Sermons on Inactivity:

A Surprising Turn Around Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

Sometimes change from the the most unexpected places.

A Surprising Turn Around JONAH 3 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Desperate situations sometimes require desperate solutions. This is part of the reason Jesus congratulated the man in the story he told of the unjust steward - who on recognizing that his master was coming to audit him, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear Destroys Faith

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 29, 2003

This sermon will show practicaly how fear destroy faith and how to get faith back.

Fear destroys faith Mark 4:35 Matt. 8:23–27; Luke 8:22–25 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Your Attitude

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

What is your attitude? Good ? Bad? What ever it is it is contagious. The real question is, is it worth catching?

Check your Attitude What is your attitude? Good ? Bad? What ever it is it is contagious. The real question is, is it worth catching? Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10“Two men went up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When There Is Delay

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 14, 2008

HOW TO MANAGE DELAYS

WHEN THERE IS DELAY, WHERE IS GOD? Pray these Prayers First: • Every power reinforcing frustration in my life be arrested now in Jesus name. • You fountain of disappointment in my life dry up now in Jesus name. • Every filled-up vessel of redundancy in my life shatter now by fire in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 15, 2008

Answers the question: What is a life that is pleasing to God?

Covenant Youth Mission April, 1995 A Life That Pleases God I was talking with Steve the other day and we were sharing about how we feel that we have come to the end of a cycle here at Covenant Youth Mission. Since I arrived here at Christianview Church and started C.Y.M. we have had: - 330 Monday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Where Are You

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

This message is based on an article written by my good friend, Dr. Richard Sparling, and looks at several facets in the question God asked Adam and Eve; Where are you?

WHERE ARE YOU? GENESIS 3:1-24 INTRODUCTION: • The Story of Genesis 2:15-17 • Chapter 3 • 1-6 – The Temptation And Fall o There is a play on words here. The words for crafty and naked are very similar o Biblically speaking, nakedness could be defined as being oblivious to evil • 7-8 – The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Last Will And Testament

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

This message describes God’s will as an actual will and testament.

God’s Last Will and Testament Rev. Sean D. Lester August 17, 2003 Text: Hebrews 9:15-28 Introduction A. A will is the declaration of how a person’s belongings are to be disposed of upon death. 1. It is generally a written document and witnessed by people without an interest in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Harvest

Contributed by Charles Sabin on Jun 11, 2008

We are an answer to Jesus requested prayer to send Labourers into the harvest. This sermon gives seven ways to do that.

Growing up on a farm taught me many fine lessons, but one of the great lessons of my life came every late summer when it was time to harvest. There was no time to waste, no time to delay, everything and everyone was moving at top speed to bring in the crops that we worked so hard to produce. It was ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Final Exhortations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007

*(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

At The Kings Table

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Words we use for this time

At The Kings Table - Words we use for this time 1. Lord’s Supper - Remember His death Lk. 22:19-20 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ, The Perfect Mediator And Sacrifice For Sin"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 15, 2001

This is one of those great passages of Scripture that has bottomless resevoir of meaning!

Christ, the Perfect Mediator and Sacrifice for Sins Hebrews 9: 23-28 1. This is one of those scriptures that has a bottomless reservoir of meaning 2. It presents Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for Sin 3. The one thing man must face up to is this: a. He and his world are sinful and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2013

This hit home, right where people live. Hope it helps.

Doing the Right Thing Psalm 23:1-3NLT The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 23, 2013

Message about what the three temptations mean and how they relate to us.

Title: Temptation of Jesus Theme: Showing how these temptations relate to us. Text: Luke 4:1-14 Introduction (1) Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, I believe this is the key to understanding this passage. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Why God Is Concerned About The People We Don’t Care About

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 12, 2014

A look at the source of God's empathy for the people we don't care about as well as some guidance on how we can become more like God in this area.

LOOKING AT PEOPLE WE DON'T LIKE: I can roll my eyes at them. - Most of us find it pretty easy to roll our eyes at people we don’t care for. - We dismiss them. We find them not worth our time. - Some of these people are those we struggle with personally. - Others are simply part of a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Danger In Having A God Of Second Chances?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2013

A look at the dangers that come with presuming on God giving a second chances. Thankfully, He is a God who loves giving second chances, but sometimes we get in trouble by expecting they'll always be available.

DOES GOD ALWAYS GIVE A SECOND CHANCE? Second chances are a gift, not a right. - Jonah 3:1. - We should not presume on God’s mercy. - There are times when a window of opportunity on a second chance closes: a. Timing issue with the opportunity. - Example: my church plant getting ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Baptist