Sermons on Honestly:

Your Labor In Not In Vain.

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

Our labor for the Lord is always vital.

August 31, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 1 Cor 15: 58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Your labor in not in vain. This is the day that the Lord our God intend for us to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 4:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The story of Joseph, demonstrating that a life with God is full of adventure, challenge, and significance

Summer Day Camp Sunday 2003 Intro: How many of you love a great adventure? My friend Calvin does: (Calvin and Hobbes cartoon) And I do too: (Whitewater rafting pic) But let me tell you this: the Greatest Adventure – better than soaking your dad when he isn’t looking, (though that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, How

Contributed by John Browning on Jun 1, 2007

We are taught to pray for every thing in all situations. But not everyone prays the same way. Ultimately the how you pray is up to you and your relationship with the Heavely Father.

Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, HOW? By Pastor JC Browning June 3, 2007 We are told to pray over 1000 times in the Bible. Every time we turn around the world is telling us where we can and can not pray. But I’m here to tell you in the words of William Wallace in the movie ‘Braveheart’ “Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 3

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

"PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Section Two Matt. 24:1-51 O.K. LET’S TALK A LITTLE GRAMMAR! Let me pause and make a point which will help us to understand the 24th chapter of Matthew. This may not be a great time for a grammar lesson but there is a grammar rule that needs to be discussed before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Borders, Boundaries And Illegal Immigration

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006

Guard our hearts and attitudes, to avoid becoming an illegal alien (spiritually) - i.e., tresspassing against God’s character and alienating ourselves from the heart of God.

INTRODUCTION 60 years ago, after the PT 109 boat was destroyed and the 11 survivors swam to a nearby island, young JFK Walked back out into shark infested waters with a battery-powered strobe to try to signal for help and rescue. As we lift the strobe of God’s Word today, this sermon ventures out ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Kingdom Life: Where Doubt, Faith Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 21, 2007

#5 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Doubt and faith. These are huge topics. Let’s admit right up front that all of us find ourselves in the midst of doubt sometimes. Can you admit that openly? While we are sharing true confessions, let’s also admit that we really don’t completely understand faith sometimes either. We wonder ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Worry About Tomorrow

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007

Transfiguration (A) - Jesus says, "Do not worry about tomorrow." Each day has enough trouble. Tomorrow provides God’s mercy.

DO NOT WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW (Outline) February 18, 2007 - TRANSFIGURATION - Matthew 6:24-34 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Today’s text talks of trust. Believers have choices: trust God or trust man, trust God to provide or worry about the future. Sadly our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Changing Your Bitter Life Into A Better Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 22, 2006

This is sermon is about biblical steps on overcoming bitterness.

Series: Where Is God When It really Hurts Topic: Changing Your Bitter Life into A Better Life Offenses and pain are bound to happen especially in our relationship with people. These things will be faced by us even if we try to avoid them because we are living with people who are imperfect like us. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Like A Child

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 9, 2006

Grow up and be like a child. Look up always to the Father for security and help. Acknowledge His greatness and our need of Him. Never grow beyond our dependence on God, no matter how successful we become.

Matt 18:1-4, Mark 10:14-16 Jesus says we are to receive the Kingdom of God like a little child. He was saying this to reprimand the disciples. He was correcting their wrong thinking. The disciples thought that power and authority would be the things that mattered most in God’s kingdom. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2006

Each of us has to serve somebody. Jesus in Luke 16 gives us some real incentive to make the Lord God our only God.

Does Jesus ever say things that seem confusing or even contradictory? "Eat my flesh" Jesus said in John 6. Did that mean cannibalism? "Do these words offend you?" Jesus said. They heard words on the surface but didn’t realize what they meant in terms of Jesus giving His body as a sacrifice and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nothing Beats Love Part 4

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006

The Holy Spirit can help all Christians to love in ways that are not rude or self-seeking.

What did Jesus say would be the defining feature of those who followed him? The one thing that would set those who really love Jesus apart from other people? John 13:34 ¶ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:35 By this all men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Talks

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon on the attitudes with which we give.

Mark 12.41-44 “Money Talks” Problem Then Giving with pretense and show. Court of the Women where the temple treasury was situated/women & men came to present their gifts. Chests called "trumpets" / shaped like trumpets. Metal coins were PITCHED into/make a loud noise. The more money ..the louder ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Up To The Lowest Of Lows

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 8, 2002

Rahab, was a prositute. However, she realized who God was and what He was doing and began to follow God. Are we living up to her example?

Living Up to the Lowest of Lows Joshua 2:1-24 Introduction A. Today we are going to do something that we do not normally do in Church B. Were going to openly discuss a prostitute C. Wow, your all looking at me a little funny! D. Seriously though, we are going to look at the life of Rahab E. First ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Liz, Zach, And A Baby Named John

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002

In a wonderful story of the Christmas season, we learn how God is present in and through out deepest disappointments.

Liz, Zach, and a baby named John December 7, 2002 Let us, today, look at a story that speaks to all of us. It’s a story of great promise in this season of anticipating Christ. It’s a story of encouragement and hope for us all. Luke 1. 5- 7- we have a childless couple. I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Psalm 107:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001

Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-9, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ