Sermons on Indebted:

Against The Grain Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007

Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Captive To The Call Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2006

Each of us has a call on our lives. Are you captive to your call?

Ephesians 3:1 (HCSB) For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles - Prisoner of Christ  Paul was fully captive to the call of Christ  His only choice was obedience  His call to the Gentiles  We are all captive to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

First in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Actual warning labels from products • Sign on the side of a massage chair: "Do not use massage chair without clothing." • "Do not use snow blower on the roof." • "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." • A warning on an electric router made for carpenters: "This product not intended for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25

Denomination: Baptist

Principals Of Prayer

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Apr 16, 2007

JUST AS THE MEN IN THIS TEXT WE OFTEN WONDER HOW SHOULD WE PRAY,SO THEN CHRIST OFFERS TO US THESE PRINCIPALS OF PRAYER.

PRINCIPALS OF PRAYER 4/15/07 (Mat 6:5) And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (Mat 6:6) But thou, when thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Treasures Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 14, 2009

Our lives and the lives of those around us will only be as rich as how much we grab on to God’s treasures!

We read in Matthew 6 of the King James Version of the Bible: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009

GOD IN HIS DELIVERANCE STORY IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CHARACTER IN US, EVEN AT THE PRICE OF PAIN.

Tola and Jair: When the Purpose gets Lost Judges 10:1-16 8/16/09 INTRODUCTION My older sister Sue is panicked by mice. She lives in an old farm house, next door to the house we grew up in. One night she went into her kitchen and saw a mouse scury underneath the pantry door. Wanted it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Showboat Religion Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon V: Real Joy Endures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when so many people seem to be so unhappy about almost everything, let us spread the real joy of knowing and serving Jesus!

Real Joy Endures My first Christian Service assignment was leader of a Youth for Christ Fellowship Group in Hapeville. The chorus we used as our theme song is familiar to all of you who were teenagers in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-19

True Love Reigns Sermon Iii: True Love Forgives - As Needed, As Prescribed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to forgive our brothers and sisters their trespasses against us as freely as God has forgiven our trespasses against Him. Truly forgiven folks become truly forgiving folks!

TRUE LOVE FORGIVES - AS NEEDED . . . AS PRESCRIBED How often have you gone to see a doctor and come away with a prescribed medication to be taken as needed? Thirty days later you go back to the pharmacy for a refill. You repeat the process ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

An Unconditional Love

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 6 (b) God’s love to us is unconditional. Living in that love we now love others.

John 15:9-17 “An unconditional love” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “An unconditional love” It’s Mother’s Day today. It’s a time we show our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Asking, Seeking, Knocking (Luke 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2024

What is the importance of asking, seeking and knocking in prayer? Let's look at Luke 11.

What does prayer have to do with asking, seeking and knocking? Do we gather with Jesus or scatter? What woes can religious leaders face? Let’s look at Luke 11. What are the important topics to pray about that Jesus addressed? It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples' Prayer: A Prayer For God's Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2015

Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017

1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Vital Signs Of A Healthy Ministry Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 47 in our exposition of Romans. This message explores Romans 15 for clues concerning what really counts in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Romans 15:13-33 We can approach this passage in any number of ways. A straight logical outline of the passage may reveal its flow. This morning however I would like to glean some insight from the passage related to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Wise About Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 18:10-12, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 11:15, Proverbs 6:1-5, Proverbs 3:13-15, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 30:7-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 19:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ