Sermons on Loss Aversion:

Jewels Of Abraham

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

What we can learn from Abraham

INTRO: I. New Year upon us. A. New goals and made new commitments. B. Time to reflect how did last year’s goals develop. II. We need to become like this lady. A. Professional violinist – Carnagie Hall. B. Ask how she became so good. C. Planned neglect. She planned to neglect everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ship Wreaked!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 3, 2012

Sometimes our life can become ship wreaked!

Verse 1-3-And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 19, 2009

A brief look at Psalm 31 and David’s Trust in God to inspire us in times of trial and difficulty

IN GOD WE TRUST Psalm 31 1-5; 14-17 Scripture: 1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. 3 For You are my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013

This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:9 We need to be ready all the time Are you ready for YOUR end time

Are You Ready to Die? by Steve Keeler 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:9 "But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed, therefore I spoke," we also believe, therefore we also speak, knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christian Baptism"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 24, 2010

What does the Bible teach about Christian baptism?

A story is told of a preacher who liked to preach on water baptism. Week after week he preached about it. Finally, the deacons asked him to preach a sermon on Genesis 1:1. They said, “Let’s see him get a sermon on baptism out of that.” When he got up to preach, he said, “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Useful Or Useless Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Above Our Storms: Part 2 - Disaster Readiness: Are We Prepared? Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009

Learning key spiritual principles that will protect us against and preserve us in the storms of life.

LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part 2: Disaster Readiness - Are We Prepared? Introduction/Review Seven Observations About Storms: 1. Storms are happening everywhere all over the earth. All of us experience storms in life. Someone somewhere is experiencing a storm of some sort even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Charismatic

The Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is More Powerful Than Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 5, 2008

A sermon for Lent 5 that encourages us to see that Jesus is more powerful than death and we should view death as not the end.

The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Dedication Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Up Front Word On Backsliding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2008

How correctable are you? Does God have permission to speak to your heart? What if what He says to you today requires you to humble yourself? Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

An Up Front Word on Backsliding Proverbs 14:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backslide.html The word backslider has a negative ring to it. Most people cringe or tighten when they hear the word, just like we do when we hear the names “Judas” or “Jezebel” or when the word “hypocrite” is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Right Foundation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Shows the importance of having the right foundation.

Title: Building the Right Foundation Theme: Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Matthew 7:24 "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 "and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

"Wisdom Regarding Marriage - Selecting A Good Spouse" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 30, 2018

Factoring God into your marriage should start before you say "I do."

An old couple came to a judge seeking a divorce after 80 years of marriage. The judge asked, “Bill, Mary, why in the world are you seeking a divorce at your age? Bill, you’re 98; and Mary, you’re 96. Why in the world are you seeking a divorce now?” The couple looked at each other and then replied ...read more

Denomination: Baptist