Sermons on How To Pray:

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jun 4, 2007

When it comes to serving God and influencing others, you can keep yourself New in Box (NIB) or you can put yourself in Gods hands. Our value is inseparable from our purposes to serve, influence, and impact.

Inside Out Acts 6:3-15, 7:51-53,58, 8:1-4 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, as part of the NRHC Carolina Network (pastor@centergrovebc.org) I. Vertigo Lead-In: God wants to ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Do It Yourself Message

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007

Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

“A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

See Or Be Seen

Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 18, 2007

What is our motivation for going to church or serving God’s creation?

See or Be Seen 6-17-07 Luke 7:36-50 There was once as boy who, like many kids in school, was having a real problem with math— well, more than a problem. No matter what his parents did, one on one tutoring or peer mentoring, their son never received a grade better than a “D” on any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Best Reason To Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 11, 2007

Give thanks because God’s love for us is eternal. It didn’t have a beginning and it will not have an end.

Two attitudes toward thanksgiving: • Blessings are seen as coming from US, not GOD. Bart Simpson’s Thanksgiving prayer: “Dear God, we paid for this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing.” Prayer by the character Charlie Anderson (Jimmy Stewart) in the movie Shenandoah: “Lord, we cleared this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Baptist

Old Faithfuls

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2007

Contrasting faithfulness in the life of a believer with those who retreat when the going gets rough.

“Old Faithfuls” Heb 3:1-6 1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2 He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. 3 Jesus has been found ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Soldier On!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

We got through trials sometimes. Jesus said that we will have troubles in this life but that we should take heart because he has overcome the world. This was preached at a military chapel but it could easily be preached in a civilian church.

-We’re in a war! -I know that the people in the military get that – they’ve deployed to fight in it -Their families know it – because they’ve missed their loved ones while they’ve been fighting -If you are a retiree you know it – because you’ve been there before -But I don’t think the American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Covenant

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Oct 19, 2007

The old covenant is a corporate affair between Yahweh and Israel, The new covenant does not involve a corporate action, indeed it is an individual and uniquely personal relationship with God’s own people brokered by and in Christ Jesus. prophet Jeremiah b

I want to start from what a covenant is not. Covenant is not a contract. It is more than that. A contract is a legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the law will enforce. Contract law is based on the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda (pacts must be kept). Breach ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Encouraging Words Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Mindset Of Victory Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show the importance of having the mind of victory in this Christian life.

Title: A mindset of victory Theme: To know the principles to receiveing victory. Text: Ps 60:12 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:2-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Homesick

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

There are times when we are all homesick for Heaven

Homesick for Heaven 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 October 14, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in sixth grade, we were sent to camp for several days. It was the first time that I had ever been away from my family for any length of time. The camp was interesting, at least parts of it were. I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing In Peace Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Peace is one of our pieces of armor that protects us in spiritual warfare

Standing in Peace Ephesians 6:15 Series: Armed and Dangerous July 15, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Many of you have probably never heard of Mary Ann Baker. Mary’s life was filled with much sorrow and heartache. Her family had been devastated by disease. Her mother and father had died, Mary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing In The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

The Holy Spirit empowers us through the Word of God to live the Christian life

Standing in the Spirit Ephesians 6:17, August 12, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Recently National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan bull moose. The males of the species battle for dominance during the fall breeding season, literally going head-to-head with antlers crunching together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord's Supper – Examined

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper

Title: The Lord’s Supper – Examined Theme: To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Cor 11:23 NKJV For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Church Of God

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist