Sermons on Inward Focused:

Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005

This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

Don't Kid Yourselves (You Reap What You Sow)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on reaping what we sow... not only that.. but reaping 400 times what we sow.

Galatians 6:1-10 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burden, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks he is something when he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bible Moms

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 18, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon, reflecting on the struggles and trials of Bible mothers, especially focusing on the story of Moses’ mom.

Sermonmay132007 Hillsborough Reformed Church May 13, 2007 Mothers Day “Bible Moms” Bible moms did not have it easy. Once upon a time, the Hebrews lived in the land of Egypt. They had a good life there and were favored by the Egyptians. An ancestor of theirs, Joseph, had saved the empire when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Happy Healthy Home Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 22, 2007

Message 2 of 6 on building a Godly Home. This message is focused on making a Godly marriage as the foundation for your home.

HomeBuilders Building a Happy Healthy Home May 20, 2007 070520 – Building a Happy Healthy Home Video: The Perfects This isn’t real is it? There are no families on earth like this. In fact we live in a world populated with dysfunctional homes. It has always been so. A World Filled with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eagles Were Made To Soar

Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006

Many believers get bogged down with the duties of Christianity while they should be focusing on worship rather than duty.

Chickens or Eagles Isaiah 40:29-31 ARE YOU CLOSER TO BEING A SPIRITUAL EAGLE OR A SPIRITUAL CHICKEN? I. Facts about chickens #1. Chickens love to go with the flow and follow other chickens. - If one chicken wonders out of the chicken coop all of the others follow - They may not know where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Not The Best? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Participating In Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luther's Revelation

Contributed by Woodrow Freeze on Nov 23, 2006

A sermon preached at Homecoming, focusing on Martin Luther’s revelation surrounding "the just shall live by faith."

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:16-17) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining A Winning Attitude Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004

Discovering the Champion in You Part 1. This message focuses on four practices that will help believers maintain a winning attitude.

INTRODUCTION This morning I want to start off a short series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You.” Sitting in this room this morning are men and women of God who have been miraculously saved. Can somebody say, “Amen!”? And because you’ve been saved and empowered by the Holy Spirit, you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Advent

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 10, 2004

This sermon focuses on the Gospel being "good news." Advent is about the "coming" and "arrival" of Jesus, the Messiah - anointed one.

“The Meaning of Advent” Luke 2:10-11 The Christian world celebrates the season of Advent on the four Sundays prior to Christmas. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The dictionary gives two descriptions for Advent “Coming” and “Arrival.” The message of Advent is about the coming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Persuasion Worth Living For.

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

The example of John the Baptist furnishes a lesson for all who, with a worthwhile purpose, would choose to be totally focused in life.

A PERSUASION WORTH LIVING FOR. John 1:19-34 Int: Ever since the fall of man there has been a longing in the human heart. All through the record of the Bible it increases, as men and women cried out for a way of deliverance, to be free at last from the power and the reign of sin. In all of history ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing In The Next Generation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Men Of Valor Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

2 of 4 messages on the Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of giving ourselves to those we love.

Mighty Men of God Mighty Men of God are Men of Valor Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (NIV) When the Titanic went down on April 15, 1912 74% of the women passengers survived. 80% of the men did not. This was because the men believed that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Judges 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A House With A View Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

1 of several messages during the summer of 2006. This message focuses on the mission and vision of the church toward the community and evangelism

God’s Favorite House A House with a View July 23, 2006 For five years my office had no window None of our offices had a window. We were located in the basement. There was no view. I didn’t know when it was sunny and nice. I didn’t know when it was rainy and cold. I didn’t know when the wind ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hall Of Fame # 9 - The Singers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

This message focuses on singing and is based upon Ezra’s reference to the 128 singers who returned from exile.

Certain words spring to mind when we examine what the Bible has to say about singing: 1. SCRIPTURAL 1 Chronicles 15:16 "And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:41