Sermons on How Tolerant:

How Can I Be Happy?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006

Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Identify An Abuser Of Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2006

Let us identify twenty of the characteristics of abusers of the truth, their positions of authority and their opportunities

How to Identify an Abuser of Authority (2 Cor 11:12-20) "I would die before taking your money. I’m giving nobody grounds for lumping me in with those money grubbing preachers vaunting themselves as something special. They’re a sorry bunch - pseudo apostles, lying preachers, crooked workers - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Enjoy Life More

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon examines how we can enjoy life more.

Introduction: Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” KJV How many of you can honestly say that you are glad to be in the house of the Lord this morning, as opposed to the finest hospital in America? Let me ask you another question this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007

Fifth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in giving spiritual gifts.

(This sermon began with an illustration where I shared frustrations over receiving a toaster for my birthday from my wife. . .which I didn’t actually receive. . .but provides illustrative points to how we handle the spiritual gifts we receive when the Holy Spirit enters our life.) Opening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Please Your Father Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 9, 2007

I. A Most Excellent Love Life Is The Best Thing In Life! II. A Most Excellent Love Life Will Perform Well III. A Most Excellent Love Life Will Be Positive:

Well, this is the week for love. I never really have understood why we have to have a holiday that is designed to remind us to love each other. I have just assumed that everyday should be a day in which we love one another. But since 270 a.d. their has been a holiday known as Valentines day. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"How Shall We Live"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Funeral Sermon For Non - Christian

Title: “How Then Should We Live?” Text: James 4.13-17 Introduction: As we are gathered here today to pay our respects to a friend and a loved one, we are reminded again of a truth we often try to forget. Today we are once again reminded of the brevity of life and the certainty of death. In light ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Listen To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 10, 2007

This is the first in a series on: Communicating With God. This sermon is intended to ask: How Well Do We Listen?

Communicating With God: How To Listen To God’s Voice One of the basic claims we have as Christians is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you can not have a relationship with someone without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8, 1 Samuel 3:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond When Mistreated

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

When a person mistreats you or performs evil against you, what is a positive way to respond? Why is it important that we respond this way?

Nineteenth century Russia was a nation in turmoil. But that was nothing new. The nation had actually been going through a period of unrest for a couple hundred years. But finally it seemed to be coming to a head. On the one hand, there was the Russian nobility who resisted any change. On the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Have Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From the Faith Heroes of Heb 11: What Got into Abraham, What Did Abraham go through, and what happened as a result of his faith? Outline at end

With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many resources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: ABRAHAM HOW TO HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE November 26, 2006 Jay Robison HEBREWS 11:8-10, 13, 16 This Thursday Thanksgiving is A Celebration of Pilgrims . . At Harvest in 1621 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Sucessful Marriage Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 31, 2007

This sermon lists Five Characteristics of a Successful Marriage: 1. Establish New Boundaries. 2. Make a Lasting Commitment. 3. Fulfill Your Responsibilities. 4. Build Compaionship. 5. Show Loving Actions.

How to have a Successful Marriage If you want a good marriage – a healthy marriage – a God centered marriage – you need to go to the scriptures to see what God has planned for your marriage. Did you know that God wants you be successful – not just in your spiritual life but also on your job, in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep Driving On E

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 1, 2007

Have you ever ran out...

John 2:1-11 This is one of my favorite stories Jesus helps 2 young kids Have you ever ran out... Ran out of Time...Energy...Money...Patience...Faith...Peace... Has your LOW FUEL LIGHT ever come on....Thats how Missy drives our Expedition How to keep driving on E 1. Invite Him to come- VS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Win The Super Bowl

Contributed by Marvin Patterson on Feb 2, 2007

This sermon compares the Christian life with the Super Bowl.

How to win the Super Bowl! Text: Acts 1:8 This evening the world will watch the Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts (I mean play the Indianapolis Colts). I shouldn’t have made a prediction like that! How many Bears fans do we have here this morning? Great! How many Colts fans do we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Sure? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

I believe 2007 will the year of an open heaven if we will dare to prepare ourselves to go & do what we have never believed we could up until now!

What About Your Vision Series #1 “How Can I Be Sure?” Genesis 15:1-11 NLT We are entering into one of the most awesome times of our lives! We get the opportunity to be the ones to take the Gospel into a year it has never been before to accomplish things that have never been done before! How does ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overflow In Rich Generosity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 20, 2007

The way the churches in Macedonia responded to helping the Christians in Jerusalem is a guide for the living and giving of all Christians. Paul’s instruction to the Christians in Corinth can be our guide to “Overflowing in Rich Generosity.”

How to Overflow in Rich Generosity -Discover the Grace of Giving- II Corinthians 8:1-7 I want you to turn to the person sitting next to you and say one word, “Stewardship.” Ask each other what the first word is that comes to your mind. A steward is a “guardian,” “manager,” “provider,” II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist