Sermons on Higher Calling:

Nic At Night Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010

In this lesson I cover the context of John 3:16, explaining the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. I address being born again, and the significance of John 3:16.

A. Most of us are familiar with JOHN 3:16. 1. We see that word and those numbers can see it displayed in many places – especially at sporting events where the sign may be seen by many people. 2. Look at the four pictures on the screen. a. The first is of a young man with a John 3:16 sign ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Church When It Hurts

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 27, 2010

The command to love each other tends to bring up images of church members smiling and having fun together. We may think of joyful worship, relaxing picnics, or even exciting Bible studies, but what about conflicts and misunderstandings? What about persecu

Purpose: To show that loving believers requires determination and hard work. Aim: I want the listener to decide to love the body of Christ no matter what. INTRODUCTION: The Bible talks a lot about loving other believers in Christ’s body, the church. Here is a sample: Listen to Jesus: John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mustard Seed Size Faith

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 3, 2010

We should expect that even small faith can have a big impact, if...

During the time we lived on Guam Cheryl and I were fortunate enough to spend two weeks vacationing in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. I could go on for hours about how wonderful Australia is and how much we enjoyed our time and the people there. (It was a much needed break from the pressure cooker ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: *other

Save Me, I'm Drowning! - Debt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 8, 2010

God threw His Son into the waters of sin to save us from drowning. Now, what can He do for us who are drowning in debt and financial bondage? Here's the steps to freedom! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Save Me, I'm Drowning! Nehemiah 5:1-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Drowning.html If you saw someone drowning and God said the only way to save them was to throw in your child, would you do it? I wouldn't. But that's exactly what God did in order to save our souls. We were going under, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2010

In this lesson we consider why Jesus is the one and only Son of God and we marvel at the fact that God gave His one and only Son on our behalf.

Introduction: A. We all love to receive gifts, don’t we? 1. Christmas gifts, graduation gifts, wedding gifts, and birthday presents – we love to receive them all! 2. But what do you do when you receive a gift you don’t like or want? B. Here are the Top Ten Things To Say About A ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 7 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 20, 2010

Part seven of the series deals with worship. The first part of the WELL which is the foundation of the church.

We are almost done with this mega series that has been dealing with the Kind of Church Jesus Had in Mind. We have learned that the church is people who have given their hearts to God through Jesus Christ. We have learned that we need to be an Evangelizing church, a Learning church and a Loving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Messiah Who Helps Us See The Possibilities

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2010

Jesus teaches us that with Him anything and everything is possible.

A Messiah Who Helps Us See the Possibilities Text: Matt. 14:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: I recently came across a quote that I found amazing. While I am not sure who said it, I am sure that what this persons said is true: "If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

"The Transformation -Part 2"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 26, 2010

The ways we are transformed into God's image.

“The Transformation – Part 2” October 24, 2010 Ephesians 4:17- 24: “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Holiness

A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 30, 2010

The power of prayer moves the hand of God.

A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayers Text: Matt. 15:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: When asked how much time he spent in prayer, George Muller's reply was, "Hours every day. But I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk and when I lie down and when I arise. And the answers are always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Because, Because, Because Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

We already have everything we need to be great successes in God’s kingdom, but most of us are rendered incapable of doing such because we do are not aware that we have them!

Today, I want to talk about how, as Christians, we receive personal blessings from the Lord. We already have everything we need to be great successes in God’s kingdom, but most of us are rendered incapable of doing such because we do are not aware that we have them! We have at our command, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Fear With Faith

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010

The writer of the twenty-seventh Psalm faced and conquered real fear. At some point in the midst of his trouble, the psalmist felt the pressing need to get back to God.

Marjorie Goff was thirty-one when she stepped inside and closed the door of her small apartment in 1949. She did not leave her home again until she was sixty-one. She did go out one time in 1960 to visit her family. Two years later, she left again to have an operation. And in 1976, when the friend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

1 of 2. God had a mission for mankind, & He still does. How is mankind’s mission to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up in His...

DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A zoning board had just been set up in a new community. A homeowner went to the office to request permission to build a small tool shed in his backyard. "Do you have a plan?" asked the director. "Oh, yes," said the owner, who showed him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Your Ears

Contributed by John Perry on Nov 10, 2010

What we hear will one day either save us or condemn us ...... The Bible says that we will literally be saved by our ears!

Bunbury Wed pm 10/11/2010 “Saved by your ears” Intro: A 6 year old boy gives us the introduction to our text this morning by virtue of an incredible thing that happened to him – his life was saved by his ears!!! *** A SIX-YEAR-OLD Chinese boy was left dangling by his ears eight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For The Right Things

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2010

We tend to pray in a panic, when we could have prayed in preparation. Our prayer must also be responsible, accepting our own measure of responsibility.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, September 21, 1986 One young friend of mine, taking the Scripture quite seriously and quite literally, where it says, "Ask anything in my name, and I will do it" – taking that verse to the nth degree, reports that he is still waiting for the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Weeds

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 19, 2011

We co-exist with evil people in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people... God alone sees all of a person's life. And who knows... do we not believe that people can repent and become new creatures in Christ?

Title: Living with Weeds Text: Matthew 1`3:24-30 and 36-43 Thesis: We co-exist with evil in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people… God alone sees all of a person’s life. And besides, who knows….? Introduction Weeds is a made for television comedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational