Sermons on Involvement:

Elisha And The Shunammite Woman Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 14, 2008

God is a god who can change the unchangeable and it is an easy thing in the eys of the Lord to accomplish and thus He shows himself to be our great and faithful provider. Let will see these 3 truths again today.

Over the past few weeks I have been sharing w/ you some insights from my reading in 1 & 2 Kings. And I would like to take 2 more weeks because there is a theme being presented & expanded on in these 3 chapters of 2 Kings. The backdrop is the ministry of Elisha but the real story is the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Puzzle Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 15, 2012

This is the second part of a five part series on family. This message looks at: Why Marriage.

2 The Puzzle of Marriage It is said that Socrates was asked by a young man whether or not he would recommend marriage, Socrates replied by saying “By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you will become happy; and if you get a bad one, you will become a philosopher and the world needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rocks & Rolls

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011

Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Open Door!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 25, 2014

Why did God do that? What was His purpose? And why did He place such an emphasis on the subject of being a "blessing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A GREAT OPEN DOOR! Genesis 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:5 9 A. One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anchor Of A Bible Based Family Series

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on May 5, 2014

the storms of life will come to all of us, we need to cast out 4 anchors that will prevent our lives from being ship wretched.

• We need the bible based family Heb 11 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 23 By faith Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wholehearted Servanthood Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 14, 2009

In today’s lesson we see five important motivations for wholehearted servanthood.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a four-week series of messages titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Wholehearted generosity refers to a person who is completely and sincerely and authentically generous. Wholehearted generosity begins with wholehearted commitment, which was the topic of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Measure Of Success

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This is the third in a three sermon series taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to our church moving from a rented facility into a dedicated worship facility.

The Measure of Success Scripture: Joshua 4 What is success? When does it happen? When can we say we have been successful? Two weeks ago, we talked about momentum and how momentum is developed by creating a God-focused movement. And if we create among us, a God-focused movement, how do we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 18, 2012

It is time we take a serious look at building quality relationships – and there is no better resource than God who made us to be in relationship.

“Building Quality Relationships: With God – Imitating God” Eph. 4:17-5:2 From the very beginning God said “It is not good for man to be alone.” Van Morris, in Being Lonely ‘Can Kill You’, says that data collected from 148 studies, involving more than ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living On Mission With God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2014

The phrase, "Living on Mission with God" is a pretty flexible phrase, but serves as a great missions concept. This sermon focuses on believers making missions and evangelism and service to God a focus of their lives.

Living on Mission with God Chuck Sligh March 16, 2014 TEXT: Mark 8:34-36 – “And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Priceless Pair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017

Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust The River...

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 8, 2018

A sermon that uses river analogies - i.e Revelation 22 psalm 46 and Ezekiel 46 to talk about how to understand God's love in a white water world

1 John 4 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2015

This sermon is an advent sermon that talks of getting to know the Jesus we are preparing for I finished with a clip of derek Redmonds 400 metre fat the 1992 Olympics at Barcelona. You should be able to find it very powerful.

John 15:12-17New International Version (NIV) 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friendsif you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015

What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Up!

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 25, 2016

A sermon that encourages folk to move up into the purposes of God. The second point uses material I got from the internet.

Going Up - Experiencing something different Ezra 10 4, Rise up take courage and do it. Mark 1 - 17 Don’t you want to experience something different in 2016? Do you want to go up not down? Well I want to assure you life will be different but I want to tell you you have to choose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Manasseh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2022

One of the twelve tribes of Israel descending from Manasseh, the grandson of Jacob through Joseph, Manasseh was one of the two Joseph tribes; Ephraim was the other. At the Exodus Manasseh numbered 32,200, while Ephraim had 40,500.

MANASSEH Manasseh was the king of southern Judea. He was known for his idol worship and lack of faith in Yahweh. Manasseh was the fourteenth king of the Kingdom of Judah. He was the oldest of the sons of Hezekiah and his mother, Hephzibah. He became king at the age of 12 and reigned for 55 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist