Sermons on Looking Unto Jesus:

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Do You Know When It Is Time To Change? By Rev. Glen W Howard

Contributed by Glen Howard on Jan 21, 2004

Teachings on loyalty to God

Greetings Loved ones and Praise the Lord! To day I would like to speak to you all about change and when it is time to change what you are doing that is leading you away from God. Do you ever wake up and all of a sudden have an Erie, strange feeling come about you? Do you feel like things just are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Of Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We need to follow Christ in all we do.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#8] THE DOOR OF PEER PRESSURE Galatians 5:1-15 Introduction: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” What are believers free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being Too Friendly With The Enemy Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 7, 2004

The eighth in a series of messages from the book of Joshua on living the victorious Christian life

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 9: 1-27 (read 1-6) Title: Being Too Friendly With The Enemy Date: February 8, 2004 Introduction: I read a some time ago of a certain type of ant, I can’t remember its name, but it has a great passion for the sweet, glandular substance given off by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006

The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

He's Your Daddy Too

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

God is Great

Intro: this past week someone asked me if I was related to another Funderburk from South Carolina, my response was, we are all related. As I said that, I knew what my Father’s day message would be. We are all traced back to Adam, and Adam is the father of the human race. But a wonderful verse in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Know Him? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Paul knew Christ because of his experince on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9). But he also wanted to know him more. Do we rally know Him?

Do You Know Him? Text: Philippians 3:7-11 How far have you gone in your relationship with God? The devil would like for us to believe that we can do nothing spiritually and yet, prosper spiritually. It is dangerous to believe that we know as much about God as we will ever know and that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Worry Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 1, 2006

You can give your worries and cares to God since He cares for you.

God’s Word says, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you." (1 Peter 5:7, NLT) Everyone has something from time to time that tempts them to feel uneasy, something that’s troubling. The official title of these emotions is "worry." This verse spells out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Afloat In The Midst Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

These are stormy days, but the saints can stay afloat. We have all that it takes to make the last mile of the trip home.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Staying Afloat In The Storm Genesis 7:17-8:1 Intro: We are reading of the time when God sent the Great Flood which destroyed all living creatures on the face of the earth with the exception of Noah, his family, and the animals ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Letters

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Aug 13, 2004

Romans 8:28 is not a spiritual happy pill, but a rather an assurance of God’s love and unfailing grace toward us

Love Letters Romans 8:28-39 Let movie "Love Letters" run from igniting ministries.com When Becky & I were first dating, we used to write letters to each other. Love letters. Pray Rom 8:28 Almost cliche. often misused. religious ’happy pill.’. Sometimes needed & helpful, often they become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004

Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Am Not Ashamed

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Reformation Sunday Sermon

REFORMATION SUNDAY SERMON Scripture: Romans 1:1­17, especially verse 16 I Am Not Ashamed Introduction: Today is Reformation Sunday, the anniversary of the day (October 31, 1517) when Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the Cathedral door in Wittenberg, Germany. His action sprang from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 15, 2007

A brief outline on Stewardship

Stewardship 1 Corinthians 4:2 Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist