Sermons on Industrious:

Mother Of Pearl

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 20, 2002

Mother of pearl is a message about turning the grit of life into something beautiful, using the creation of a pearl as an illustration.

Mother of Pearl; turning the grit of life of life into something beautiful; do you have it in you? 2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; Pearls as a gift, have been considered from time immemorial, one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Coincidence

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 18, 2003

There is great symbolism to be found in the events leading up to the cross, and even in the cross itself that God wants to use to draw you to His Son Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In last week’s message I preached from verses 24-26, and showed you briefly some of the powerful symbolism that was found in the events leading up to the cross. Today I want us to continue that look as we notice more of this symbolism, and I want you to take note of this – it is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

HOW DO YOU "GUARD THE TRUTH"? PAUL GIVES TIMOTHY 3 METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE THE KIND OF EFFORT IT WOULD TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EPHESUS

Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 2:1-13 Introduction. N 2nd Timothy 1:14, Paul tells Timothy to “guard the Truth”. The Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from a prison cell; and, he was going to be put to death in a very short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007

Did you know that angels are mentioned either directly or indirectly nearly 300 times in the Old and New Testaments? The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Angels Among Us 5/07 Col. 1:15-17, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Like God Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

A person takes on the characteristics of the family to which he or she belongs. In this text Paul, shares at least three ways that we are to imitate God.

How To Be Like God Ephesians 5:1-14 It is for me the most memorable scene of the movie. Pongo is watching out the window as a stream of people pass by heading toward the park. Each passing pet look like their owners. When a couple have been together for a long time. They begin to look like one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Values Babies

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 9, 2008

Children, both born and unborn, have a special place in God’s heart—and the ill treatment of these little ones will bring about God’s judgment upon society.

Listen to the Psalmist in chapter 127:3 (NASB) “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, so are children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They shall not be ashamed, when they speak with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 6 - A Sleepless Conscience Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message keys in on the necessity of confession and repentance of sin.

A SLEEPLESS CONSCIENCE TEXT: Psalm 6:1-10 Psalms 6:1-10 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. [2] Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word 2000

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 15, 2003

God’s Log-In to our World after we had Logged out due to our sin

Blakeney 26-02-03 Word 2000 In our Deanery Chapter, I have been occasionally accused of championing the use of e-mail and the Internet. Bill Gates is famous as the founder of the software company Microsoft and Microsoft has two very well known programmes Windows and Word 2000 (RTM). And those ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Fisher's Of Men

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

We are called to be "fisher’s of men."

FISHER’S OF MEN Believing for BIG things from God! Psalm 107:23, 24 “Some go down to the sea and travel over it in ships to do business in great waters; 24) these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. The mindset that I want us to have today as I talk about this scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween: Should We Participate Or Not?

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 22, 2002

Many Christians have reservations over this question. What does THE-BOOK say?

HALLOWEEN SHOULD WE PARTICIPATE OR NOT Ephesians 5:11 (11) And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. As the 31st of this month of October 2002 fast approaches, many Christians are asking themselves the same question. Should we participate in Halloween ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Love In The Rear View Mirror-I Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

Recognizing the Danger of losing what matters most.

Love in the Rear View Mirror - Rev 2:1-7  Look this morning at another letter to the Ephesian church other than the one written by Paul. 1) Apostle John is only remaining disciple alive and is now banished to the island of Patmos. It is here that Jesus gives him a 3-fold message. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

It's Off To Work I Go - Ii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The value of discovering our partnership with God in our work is discussed. Work is a blessing not only in regard to our daily provision but personal fulfillment as well.

It’s Off to Work I Go (II) Prov. 21:25-26 1-12-03 This morning we want to pick up where we left off last week. Our subject is a biblical view of work. Am I seeing my work the way God wants me to see it? Last week we addressed four scriptural concepts concerning work. We are to see our work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Proverbs 21:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

What Time Is It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 25, 2005

It is time for the church to be a redeeming factor in the world.

“What Time is It” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Chronicles 12:32 “And of the children of Issachar, [which were men] that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them [were] two hundred; and all their brethren [were] at their commandment.” Today I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Apostolic