Sermons on How To Approach God:

Fine Tuning Your Senses As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2004

In 1636, a group of Puritans founded Harvard University. Its motto was Christo et Ecclesiae, which means "For Christ and the Church." One of the school’s guiding principles was this: "Everyone shall consider the main end of his life and studies, to know G

Fine Tuning Your Senses as Jesus Did (Heb 5:1-15) Heb 5:8 - Even though He was a Son, He learned obedience through the things He suffered. Illustration: In 1636, a group of Puritans founded Harvard University. Its motto was Christo et Ecclesiae, which means "For Christ and the Church." One of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

The story of Mary and Martha gives us a perspective on what is truly important in our lives.

Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven Luke 10:38-42 What pictures come to mind when you think of the story of Mary & Martha? Sibling Rivalry Jealousy Doing Vs. Being I have heard many sermons on this text, as I’m sure most of you have also. There are many twists to this very short pericope or short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

A Day At The Potter's House

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003

In this message we take a trip to the Potter’s House and watch Him as He works his craft. We learn of His plans for the vessel and watch Him mold it into what He would have it be.

A Day At The Potter’s House Text: Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Intro: The Potter: The potters art has been practiced since ancient times. The Egyptian monuments give evidence ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 14, 2002

A call for the church to be a place that mirrors the description of the multitude of saints that are worshipping in heaven.

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In James 2:1-9 February 10, 2002 Introduction: • Stand as we pray the Lord’s Prayer together. • There is a part of that prayer that I wonder if we ever really notice. • The part that says Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven? • I wonder if we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words One Friday - 4 Reconciliation (Atonement) Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶. Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Darkness ❷ . Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Despair ❸ . Jesus Identifies With The Sinner's Death

THE FIRST THREE WORDS FROM THE CROSS 1. "Father, forgive them." Shows His pity for men 2. "Today, thou shalt be with me." Shows His power to save 3. "Woman, behold thy son." Shows His provision for those He loved Mk. 15:33-34 - Mt 27:45-46- My God My God why hast thou forsaken me? On May 21, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Intro To The Romans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know who you are in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to know who we are in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This letter is from Paul,

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know who you are in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to know who we are in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's The Deal?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anointing

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE AND COSTLINESS OF THE ANOINTING

ANOINTING Exodus 30:23-33 • In the history of Hanukkah, the Jews only had enough oil to burn in the temple for one day, however the oil miraculously burned seven days longer. • THE NUMERAL FIVE- the number of exercise and responsibility of weakness, • And of grace in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Categories Of Gifts Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 30, 2007

This is the introductory sermon in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the three categories of spiritual gifts in order to lay the foundation for communicating the characteristics of the 7 Motivational Spiritual Gifts.

In some respects the church today is like a football game. Bud Wilkinson, football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners before he joined the President’s Physical Fitness Program and later became a commentator for ABC, was asked, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant’s Loyalty To His Master

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 21, 2013

There are two thing to consider to check our loyalty to our master, first a leader/servant must be willing to submit to the will of his Master (John 13: 36-38). Second, a servant must have hope and confidence to his Master (John 14:1-6).

A SERVANT’S LOYALTY TO HIS MASTER John 13:36-14:6 Introduction: Peter returned to the subject of Jesus' departure (v. 33). He was unclear about where Jesus meant He would go. Jesus did not answer him unambiguously probably because such an answer would have created even more serious problems ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Broken Family

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2014

Funeral based on forgiveness for a fractured family

Today I want to tell you a story from the Bible. It is the story of two brothers, twins in fact. One was named Esau. The other was named Jacob. Esau was born first with Jacob holding onto his heel as if trying to stop his brother from being the first born. Because of their culture Esau would get a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Foursquare

The Person Of Jesus Christ As Revealed In Scripture Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 13, 2012

The message reveals Jesus through the Old and New Testament. Showing His eternal existance in the ages.

The person of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture In the book of Isaiah chapter six and verse one we have these words, “In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.” Can you imagine the scene that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Shadow And The Sacrifice

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

The first covenant was a shadow of the perfect sacrifice that would purge our guilty conscience

“Shadow and the Sacrifice” Hebrews 9:1-14 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper November 2, 2008 Introduction: In our text, he shows that the old covenant sacrificial system was temporary and imperfect. It could not provide a clean conscience for the worshipers. God designed that old system ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stone Has Been Moved Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The Final sermon in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Parts of this outline is from Steve Malone (Sermon Central) Today we gather together to celebrate the greatest day in human history- the resurrection of Jesus. For the last three months we have been looking at what the crowd did to our Lord and Savior. Christ was crucified on the cross. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things You Need Before Leaving

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 20, 2007

A message the Lord gave me concerning our life we have to live.

Three Things You Need Before Leaving 2 Timothy 4:1-11 (1) I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; (2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist