Sermons on Imimating The Lord:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 14, 2008

Jesus teaches us a pattern and a promise of prayer.

Let’s look at part 2 of what Jesus teaches us concerning prayer. 1. the PATTERN of prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) A. your ATTITUDE of prayer (vs. 5,6) B. your BEHAVIOR of prayer (vs. 7,8) C. your CONTENT of prayer (vs. 9 - 15) 2. the PROMISE of prayer (Matthew 7:7-12) A. God will HEAR OUR ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Lord Want From Me?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

So, what does the Lord want from us? Nothing. He’s done everything and continues to do much for us. God isn’t like that impossible boss or teacher; he’s a loving Father who graciously provided salvation for us. That knowledge will lead us to stop mutterin

Did you ever have a teacher or a boss for whom you just couldn’t seem to do anything right? I had an art teacher like that. Now I admit, art is not something that I especially excel at but I did always try my best. In spite of my efforts, this teacher never seemed to be satisfied with any of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008

We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Through Your Quiet Time With The Lord

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

One of the most important focus’ that I have in ministry is to teach people how to have a quiet time, how to spend time alone with the Lord Jesus. How do you access what He has for you in your life? How do you understand and recognize the riches of His

II Timothy 3:15-16 makes it clear that God’s word is applicable to every part of our lives. To get the most out of this or any study of God’s word, we must understand the basics of these four basic principles: 1. Reverence If you are going to have a relationship with God, it begins with an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Short Challenge: Setting Apart Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on how to practically set Christ apart as Lord in our daily lives.

Short Challenge - Setting Apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15 - Set apart Christ as Lord, in your hearts. Our hearts encompass our desires, longings, affections - He wants to be the top desire. Ps.63:1,2 - David longed for God more than anything, knowing that His love was better than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Lord Fulfills His Gracious Promise

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Advent 1 (C) -- Our loving Lord fulfills his gracious promise of a Savior: Jesus is a Branch from David’s line and Jesus is the Lord our righteousness.

OUR LORD FULFILLS HIS GRACIOUS PROMISE (Outline) November 30, 2008 -- ADVENT 1 -- Jeremiah 33:14-16 INTRO: During Advent we learn about the promises of God concerning his plan of salvation for mankind. Unlike man, God always keeps all of the promises that he makes. Advent can be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lofty Lord, Live Lips, Long Layby

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009

Where do we get the motivation to keep doing what the Lord wants us to do? We affirm that we are called by a God of power, who is able to equip us; He will give us victory eventually even though it may come slowly (Deacon Ordination Sunday).

This evening two very good football teams will face each other under the dome. The outcome will hinge not only on physical condition and coaching strategy and just plain luck; it will hinge also on motivation. Who really, really wants to win? Who is hungry to win? One of the great personal issues ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God gives the Lord’s Supper both to proclaim the reality of an alternative community and to produce it.

Scripture Introduction [Teri’s and Shelley’s stories from the chapter, “The Crisis of Loneliness,” in Anderson, Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope.] Teri and Shelley are typical 30-something adults. Teri was surrounded by friends in high school and college, but her network of friends began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guidelines From The Lord For Living In These Last Days

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 28, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GUIDELINES FROM THE LORD FOR LIVING IN THESE LAST DAYS BASED ON 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5

GUIDELINES FROM THE LORD FOR LIVING IN THESE LAST DAYS **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF FAITH AND LOVE AND THE HOPE OF SALVATION 2. HONOUR THOSE MINISTER TO YOU AND BE BLESSED THROUGH THEIR MINISTRY 3. LIVE A COMPLETELY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In The Lord's Forgiving Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

We are not fine because we are wracked with sin Sin that the only payment for is death And we can never be cleansed of this sin, except for the blood of Jesus that washes away all sin

Hope in the Lord’s Forgiving Love Psalm 130 Good ole Farmer Joe had been in bad accident while pulling his horse trailer He decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

May The Lord Bless You And Clear The Way

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

Our text tells us how the Lord blesses us and others. 1- May the Lord clear your way 2- May the Lord increase your love 3- May the Lord strengthen your heart

INTRO.- ILL.- A 4-year-old boy who was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall We Do Now, Lord?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 25, 2008

Message calling all believers to action; to move forward in servitude and stop delaying.

What shall we do now, Lord? 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Today, I want to discuss an important message from Peter; a man who always served - Peter was a servant because Jesus restored him (feed/sheep); we need restoration!! - Because of the life we have led before; we must spend remainder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer: "Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

The Christian life is not a Church picnic, attending a nice worship service or adopting the power of positive thinking. It’s a battle with an enemy who relentlessly tries to destroy us and the work of God.

Elmer Towns, the vice president of Liberty University and dean of its school of religion shared how he was conducting a seminar for about a 150 people at a seminar in California. At the conclusion of the day, he walked over to the end of the first row of chairs by a row of windows, asked every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

A Look at the culmination of the life of Joshua and his legacy.

Scripture Reading : Joshua 23:1-8 The wars had finished 20 years ago. The fighting was now a distant memory of the past. To the teenagers, the war was just an old fable that Grandad would delight in talking about. Society had settled down once again. Agriculture was increasing, the economy was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

If You Do Not Obey The Voice Of Your Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to the news, but in the last three months there have been some happenings that should alarm everyone.

I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to the news, but in the last three months there have been some happenings that should alarm everyone. For those that have not been paying attention to the recent events, allow me to recapitulate what has happened during these last three months that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible