Sermons on Idle:

What Kind Of People? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 7, 2023

We must make the most of the time given to us by God to be good stewards of the Gospel. We must both live it and proclaim it.

I BELIEVE IT’S TRUE THAT WE DON’T LIKE TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND UNPREPARED. THE DOORBELL RINGS AND SUDDENLY YOU HAVE VISITORS. A STUDENT IS CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO ANSWER A QUESTION. A STRANGER STOPS YOU FOR DIRECTIONS. WE SIMPLY DON’T LIKE HAVING TO GO “OFF THE CUFF” WITHOUT ADEQUATE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Psalm 86:15, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Job's Final Defense

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001

Job examines his life carefully for hidden sins. We must regularly ask ourselves some hard questions.

INTRODUCTION A. Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves - II Cor.13:5 1. This is something the faithful Christian must do everyday. 2. We must look into the mirror of God’s Word, and see the truth about ourselves, no matter how unpleasant it might be - Jas.1:23-25 3. We ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me Victory Or Give Me Death

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

Three examples of fervency in serving God

“Give Me Victory, Or Give Me Death” II Sam. 23:8-12 Introduction: Ø March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, a lawyer and statesman, stood addressing the Second Virginia Convention in St. John’s Church in Richmond. There, at the brink of war with King George III, he spoke these memorable words, “It is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Still Need The Church

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002

This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

(Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Order In The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

Church problems are like physical problems: if left unsolved, they grow and become worse, and they infect more people. The local church is a body; and what germs are to the physical body, sin is to the spiritual body.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRO: When problems are not solved, they grow and become worse. A sliver left in the finger can become infected and cause a toxic condition so serious that surgery may become necessary. If you tell your doctor that you stepped on a rusty nail, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Harmonizes People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result.

1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result. Paul wrote, "There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop And Enrich Our Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship wit

1. The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship with the Spirit with tenderness and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Honor Mother's?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 7, 2024

Exodus tells us to honor our mothers and father.

Why do we Honor Mothers? Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. • The idea for Mothers Day was born in a small Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia? • While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

Here's The Deal (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2001

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Discipleship". This sermon shows us that we are not to worry but trust in God’s provision.

Sunday Evening October 7, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Discipleship[#4] HERE’S THE DEAL (PART 3) Luke 12:22-31 Introduction: This is the third part of this sermon concerning the requirements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This evening we will look at the third ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

The Power Of Confession Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Martin on Jan 28, 2001

The mouth is the master key to life!

The Power of Confession Confess: to publicly declare adherence to 1.) Romans 10:9,10 a. We received salvation by publicly declaring with our mouth b. Many of us have stop there, and in verse 10 “with the mouth confession made unto salvation.” (Amplified) “and with the mouth he confesses and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Luke 21:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Log In Your Eye

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 28, 2001

About Sin, about Lenten Preparation, most especially about the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) with a neat little prayer by Ephraem the Syrian (4th Century)

Sermon: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 6:39-45 Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth, Diocese of Wakefield, 25th February 2001 “The log in your eye” In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Sin. Nasty. Unpleasant. The last thing you want to hear preached about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other

And They Remembered! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001

How simply remembering all that Christ has done for us can resurrect our lives and strengthen our ministry.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT WE SHOULD FORGET OUR MISTAKES, BUT REMEMBER THE LESSONS THEY TAUGHT US. THE WOMEN AT THE TOMB LEARNED THIS SIMPLE TRUTH THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING. THEY MADE THE MISTAKE OF FORGETTING ALL THAT JESUS HAD TAUGHT THEM ABOUT HIS RESURRECTION. THEY CAME TO THE TOMB PREPARED TO DEAL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist