Sermons on Idea:

How Can God Do ‘exceeding Abundantly’ Great Answers Through Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2019

The Macedonians were used mightily by God through their offering. But what did they do before the offering that enabled such generosity?

A PRAYER QUESTION: How can God do “exceeding abundantly” great answers through me? - [Put this passage in the outline] Ephesians 3:20 – that phrasing is from the KJV – “Now unto [H]im that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Found Within It, Is The Answer To The Only Way You And I Receive Gods Grace.

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

the answer to the only way you and I receive Gods grace.

Imagine a priceless gift was offered to you. All you had to do was accept it. Would you want to know more about this gift? I have a list of quotes. I'll start them off & then you finish the saying. You reap what you....... Sew. There is no substitute for...... hard work. GOD helps those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“marana-Tha—our Lord, Come!” Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 7, 2016

Sermon focusing on how Jesus comes in our lives.

7 Easter Yr C, 8/05/2016 Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson "Marana-tha--Our Lord, come!" I don’t know if you noticed it while I was reading our passage from Revelation—the words “coming” and “come” are mentioned 6 times. That got me curious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Common - Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016

Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

Common Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Introduction We have confronted and challenged our apathy towards people. Jesus made it clear that we must not only claim love for God but that that love must be demonstrated with love for people. We can't claim love for the One we can't see if we don't love the ones ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 23, 2016

In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender.

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Luke 9:23 Introduction: 1. In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender. 2. Humanly speaking, this presents a problem because our nature wants its own way. This preoccupation with our own self-interest and self-desires has been true of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Bible Church

Changing Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 31, 2016

During this incredible event two things are certain: Jesus performs His first miracle to reveal His glory, and, His disciples put their faith in Him. Would we respond by following Christ if we were there too?

Changing Water into Wine John 2:1-11 Introduction Three year anniversary? - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love others like Jesus’ … we can ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blow The Shofar! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016

The Feast of Tabernacles reminds us of the blessings that come from aligning ourselves with God, and the losses we experience but stubbornly resisting Him.

Blow the Shofar! (Psalm 81) 1. Pride begets bragging, whether about ourselves, our family, or our nation. 2. Amir: You Americans are always boasting how Paul Bunyan was the greatest lumberjack ever, but we Moroccans know that Ibrim Hassan was the world's greatest lumberjack. Fred: I never heard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Am I Called To Ministry? How Can I Know?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, every Christian is called to ministry of some sort.

Isaiah 6:8 (ISV) Then I heard the voice of the LORD as he was asking, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" "Here I am!" I replied. "Send me." Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Serious Parenting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021

Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Major Dynamics Of Church Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2021

Our personal histories, church history, our culture and experiences all color our view as to what church is about. We need to recalibrate and correct our assumptions by returning to the Scriptures.

The Major Dynamics of Church Life (Romans 15:1-13) NOTE: If I could do it over again, I would make three sermons from this text. All three points could have used more elaboration than I gave them. In the first point, I could have demonstrated further that the New Testament purpose for church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That One Should Die For The Nation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2021

God uses even evil people to speak for Him, even if what they say isn't what they intended by saying it.

That One Should Die for the Nation: An Exposition of John 11:45-54 Jesus had just done a great miracle by raising Lazarus from the dead. You would think all of Israel would rejoice that Mary and Martha’s beloved brother had been restored to them from the dead. And some did rejoice. Others believed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Persistence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 12, 2021

Persistence is defined as: "The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life” once remarked: "Keep going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end." Luke 18:1-5 states: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10, Philippians 3:14, James 1:2-4

Disciplined Living Sermon Ii: Freed By The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment dominates society and fosters guilt feelings, mature Christians exercise the grace of forgiveness by forgiving ourselves as needed and by forgiving others who have sinned against us.

FREED BY THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS When you were a child, were you ever caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Did you ever try to stay awake on Christmas Eve to catch Santa in the act? Did you ever catch mama in the act of kissing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Soul And Spirit Series

Contributed by Andre King on Mar 21, 2019

The soul and spirit of man are connected. What is the difference? How are they "divided" in the context of Hebrews 4:12.

• IN OUR SERIES ON THE DIMENSIONS OF YOU WE HAVE SPOKEN OF YOUR SOUL. • THAT’S THE PART OF MAN THAT GIVES US THE ABILITY TO THINK AND REASON. • WE’VE ALSO TALKED ABOUT YOUR SPIRIT. • YOUR SPIRIT IS THE PART OF MAN THAT IS YOUR TRUE NATURE. • THE WAY YOU REALLY ARE INSIDE. • WE SAID THAT SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiahs Challenge Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2015

Isaiah ends abruptly with a challenge: we must stay the course and not surrender our Biblical beliefs — even if those beliefs are not unpopular.

Isaiah’s Challenge (Isaiah 66:7-24) 1. A rich millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his 50th birthday, so during this party he grabs the microphone and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. 'I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible