Sermons on How Close:

How Can I Be Happy

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Happiness is an illusive quality, unless our search is based on what Christ offers us on his cross.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 16, 2002 John 10:10 “How Can I Be Happy?” INTRODUCTION We were just recovering from the shock of Black Friday, at the same time we were deep in the “Me” syndrome of the late twentieth century. What do you do when you are self absorbed, but also surprised by the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Lutheran

How It All Went Wrong

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 27, 2005

The fall of Solomon shows us the danger of small compromises in our own lives

How it all went wrong 1 Kings 11:1-11 It had all started so well. The young king was a good king. After the death of his father the Lord had appeared to him and told him that he could have anything he wanted. He did not choose wealth, or fame, or power, or military success, instead he choose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Treat Church Members Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 9 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how the social responsiblities of the church to its members.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #9 “How To Treat Church Members” 1 Timothy 5:1-16 As we began our study of the first letter to Timothy we stated that the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 16, 2004

The marks of a Christian

How Great is the Love of the Father? We are Children of God 1 John 3:1—10 INTRODUCTION Why should we strive to live lives according to God’s will? There is a reason, the reason is: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To See Into The God Realm

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Feb 18, 2004

How To See Into The God Realm

How to See In the God - Realm - Part one John 11:40 A. Have faith in God 1. Webster’s Dictionary defines faith as, "unquestionable belief; unquestioning belief in God; complete trust or confidence; loyalty; sincerity; honesty." 2. People can have faith in people, in things, or in ideologies. They ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40

Denomination: Baptist

How Is A Prisoner Supposed To Act?

Contributed by James May on Nov 30, 2008

As a prisoner of Christ we are to walk worthy of the call of God upon our lives. How can we do so? If we learn this lesson we will learn the true meaning of life itself.

How is a Prisoner Supposed to Act? By Pastor Jim May Ephesians 4:1-7, "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the Greatness of God from Psalm 104

“How Great Thou Art!” Psalm 104 Introduction There is a growing movement today to seriously consider the glaring evidence pointing to a designer behind this marvelous world. The growing research into DNA coding has compelled many scientists to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 8, 2008

Sermon looks at Paul’s circumstances - being in prison - and how with a Christ like attitude God used him to witness to over 4,000 elite gaurds

HOW TO BE JOYFUL NO MATTER WHAT How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life - Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren Most people don’t enjoy life; they just endure it. They don’t enjoy happiness. Our society perpetuates the lie that life must be perfect for us to be happy. If I could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

How To Fight Rejection Spirit

Contributed by Nick Penders on Dec 18, 2008

Many times we didn’t realize that rejection is a result of lying spirit from the devil. I hope after reading this sermon, we would not be fooled by devil’s trick to put children of God down

Rejection is the worst pain the human spirit can suffer. Rejection is at the root of many emotional problems and many health issues. When we are rejected by others, we can also reject ourselves. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) HOW REJECTION CAN COME IN ? MARRIAGE = ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Much He Is For Us!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2009

What God did not do and what God did.

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” NASB “He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything?” HCSB In all the Scriptures, whenever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Have A Submissive Wife

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

Focuses on some of the qualities of love women are looking for.

Ephesians 5:25-33 "How to Have a Submissive Wife" God commanded husbands and wives to do something that is really difficult for each of us to do. He commanded that women be submissive to their own husbands. They aren’t required to be submissive to all men, just their husbands. It’s hard for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

''how To Manage Your Busyness?"

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2009

Managing our time

INTRODUCTION Many of us are finding it difficult to cope with the 24 hours we have, to carry out all that we have planned for the day. This is true of activities at home as well as at our work places. No wonder loads of work have been done on time management in order for us to be effective or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Satisfy Our Souls Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 2, 2009

12th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Our souls can only be satisfied when we live life in community with God and others.

At age 45, Howard Hughes was one of the most glamorous men in America. He dated actresses, piloted exotic test aircraft, and worked on top-secret CIA contracts. He owned a string of hotels around the world, and even an airline—TWA—to carry him on global jaunts. Twenty years later, at age 65, Howard ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How People Respond To The Gospel

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008

Everyone responds to the gospel, and this message detail five different ways people will respond to the gospel.

“How People Respond to the Gospel” By Pastor Donny Granberry Acts 18:23 – Acts 20:38 After spending a short time in Antioch, Paul begins his third missionary journey for the purpose of encouraging the disciples in the churches he previously founded. On this missionary trip, we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Deal With People In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- Respect your leaders 2- Live peacefully with all 3- Warn some, encourage others 4- Never seek vengeance

INTRO.- ILL.- A man asked the preacher, “How many active members do you have in your church?” The preacher said, “They’re all active. Half of them are working with me and half of them are working against me.” AND THIS DOES HAPPEN IN SOME CHURCHES. What’s a preacher to do in a situation like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ