Sermons on Joyful Giving:

Trick Or Treat

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2001

This sermon gives the history of Halloween and a biblical perspective of the holiday.

Sunday Evening October 28, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church TRICK OR TREAT Micah 6:8 Introduction: 1. As a parent I have had to make decisions concerning Halloween. Is Halloween just a harmless holiday that kids go from house to house and get candy? What’s wrong with that? Is it harmful to a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A Sermon that gives practical helps on being better communicators.

Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills James 1:19-20 Introduction: [A young man once approached Socrates to ask if the philosopher would teach him the gift of oratory. His request was then followed by an incessant stream of words until, finally, Socrates placed his hand ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tempting God Through Disobedience

Contributed by Russ Houser on Apr 6, 2002

a look at the risk of not giving of ourselves to help others in need.

Tempting the Lord through disobedience 4-7-02 AM 2 Kings 12: 3 But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places. Pray Story of Boy with fishes and loaves - family - sent boy on errand - packed a lunch - would be gone most of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:3, John 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mercy Investment Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 17, 2002

Jesus gives us the best investment advice there is.

#7 in series on the Sermon on the Mount Preached April 14, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene, Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. The Mercy Investment Matthew 3:7 Intro Ever since this latest recession has struck, a lot of people have been glued to CNN, Fox News and other such news, listening to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Holiness

Portrait Of A Hero

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Joshua gives us an example of what it means to be a hero

Hey: On October 8,1918 Sergeant Alvin C. York single handedly capture 132 German soldiers which earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. Definitely, he was a hero to be honored. In this battle he displayed courage and selflessness that is required of heroes. Today’s society doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Imitate God?

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

Paul gives us four ways to imitate God.

I. Introduction a. Illustration –We have all seen young children imitate their parents. Young girls play with dolls and little boys play with plastic lawn mowers. b. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. c. Though Paul’s letter was written to the church at Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When He Reigns, It Pours Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at how our giving impacts our worship.

Cartoons: • Denny came to me a few weeks ago and told me it was time to preach on tithing again. • In the meantime, we talked about some other ways to increase giving – one idea was to recruit some new ushers, or at least train them in some new techniques • Here’s another possible new look for our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Did You Know

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

thank you Mark Lowery for giving us this song

Intro: parents go to B-ham to Gaither homecoming. My first thought was, they are going to have to put up with all the crazy stuff from Mark Lowery. I thought, he’s a nut, he just is over the top, he is off the wall. So a while later I am riding up the road and a new Christmas song is released, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tools Of The Trade

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

what tools Jesus gives to share the gospel message

Tools Of The Trade Luke 10:1-24 Aug 20, 2006 Intro: As men and tools go, I am extremely lucky. You see, I have a wife who is a scientist and thus works with tools in her job – she uses Bunsen burners, centrifuges, microscopes, and pipettes. A pipette is the scientific equivalent of a turkey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wake Up Call

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 23, 2007

Sometimes God gives us a wake up call

God’s wake up call Jonah 1:1-2:10 [openiong] A married couple were on vacation and staying overnight at a motel. They had to get up early the next morning to continue their travel, so they called the front desk for a wake up call the next morning. The front desk called, and the wife got up and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2007

This sermon gives five reasons why fellowship is important.

Fellowship – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Fellowship Fellowship is the “glue” that keeps people connected to our church. According to the New Testament, fellowship is not optional for a Christian. It is mandatory! Jesus said: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pathway To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

This passage of Scripture give a person the pathway to spiritual maturity.

THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY Acts 2:1 - 42 1. Have you ever wondered about the purpose of something? ILL Notebook: Purpose (wooden spoons) One day during cooking class, the teacher, Mrs. Pritchard, was extolling her secrets for preparing perfect sauces. When she ordered the class to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Getting Ready For My Miracle"

Contributed by Torey Higgs on May 24, 2006

Learning Not to Give Up Because Your Miracle Is on The Way

This Particular Story is an interesting story when you have a view point of the story now the best way to do that is to start from the beginning and go through it In an Expository Way. If you look at verse 1 in chapter 3 the first person that you are introduced to is the King of Israel who name is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be Effective In Sharing The Good News

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

gives a hint of how to become effective in sharing the Gospel

How Do I Plan To Become More Effective In Sharing Christ? “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Cor 5:20 Introduction: I. The preaching of the good news, the sharing of Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ