Sermons on King Saul:

The Disciple As Evangelist Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 7th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon talks about the importance of evangelism in discipleship.

Some of the text in this sermon comes from "Out of the Saltshaker" by Rebecca Pippert. Over the past six weeks we’ve talked about several different characteristics of disciples. We’ve learned the importance of submission in discipleship. We’ve learned the necessity of prayer and study in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Methodist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

About The Collection (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 26, 2005

This is the third of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the proportion of giving (that is, how much to give to the church).

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a sermon series About the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you who are Christians grow in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

About The Collection (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2005

This is the last of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the church. This sermon examines the provocation, protection, and perspective in giving.

Scripture This is the fourth and last in a series of sermons About the Collection. For the past few weeks I have tried to highlight some of the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2005

God desires our shared worship.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY Psalm 96:7-9 S: Worship C: Worshipping in community Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD DESIRES OUR SHARED WORSHIP. ?: How? How do we get it accomplished? KW: Directives TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 96:7-9 three directives we should follow in order to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Raise Voices, Flattened Walls Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

The effects of praise, and success of small increments

Roaring Springs and Matador United Methodist Churches June 4, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “RAISED VOICES, FLATTENED WALLS” The Effects of Praise, the Success of Small Increments A Look at Leadership, #4 GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapters 4, 5 and 6. TEXT: Joshua 6: 16, “And it came to pass at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's A Reason For God's Answer To Your Question

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 16, 2005

When we ask God "why" He doesn’t always give us a seemingly direct answer or any answer at all. Why does God do that? This text addresses the deep no answers of God.

September 18, 2006 Romans 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Radical Christianity

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 18, 2005

This sermon stresses that being a Christian is more than just calling oursleves one. It also states that all Christians are called to be "radical"

BACK TO THE BASICS IV: Radical Christianity Matthew 5:13-14 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 You are the light of the world-- like a city on a mountain, glowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Grace Verses The Beast Of Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 22, 2005

After all that’s happened so far – Jonah’s initial disobedience; God’s humbling of Jonah; Jonah’s going to Nineveh at the second time of asking; the Ninevites’ believing the message and being spared – surely you’d expect there to be a happy ending!

JONAH CHAPTER FOUR INTRODUCTION Most of us love happy endings! My girls when they were little loved Disney’s, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ In the closing scenes the beast lies dying from a wound inflicted during combat with Gaston his enemy. Belle the beauty finally confesses her love for the beast ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006

When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 4 - James, Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2006

Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them, just to teach them a lesson?

In The Service Of The Master – Part 4 The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 4 James Matthew 10:1-4 Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Treasures" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006

Sermon 14 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Orthodox

1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character On Trial Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 24, 2006

The sixth message in a series from the life of Joseph

Trinity Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Series: Character on Display Character on Trial Genesis 43:1-45:15 In the last century, Elbert Hubbard wrote, “the final test of greatness lies in being able to endure contemptuous treatment without resentment.” We’ll watch today as Joseph passes that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Starved Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006

The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist