Sermons on Joyful Giving:

It Is Finished

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus has done everything. And He gives it all to you as a gift.

Intro We know how satisfying it feels to do a job well done. At times, the harder the work, the greater the satisfaction. The more intense the toil, the greater the joy of completion. A doctor saves a life and restores health. A worker finishes a difficult and complicated project. A woman ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian Marriage

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010

Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 13, 2010

Joshua gives some practical instructions to ensure success in serving the Lord.

The purpose of my sermon this morning is to encourage your wholehearted obedience to the Lord God Almighty and to warn you of the consequences of disobedience to Him. Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7arO6mTs5W0 The famous last words of Todd Beamer on US Airlines Flight 93 before crashing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 22, 2010

God frees us to be other-oriented by giving us the mind of Christ.

Scripture Introduction A turtle in Cleveland wanted to winter in Florida. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced two geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jaws clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the river into Kentucky, some other geese ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Connection Series

Contributed by Moses Radford on Feb 25, 2011

This message will give you a sense of connection between Jesus and his mother.

JOHN 2: 1-12 3. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. John 2:4 (KJV) A. HE WASN'T BEING DISREPECTFUL B. HE WAS POINTING OUT WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT C. HIS PURPOSE VS. PRESENT SITUTION ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Were Dead

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Jul 30, 2008

Explains how Christ can give new life to anyone that asks

Ye who are Dead Ephesians 2:1-9 My message has a lot of scripture references in. If would like get out a pen and paper you can write them down and study them at your leisure. 1 ¶ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Dedicated Are You To Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2009

The Church needs some fresh blood. Are you willing to give it?

2 Tim 3:12-13 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. KJV "It must be understod that there are no nominal, halfhearted, lukewarm Christians in Russia or China. The price ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Should Avoid Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

Temptation is a powerful thing, but the consequences of giving in to sexual sin are even greater.

Why avoid sexual sin? I Corinthians 6:18 1. Illus. of my daughter • When our children were at home, we had what we referred to as the house rules. If you were going to live in our house, then you had to tell us where you were going and who you were going with, etc. • As an older teenager, often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things You Get With Salvation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 21, 2014

Every one should know what God gives with his Salvation.

7 THINGS YOU GET WITH SALVATION Luke 1: 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, (1) Deliverance from our enemies. Ver. 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Baptist

Honey In The Rock

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 2, 2013

The sermon shares the desires of God to give us honey in the rock that satisfies.

“Honey in the Rock” Psalm 81 God desires to give us Honey from the Rock • "The land of Canaan abounded with hills and rocks in which bees had their hives, and from whence honey dropped to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Assurances Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us blessed assurance of eternal life.

Here we are on Easter Sunday to celebrate the risen Savior! Today is the day we celebrate the most significant day in the history of the world. Just 72 hours earlier to the great morning of His resurrection, Jesus was betrayed by one of His trusted followers and captured by Roman soldiers. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If It's Not Broke, Break It!

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

The tru test of worship is a willingness to give God our very best.

Verses 1 and 2 constructs a tapestry of sorts to draw the reader into the events that were taking place in the backdrop of setting of the little house in Bethany. For if ancient Jews had hanging in their kitchens calendars, then highlighted in red would be the day of Passover. Passover to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 28, 2009

This gives us a good understanding of Paul’s teaching about salvation

UNDERSTANDING SALVATION Romans 10:1-13 * One of the saddest and greatest tragedies in history is recorded in April of 1912. The much heralded and unsinkable Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The lost of life was tremendous. In the aftermath of this tragedy, I am told that a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Rejoice!

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 17, 2014

A glimpse into the life of Simeon and three characteristics that give us a reason to rejoice.

A REASON TO REJOICE! Luke 2:22-32 INTRODUCTION: A man was asleep in the bed one night when his wife leaned over and shook him and said, "Wake up, I think somebody’s breaking in!" You see, this man had gone through this almost every night for the past 20 years, and he knew that the only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Live Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013

The grace that God gives allows us to have a life that is full and abundant.

A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of WWII, was called by adoring New Yorkers 'the Little Flower' because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a colorful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God