Sermons on Idea:

What Are You Looking For Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

A lesson warning us that our focus in life will determine our destiny and our reward: - what Jesus will say to us when we see him face to face! What are you looking for & Where are you looking For iT?

INTRODUCTION A. The Sermon on the Mount Is About The Heart 1. OT Fulfillment (5.17-48) a. Jesus took 6 OT laws and interpreted them for His disciples in the light of the new life He came to give. b. He dealt with the attitudes and intents of the heart and not simply with the external act as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Live Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007

Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Believest Thou This?

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon on some of the beautiful lessons we can learn from the events surrounding the resurrection of Lazurus.

BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Jn. 11:25-26 INTRO. As a preacher of the truth of Jesus Christ, it is a disgusting thing, to me, to hear someone ascribe the holy power of God to the depraved weakness of man. That is to say, many in their spiritual ignorance and heretical teachings, attempt to attribute ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005

A sermon for Advent Sunday, also alluding to St. Andrew’s tide and World AIDS day.

Advent Sunday is a time that can mean so many different things to so many different people. As well as the start of Advent, it’s also the Sunday nearest to 1st December, marked as World AIDS Day, and the Sunday nearest to St. Andrew’s day, a traditional time for thinking about the mission of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

Wise people pursue more wisdom, for wisdom is given to those who value it.

The Wisdom of Solomon (I Kings 3) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): B 1. Did you hear about the man who found a lamp and started to rub it? Sure enough, out popped a genie. The genie told him that he had three wishes. The man couldn’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make Jesus Famous

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jan 6, 2005

Our ambition should be to serve the King of Kings Or put another way: We should aim to make Jesus famous not ourselves!

Make Jesus Famous Ian Johnson Jan 6, 2005 John 7:18 TLB Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine. Micah 6:6-8 TLB 6 What can we bring to the LORD to make up for what we’ve done? Should we bow ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Lessons Learned From Two Prophets, One King, A Lion, And An Ass

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

What God has said will never change. Be cautious in listening to those who claim to have a "new" Word contrary to God’s WORD.

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Four Lessons From 2 Prophets, 1 King, a Lion and an Ass I Kings 13:1-10 Intro: 931 BC was a lot like today. Confusion and trouble were in the government and the world in the Middle East, especially in Israel where an “uncivil” war was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Change The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

Jesus charge to the 70 becomes a guide for changing our world.

If You Want To Change The World Luke 10:1-12 Topic: The way the church can change the world Aim: To motivate the congregation to fulfill their individual and corporate responsibility of changing the world through evangelism. Introduction Statement - Our world is changing at a tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its All About People

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

We can sometimes be guilty of being too busy for people. What can we do to go against that trend and be more like Jesus, because its all about people!

Dwight L. Moody once said, “There is no greater honour than to be the instrument in Gods hands of leading one person out of the kingdom of Satan into the glorious light of Heaven.” As believers who have helped someone in that journey you know this is true. What a sense of excitement and fulfilment ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Choosing The Right Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enjoying The Good Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning December 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#1] ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE 2 Chronicles 10-12 Introduction: Have you ever heard the saying, “All good things must come to an end”? It sometimes seems that I can’t enjoy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Contest: God Is Greater Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2013

God’s assurance that he cares is not enough. We must also have a God who can do what he pledges to do.

No Contest: God is Greater (Isaiah 40:12-26) 1. You never know what is going to happen in life. For example, on Friday: Kokomo — A 12-year-old boy suffered serious injuries early Friday when he was hit by a vehicle at Berkley Road and Columbus Boulevard. The boy, whose name was not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The People Of God: Laymen Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2011

What are the implications of God calling we who make up the church “saints?” How do saints relate together?

The People of God: Laymen (2 Corinthians 1: 1b-2) 1. A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Mount: Adultery Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Dealing with the subject of adultery through the Sermon on the Mount

Title: The Place of Adultery in our Society Theme: Help us to understand how to avoid adultery Text: Matthew 5:27-30 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14 AV) This is one commandment that was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christ Of The Resurrection

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

The Christ "in our midst is someone transcendent and majestic and totally worthy of our worship.

The Easter season is the universal celebration of Christ’s resurrection. All over the world Christians celebrate this marvelous and wonderful holiday of Christ rising from the dead completing man’s salvation. Many will reenact the crucifixion of Christ. One church north of us have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance