Sermons on How To Be Stable:

How Do I Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2014

As with most large families, we who are in Christ's family sometimes wonder where we fit in.

“Getting A Clue: how Do I Fit In?” 1 Cor. 12:1-31; 1 John 4:7-12 As a college freshman I was invited to pledge a fraternity. Feeling honored and excited I agreed to do so. I knew most of the fraternity members and most of the pledges and was friends with many of them. But a few weeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Moves In Tiny Things

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 11, 2014

Zechariah ends up in Holy of Holies because of a cast lot. Why would God move through something like that?

What In The World? When it came to which priest went into the Holy of Holies, God’s will was chosen by lot. - Luke 1:9. - This is odd to us. This seems weird. - And yet here it is in the Christmas story. - We want to chase down this line of thought: What does this being part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Did We Get Here? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

There are a number of theories as to how everything came to be. Materials used for this study include Dr Dewitt's "Unraveling the Origins Controversy."

There are a number of theories as to how everything came to be. We won’t examine them all but I would like for us to take the time to look at the most popular theories that try to either eliminate the Bible or to make the Bible fit what science and evolution teaches. I often wonder if, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Day Of The Lord Be Encouraging?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 16, 2014

Here we look at the Day of the Lord; it is a frightening time but it is related to the Rapture, and this brings us good news for us who are in Christ; and subtly it is a sermon for Evangelism. Read on and be encouraged!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th November 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today we continue our study into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Free To Live How We Want.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 12, 2014

We are free to choose as we want, but be careful how and what we choose.

Genesis 2:15-17 3:1-7 You are free to Live how you want 1. The Freedoms in the Garden A. They were free to eat whatever they want except from one tree B. They were free from sickness, free from ageing, free of sin, free of emotional feelings such as hatred, jealousy, free of feeling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Knows How I Feel

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 3, 2014

This sermon will review and look at how Jesus knows how we feel, from the John 11:35 point of view.

Have you ever wondered if Jesus truly knows how we really feel? If the truth be told we may have all wondered this question at least once in our life time. I. We all know that Jesus came to the world in the form of an human. We know this because of the words found in John 3:16. We also know this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: *other

How Much Does It Cost To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

Being a Christian is not a casual experience. Daily, we need to renounce our old life, dedicate ourselves anew to serve Jesus Christ, and live in such a way as to imitate the life of Jesus in ourselves.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A CHRISTIAN? (Remake of Feb. 10, 1991 Sermon at Lord’s Cove for Dorn Ridge April 29, 2012) Mark 8:34-38 INTRODUCTION: 1.) A common question asked today is “How much does it cost?” A.) More than ever, there is a price consciousness. aa.) There is a popularity of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today we’re going to see the story of when a GIANT beat David! And it’s a giant that has taken plenty of us to the woodshed as well.

“How Did I Get Here?” 2 Samuel 11: 1-5 April 14, 2013 Intro: There’s a very popular series on TV called “Breaking Bad.” The premise behind the show is absolutely crazy. It’s the story of a high school science teacher who’s probably in his late 40s or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Until You Die Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 20, 2013

Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. How are we to face similar fearful times as followers of Jesus. Paul teaches us the key to this with just a short sentence. "For me to live is Christ."

Intro: Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. Have you ever wondered how some face fearful times with such faith. Paul is giving clear encouragement to us today. Our faith will overcome fearful times when we discover Jesus doesn’t add to our life He is our life. We as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Spell Mother?

Contributed by Kenny Richardson on May 25, 2013

Using the acronym MOTHER, we see attributes that a godly Mom uses to raise godly children.

“How Do You Spell Mother?” He needed someone tender enough to cherish the thrill of a baby growing within her body & yet someone strong enough to survive the pain of childbirth, so God made a Mother. He needed someone to take care of that precious baby throughout the night & still take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013

A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Let God Change You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 7, 2013

Practical ways to let God's transformation and change take place in your life.

How to Let God Change You “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Intro: Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know How To Pray?

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 15, 2013

Are you praying according to how Jesus has taught us to pray?

Do You Know How To Pray? Matthew 6:9-13 Good morning brothers and sisters! It is such a joy to come together as a body of Christ. Today, I would share with you about a very familiar topic from a very familiar passage. The topic for today is prayer and the text is Matthew 6:9-13. Let us pray before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Will God Strive With America?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jul 1, 2013

Comparing America to Sodom and Gomorrah. Have we reached their level? Is God going to destroy us just as He did Sodom and Gomorrah.

HOW LONG WILL GOD STRIVE WITH AMERICA? Judges 10:10-14, Ezekiel 16:47-52, Genesis 18,19 INTRO: I started the series in Judges partly because I saw America in the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite