Sermons on Inclinations:

Send Lazarus To My Father's House Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 2, 2004

Second in a two-part series on the Rich Man and Lazarus, this sermon looks at repentance leading to salvation and as a vital attitude for receiving Holy Communion.

SEND LAZARUS TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE—LUKE 16:19-31 It appears to be a very simply request, “Then I beg you Father, send Lazarus to my Father’s House, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.” Having realized too late that his destiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

God Establishes A Covenant Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 15, 2003

God gave the 10 commandments as a covenant gift to his people and he wants them written on our hearts.

In 1955, The Fraternal Order of Eagles placed monuments of the Ten Commandments in public parks, at schools, and in front of municipal buildings around the country as gifts to honor individuals and special events. The first one was donated in Milwaukee, Wis., in a public event involving the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Service Contract—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001

A description of the willful commitment entered into by God’s people to serve their God exclusively. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

SERVICE CONTRACT-II—Joshua 24:14-28 A newly appointed young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside committal service at a small country cemetery in the country. There was to be no funeral, just the committal, because sadly, the deceased had no family or friends ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Deja Vu Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Oct 4, 2006

We often find ourselves going through the same troubling issues repeatedly. This is a message about breaking that cycle.

Numbers 11:4 “Then the foreign rabble who were traveling with the Israelites began to crave the good things of Egypt, and the people of Israel also began to complain. "Oh, for some meat!" they exclaimed. 5"We remember all the fish we used to eat for free in Egypt. And we had all the cucumbers, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Makes Motherhood Great?

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 11, 2002

A mother’s opportunity to share her faith in Christ makes motherhood great.

How do we measure greatness? Greatness is usually measured in terms of the end result. For example, a movie is considered a “blockbuster” by the amount of ticket sales it generates; the end result. An historical figure is considered great often by the sheer amount of information written about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

James: An Exposition Of James 2 Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009

A look at James Chapter two encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context with practical applications for the believer. This entire series is available as an ebook entitled "James: Who has Superior Faith" via the ibook store (itunes)

Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009

Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Buying Milk With No Money"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 3, 2010

Since the period of the Israelites, the Invitation has been offered down through the centuries to those seeking to find the Way...some have accepted it; others have rejected it. But it is the greatest invitation to humankind.

ISAIAH 55:1-9 “Buying Milk with No Money” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “Get your hot dogs here! Only $5.00.” “Ice cold Coke here, ice cold Coke! Only $7.00!” That’s what we hear when we go to see a baseball, football, basketball or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

What If This Was Your Last Christmas

Contributed by Troy(Pastor) Dingwell on Dec 19, 2009

A message about God speaking to each of us and asking what if we were to know that this was to be our last Christmas, and would it change our thinking and attitude.

I sat and watched a Christmas show on Tuesday night and thought how emotional do we become when we sit and see human nature affecting us. I thought about every Christmas that we celebrate from when we were kids to now as adults. For many of us the Christmas’s we grew up with probably did not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Congregational

If Only I Had It To Do All Over Again Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines Solomon as he reflects upon his life toward the end of his days.

In preparation for this message I decided to Google the phrase, “If only I had it all to do over again” and needless to say, I was amazed by the results. The search yielded 47 million results in a fraction of a second, 0.12 to be exact. After some moments of reflection the amazement started to wear ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions About Tithing (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the second in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

Last Sunday I began a two part series entitled "Questions about Tithing." Today, as we conclude this study I want to ask and then answer the last three (of six) questions about tithing. With that in mind lets look at three verses of scripture from Malachi 3. "Will a man rob God? Yet you have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stayingfocused.com/Online

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 25, 2005

What are some things we can do, or focus on, to adjust from long summer days, Bermuda shorts and tanning oils, to shorter days, cooler weather and pulling out the autumn gear? I know, autumn is a dirty six letter word but its coming.

In a recent Canada survey, is it reported that one out of every 10 Canadians aged 15 and over, about 2.6 million people, reported symptoms consistent with alcohol or illicit drug dependence, or illnesses from major depression, mania disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia (open spaces), social ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 23, 2009

A sermon on "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst" focused on transformation (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #5)

Evening Service for 3/22/2009 (Mat 5:6 NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Introduction: Imagine that you’re in a boat and the autopilot is set for east, but you want to change directions and go west. You take hold of the wheel, and you push ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Heart's Desire

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012

Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4

Denomination: Anglican

Freedom’s Measure (2015)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 7, 2015

1 of ? Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. But if you do not know what freedom is then you cannot prioritize it!...So... How can Christians measure their freedom? Freedom is measured by your...

FREEDOM’S MEASURE—Galatians 4:19—5:6 OR...CAST OFF THE YOKE Read ‘The Declaration of Independence’ transcription(minus the 18 ‘Facts’—specific grievances listed—& minus 56 signers)—18 grievances...27 total[9 of which are sub-categories to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist