Sermons on How To Know What To Believe:

Why Do We Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

I thank God to acknowledge His goodness to me.

Why Do We Give Thanks? Psalm 30:1-12 What is the purpose of thanksgiving? Why do we give thanks? This is the question I want to answer for you today. I want to answer this question and then apply it to our lives spiritually. Here is a definition of thanksgiving. We give thanks to acknowledge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 11, 2016

There are serious consequences in mishandling money!

Money is the root of all evil! True?? This is often misquoted! 1 Timothy 6:10 is the truth which states that the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil. We talked about this a few weeks ago from the end of James 4; money is a necessity for living; but the love of money, being money ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Overshadowing Cloud

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 26, 2013

We need to discover and appreciate the parallel between the Ark of the Covenant and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Memorial of St. Alphonsus “The Overshadowing Cloud” Matthew: Jesus said to His disciples: 47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; 48 when it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-38

Denomination: Catholic

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 5 Motive Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Get a Motive so God can detect a real servant You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

Mbmb 5 Seen keys to Discovering You Ministry / Service MB.. Attitude, Passion, Moan, Taking Next Step. NOW Motive ILL Can you stop the motive in this letter Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you please forgive and forget? I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lame Christians

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Christians can walk in maturity.

Thank you Rev. R. Morse Lame Christians Acts 3:1-10 [Lame: An offensive term meaning walking unevenly because of a leg injury or motion impairment; inadequate; unconvincing; unsatisfactory; ineffectual or inept.] He was born. He never learned how to walk. He was lame. Had he been dropped or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 5 - My Refuge Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 31, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 5

5:1 | Listen to my words, LORD; consider my sighing. • 5:2 | Pay attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you. • Hebrew Parallelism (saying the same thing twice) • David desired to have an audience with God. 5:3 | In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 22, 2023

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I. Why did the HS make Himself known in this way? Why doesn’t He do that today? A. He wanted to make it obvious that what Jesus said had come true. B. He wanted to make himself obvious to unbelievers. 1. Luke 16 the rich man and Lazarus 2. If they won’t hear the prophets neither, will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Mission From God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 29, 2022

Are your feet beautiful? They are when they carry us out into the world with the good news.

Let’s talk about shoes. Guess Those Shoes by showing images on the screen. We have unique tastes. Do people recognize us by our shoes? How about our faith? Using the pattern set by Jesus to describe being sent into our world with the good news. ? Two By Two Mark 6:7 NLT 7 And he called his twelve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13, John 17:18, Exodus 12:11, Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Question Of Sonship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2022

Jesus challenges His questioners out of the Scriptures.

A QUESTION OF SONSHIP. Mark 12:35-37. After answering all the questions of His interlocutors, Jesus took over the agenda (Mark 12:35). There are times when we need to stop speaking, stop questioning, and start listening to what God is saying in His Word. Jesus was willing to challenge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Is Standing Against Evil, Standing For truth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 7, 2024

True Love is Standing Against Evil, Standing for Truth.

In today's society, the concept of love is often misunderstood as tolerance or compromise, especially when it comes to evil. However, true love is not about accepting or condoning wrongdoing, but rather about standing firm against it while still extending compassion and kindness. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11, Romans 12:9, Romans 12:21

Where Does Christmas Begin?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2001

A salvation message that helps us discover the difference between "when" and "where" Christmas begins using the account of the "fall" recorded in Genesis 3.

WHERE DOES CHRISTMAS BEGIN? WHERE…NOT WHEN…DOES IT BEGIN? SOME WOULD SAY THAT IT IS RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING WHILE OTHERS WOULD ARGUE IT IS USUALLY THE FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER. BUT THAT IS STILL "WHEN!" DECEMBER 25 THROUGH JANUARY 6 IS THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS. THESE ARE THE "WHEN" DATES OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Promise Keeper Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: GOD GUIDES HIS COVENANT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THEIR PILGRIMAGE TO POSSESS HIS PROMISES I. (:1-7) THE HEART SONG OF GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLE Who is addressed here as God’s covenant people? "seed of Abraham" = "His servant" "O sons of Jacob" = "His chosen ones" What should be their Heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studies In The Minor Prophets Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Then there was Habakkuk, a prophet filled with troubling questions a. Concerning his NAME 1) It means "Embrace" 2) "His name, as Luther well puts it, speaks as one who took his nation to his heart, comforted it and held it up, as one emb

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Habakkuk - From A Sob To A Song (1:1-3:19) INTRODUCTION 1. We have seen that during the O.T. period known as "Judah Alone"... a. Zephaniah was prophesying to Judah b. Nahum was pronouncing God's judgment upon Nineveh 2. Then there was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christ (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2007

I prepared this sermon to deliver on Christmas Eve as a concise message of the gift we have in Christ.

The Gift of Christ, Luke 1:35 (Christmas Eve Message) Introduction “Mommy, what is Christmas?” asked the three-year-old girl. Her mother carefully explained that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. “Then why do we not give gifts to Jesus if it’s His birthday?” The mother explained the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35

Denomination: Christian Church

In Times Like These, Will You Do Whatever It Takes?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 27, 2016

Look around and you will see our world has fallen apart,and if we are going to ever see a change made we must be willing to do whatever it takes for God!

IN TIMES LIKE THESE, WILL YOU DO WHATEVER IT TAKES? Colossians 3:23 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Intro: Many in our society have lost focus on what is important and many have come to a place of compromise. Instead of teaching the word of God, many have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist