Sermons on Interests Of The Others:

Where Everybody Knows My Name

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

importance of having relationships where people and God know our names

How many of you have watched the television show, 'Cheers'? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television set in a bar with a mishmash of characters came every day after work: an alcoholic ex-pro baseball playing bartender, know-it-all postman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, James 4:11-12, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Follow These Instructions Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012

Paul’s final instructions to Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Follow These Instructions Reading: Titus chapter 3 verses 12-15 • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • ill: Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Brethren

Let's Play Ball Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009

We are not to judge others or make plans without consulting God because if we do we are playing God.

LET’S PLAY BALL James 4:11-17 Those of you who have been around for my Tuesday night class know of a little game we like to play. I have this ball, and I’ll think of a topic. For example I’ll say, “Tell me something you do every day.” And I’ll start by saying, “I drink a Dr Pepper.” Then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Does It End

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon on when we should not use our freedoms to trip up the "weak" and when we should exercise our freedoms (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge? and outline from Steve Cornell)

HoHum: Bob Deffinbaugh- I have been in some of the meat markets of the eastern world, especially in some of the remote villages of India. I wanted to know just what kind of meat it was. I also was interested to know how long it had been dead. The flies which swarmed over the dead carcasses were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraged To Encourage

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013

God encourages us so that we could encourage one another

Encouraged to Encourage 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The story seems so modern. A man who seems to be in a rut in his job gets a call from his boss about a terrific new opportunity overseas. Things had not been going so well where he was. Everything he tried to do was a dead end. So this opportunity was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016

Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Household Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

In this lesson I want to talk about what it is to practically pursue love with your brothers and sisters in the Lord or the household of faith. This brotherly love is quite unique, for it has no cause other than the fact that someone is a brother.

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 5 Part 5: LOVING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH 1. Introduction John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Aug 24, 2003

To motivate the hearer to seek a new vision and a new in-terest in the things of God.

GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 43:1-19, Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Faithful Unto Death

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jun 3, 2016

Christ was and is faithful to the interests of His people - “the faithful and true.”

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH Revelation 11:3-13 Christ was and is faithful to the interests of His people - “the faithful and true.” I. THE TEXT IMPLIES OBLIGATIONS TO CHRIST’S SERVICE. This springs from - 1. Christ’s boundless Excellency - INFINITELY WORTHY. 2. His right of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening Lent Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012

Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Action Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities to bless others in various ways as part of their partnership with God's kingdom work.

We are in the second week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Proverbs 11:24

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

How do we relate to the needs of others?

Helping Hands (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: “There was a pastor of a small church who had a little daughter of about 6-years-old. It was near her bedtime, and she was sent to bed with a stomachache and missed her usual romp with her daddy. A few minutes later she appeared at the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Love - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Love Authentic Christianity - #4 of 7 Jerry Watts John 13:34-35 * For the last several week we have been visiting, from the Bible, what it means to be an Authentic Christian. There are two reasons I have felt led to do this: 1) This world needs to see an Authentic Christian and be influenced by ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Need To Keep Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 14, 2015

Spiritual Growth, Others, Service

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – I Need to Keep Growing in Christ Ephesians 4:11-16 (p. 815) January 18, 2015 Introduction: I think job descriptions are important! If you don’t know what’s expected of you then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational