Sermons on Living Right:

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Four Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/21/2012 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. It’s great to see such a good crowd here this morning and you’re all awake, which is a plus. I heard about a mom who was talking to her kids ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Perfect Expression-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 3, 2013

2 of 3. The apostle John demonstrated that Jesus is the perfect expression of God to man. Why does God express Himself to mankind thru Jesus? God’s perfect expression to mankind is...

GOD’s PERFECT EXPRESSION-II—John 1:1-5 Attention: Sandbars along Hwy 98 near Eastpoint, FL/People can wade ?nearly 100 yds? into the Apalachicola Bay on sandbars/Tide, River, Ocean, Winds, etc. sculpt the sandbars/The sandbars are the Perfect Expression of the water’s movement & ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. We as Christians are looking forward to something too. We eagerly await our arrival into our heavenly home. But what exactly

HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. At this time of year we looked forward to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. Although I’m sure by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013

A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Received The Promises But Died In Faith Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014

To show that we learn from the examples of Old Testament people: (1) we wait in faith for the rapture, (2) we treat ourselves as temporary residents of this earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for the rapture in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we learn from the examples of Old Testament people: (1) we wait in faith for the rapture, (2) we treat ourselves as temporary residents of this earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakthrough Prayer For My Church

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer in our churches.

It was July of 2012 and was a sad day for me. In my first sermon here I told you about Elwood, my first appointment. Elwood was a nice, quiet, quaint little church in Madison County. A pretty stereotypical white framed country church on a quiet Farm to Market road. In the spring the pastures ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, Hope And Love? Mother's Day

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2012

The words faith, hope, and love are concepts we need to be clung to as defined by God and not by the watered down, vague, poor imitations that our world suggests as the meanings.

Faith Hope and Love? May 13, 2012 Mothers’ Day 1 Cor 13:13 Intro: Definitions matter. Do you know what these words mean? ABDICATE: To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. ANTIQUE: An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Every Food Given To Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2015

To prove that we were supposed to be vegetarians from day 1 of our creation but man disobeyed.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a vegetarian? Not yet 100% but trying, and I'll get there with GOD's Help. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we were supposed to be vegetarians from day 1 of our creation but man disobeyed. IV. TEXT: Genesis 1:29 (Amplified Bible) And God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Highly Esteemed Among Men Are Abomination Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD is not pleased or impressed with hypocrites and proud people but is detested and these people are abomination before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you insignificant in this world? Yes. I am. Matthew 5:3 (Amplified Bible) Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016

Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Contrast

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

God wants to take all the Herod's and turn them into shepherds and wise men. • But it can only happen if they are willing for it to happen.

We have spent some time during this holiday season talking about how God • Choose Shepherds to be the recipients of the announcement about His Son being born. • And when we think about this from a worldly point of view it sounds ridiculous. • Why would God choose to make this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Labor Day - Why Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015

As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roaring Like A Loin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2012

Verse upon verse study from the book of Revelation. Three saved and one delivered from addictions.

Roaring Like A Loin Revelation 11:1-19NKJ  Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 6. The Elect And The Persecuted. (Ch 7) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 17, 2015

The Jewish elect and the persecuted church are shown in Tribulation era "close-ups".

Close-up : The Jewish elect in the wilderness (7:1-8, 14:1-5, 12:6, 12:13-16) I’ll say it again: We have already covered most of the entire scope of the Book of Revelation, that is, the Scroll in the hand of the Lamb, in one short chapter. By chapter 7, we have come to the end of human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Give To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 27, 2015

What we give to God and how we give it shows just how much we really love him, and it shows how grateful we are for the love and blessings we receive from him. We are accountable to God for how we use the gifts he has given us.

Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Anglican