Sermons on How To Preach:

"How To Pray"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 23, 2002

Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I bet you $10 you can’t."

"How to Pray" - Part 2 Text: Mt. 6:9-13 and Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 14, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Judge Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

This is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. What did Jesus mean, "Do Not Judge?"

Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus looks out across the people…mixed multitudes I.(vs 1) Do not Judge a.Vs 1 is not telling us to endorse….Call sin sin b.Infact, the Bible teaches us to judge ·Matthew 7:15 – false prophets/fruits ·Ephes. 5:11 ·2 Thes. 3:6 ·Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2005

Failure is a habit, the parable of the talents can teach us some lessons about failure

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 „X How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? „X Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Change

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 23, 2005

Change doesn’t come by looking at your sin.

Asked this weekend how to change My brother and sister in law are separating after25 years Things he and she need to change. Shane how do I change Every person in the world wants to change No matter where you are in life “I don’t need to change”, No you need a brain first— Then you can see u need ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Be A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

In this text Jesus will show us how to move beyond hypocrisy and into genuine, authentic faith. In this text we will see Jesus goes head to head with religious hypocrites, and show us what it takes to leave hypocrisy behind.

HOW NOT TO BE A HYPOCRITE Mark 2:18-3:6 INTRO: 1. What is the #1 thing that keeps people from faith in Christ? 2. Is there anything that keeps people from faith in Christ like my hypocrisy? Saying one thing, and doing another. Claiming to believe and live a certain way, but not demonstrating it. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Winner

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

Winning is so important to so many people, but we should concentrate on being Kingdom winners personally and in our churches.

How to Be A Winner Philippians 3:12-14 I. We Must realize Who and where We Are (v. 12) A. We Must Have a Humble Spirit 1. You must remember that god will resist the proud whether it is being proud personally or as a church. 2. The moment you think you have arrived spiritually, I believe it is at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Sweet It Is

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2005

How sweet it is to know that Jesus has given us the seed of the gospel to spread through the world and that He will bring forth a harvest from our labors.

How Sweet It Is! By Pastor Jim May Have you ever experienced living your dream? Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt like you had to pinch yourself to see if you were really awake or if everything around you was really a dream? Illustration: It was just like so many evenings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How To Be A Hero”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

Our kids today need heroes – Men and women of faith who imitate Christ in their daily walk.

“How to be a Hero” 1st Corinthians 11:1 OJECTIVE: To encourage the people of God to be examples for young people to follow, as Paul was an example to the early church INTRODUCTION: We are seeing a surge in rebellion among our young people today. Illustration: “The answer” A son, angry with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Rude Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 6 of 15

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A message on the elements of worship.

HOW TO WORSHIP Genesis 4:1-6 INTRO: What is worship to you? Is it attending church on Sunday? Is it praying and Bible reading? It is teaching a Sunday School class? Genesis four reports man’s first experience in worship. The acceptability of Abel’s worship revolved around his attitude. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Saved

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

How to get to Heaven?

Illustration “The Ticket”: There was a certain man who had worked all his life and was ready for a vacation. He wanted to go to a far away place he had never been before. He thought to himself; you are a good person, you’ve helped the poor and took care of the needy. So you deserve this trip. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fall

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

There’s nothing wrong with falling if you just know how. Then get back up.

Have any of you ever experienced Failure? Not a littl one either---I mean a good failure? When I read about the disciples, I’m always encouraged When I read about Peter, I feel really encouraged Peter always said the wrong thing at the wrong time Let’s talk about “What to do about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 7, 2006

Do you know that you have been called to be thankful? In fact the Apostle Paul says that we are "always" to be thankful. Join Pastor Steve as he shares "How to Be Thankful" from 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Apostle Paul says to the believer"s at Thessalonica, "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing: in everything give thanks; for this is God"s will for you in Christ Jesus." God"s will is that we always "rejoice, pray and give thanks." Erwin Lutzer, said, "You can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Comforted

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 13, 2006

This sermon is about how God wants us to empty our cups of the hurts we experience in life. God is the God of all comfort but also has a prescription for us to help each other deal with the hurts.

How to Find Comfort: Stopping the Overflow of Life’s Hurts 2Corinthains 1:3-7 Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. God created us to be in relationship with People – Gen. 2 – “It is not good that man is alone…” Yet, in relationship with others (Parents, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, Co-workers, children, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Adventist