Sermons on Keep God First:

Independence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 3, 2001

Independence Day & just when it all started.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Today we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. Many people celebrate a variety of different ways. Some with Bar-B-Q’s charcoaling Rib Eyes, Ribs, and Chickens. While others like myself work at merchandising those items for sell. We enjoy our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 26

GETHSEMANE Matthew 26 v. 36 - 46 1. A Place of Great Sorrow v. 37 "and he began to be sorrowful and very heavy" Gethsemane was a garden, two hundred yards from the city wall across the Kidron Valley (a) The Reason for His sorrow (1) His approaching physical pain - on the cross to suffer (2) His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Holiness

Come To The Table

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

This is a sermonette for a thanksgiving communion message.

"Come To The Table" Thanksgiving Communion Service November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Cor. 11:23-29 A Thanksgiving is a day we look forward to all year long. a All the smells, great stuffing, Golden Turkey cooked to perfection, pumpkin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message challenging the people to be more evangelistic.

BEING LIKE JESUS Matthew 9:35-38 INTRO: The late R. G. Lee was asked, "What do Southern Baptist need more than anything else?" His instant reply was, "More than anything else Southern Baptist need to be like Jesus." I think most of us would agree. If we are going to be laborers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready To Rumble

Contributed by Chaplain Judy Boen on Aug 26, 2003

Learning to stand through spiritual warfare

“Get Ready to Rumble” I can remember many years ago watching the movie, “A Rebel Without A Cause”, and also have read David Wilkerson’s book, “The Cross and the Switchblade.” In those days, and even more so now, gang activity was rampant. There were always gangs who fought each other, taking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Dec 30, 2002

A sermon about spiritual weapons for a spiritual victory. Every Christians should know this.

Choose your weapons II Cor 10:3-5 and later in sermon Exodus 14:1-14 A Talk to you about tools today. Realize that these are not weapons althoug some might use them for it. You will catch what I want to say anyway. (Use physical tools) Ø Wrench not fot screws Ø Screwdriver not for nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cry Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

The fourth of a seven part series that looks at the heart of Jesus through His last words on the cross.

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bread: A Spiritual Tune Up

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 7, 2006

A Communion Meditation Breaking Bread Tunes the Mind, Attitudes, & the Heart

A tune up is done to your car to replace and maintain parts that wear out through usage. Tune ups will insure that your car will continue to run smoothly, continue getting it’s normal gas mileage and prevent severe damage the engine and other major components. All cars need regular tune-ups about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Kingdoms

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 4, 2008

All of us live in a kingdom. Someone sits on teh throne governing our lives. The central question is: Who is on your throne?

The Three Kingdoms 1 Peter 1:13-16 All of us live in a kingdom! Someone sits on our throne, governing our lives! Each of us are called to live in holiness! Hebrews 12:14 14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (NIV) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God