Sermons on Improving:

Expressions Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2011

1- The reason for thanksgiving 2- The place of thanksgiving 3- The way of thanksgiving

INTRO.- We are to give thanks IN all circumstances. This doesn’t mean that we must give thanks FOR all circumstances, because not everything that happens to us in life is a good thing. For example, it’s hard to give thanks when a loved one passes away. That is a heart-wrenching time, but we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ingredients That Make Life Worth Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 27, 2009

Paul shares two ingredients that make life worth living.

(Show video—Life is Temporary) I would imagine that it would be safe to say that a majority of us who are present today desire a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, joy filled, and purposeful - a life worth living. Now, I guess there may be a few of you who take exception to that - you prefer a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For Your Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Breaking the status quo is one of the most important parts of following Christ. But to get past this barrier requires us to experience personal breakthroughs in all areas of our life. Learn how God gives breakthroughs to his people.

The Breakthrough Series: Breaking The Status Quo Barrier I Chronicles 14:8-17 INTRODUCTION On October 1, 1947 Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier when he flew the Bell X-1 rocket plane to a speed of MACH 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet. In aerodynamics, the sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sins Of The Godless

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008

In our text, I see two great sins of the godless: 1- They change God’s grace 2- They deny the Lord Jesus

INTRO.- ILL.- A church deacon was trying to impress a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. He said, "Why do people call me a Christian?" After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t really know you." Can a person be one way on the outside and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Particular Prophet Promised Personal Parish Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 24, 2008

Jonah, called by God to preach for Him, chooses to runaway. His journey begins alright, but his ending is far different than his start

JONAH 1:1, 2 PARTICULAR PROPHET PROMISED PERSONAL PARISH I. PANORAMA: A. Parent. B. Potentate. C. Politics? II. POSITIVES: A. Person. B. Publication. C. Proof. II. PERSONAL: A. Privilege. B. Positive. C. Postscript. Jonah is one of those Bible characters that seems to have ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

A New Body

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Jan 16, 2017

This sermon is the first in a series for January 2017 called "Start Something New." Many focus on body image issues when making New Year's Resolutions. In baptism, we have "put on Christ," and God sees His perfect, sinless Son. THERE'S your new body!

It’s that time again—time to set lofty goals for yourself. Time to aim high for 2017. Time to dream that you might be one of only 8% of Americans who actually fulfill a new year’s resolution! Year after year, we do this to ourselves…no matter how many times we fall into the 92% failure category. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Or Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The unknown can stimulate either fear or faith, courage or cowardice. By the authority of Jesus the Christian is to choose faith, even in the face of negative evidence.

The Golden Gate Bridge in California got way behind schedule when it was being built. There were so many casualties, and the men were afraid of falling off. A huge safety net was placed beneath the area of operations, but for a time this made no difference. Then a man fell off into the net. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

When The Leaders Lie

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 2, 2025

God has a lot to say about leaders, their behavior, their integrity and their resulting impact on the people they rule. The Bible is a warning and a guide concerning corrupt leaders and our response and duty when faced with the likes of such leaders.

“When The Leaders Lie” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This week while watching the news the one thing that stood out to me among all the chaos and buffoonery and the blatant ambush on the Military Hero the Ukrainian President Zelensky was when the President of France Emmanuel Macron ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 58:1-2, Proverbs 28:15, 1 Timothy 2:2, Daniel 2:20-22, Proverbs 16:12, Ephesians 5:11, Exodus 28:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church In Ephesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Last week, I gave a quick recap of 2024 @ CPC. By quick recap I, mean of the 525,600 minutes that occured last year, I covered it in about 6 minutes! Very un-preacherlike, if I do say so myself.

I intentionally saved the best for this week! We had 4 baptisms last year, church. We give God all the glory for that! We’ll talk about that a little more, in a bit. I’d like to take us back to January of 2023. We had our Kingdom Builders Vision Party- raise your hand if you attended that. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

The Additions Jesus Builds

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007

Jesus is the master carpenter in our lives and he hasJesus is the master carpenter in our lives and he builds additions for us to live in. It’s not our job to start our own additions.

1. He is the Master Designer The addition that Jesus built is his own design. He is the master designer. However Jesus is greater than the addition he builds. We are not to worship the addition Jesus builds, but worship the designer and builder, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of The Thessalonians

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Outline study of faith as seen in First and Second Thessalonians

THE FAITH OF THE THESSALONIANS TEXT - I Thess. 1: 1 - 8 Faith is a necessity to salvation - Eph. 2: 8 - 9 Faith is a necessity to daily Christian living - I. FAITH WORKS - I Thess. 1:3 Hebrews 11 shows us example of faith works. Abel offered... Noah built... Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Covenant Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

It's one thing to make a membership covenant as a church and another to actually walk in covenant with one another. This is a message to remind the church about covenant and challenge them to walk faithfully with one another.

Learning to Live in Covenant Relationships REMEMBERING COVENANT Do two calk together unless they have agreed to do so? Amos 3:3 What is Covenant? Covenant is an agreement to an unbreakable lifetime relationship. What are the elements or key parts of a covenant? Covenant is based in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abiding In His Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy.

ABIDING IN HIS LOVE. John 15:9-17. When a Christian is going through trials it may not be some temporal judgment for some particular sin, but rather that the Lord is testing them for their own improvement (Romans 5:3-5). Will we keep His commandments in the face of trials, and go on abiding in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only Then May We Celebrate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2023

The truly repentant one knows where the problem is. It’s in his own mind, which he bows down to the Almighty, and in his heart, which he beats as he prays.

Saturday of the 3rd Week in Lent 2023 When we read the Gospel passage that looks into the minds and hearts of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we see two entirely different ideas of sin and repentance. The first, which is way more popular than the other, is what is called “comparative” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Which One Should We Prioritize,physical Fitness Or Spiritual Fitness? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2024

In today's world, physical fitness has become a top priority for many people.

We spend hours at the gym, running, and engaging in various physical activities to maintain a healthy body. However, as Christians, we must remember that our spiritual fitness is equally, if not more, important. LET US explore the importance of both physical and spiritual fitness, and why we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hebrews 12:1-3