Sermons on Honestly:

The Sinner's Prayer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 8, 2004

Message describing the need to be people of or word, and avoiding the need to "swear."

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 November 7, 2004 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why they say stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Grace-Giver

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 27, 2011

Using texts from 1 Corintians 3:1-6, and 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, this message contrasts graceless behavior with that of a "Grace-giver."

How to be a Grace-Giver 1 Cor.3:1-6, 2 Cor. 9:8-11 Intro: “Grace moments”, if we think hard enough we can remember some of them. These are the times when we either received grace from some gracious person, known or unknown, or times when we extended grace to others. I remember a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

If i am going to experiencing the happiness described by our Savior in the Beatitudes, I must put self in proper perspective.

As we have been looking at our Savior’s teaching here in the Beatitudes, we have made note of how Jesus lays out for us here a blueprint for how we might experience the true happiness that only God can give - a sense of contentment, peace, joy, and fulfillment that the world cannot give us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jhhemtyd Part 3: Swearing (But Not Cussing!)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

Part 3 of a series regarding Jesus’ final words to the Pharisees

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 3 –Swearing (But Not Cussing!) Matthew 23:16-22 January 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is “I swear.” When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Empowering Leaders

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008

Empowering leadership means putting the “church at large” back into the hands of the people. Elders are there to help govern and protect.

Society today has placed its seal of approval on single parent households and homosexual adoption. The laws allowing such activity give evidence of such a stamp of approval. The ideas of familial leadership have begun to fail quickly. Sociologists and experts in family studies have just recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am The Resurrection And The Life” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

When anyone sees that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, he is challenged to do something about it.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” “I Am The Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Build Upon: Fellowship

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008

In order for the church to grow in number and in depth true Biblical fellowship is a key.

Principles to Build Upon: Fellowship Introduction: In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans being put into institutions that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles To Build Upon: Truth Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008

If we are going to grow we must grow with the truth and not compromise the Truth preserved for us.

Principles to Build Upon: Truth Introduction: As we begin a New Year I imagine that we all have set goals and have aspirations for the New Year. I have always had high expectations for the church. I love the church and am passionate about the church making a great impact in society. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Opposition

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 25, 2007

All change, even good change, even godly inspired change will receive opposition. How will you deal with it?

Introduction I. I would like to commend every person in this room this morning. A. For the past few years, and especially the last few months we have been 1. Praying for 2. Planning for 3. And implementing changes in our church, that B. We believe will better allow God to make Himself ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Talk The Talk And Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 5

TALK THE TALK AND WALK THE WALK (GENESIS 5:20-23) A little Sunday school girl (was asked to describe Enoch) said this about Enoch: “Enoch was a man who learned to walk with God, and they used to take long walks together. One day they walked so far that God said, 'Look, Enoch, it's too far ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Through-It-All God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Surrender all to God. Depend on God not ourselves.

The Through-it-all God August 26, 2007 Jeremiah 1:1-10, It doesn’t happen very often but this past Monday at lunch it was happening. Deb was near the end of her rope with our 3 children. During the morning our 3 precious children had sucked out every ounce of energy and patience that their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Beautiful

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 21, 2007

The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.

If you would like the powerpoint for this sermon, email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. Matthew 20:1-16 “Something Beautiful” “The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.” Sunday Morning Sermon 10.21.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Every week I come up with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2007

So often, there is a huge disparity between what we say, and what we actually do. The Bible makes the connection or links “believing” to “behavior.” The two appear to be inseparable. When we try to divorce these two terms (as they relate to Christianity),

Title: Walk the Talk Scripture: St. Matthew 15:7-8 So often, there is a huge disparity between what we say, and what we actually do. The Bible makes the connection or links “believing” to “behavior.” The two appear to be inseparable. When we try to divorce these two terms (as they relate to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-8, Matthew 15:7-15

Denomination: Baptist