Sermons on Him:

Guideline #4: Do Everything With Excellence Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003

Excellence honors God and is a reflection of our relationship with Him.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Idea and some material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: MALACHI 1:6-14 (announce but don’t read) TITLE: Guideline #4: “DO EVERYTHING WITH EXCELLENCE” INTRODUCTION: A. On October 13, 1962, a little boy was ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses Ordinary People: Asa Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 6, 2008

God strengthens those who are sold out to Him.

God Uses Ordinary People: Asa 2 Chronicles 14-16 Rev. Brian Bill 7/6/08 When I was in junior high, I remember one of my teachers being frustrated with our class because we had a hard time following directions. Can you imagine that? One day when we stumbled sleepily into our classroom, she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Bark And No Bite Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

God has the power and Satan is powerless against Him

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 4 All Bark and No Bite! Sunday, October 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last week’s Fighter Verse—Proverbs 3:7, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” While visiting Loretta’s parents in Indiana last summer I spent each morning walking several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Only Got As Far As Haran

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 25, 2010

How Terah's partial obedience cost him dearly

There is a popular saying that goes “It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive”. We often hear it quoted in various circumstances. But is it true? Is it sometimes better to arrive than to travel hopefully? Terah lived in the great city of Ur. This was a large, important and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

In The Lions' Den

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God calls each person to serve Him. Are we?

January 11, 2009 Exodus 3 - 4 THE CALL Have you ever been asked to do something which you really did not want to do? Maybe you were asked or TOLD by your parents to . . . Clean up your room eat your veggies do your homework sit down . . . stand up . . . Be quiet . . . speak up . . . Or at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift, The Favor

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 7, 2008

God promises are kept, just like we are to him.

THE GIFT….THE FAVOR LUKE 1:26 - 45 …….WHAT DID GOD SAY HE WOULD DO? HE SAID THAT HE WOULD GIVE THE WORLD….YOU AND I….A SAVIOR. SOMEONE THAT WOULD BE A GIFT TO US…. THE GIFT OF SALVATION…TO BE SAVED FROM GOD WRATH. A GIFT CAN MEAN MANY THINGS…. THE PROBLEM IS….WHEN WE ARE FAVORED BY GOD….WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"My Lord, I Did Not Choose You"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2009

He chose us, we did not choose Him

“You did not choose Me but I chose you…” To begin, keep your place in John 15 and let’s go together to the 6th chapter of Luke’s Gospel and read verses 12-16. “It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Deeper The Walk

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 13, 2009

God will reveal himself according to our desire for him.

THE DEEPER THE WALK Pastor Ken Crow This morning I want to start with several scriptures. All found in Genesis. Then we will move to the book of Luke chapter 1. Genesis 5:24 (King James Version) 24And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Genesis 6:9 (King James Version) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Church Of God

It Does Not Belong To You! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 14, 2007

God tells us not to steal. Are we obeying Him/

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When a man attempted to siphon gasoline from a motor home parked on a Seattle street, he got much more than he bargained for. Police arrived at the scene to find an ill man curled up next to a motor home trying to steal gasoline. The man had plugged his hose into the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving To God Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

God promises to provide when you give to Him.

Giving to God The Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 1 Malachi 3:7-12 I want to start a new series today about “Financial Freedom.” I will spend this week and next week on the positive and negative sides of finances. Today I want to talk about giving to God. Next week, I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Followers That Turned Away

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 9, 2008

Followers of Jesus that turned away from following Him

John 6:49-71 “followers of Jesus that turned away from Him” 3/9/08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while about the fact, that some of the people that followed Jesus turned away from Him and followed Him no more, listen as I read today’s text found in John 6:49-71 Here we find Jesus talking ...read more

Scripture: John 6:49-71

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007

A sermon for transfiguration sunday, encouraging us to ’Listen to Him’

Did you hear what God said about Jesus in today’s reading, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” That’s right Listen to Him… Listen to Him…. Listen to Jesus When was the last time you listened to Him? Well most of you have been hearing Jesus speak this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Simeon's Long-Awaited Christmas

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007

Looks at the gift that Jesus is to those who receive Him.

Simeon’s Long-Awaited Christmas Luke 2:25-35 Introduction Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year to most people…it is for me You can see it all around as all of the decorations go up, the stores are packed, all the great Christmas TV shows come on I know children look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Understand The Core Value Of Love Series

Contributed by John Dunaway on Jul 13, 2007

How the love of Christ affects those in a relationship with him.

“Understanding our Core Values: LOVE” John 15:9-13 (New Living Translation) 9 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Baptist