Sermons on Lisa Nalven:

Blessings Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 29, 2023

• A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that when greeting people some people reply “I am blessed”. • Today's message is titled "Blessings"

• A few months ago, in a message titled “The Danger in the Miracle”, I shared that I would rather live from blessing to blessing, instead of miracle to miracle. • I explained it like this: • A blessing is still God’s power, but it flows through natural channels. Blessings are better that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Genesis 12:1-3, Deuteronomy 28:1-2

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

What is love, that we should know when we have it? Is love a feeling? a right? an instinct? What is love?

Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is like. But your heart rate goes up and your imagination goes into overdrive and, well, you know how it goes, right? Happily ever after is just around the corner. Is this love? On her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 23, 2002

In order to understand God’s actions on 9/11 and in our personal tragedies, we must understand God’s character.

Sept. 22, 2002 John 11 “Where was God?” INTRODUCTION I got a new cell phone this week – same phone #, just different phone. I never had a cell phone before I moved to West Virginia. I didn’t see the use in having one. But now that I have one, it’s great! When I’m on the road, I can ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Motivation Of Evangelism

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014

What motivates us to share the love of Jesus Christ to a hurting and lost world?

“12 Alive! Miracle in the Mine! They’re all Alive!” Several weeks ago, during the first week of January, those were the spoken/written, vocal/visible words gracing the headlines momentarily in an instant of pomp, excitement & circumstance. These words were just a snippet of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did He Write?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 2, 2003

It’s not what He wrote that matters, but the fact that He wrote.

“And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?’ And they were saying this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

A Mother's Desire

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2002

mother’s day sermon to encourage moms and others to greatness God’s way

A Mother’s Desire May 12, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is the letter M. I pick up things. What am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Como Enfrentar La Crisis

Contributed by Dr. Samuel Sanchez, Ph.d. on Sep 18, 2009

Las personas que se han hecho leyenda son precisamente porque a pesar de sus limitaciones y falta de recursos, vencieron las circunstancias, sobrepasaron los obstaculos, y de una manera sorprendente alcanzaron el éxito. EN ESTE MENSAJE VEREMOS COMO SE

CÓMO ENFRENTAR LA CRISIS Dr. Samuel Sánchez, Ph.D. Pastor Executivo Fundador MINISTERIOS FORTALEZA – ATLANTA 1 Samuel 17:1-47 INTRODUCCION A nadie nos gusta perder, ni ver perder a nuestro equipo ú heroe favorito. A todo mundo nos gusta ver que el equipo a quien nosotros le vamos, gane. Es algo ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2021

Here Jesus helps us learn how to pray... 1. He reminds us to make sure His Father is our Father (vs. 9). 2. He teaches us pour out our praise to God (vs. 9). 3. He teaches us seek God’s will in our world (vs. 10).

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 10, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Points: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2024

Easter Series - THE 4 POINTS: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Surprise #1: Limited Information. Surprise #2: No Lamb. Surprise #3: A New Meaning SERMON BODY: Now you will not find the four points graphics hanging up in any museum, • No art expert would ever consider them a great work of art, • But somebody in advertising would value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Brethren

Love Our Elders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 6, 2023

For the love of family, we cannot forget about members of our family who are getting older. Scripture teaches us that those who do not care for their relatives have denied the faith. We need to learn what it means to love our elders.

Video Ill.: “Everybody Loves Raymond: Golf for It”, Season 8, Episode 23, 11:00 - 14:11 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a Godly life. (Proverbs 16, NLT) 29 The glory of the young is their strength;?    the gray hair of experience is the splendor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31, Proverbs 20:29, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5:1-8, John 19:25-27, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Imitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002

Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003

Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Fullness Of Christ

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2005

How are we, as Christians, to deal with the physical, emotional, and spiritual drains in our lives? How are we, as people of God, to deal with these issues? Paul tells the Colossians and he tells us that Jesus can fill us in the midst of all the drains

THE FULLNESS OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION... sermoncentral.com/print_friendly_illustration.asp?illustration_id=6249 A little boy who lived far out in the country in the late 1800s had reached the age of twelve and had never in all his life seen a circus. You can imagine his excitement, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Recieve Your Blessing, You've Got To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Kendall Carter on Aug 31, 2007

This sermon was to influence God’s people to learn to be faithful to God.

Good evening church truly blessed we are to be here on tonight. And just before I get started I would just like for you all to bow your heads with me as I got into prayer. Dear gracious father I thank you for this day that you’ve allowed me to see. I thank you for waking me up this morning and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal