Sermons on I Am Thy God:

It Comes With The Territory

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Part Two Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 18, 2024

These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them.

Life Minded – Part Two August 18, 2024 These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them. Luke 6:27-36 NIV "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 25:21-22, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 103:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Church Becomes Business. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

The question is: has the church sold its soul for success?

The Bible warns us about the dangers of loving money and materialism. In 1 Timothy 6:10, we read, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains." This scripture is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

The Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 18, 2003

“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, ‘Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?’ And they feared exceedingly, and said to one anot

Theme: The Lord of the storm Text: Job 38:1-11; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mk. 4:35-41 No human being can live without faith in someone or something. The difference between the Christian and the unsaved person is not that one has faith and the other does not. They both have faith. The difference between the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Needs Of A New Convert

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Any person that has just come to Christ has many needs. We are going to use Acts 9 verses 10-18 to see what the Bible says about these needs and how we, as Christians can help to supply those needs.

Last time we saw Saul’s conversion experience. On his way to Damascus to persecute Christians, a bright light from heaven knocked Saul to the ground. He heard the voice of Jesus Christ speak to him asking why He was persecuting Him. We saw the beginning of Saul’s conversion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of An Unbelieving Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we need to guard our heart from unbelief.

I. EXORDIUM: Take care of your heart. Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard our heart from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

"Unity of faith" is value which must be sought and maintained for the church to function, bear fruit, and serve one another in love.

Introduction: It was January 1862, in the heart of the American Civil War, when then Union Army marched its way to the heart of the South where it endured a long fought battle against the Confederate Army in New Orleans, Louisiana. Finally, in April of the same year, New Orleans came under the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Friends

The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020

Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Moralistic Mission Misfired!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 22, 2017

Gleaning lessons from King David's gaffe over the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem on an Ox cart instead of letting it be carried by the Priests!!!

When a moralistic mission misfired!!! Heard of anecdotes when something done with an apparently good intention but in a wrong way went haywire? Here’s one for starters... Who can forget a school time story told often to emphasize the importance of proper usage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: *other

Experience The Beauty Of Redemption Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 23, 2022

The Chief of Sinners asks for the failed missionary to come and see him - both of them redeemed by the love of Jesus.

Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners The Beauty of Redemption Introduction The Chief of Sinners understands redemption both personally in Christ and in his relationships with other believers. Acts 15:37-40 offers an interesting account of the missionaries Paul and Barnabas planning their next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:37-40, 2 Timothy 4:11, Acts 28:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Weary Of My Crying..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 20, 2005

Worry gives a small thing a big shadow. David knew the feeling all too well. His suffering can be attributed to four areas of his life. Let’s examine them together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Have you ever been at the point in your life that no matter which way you turn there was "something" or "someone" that had been appointed as the ambassador of pain and conflict for your life? I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Shut Up In My Bones..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

Do you say "Our Father" on Sunday and then act like an orphan the rest of the week? It’s time that we Christian’s get fired up. Let’s see what happens when we or our Churhes do!

Introduction I love the story about the time a Pastor was called in the middle of the night only to hear that his Church was being engulfed with flames. Upon his arrival he witness a business owner he’d had been inviting to attend the Church over the last three years without success assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Baptist

"For All That Are In Authority...: By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

What keeps America great? It doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to know the formula for keeping our country going, growing and great, let’s examine it together!

Introduction The things that make you think...for example: *We live in a country where we drive on parkways and park in our driveways! *We live in a country where a pizza gets to our homes faster than an ambulance! *We live in a country where the sick have to walk to the back of the store to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Giving In To Pressure"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 10, 2006

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The beheading of John the Baptist

6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Mark 6:14-29 "Giving in to Pressure" 14* King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” 15* But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Parlare Chiaramente La VeritÀ

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2021

Dovremmo dire la verità chiara, la verità senza mescolanze, la verità ben vagliata, la dottrina ben raffinata. Non parlare solo della verità chiara, ma PARLARE CHIARAMENTE.

PARLARE CHIARAMENTE LA VERITÀ "Tutte le parole della mia bocca sono giuste; non c'è nulla di sgradevole o di perverso in esse; sono tutte chiare per colui che comprende e giuste per coloro che trovano la conoscenza. "(Proverbi 8: 8-9) Il comandamento del Signore è ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Pentecostal