Sermons on Idea Creation:

Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good idea of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-53, John 19:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sin

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

It is a popular subject for preachers, I just hope I can help someone with a thought or idea with this sermon.

The First Sin! Genesis 3:6,7 My, how times have changed. Look at how television has changed: 1951-1961: I Love Lucy 1961-1966: Dick Van Dyke Show 1960-1968: Andy Griffith Show Today, we have: Desperate Housewives – infidelity with adulterous affairs Sex in the City – promotes sex outside of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006

Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

BIG IDEA: We make our love revolutionary when we refuse revenge and generate grace.

"Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong” Romans 12:14-21 INTRODUCTION: A man went into the preaching ministry, worked for seven years, then resigned to go back to medical school and become a doctor. He came to the conclusion that “People don’t want spiritual health. They just want to feel good.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things You Can't Talk About In Church: "Doubt" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: God is good enough to welcome our questions, and great enough to handle our doubts.

Things You Can’t Talk About In Church: “Doubt” Habakkuk 1-3 INTRODUCTION: 3 children of a missionary couple were called in for dinner after they’d been playing outside. Their mother said, "Be sure to wash your hands." The little boy scowled and said, "Germs and Jesus. Germs and Jesus. That’s all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 6, 2007

This sermon examines the idea that it is "Time" we as Christians stop doing a few things and start doing others.

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Solomon – The wisest man to ever live is making the point in this passage of Scripture that Timing is Important. That “there is an appropriate time for everything under the sun.” Introduction: Of course we know Soloman was right. Timing is important! In ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Manasseh: Old Testament Grace

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 10, 2007

The idea that grace is strictly a New Testament concept is foreign to the scriptures that I read. Just look at Manasseh.

Manasseh: Old Testament Grace By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Text II Kings 21: 1-17 B. Timeline 1. Born 710 BC - two years into the 15 year extension God gave his father 2. Reign began in 698 BC at the age of 12 3. 55 year reign ended in 643 BC – Longest reigning king in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

review these seven ideas and see if we can’t boil them down into a workable game plan.

In the last seven weeks we’ve covered seven characteristics related to God’s purpose for your life. Understanding these characteristics will help you recognize and accept the purpose God has planned for you. They’re not strategies for spiritual success that I or anyone else have created. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foreign Language

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Jan 28, 2003

Tower of Babel narrative gives us a good idea of what should be foreign language to believers today.

Foreign Language Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: Say a few words in another language. Why do we have so many languages today? Why do we have to take Spanish, German, French, Greek, Hebrew? Why can’t we all just speak one language? In our text today we are going to see how it happened. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Everyday Living

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Message regarding how we can move from the idea of trusting God to actually doing it.

Trusting God in Everyday Living Matthew 6:25-34 July 3, 2005 Introduction Before I get into the message for today, I want to extend a special invitation to make sure you’re here next week. We’re going to look at that all-important hot topic so important to our society, the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dueling Spirits Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 2, 2003

BIG IDEA: How can we recognize false prophets? By what they say, and by who listens to them.

“Dueling Spirits” 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: How can you tell if someone is lying to you? [ASK] How do you spot a lie? Some people give it away in their body language--not making eye contact, for example. What about spiritual things? How can we recognize a “false prophet”? This is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law And All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience.

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience. Introduction/Review * For these two weeks, I'm putting on my prophet's hat. * Several of the issues we face as a nation intersect with biblical principles. * So, I decided ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main idea: Give up our need to consume, because it is keeping us from enjoying the Kingdom.

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ About eight years ago, I was in Manhattan celebrating my 25th birthday. A friend and I were in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Vineyard

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010

For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

31 Ways To Favor Your Pastor

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 26, 2009

October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here’s some ideas to get your creative juices flowing...

31 FAVORS FOR YOUR PASTOR October is Clergy Appreciation Month! After doing some research with other pastors on how their congregations had shown them their appreciation in the past, I thought I would write down some ideas to get your creative appreciation juices running. Since October had 31 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Church Of God