Sermons on Keeping Vows:

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message was preached the week of Thanksgiving and shows how as Christians we can keep an attitude of Gratitude by looking at the lepers that Jesus healed in the gospel of Luke

An Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they were thankful for. One little boy said, “My glasses.” When asked why he was thankful for his glasses, he said, “Because they keep the boys from fighting me and the girls from kissing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Destiny Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Put Not Your Trust In Princes Or Political Parties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010

God does not call us to take political power, but to witness to the Gospel of truth, goodness and beauty, and to keep together our worship, law and ethics.

27th Sunday in Course October 2, 2010 Sacred Liturgy Series Last Sunday, a number of evangelical pastors mounted the pulpit and endorsed candidates running in the current elections. By doing so, they thumbed their noses at the Internal Revenue Service’s rulings against 501-c-3 ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Encouragement For The Faithful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 27, 2010

If we are accomplish things for the Lord, fear cannot be allowed to influence our lives. Fear will keep us from what God has for us.

Fanning the flame of encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Introduction- We have for several weeks looked at Spiritual disciplines. Forgiveness one week, the benefit of not carrying burdens and guilt around. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Running The Marathon

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

“Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Word! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 1, 2013

What can keep you and me from being successful or victorious in this life, is when we don’t believe God’s Word!!

Joshua 1:7-8-Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 18, 2013

God's absolute love for us removed every barrier that keeps us from Him, and He calls us to love others by removing barriers.

Have you ever heard a preacher say something that made you wince about his correctness (kind of like fasting)? Well, I am going to say something to make you wince. I am going to say something about the love of God. Then, when you are picking up stones to stone me, I am going to tell you why I said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Lord

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2008

Jesus makes it plain. We have a duty to keep. We must give account to him for how we worship and serve in his kingdom.

Just in case you haven’t noticed we are adding on to our building here. The block for the north and east walls are nearly all the way up now. Lord willing, this next Friday, the first floor will be poured and sealed. And, on June 8th, which is in just three weeks, (weather permitting) we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Plea For Unity

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008

The apostle Paul instructs the Philippian church about the reason they have unity, what their response to that unity should be, and his recommendations for keeping that unity.

A PLEA FOR UNITY Text: Philippians 2:1 – 4 Introduction: • There are some churches with a problem o Arguing over which Bible, what kind of music, what to wear o Feelings hurt, people leaving, bad witness • Christians are supposed to exemplify unity • Unity doesn’t mean being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Transition From "Jews For Jesus” To "Semi-Jews For Jesus” Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009

Sometimes our routines keep God from working, so He brings change and even persecution to awaken us as to what He is doing.

The Transition from “Jews for Jesus” to “Semi-Jews for Jesus” (Acts 8:1-8) 1. People try playing all sorts of tricks. Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, "They won’t let us in a restaurant with pets." Undeterred, the first guy and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2010

We don't want Satan to outwit us with his scheme of keeping the church from welcoming those who repent and return to the fellowship.

Introduction: A. We all know that God is at work in the world, and that Satan is busy trying to destroy and work against everything that God is doing. B. For instance: 1. And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so humankind ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get It Right When You Have It All Wrong

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

We are tempted to keep a stiff upper lip and take a deep breath and go on with our life when we have really messed up.

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG 2/3/10 Genesis 13:1-8 S__ L__ R __ 1. RECOGNITION IS REQUIRED 1-7 A. UNSATISFIED LIVING 1-4 1. No Purpose 2. No Passion 3. No Power B. UNUSABLE TESTIMONY 5-7 1. Compromise 5 2. Conflict 6-7 2. SEPARATION IS REQUIRED 8-13 A. SEDUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 4, 2010

The text contains a charge & a promise to the restored nation. The forgiven man must keep God's charge if he is to enjoy the blessings of his right standing.

ZECHARIAH 3: 6-10 THE SERVANT OF RESTORATION [1 Peter 2:1-10] Our text contains a charge and a promise to the restored nation and its members. The charge and promise can be given and followed because of the coming of the Servant-Branch and the foundation which He laid by the accomplishment of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:6-10, Isaiah 49:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Forgive That?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 15, 2010

Second message on forgiveness, with some things we can learn from the life of Joseph and some things to keep in mind as we seek to forgive.

“How Can I Forgive THAT?” Example of Joseph? March 14, 2010 Introduction I’m going to do something that preaching teachers tell you to never do: go right into the material. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, and I won’t even have time to review what I talked about ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Jesus Would Say To A Confused Christian Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 16, 2008

How do we keep from drowning in the pagan culture around us? By following the guidelines Jesus set in His letter to the church at Pergamos

1. Illus. of wrong way on freeway As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please be careful coming home!" "I’m there right now," said George, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist