Sermons on I Am Vigilant:

Am I A Religious Or A Christian Person

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 28, 2006

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after pentecost Proper 17

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 "Am I a Religious or a Christian Person?" 7:1* ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2* they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 7: I Am The Vine

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 22, 2006

“I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

“I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A. THE VINE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Israel was God’s vineyard. “The vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel” (Isa. 5:7). 2. God did everything ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Say Not That I Am Just A Child!

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 30, 2006

Exhortation to young people not to be limited by their age.

Say not that I am a child Text: Jeremiah 4:1-10 Nothing to offer v.6-7) I feel like someone needs to here the Words of God and “ say not that I am a child”. Sometimes the Devil lies to us and would say that as young Christians that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here I Am - Send Him Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006

Our ability to do the work of Christ is not constrained by our abilities so much as by our conception of God.

Title: Here I am – Send Him Text: Exodus 3:1-16;4:1;10-13 Intro: In 1873, those who bothered probably knew Phoebe Knapp as nothing but the organist at her Methodist church in NYC. She was a wealthy enough woman – her parents had left her a large estate. But much of that was tied up in her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 7, 2006

As Christians, we are to be our brother’s keeper because we have tasted of God’s unconditional love for us. Matthew 10: 8 "Freely ye have received, freely give."

Subject: "Am I My Brother’s Keeper?" Scripture Text, Genesis 4:1-9 ’And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. And she again bare his brother Abel, And Abel was a keeper of the sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.And in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Frankenstein? What Am I Creating?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2006

Frankenstein is one who creates a monster by which he is eventually killed. Will our work or agency be that that comes back to ruin its originator? Build wisely.

FRANKENSTEIN, WHAT AM I CREATING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Job 17:9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identity - Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Robert Danz on Jan 20, 2006

Setting the foundation of who we are in Christ verses how the world wants us to find identity.

What is identity? Webster’s says: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual – the source of who we are. Identity is a major part of our society. We strive for it, but we really don’t have a clue of what it is or where to find it. What worldly things do we look for identity in? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

(Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here Am I, Send Me

Contributed by Joe Lunsford on Nov 9, 2005

A willingness to answer God’s call, even in difficult situations!

Here Am I. Send Me! Isaiah Chap. 6 One of the greatest needs of our day is to find spirit filled men and women who are willing to stand before God in prayer… And from their heart speak the words Isaiah spoke in verse 8… “Here am I. Send me!” Not just speak them mindlessly out of a heart bent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Am I My Brothers Keeper? Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 11, 2007

This is number 3 in a series about life changing Questions

Am I My Brothers Keeper? Genesis 4:3-13 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-13, Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Just An Ordinary Person?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2007

WE CAN HINDER GOD BY THE PERSPECTIVE I AM JUST AN ORDINARY PERSON. I MUST SEE BEYOND THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON, BUT I HAVE TO SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD.

WE CAN HINDER GOD BY THE PERSPECTIVE I AM JUST AN ORDINARY PERSON. I MUST SEE BEYOND THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON, BUT I HAVE TO SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. ORDINARY: So common to become boring. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Am I Seeking Human Approval? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2007

First message in revival series at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA: We may so need human approval that we forget to seek God’s approval. Either we look backward too much, returning to old habits, or we look forward too much, expecting some "magic" wor

There are certain questions all of us need to ask ourselves. There are certain ways in which we need to probe our own minds and figure out just what we are doing. It never hurts to look inside and be honest and dig out our own motives. For example, since I am now in that wonderful status of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

All That I Am -- All The Time

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 7, 2008

It is vital for the Christian to daily surrender everything to Jesus.

I will send you the power point for free, just email the name of the sermon in the email subject line. (This sermon requires highspeed access or access to download the video) All that I am -- All the time Philippians 3:4-11 It is vital for the Christian to daily surrender everything to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am Doing Something New"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 19, 2003

What new thing did God do for Israel? What new thing does God do for us?

Isaiah 43:18-25: “I AM DOING A NEW THING” We like new things, don’t we? There’s always something new, something different, something better, than what we have right now. A new phone. A new computer. New clothes. There’s always new technology, new styles. Right now, one of the best places to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"Am I My Brother's Keeper?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

What responsibility do I have toward other people?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 21, 2002 “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” Genesis 4:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture opens with God asking Cain a question. it was a question that Cain already knew the answer to, but he gave a rather flippant, arrogant answer. God simply asked, “Cain where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-13, Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Methodist