Sermons on How To Be Stable:

How God Restores Our Losses

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 10, 2009

People don’t recover from losses, they get restored by God. Everyone faces major losses in their life and then must deal with how to handle the aftermath. Often people talk about recovering from a loss. Losses however are not so much recovered from as

“How God Restores Our Losses” Sunday, August 9, 2009 ________________________________________ The other day Nicole was taking out Emma’s little crib and we were replacing it with a bed. Ethan was with her when she started to take the crib out of the room. He said, “Mom, you can’t get rid of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Define Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009

This message seeks to establish a definition of what our faith should look like.

Most of us confidently believe that we have faith. The problem is that the faith we often display is quite different from what is defined here in Hebrews 11. We have been conditioned to believe that we must see in order to believe. We analyze and reanalyze in order to establish hard evidence to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Benefit From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009

As we continue to study the book of James, we come to the end of chapter one and James emphasis on making the Word of God apart of daily living.

How to Benefit from the Word of God James 1:19-27 Intro At least once each day, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjustment is necessary, and it usually is, then we straighten our clothes brush or hair all because the mirror has helped us by revealing things about how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

How I Met Your Mother Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009

An outline of a sermon on godly dating principles. Consider using the words in all-caps as blanks for bulletin outlines and PowerPoint slides.

What Happened to the Huxtables? How I Met Your Mother 1 Corinthians 7 Stop LOOKING and start LIVING. 1. Are you really going to be BETTER off? Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for you to remain as you are. 1 Cor. 7:26 2. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Greets The Philippian Christians Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

There’s a lot of insight to be gained from the greetings in Paul’s letters. Philippians is no exception. See how Paul greeted these Christians in this exposition of Philippians 1:1-2

“A Study of the Book of Philippians” Philippians 1:1-2 ________________________________________ Paul is writing to a community of saved persons living in Philippi. Paul established this church, this family of Christians. Paul loves these people and wants to thank them for the way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing How To Use Our Gifts

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 26, 2009

I have entitled this today: “Knowing How To Use Our Gifts” God does not want us to be ignorant in the church world. He has given us gifts and He wants us to know how to use what He has given us. What has He given you and do you know how to use that which

Knowing How To Use Our Gifts Romans 12:3-8 Ro 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009

Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Hear God? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2009

The leaders of the Jews failed to recognize the Christ because of three obstacles to their hearing: Presumptions, Prejudice, and Pride.

Hearing God John 7:40-52 (NKJV) * (Funny hearing illustration) * How do you listen to God? How would you have listened to Jesus when He taught? Vs.40Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly this is the Prophet." 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

I am going to give you some understanding and help in our struggle to wait upon the Lord.

How Do I Wait on the Lord Wed. Night March 25th 2009 Psalm 37:7 Introduction How do you feel about having to wait? If you are like me, you don’t like to wait. I don’t enjoy standing in long lines at Wal Mart. If you have ever been to an amusement park in the summer time? Talk about having to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Your Blind Spots

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2009

How blind spots in our lives affect our walk with God and our family,and how to correct those blind spots and learn from them.

A. DEFINITION: “BLIND SPOTS” 1. Physical. The small area on the retina that is insensitive to light. 2. Communication. Any area where a signal cannot reach, i.e., radio, cell phone (also dead zone). 3. Car. An area behind the driver’s field of vision. 4. Moral. When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Spite Of... Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SPITE OF… Sunday March 16, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-14 Intro. A. What would say is the Christian’s biggest little question? Any ideas? I think the Christians biggest little question is this, “WHY?” The biggest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

How To Live Confidently In Uncertain Times. Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO LIVE CONFIDENTLY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Sunday April 6, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:18b-20 Intro. A. I want to speak to you today about something that I think is pretty relevant to the times in which we are living. In my opinion most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

How To Determine God's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO DETERMINE GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Sunday April 27, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:22-26 Intro. A. [] I know this is kind of a scary thought but if someone were standing before you today with a loaded gun and asked you, “Which do you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-26

Denomination: Holiness

"How To Get The Salt Out Of The Shaker."

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 28, 2009

The Resurrection – Now What? Jesus accomplished eternal salvation for the lost by: His death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea

Cornerstone Church April 18/19, 2009 “HOW TO GET THE SALT OUT OF THE SHAKER.” Luke 14:15-24 The following happened to Dr. Tony ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free