Sermons on How To Preach:

How Sweet It Is Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

And that leads to some deeper philosophical questions about quality of life and is a person really living if they are not living up to their God given potential. Today in our text God answers the question about what it means to truly be alive!

Date: May 17th, 2009 Title: How Sweet it is! Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: There is a time that some people face that is really difficult for all involved. I have experienced it with several families over the years. The scene is one of family members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

How to Walk (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: • The Times Online newspaper (August 4, 2007) • Walking to the shops ‘damages the planet more than going by car’ • Food production is now so energy-intensive • That more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

"How To Be The Beatitudes"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 8, 2003

A message on the Beatitudes

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. The Sermon on the Mount A. Is a revelation of Jesus Christ’s deity. 1. By the location of the sermon (a mountain top). 2. By His words (“Ye have heard it said…but I say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worship: How? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2003

Worship is done in many ways. But it must always have freshness and not mere form; it must be in community and not merely individual; it must have joy and not mere instruction at the bottom line; and it must spill into the streets, not confined to the sa

In your mind’s eye, take a tour with me. In your imagination, let’s go into some very special rooms. First, we go to a spacious room, dark, slightly musty, with nooks and crannies in which you could hide if you wanted to. And, indeed, in this room, there are a number of people who appear to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9, 2 Chronicles 15:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

It’s my hope that after this lesson you’ll have a better grasp on what your prayers ought to be like.

Intro: I think directions are some of the hardest things to follow and hardest things to understand. I’m reminded of this every X-mas when I’m trying to put my kids toys together. It seems like every time I read the directions there’s some key element missing. Or whenever someone gives me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Happy

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

A look at the Beatitudes

HOW TO BE HAPPY I was in the bookstore the other day and I noticed a title. It has become increasingly popular as a title. Perhaps you’ve seen it. It was called, "The Idiot’s Guide to..." There is something about that title that appeals to me. Some of you would say, "Well, that fits your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Be Content

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 27, 2017

If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________”

Title: Love Where You Live Text: Philippians 4:4-12 Bottom Line: If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________” Intro Good morning Real Life! I hope you all had a great thanksgiving with plenty of family, friends, food, and of course football! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12, Psalm 34:17-20, Matthew 6:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

The power and nature of prayer.

“WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Want To Teach Or Preach The Word Of God

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 14, 2024

Do you have what is needed to preach or teach the word of God? If not, then you need to become well educated.

So, you want to teach or preach the word of God James 3:1 – 12 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Warning about teaching] 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit –how? & How? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014

Part 3 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is that part of the Trinity that lives inside all believers. When and how He enters our lives is often confusing, and thus often debated… why? Most of it has to do with the fact that He has worked in different ways, in different people, throughout the ages… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian Church

How To And How Not To Grieve The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon is going start by looking at the roles of the Spirit and finish with how to and how not to grieve Him.

Do not Grieve or Quench the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When born-again believers continue to “conform to the ways of this world” (Romans 12:2) imagine how the Holy Spirit must feel! When we refuse to put off the former way of life but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Israel's Inexcusable Unbelief Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2009

This sermons explains Israel’s inexcusable unbelief in the good news of the God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 10. Let’s read Romans 10:14-21: 14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they to preach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life You Live For The Lord Is The Sermon You Preach. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

As believers, we are called to be witnesses for Christ, sharing the Gospel with a world in need.

As believers, we are called to be witnesses for Christ, sharing the Gospel with a world in need. But did you know that the life you live for the Lord is the most powerful sermon you can preach? Let’s us explore what the Bible says about living a life that honors God and inspires others to follow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8, Matthew 5:13-16

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013

The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ