Sermons on Idea:

Firm Foundation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

Where tradition strays from Scripture’s teaching then tradition must give way and change.

“ Firm Foundation” Galatians 1:6-9 Before we read to day’s text let me lay a little groundwork for this message, Most of us have heard of Martin Luther, Born in 1483 in Eisleben Germany, He became fully immersed in the traditional Catholic faith. His great intellectual bent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - Character Development Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Car-Wash

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2010

God’s favor and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. True believers are p

Opening illustration: I’ll never forget my first experience using an automatic car wash. Approaching it with the dread of going to the dentist, I pushed the money into the slot, nervously checked and rechecked my windows, eased the car up to the line, and waited. Powers beyond my control began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Census Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #6 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament series comes from 1 Chronicles 21 and relates the account of David's Census which led to the deaths of 70 thousand of his troops.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #6 Date: CHCC: July 1, 2012 Title: The Census Text: I Chronicles 21 INTRODUCTION: Today’s “untold story” is about King David. I Chronicles 21:21 says this: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put Down Your Bullhorn Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. It was a declaration of affirmation where he was placing a strong emphasis on what followed. Today we'll look at his use of it in Matt. 6:1-4.

“PUT DOWN YOUR BULLHORN” Matthew 6:1-4 There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. We would say that everything Jesus said is the truth. We would also say that everything Jesus said is important so we might wonder why he sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 22: Innovative Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2018

Preach the timeless Gospel with modern techniques

Lesson Goal This lesson is designed to encourage preachers to be innovative and culturally relevant, to be a Greek to the Greek (1 Corinthians 9:20). Lesson Intro Jesus' preaching was innovative and different than the usual preaching in the synagogues of his day. Throughout church history art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Goat From The Stable

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 25, 2021

Little beginnings don't determine your future. It doesn't matter your little beginning, you can rise from the stable to hero.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 009 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6-7 THE GOAT FROM THE STABLE It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 28, 2019

The fact that no one has done it, doesn’t mean it cannot be done.

It takes me back almost 2.5 years ago when we planted the church in Manila. We were anxious. We did it because we believed that this was God’s direction. Yet, we didn’t quite know what to expect. It is a big step out of our comfort zone. But, as a Church, we pushed some walls down. The fact that no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Following The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon looks at what it means to follow the Good Shepherd.

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Are you following the Good Shepherd? Or are you following someone or something else? Who are you following?? Who influences you in your life? What or who is behind the decisions you make? This week as you make decisions As you respond to how others react As you live ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Law Vs Circumstance Series

Contributed by Joseph Mngenela on Apr 19, 2023

Jesus invites us to overcome this world so we can sit on His throne. How do we overcome this? By living according to the law. How do we live by the law when there are circumstances tat challenge the law?

As I read the readings for today, I got to realise the assumptions that we make as people. I once asked my nine-year-old grandson why he comes to church and he said “I come to church to see you Gogo”. It was an honest answer from a child. Before becoming a priest, I used to come to church to ...read more

A Promise Fulfilled For All People

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 21, 2024

A sermon for Trinity Sunday - Series B and Memorial Day Weekend using Abraham Lincoln's vision of freedom for all and salvation given by a triune God for all.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you notice that when people get together people tend to have different ideas on how things should be done? Many times it’s difficult for just one person to take in all the details for solving community issues. Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Corruption Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

God creation was perfect until humanity decided it wanted to be God.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 5:12, 1 Timothy 2:14, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 7:17, Ephesians 5:18, John 16:7, Acts 1:4-8, Revelation 22:3, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Of The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath, challenging traditional understandings and deepening our relationship with Him.

Good morning, friends. We are gathered here today to talk about something we all know. Something we all live by. The Sabbath. We all know the Sabbath, don't we? It's that day of rest. That day of peace. That day of worship. But today, we're going to look at the Sabbath in a new light. We're going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:8

Topics: Sabbath

Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

This sermon explores misinterpretations of mainstream beliefs, the importance of mutual aid in Scripture, and the mandate for mercy and mutual support in our lives.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound together by the love of our Savior. In the sanctuary of God's presence, we find comfort, solace, and wisdom. So, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Topics: Statements, Not Biblical

Giving Jesus Away PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores purposeful witnessing, gifting Jesus, and applying Matthew 4:19 in daily life as joy-filled responsibilities of Christian discipleship.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, hearts full of hope and minds eager for wisdom. We're here to seek and to find, to learn and to grow. We're here to lean on each other, to lean on the Word, and most importantly, to lean on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Before we begin, let's take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Topics: Gifting, Jesus