Sermons on Love Like Jesus:

The Big Bounce

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

The bounce is painful but planned!

“The Big Bounce” Text: 1 Samuel 4:4-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:12-13; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Introduction A wise man once said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” This message is about examining your life. I. No Ark, No Problem Verse 3 tells us that the nation of Israel did not seek the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:4-11, 1 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Graduation message

IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's Your Answer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2009

This is the 20th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning May 24, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#20] WHAT’S YOUR ANSWER? Exodus 19:1-19 Introduction: On this Memorial Day Weekend, the summer season is upon us. With that in mind, maybe we should adjust our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Your personal best requires that you take on the mindset of an athlete. An athlete runs to win. They exercise disciplines for the win when the door opens for opportunity. They sacrifice for what they believe in.

Everyone has heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect” or at least I think they have. It’s such an old adage, I’m not sure if anyone knows who said it first. Regardless of who coined the phrase, the Bible is full of wisdom concerning this very notion of practice and results. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Enough 2 - Giving Stories Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More than Enough Stewardship Sermon series, week 2.

“Giving Stories” First off, I want to thank everyone who submitted their own “Giving Stories.” It makes a huge difference and I’m glad you took the time. This next week, you have another opportunity to help with the sermon. The assignment is “Celebration Sunday.” We will be celebrating all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amos - The Country Prophet (7:1-9:15) Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

In this third and final lesson on Amos, we will... a. Focus our attention on the last three chapters which contain... 1) Five "Visions" of Amos 2) An "interlude" in which Amos defends his prophetic role 3) A closing glimpse of a b

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (7:1-9:15) INTRODUCTION 1. In the first two studies on the book of Amos, we briefly surveyed... a. The "Oracles" of Amos, concerning sin and judgment of eight nations (ch. 1-2) b. The "Sermons" of Amos, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthright (2008)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old Testament story about the Esau’s birthright that he surrendered to his brother Jacob is perhaps one of the best examples of this.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 President John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, “Our problems are man made; therefore they may be solved by men. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” There is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Righteous God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 2, 2019

Now and then, we do need to hear that God is not asleep, He is very much alert and morning by morning He brings justice to light, caveat!

THIS MESSAGE IS NOT FOR THE UNSAVED PEOPLE BUT FOR BELIEVERS, CHRISTIAN MINISTERS, YOUTH LEADERS, PASTORS, PREACHERS, CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND CHURCH LEADERS! The Lord is righteous! Zephaniah 3:5“The LORD is righteous within her; He will do no injustice. Every morning He brings His justice to light; ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanted: Spiritual Giants

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2017

God is trying to raise up spiritual giants to shake the world. Most have wrong ideas of what a spiritual giant is. Let's look at 3 examples of one. If you want to become a spiritual giant, you have to eat GIANT FOOD! Let's grow for God!

WANTED: SPIRITUAL GIANTS Gal. 2:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a Florida Army training camp there was a grueling obstacle course all the recruits had to daily complete. On the final stretch of the endurance test they had to grab a rope and swing across a broad deep pond. 2. Under the glaring ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If? If We Agree!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2020

We are going to make it. We are going to make it together. If two agree? Is the inverse true: if we refuse to agree together?

IF? --- IF WE AGREE? IF WE REFUSE TO AGREE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KENTUCKY GOVERNOR BRESHEARS SAYS: WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT. WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT TOGETHER. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Matthew 18:19, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call Of Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 22, 2023

Jeremiah’s call was not as outwardly manifested. It was simply the Word of the Lord came to him. For Jeremiah was his destiny that was emphasized. Before he was formed in the womb the Lord had this plan for him

In history we find those prominent figures who are considered men and women of destiny. In the Bible we find those who are men and women of destiny. We will look at one such man of destiny, the prophet Jeremiah. He was called in a day of crises. The call to serve God is different in many cases, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's shipwreck and learn lessons for our life about the anchors God provides in the storms of life.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was the silly comedy “Gilligan’s Island.” 1. Every episode opened with the catchy theme song that introduced the plight of the group. 2. “Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Walking Circumspectly”

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

Several ways according to scripture that we can walk circumspectly or carefully.

“Walking Circumspectly” Text: Eph 5:15,16 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled Walking Circumspectly. I take the title from the King James Version…of our text which says…”See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Of Naaman

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 25, 2002

This outline identifies the seven stages in the healing of Naaman’s body, and more importantly, his soul.

THE HEALING OF NAAMAN “So he went down and dipped seven times into the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean” II Kings 5:14 I. THE CONDITION: “Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crowned With Many Crowns

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

John envisioned the glorified Christ as being crowned with many crowss. This outline sets forth some of the crowns of our Savior.

CROWNED WITH MANY CROWNS "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns." Revelation 19:11-12. I. THE ETERNAL CROWN OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-12

Denomination: Baptist