Sermons on Living Now:

Past Failures

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009

Stop letting past failures control your future victories.

Past Failures Micah 7:8 (KJV) Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. It is time to put your past failure and falls in their proper place… under your feet!!! Get over it: How? 1. Get a Word from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 24, 2009

The Wonder of the Christmas Message

Intro: “unto us a child is born..” •The omnipotent God becomes a needy child. •The inclusive language of “unto us” as opposed to exclusive “them” •Life changes precipitated by the a “child” being “born” Change in responsibility "So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts Vs Spiritual Responsibilites

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

Some Christians are given gifts, but All Christians are to be responsible.

Spiritual Gifts vs Spiritual Responsibilities I Cor. 12:7-11,28 I. Some Christians are given . . . Divine Wisdom (v8) But all Believers are called . . To live wisely. Romans 16:19, Ephesians 5:15, Colossians 4:5 II. Some Christians are given . . . Extraordinary Faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Men Advancing

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Don’t believe the world’s messages about you- but believe what Jesus says about you.

Men Advancing Montreal May 7, 2005 Impressions of the Men’s Advance- from several in the congregation. To me, the outstanding impression is of the small group I was part of. We discussed holiness and how it played out in our lives, as well as how to worship in a way that keeps us near God and, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Strength In Walking Series

Contributed by Christopher Gallagher on Sep 14, 2006

This is part of a series on the book of Ephesians. It is designed to strengthen each person in their Christian walk. The strength in the church is found in the people.

Sermon Outline: I Walk in love A Paul encourages them to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). B Paul motivates them to walk in love by reminding them of the greatest sacrifice (Ephesians 5:2). C To become an imitator of God, the Ephesians must put away the things of the flesh (Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 9, 2006

Paul tells the believers about the church as a family and field.

GROWING UP IN THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 I. Paul Views the Church as a Family (vv. 1-4). A. Paul calls them “brothers” (v. 1). He goes on to say they are not “spiritual” because they are “worldly” and “infants.” 1. They need to be taught but they have already accepted Christ as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Three Steps To Finding Your Directions

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

Helps in directing a young persons walk with Christ.

This passage gives us a very simple but sometimes hard outline for us to follow as human beings to receive direction in and for our lives. I. The first step we need to follow to receive direction from the Lord is "Trust in the Lord with all of our heart." Trust means: Webster says: " Having a firm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

The Excitement Of The Witnesses Of The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2010

Just as Mary Magdalene and the disciples, we too must recover our excitement about the Resurrection, so we can share it with others.

30 August 2010 Monday of 22nd week in Course You Will Be My Witnesses When I came to you, brethren, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God in lofty words or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 6, 2020

There is 4 basic truths about the Kingdom of God!

KINGDOM OF GOD! Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. There is 4 basic truths about the Kingdom of God! I. Jesus Christ is King. Revelation 19:16 (KJV) And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Revelation 19:16, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 2:19

Barnabas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 25, 2019

Barnabas, son of consolation, his name and his life was an encouragement.

Barnabas Acts 4:36-37 I. Barnabas…. His name describes the man….” son of consolation” 1. Name given by the Apostles…. (nick name) 2. His name means “to encourage” …this is needed much in our day. 3. This was a man of the N.T. Church……. Acts 11:22-23, 1 Thess. 2:11-12, Hebrews 10:25 a. Example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Remarkable Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 2, 2019

We know this is our mission, but so few of us are leading people to Christ and discipling them.

Remarkable October 6, 2019 Matthew 28:18-20 NIV Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:7-9, Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:14-16, Mark 12:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Hungry For God?

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Nov 13, 2019

When the physical body gets hungry you feed it, but what about your spiritual body?

I Samuel 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. The word was precious in those days; there was no open vision The people hungered for the word of the Lord! The word of the Lord needs to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2019

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

Being thankful for something is different than being thankful in something

Thanksgiving 2019 11/20/19 Story of Thanksgiving Pilgrims/Indians, Turkey, dressing, green bean casserole etc. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, being thankful, and being thankful is about showing gratitude or being grateful. Thanksgiving is more than a day with turkey and family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Other

Marriage, Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ridicule, no hang-ups, they can choose to avoid embarrassments and with Christ leading the marriage they miss the emotional hurts from abuse or poor choice

Marriage, Intimacy A marriage unified in Christ enjoys true Biblical intimacy. Moses wrote, “…The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25) A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Signs Of The Cross? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 19, 2019

what are the signs of the cross

What are the signs of the cross, is it the church, is it the cemetery, or is it something you see at the curb where a fatality has taken place? What are the signs of the cross, (first, second, third): 1. The Cross is a Sign of Warning. What are the signs of the cross, first, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Pentecostal