Sermons on Heavenly Beings:

"Being Full And Running On Empty"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 18, 2008

I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? Empty? Didn’t Ruth just pledge to be at her side?

Title: “Being Full and Running on Empty” Introduction: I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? But it is the second part of that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Pride By Being Humbled Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

How we perceived ourselves and others is important to have a life that makes a difference

TOPIC: TAKING PRIDE BY BEING HUMBLED (2nd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1:9-11 vv. 9-11, “9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation (as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God), 10 and the rich ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be willing to be changed into the person God would have him be. And I believe what Jesus said to Nicodemus applies to families and churches as well as to individuals.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Wrong With Being A Rebel?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 20

What’s Wrong with Being a Rebel? 2 Sam. 20 What’s wrong with being a rebel? We celebrate some rebels as heroes. George Washington and his army fought the American Revolution to rebel against the tyranny of a British king named George III. Those of us born and bred by the grace of God south of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007

Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Soul Being Fed?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2006

We are fed by nurturing and loving others. We talk a lot about love, but are we really loving others?

Are you being spiritually fed? I want to share several things that you can do to make sure you are being spiritually fed. First, love. As simple as that. Now that makes sense – we all want to be loved. And being loved makes us feel good. We feel supported by others when they love us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Submissive In Days Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

In the passage we will be covering this morning, Peter talks about submission to government, submission to employers, submission in marriage, and submission to other Christians. The thing that we must remember as Peter writes this passage, he is writing

Being Submissive in Days of Rebellion 1 Peter 2:13-3:12 Introduction The word “submit” is the key to this section. This word is very closely related to the word “humility.” To submit requires humility. Today we are living in days of pride and rebellion. In his book “Strong willed Child” Dr. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Wise With Your Money Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 11, 2008

This sermon looks at three ways in which handle money. I. The Method In Which We GET Our Money II. The Reason We SAVE Our Money III. The Way We SPEND Our Money

Being Wise With Your Money Today we are going to continue our sermon series – “Living Life Wisely”. We have been going through the book of James – I have said it is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. Today James is going to tell us how to be wise with our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Truly Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 21, 2008

Return to Jesus, humble yourself before Him and give Him thanks

I left the country of the Philippines to move to America when I was 12 years old. Before leaving, all my Filipino friends kept telling me that everything in America is big; big buildings, big homes, big cars. And I never heard of Thanksgiving until November 1969 when we were invited to an American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Faithful Part Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 10, 2008

In the first century, as in the Third World today, the basics of commitment to the Church were understood. God’s Word is clear on this.

BEING A FAITHFUL PART OF THE CHURCH MARCH 9, 2008 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read I Corinthians 12:12-27 Read I Peter 2:4-10 A GODLY ASSUMPTION Did you know that the writers of the New Testament assumed that the people of the Lord in each city they wrote to, were faithful in being there when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's It Like To Being Lost? Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series on the Lost

What’s It Like To Being Lost? Luke 15:11-24 Intro: There is one thing Christians and non-Christians agree on – they both dislike evangelism. The word alone conjures up images of “in your face” confrontation. Therefore Christians usually avoid gospel showdowns and most of the non-Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2010

If we want to get along we must lose our arrogant attitudes and live for the Lord alone.

Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Romans 14:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill 9/19/10 I thought you might want to know why I didn’t preach the last two weeks. I’ve been busy putting hot-air hand dryers in the rest rooms. After installing them I decided to remove them because when I went into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist