Sermons on Importance Of A Home:

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015

Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

“”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hold Fast!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2013

It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful!

Hold fast! Revelations 3:11”Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” • It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful! • It’s fine to be ambitious and aggressively passionate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

High Seas 4 - The Disciples Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 24, 2011

Jesus has an agenda that is more important than our personal comfort and ease of life.

Dakota Community Church July 24, 2011 High Seas 4 – The Disciples Luke 6:46-49 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Mennonite

Are We More Concerned About Living Like A King, Or Living For A King?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 14, 2013

A sermon for Palm Sunday, the importance of living for the King, rather than living like a king

Zechariah 9:9-13 & Mark 11:1-11 Introduction What do you think of Elizabeth? What do you think of Elizabeth? Not, our youth worker – whose away at her friends wedding, nor our band leader, but Elizabeth II, our queen. It's her diamond jubilee year. Very few kings or queens make it this far ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

Piety: The Family Virtue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2012

The Christian has special duties to family. This is an important way to image Christ in our lives.

Monday of 3rd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes The outpouring of grief around the world over the murder of twenty-six innocent people, twenty of them children, in Connecticut has generated a number of Internet videos featuring one or the other version of the Pie Jesu, a text of the Requiem Mass. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Pull Together Not Apart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013

In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Witness Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 25, 2011

What one believes about the resurrection of Jesus is "the" most important thing in life.

“The Witness of the Empty Tomb” Matthew 28:1-8 In a unique way, Easter morning has always and will always bring us to a crisis of belief. We are introduced to one such occasion of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation Trapeze

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 23, 2009

We learn about the most important aspects of the Reformation through the example of the Trapeze artist...

Sermon 102509 Reformation Sunday Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 Happy Reformation Sunday! What is it that we are celebrating today? That’s right, October 31, 1517 is the day that a Professor of Theology and Monk named Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses onto the door of the Chapel at Wittenburg. And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Rob God?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2008

Message on tithes and offerings; and the importance of being right before the Lord PRIOR to offering to Him!

Will you rob God? Reference: Malachi 3:8-18 Introduction Last week, we talked about four different goals that you can use this coming year to strengthen your relationship with the Lord. They were 1) Give more time to God, 2) Devote myself to serving, 3) Dedicate more time to pray, and 4) Offer ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Springing Forth With Life

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

This message emphasizes the importance of a passion for God’s Word in the heart of the believer for growth and maturity.

Matthew 13:1-9 (reader 1), 18-23 (reader 2) – (While the readers read the scripture, I was handing out a small packet of flower seeds to each person in the congregation) - Seeds suffer different fates - Open packets - Tie to seeds in their hands - Describe their likely fate But what is the seed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Can Complain, But Do We Listen?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 25, 2009

Message discussing the importance of listening FOR God’s response, even when we complain.

We can complain … But do we listen? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Introduction Have you ever complained to God before? Ever just laid out your heart to Him? Ever complained from your own desire because you thought you were right? Habakkuk was an Oracle, a man who spoke with God through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessedness Out Scores Happiness

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

In a society where comfort and happiness are so important, we are reminded that blessedness beats happiness.

I want to start by reading Matt 5:3, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. First Blessed means more than happy, happiness is an emotion often dependent on surrounding circumstances. We all know people who strive for happiness. These are people who when things are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

The Lamb Is Promised Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 18, 2009

As we enter into the beginning of the Christmas season, it is important that we look at the truh reason for the season.

The Lamb is Promised Genesis 3:1-21 Introduction This may seem like a strange place from which to preach a Christmas sermon. Yet, here in the midst of man’s greatest tragedy, is the revelation of man’s greatest hope. For it is in this tale of sin, judgment and death that we meet the message of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist