Sermons on Imitation:

Presidents' Days Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2020

While all of our Presidents have not been devout Christians, many have. Many of these deserve our respect and attention. They teach us about God through their words and actions.

We have to admit that our Founding Fathers were brilliant men. They have given us a Constitution that is second to none and capable of lasting as long as the earth stands. One reason for this is that these men understood human nature. Within the Constitution and other American documents these men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Has Enemies Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Followers Of God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 10, 2025

Ephesians 5

FOLLOWERS OF GOD (EPHESIANS 5) Basketball fans know LeBron’s biggest wish this year? To play in the NBA on the same team as his son Bronny, which the senior is doing after the Lakers drafted the son at the last draft. Into eight games, the Lakers won four and lost four, with the son getting less ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Need Shepherds

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

We need elders who are willing to stand up and speak the truth when the truth is needed. Men who aren’t worried about their image, but concerned about the direction of the church. Men who are looking to build up the body and not themselves.

Sheep Need Shepherds (Church Elders Needed) Introduction: Two weeks ago = Jesus, Lord & Savior, perfect leader Last week = 12 apostles, ordinary men, unqualified leaders This week, according to the title of the sermon, Sheep Need Shepherds, we will look at the need that we as a church have, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Membership Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 22, 2004

This outline was assembled from Scripture references in lessons 15 through 18 in Purpose Driven Life

INTRODUCTION: NEED: There is a very great need in our church and community life to reevaluate our expectations on membership in the family of God. America is no longer a predominantly spiritual society. Rather, our culture has become primarily secular in its thinking. Because of the secular ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pattern For The Church Thessalonica

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

We look at our society and see great confusion about the nature of the church. Is it a worshiping society of people who come together once a week for cold formal pomp and circumstance. . . . Or, is it a place we come for a wild tumultuous emotional rele

God’s Pattern for the Local Church: Thessalonica TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: 1. If you read the paper or watch Television you know that we live in a time of great moral, ethical, political and religious confusion. 2. For example, our nation is now struggling with the question of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 19, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: “David’s Lamp”(Kings Of Judah) [#1] NEW BEGINNINGS 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how a jet airliner as large as a football field, loaded with people and freight, can run down a concrete road and fly into the air with no problems? To look at these huge pieces of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 28, 2002

I attempt to define God’s holiness and how that should have a profound affect on our lives.

God Is Holy “As soon as children are old enough to speak, one of the first questions parents ask is, “How big are you?” Children seem to always give the same answer, “I’m soooo big!” They generally raise their hands to get additional stature, as if to say, “I’m huge. I’m enormous. There’s no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Revelation 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Why should we even worry about trying to meet each other’s needs?

Does God care how I get along with my wife? We know that God cares about: world events, the lives of powerful and important people. But does he care about my life, even down to the point of caring about our relationships? Yes. Most definitely yes. Because He isn’t just a God out there. He is a God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Mentoring? / Where To Find Mentors Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 27, 2005

Mentoring is a process involving people. Sometimes it’s a whole series of individuals that God brings into your life at various stages and for various purposes. In every case, these people are sent by God to help you grow and perpetuate the learning proc

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

"A Place Where Love Grows" Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.

Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004

Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Catholic