the heart of the listener. Words that are well chosen to solicit a quick response from the heart of the Christian and the backslider.

Title: Once, for all! Scripture: Romans 6:9-14 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Kindness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) KINDNESS willtake action, take a risk, pay the price, put others first, finish what it starts, and give the glory to God . [Find sermon in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

KINDNESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo tells about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sanctity Of Sex Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

8th in a Series on the 10 Commandments. God’s Word speaks clearly of the grandeur of sex in marriage. It also warns of the grief of sex outside marriage.

THE SANCTITY OF SEX (Exodus 20:14) A pastor is always a little reluctant to address the subject of sex. Among his concerns is the choice of a closing hymn. One pastor preached on this subject and began to notice the congregational snickering in the middle of the sermon. It was then he realized ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Getting A Grip On Greed Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 24, 2005

The tenth commandment is different because it addresses attitude. The first nine commandments apply to actions. This one simply says, “Do not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.” The sins of action are obvious. This sin of attitude is hidden, kn

GETTING A GRIP ON GREED Exodus 20:17 Newscaster Paul Harvey tells how an Eskimo kills a wolf. The grisly account offers insight into the destructive, devouring, nature of desire without discipline: The Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. He then adds layer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Anchors During Adversity

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 6, 2005

What are you anchored to when your world turns upside down in the storms of life?

“Anchors During Adversity” (Romans 5:1-11) Weds. Night I’m glad you’re here tonight. You know, one of the things that has always been kind of a mystery to me is why more people don’t come to church on Wednesday night. I know that some people get home late and can’t come and I know that some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Mind

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

The power of the mind is far greater than we imagine.

INTRO. - ILL.- A man had bought a new gadget - unassembled, of course--and after reading and rereading the instructions he couldn’t figure out how it went together. Finally, he sought the help of an old handyman who was working in his backyard. The old fellow picked up the pieces, studied them, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is Calling For Intercessors To Rise Up And Stand In The Gap

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

THE LORD IS CALLING FOR INTERCESSORS TO RISE UP AND STAND IN THE GAP FOR THEIR PEOPLE TO BE SAVED FROM DESTRUCTION.

THE LORD IS CALLING FOR INTERCESSORS TO RISE UP AND STAND IN THE GAP FOR THEIR PEOPLE TO BE SAVED FROM DESTRUCTION. ******************************************************************************************************************* 1.THE LORD WANTS US TO CRY OUT TO HIM IN TIMES OF DANGER AND ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationship With Who?

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship

A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship with God. I talked with him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Adventist