Sermons on Help For Leaders:

Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001

This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7c Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 20, 2018

Part 7C, for the purpose of using space coveniently, combines the subjects--although not directly related--of (1) false Christs, prophets, and teachers and (2) various gifts and their accompanying functions.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, Acts 18:24-28, 1 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Corinthians 11:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Get Offended

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God

Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21 A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a good plowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. The vet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Need Jiminy Cricket? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009

The God-given mechanism of conscience is a help that every person can use for life

Intro: Among the 5 senses, I’m most intrigued by our sense of smell. It amazes me how many memories are conjured up by smells for me – the way I can think of a smell because of a memory; the way a smell brings back a memory. Pretty amazing. They’re not all good smells. In fact, I can remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Hear The Truth Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001

In our trials and temptations we often yell for help in many ways but the question is, will we listen to the One who can help us in our times of trial and temptation?

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Who Are Strong

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Nov 6, 2004

We who are strong ought to bear with, help and encourage those who are weak, what every it takes, to help them avoid the awful consequences of losing their Christian life.

We who are strong… Romans 14:14 thru Romans 15:3 1. Romans 14:14-17 a. …there is nothing unclean of itself… (I Tim 4:4) When it comes to food, everything can be used for food if thanks is given. Often we as Christians forget to give thanks to God and sometimes our bodies reject food that is meant ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfilling All Righteousness

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006

Jesus baptism helped him fulfill all righteousness. Likewise, our baptism helps us to fulfill all righteousness, that is, to become the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ.

Fulfilling All Righteousness Matt. 3:15 John was a wild and wooly evangelist preaching “hell fire and brimstone” to all who would listen. He was the very personification of Elijah in his garment of coarse camel hair and leather belt. This is how Elijah was identified by King Ahaziah in II Kings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and responsibilities.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God by Paul Fritz Ephesians 1:3-1:15 Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007

The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

It Doesn't Matter: Who You Are Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon should help people realize that their Pedigree and financial statement are not enough to give them salvation. It helps point them in the direction of Christ and a relationship with Him for true eternal salvation

In our world today who you are means something, you hear it a lot from folks who think their family name and genealogy should mean something to someone. I think the phrase “Do you know who I am” comes out most often when those who think more of themselves than they should are struggling at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Your Joy May Be Full

Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jun 16, 2014

In a world full of various challenges and troubles, living a joyful life becomes impossible without the help of God. Only Jesus can help us live a life full of joy.

Joy drives out all forms of bitterness that may have existed in your life in times past. It is a light that drives out the darkness of sorrow. Joy is what keeps you smiling everyday of your life, making all your days devoid of sorrow. Everyone desires to live a life full of joy, but it is evident ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit Our Personal Trainer

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2016

Gyms have “personal trainers” to help patrons get the maximum benefit out of using the gym equipment.Christianity too has a personal trainer to help Christians be conformed to the image of Jesus -- The Holy Spirit!

THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR PERSONAL TRAINER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. My father and I belong to the religion of Sikhism. We both wear the traditional turban and often encounter strange comments and questions. Once, in a restaurant, a child stared with amazement at my father. She finally got the courage to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accepting The Unlovely

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at who in our society we do not accept and would not offer to help

Accepting the Unlovely - Luke 7:36-50 Gladstone Baptist Church – 14/8/05 am – Children’s Service Boys and Girls, can you come down the front and as you come down, collect a worksheet and some pens from ______. Hi, everyone. It is good to see you today. I am going to need some helpers today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

a 3 part series helping people to resolve conflict. part 1 of 3

Matthew 18:15-18 Conflict We can name a great number of things we would like to avoid in our lives, standing before a crowd and giving a speech, going to the doctor, getting a shot, going to the dentist, and going to an IRS audit are some. One other thing most of us would do anything to avoid is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Baptist