Sermons on Indifference Toward The Lost:

Run Towards God Or Away?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on how we respond to God’s call in our life.

Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Churches Journey Towards Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 9, 2006

As this passage unfolds it speaks of Solomon’s temple that was erected for the purpose of worshiping Jehovah God, and then dedicated by prayer, sacrifice and finally it was consummated by the presence of God being made manifested by fire. Now, at the clo

Illustration: A few years back the Lord called my wife and I to Pastor a small community church that had two active deacons; one of which I became very close to during our 2 ½ year tenure. We had noticed the Sunday School record books held a sad truth, the church had been on a gradual decline for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Attitudes Toward Money

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 2, 2002

How to handle our attitudes re: money

Biblical Attitudes Toward Money Sunday School Lesson Grace International Baptist Church Intro: 1 Tim 6:3-12 (NIV) 3 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Don't Get It

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2019

Last week I shared why Jesus needed to die. Toward the end of the sermon I mentioned how unfortunately, most people will not experience salvation as Jesus highlighted in Matthew 7:13-14. Why are most people not going to get it?

I DON'T GET IT Last week I shared why Jesus needed to die. Toward the end of the sermon I mentioned how unfortunately, most people will not experience salvation. I highlighted what Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, John 8:31-37, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Matthew 7:21, 1 Corinthians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Ax Head

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001

If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Lepers Journey Towards The Lord

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 4, 2003

During this message we will discover the three episodes that took place as the leper journied towards the Lord.

Text: Matthew 8:1-4 The Leper’s Journey Towards The Lord Let’s examine the three episodes that took place the day The leper sought healing from the Lord. The first episode that took place was… A. The Leper’s Cry (vv. 1-2) a. The leper could have spent his time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Attidudes Toward Church Leaders

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

What should our attitudes be toward church leaders?

INTRODUCTION We have spent considerable time looking at the position on elder in the local church. Such a study can be a tedious one at best. It subject matter is important because it is easy to be critical of people who are “in charge” of things. I hope that through the message, you have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path Toward Personal Peace

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Resting in the arms of Jesus and being held securely by his love gives Christians the ability to live with contentment and peace

John 20:24-29 “The Path Toward Personal Peace” INTRODUCTION It was 1981, and the recently retired couple was concerned about the growing threat of nuclear war. Since they could do nothing to prevent a war, they decided that they would look for the safest place on earth, which would enable ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving--Steps Toward Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

Giving from our finances and material possessions is an important spiritual discipline. It breaks money’s hold upon us, enables us to experience the abundant life, and glorifies God.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “Steps Toward Generosity” INTRODUCTION Today, Palm Sunday, two roads merge. One road is the path of Christian discipleship and Spiritual discipline—the path that we have been walking along this Lenten season. The second is the walk toward Calvary, which was really begun ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Hospitality Toward One Another

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006

Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Steps Toward A Biblical Burial

Contributed by Brent Bond on Feb 21, 2008

Since our burial practices say a lot about human worth and our view of the afterlife, we should think about it more often and make biblical choices.

MULTIMEDIA: Walking Across Egypt: The Casket (00:01:02) [wingclips.com END CUE: movie title then fades to black For those who have had to make funeral arrangements, the business of it can seem cold – as in the video clip, Walking Across Egypt. While many funeral directors and cemetery developers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Steps Toward Success

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

1. SUCCESS STARTS FROM WHERE YOU ARE 2. SUCCESS FOLLOWS FROM WHAT YOU HAVE 3. SUCCESS ACHIEVES FROM WHAT YOU CAN

Three Steps Toward Success Judges 3:31 This verse and the few verses in chapter 5 comprise the sum total of Shamgar’s biblical biography. Before the life of Shamgar there is Ehud, a valiant left-handed judge who led the people to victory against the Moabites. Israel’s peace with the Moabites ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Year Toward Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008

Preached for the first anniversary of Salem Gospel Ministries, a church for French-speaking Africans. Like the Christians of Antioch, you fled persecution, you reached out beyond your own group, and you have learned for a year from your pastors.

What a difference a year makes! Just one short year. Just twelve months. It is not long, but it can make a difference. It can be one year toward eternity. Just one short year ago I was still in my 60’s, but now I have started a new decade! Adrien and Barbara, I hope I do not show it too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Towards  Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The lies are subtle, and they go deep down. They are rooted in painful experiences of hurt, of rejection, and the antidote is to discover what God’s truth says to those lies, and to hear that truth speak to those experiences.

Turning Towards  Truth April 9, 2006 (Palm Sunday) John 18:28-38 Intro: Today is Palm Sunday, where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where the people welcomed Him and celebrated Him as a King, singing hosanna’s, laying palms and even their cloaks on the ground for His donkey to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist