Sermons on Joyful Giving:

Who Can Climb God's Hill?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Jesus gives us the clean hands and pure heart needed to stand atop God’s hill.

“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.” Did you ever wonder what kind of hill it was that Jack and Jill had to climb if they couldn’t make it up without cracking their skulls? You wouldn’t think it should be such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Beginning [or Beginning Again] Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 8, 2011

In Christ the old order of things, 'subjected to futility' and 'in bondage to decay' gives way to the 'new creation.'

BEGINNING [OR BEGINNING AGAIN] Going the Distance -- Part 1 January 9, 2011 Isaac Butterworth 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 (NIV) 5:16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living And Loving The Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 17, 2011

Peter gives us some simple commands to help us to love life and see good days.

Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say “The Good Life?” 1. Did you know that "The Good Life" is a state slogan for the state of Nebraska? 2. “The Good Life” is a philosophical phrase for the life that one would like to live. 3. You might be surprised to know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Thanksgiving

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Nov 18, 2009

In our Readings for the Last Sunday in the Church year, we learn something important about giving thanks.

Isaiah 51:4-6; Jude 20-25; Mark 13:24-37 Well this Sunday is a big Sunday in the Church Year! If you didn’t know it, it is the LAST Sunday of this church year. Next week starts Advent and the beginning of a new journey through the church calendar. This Sunday is also called the Sunday of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:4-6, Jude 1:20-25, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Escape The Wrath To Come Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

Continuing with our series on Jude, Jude gives his readers four steps to maintain their walk with the Lord.

Escape the Wrath to Come Text: Jude 17 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As we’ve been going through the book of Jude we’ve looked at the false teachers that Jude mentions. We’ve seen how we can be aware of them, and that we as Christians need to stay alert. The title of my sermon this evening ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-21, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Reasons For Gifts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2010

We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.

What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

The life of Jonah gives us many lessons that we can learn and apply to our own situations.

The Life of Jonah There are many stories in the Bible of people who were called by God and we can learn so much from their lives. It becomes very clear that when we obey God, the blessings of God are released on our lives. But when we go against the will and ways of God, things do not go ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

The reign of Josiah gives us cause for concern today. But it also offers hope if we will turn to the Lord

Where do We go from Here? 2 Chronicles 35:1-29 Introduction The Scripture we read this morning tells us of a young king Called Josiah. He was only eight years old when he became king. The text we just read happened when Josiah was 26 years of age. Let us look further into the background of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-29, 2 Chronicles 35:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 5, 2015

We can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength to do it.

The Secret of Contentment August 2, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength to do it. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:10-13 Supplemental Passage: “… for the joy of the LORD is your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013

This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

End Of The World? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 7, 2014

God gives us clues about the end of the world so that we can properly respond to Him!

How many of you have heard that the end of the world was supposed to happen?? Show cartoon…. Over and over again there will be doomsayers and they will all be wrong because the only truth is what God states in the Bible. Jesus Christ actually states that only God the Father knows the date ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study On The Rapture

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015

Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Indisputable ‘i Am’ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 30, 2015

Jesus reveals himself as the I AM of the Old Testament and gives the conditions and terms for salvation in His Name.

The Indisputable ‘I AM’ John 8: 21-31 In John 8:12 the LORD Jesus validates His own deity in identifying Himself as THE Light of the World that “whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” We saw the indispensable character of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Course Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

Our heart gives us the direction for our lives, therefore, we must guard our hearts.

On November 28, 1979 Flight 901 left Auckland Airport in New Zealand. The flight was a sightseeing tour bound for Antarctica with 257 people on board. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/nzdisasters/erebus.asp These sight seeing tours had been operating since 1977. They had experienced ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist