Sermons on Lowering:

What God Is To Me

Contributed by Otis Nixdorf on Nov 16, 2007

An uplifting testimony of what God means to my life.

What God is to Me (Isaiah 12 NIV) In that day you will say: "I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Is A Kingdom Of God Principle!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 27, 2009

In this sermon outline we point out not only is giving a blessing, but that in is a Kingdom of God principle for our lives. To have the full blessings and happiness of the Lord we need to live a life of giving. Our God is the greatest giver. He have us Hi

GIVING IS A KINGDOM OF GOD PRINCIPLE! In this sermon outline we point out not only is giving a blessing, but that in is a Kingdom of God principle for our lives. To have the full blessings and happiness of the Lord we need to live a life of giving. Our God is the greatest giver. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:30-38

Faith Of A Mother In The Face Of A Struggle

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2011

The family today is in desperate need for parents with faith that can face the struggles of uncertainty, unkindness, and ungodlyness. In Hannah we get a glowing example of a mother that faced her struggles with faith.

Intro: Bill Most of the scholars that you read will look over Hannah and move straight to the last judge of Israel. His name is Samuel in Hebrew means heard of God or God hears. But you cannot bypass one of the most important reasons that Samuel had the relationship with God that he had. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Father: Responsibility In Relationship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 19, 2011

As fathers, men, husbands we need to exchange our point of view for Gods. The cutlural viewpoint is distorted and diseased. Let Jesus show you what it means to be a real man. A real father.

Intro: The question from the Pharisees, the rebuke from the disciples, and the rejection of Jesus by the rich man are clear indications of a great need for changing our point of view. I believe you will see as we teach this passage today that the reason there are so many problems with fathers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Need An Ark

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2014

WE need an ark when life brings us down. What we really need is a spiritual ark. We need our hearts on upward things, we need to be wholehearted, and we need to move towards God like Noah.

Genesis 6:11-22 Build an Ark 1. We need an Ark when the earth or our world is corrupt Like God said. 11Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight and was full of violence. 12God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

Agioi Deka: The Impact Of Undercover Mentoring On Crete Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

The long term impact of Titus ministry serves as inspiration for us to mentor others

The Impact of Undercover Mentoring on Crete Titus 1:5 Agioi Deka is a village on crete, with 796 inhabitants (2001 census). It is located in the 44th km of the Heraklion-Tympaki national road and it is the centre of the municipality of Gortyna . The village is built on the feet of a green ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Meditation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018

There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

Church And Profession Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

During Paul’s time slaves in Roman empire were about 60 Lakhs. Rome was mistress of the World. All work was done by slaves- from doctors, engineers and teachers to the men force were slaves. The entire economy and social structure depended upon them.

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Topic: Church and Professional Ethics Introduction: Professional Ethics Professionally accepted standards of personal, business behaviour, values and guiding principles. Professional Ethics governs our behaviour within the context of a particular profession. Abel offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Majestic Name Of God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 12, 2018

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#1] THE MAJESTIC NAME OF GOD Psalm 8:1-9 Introduction: Names are important. This is how we identify one another. Now days, most people don’t name their children based upon what the name means. They name them based on family names, originality, or because they heard it on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Chosen Of God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

A godly woman knows how to worship God in all situations.

A. INTRODUCTION: 1. Mary still in her teens, was engaged to Joseph. “A virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph” (Luke 1:27). 2. What was Mary like? a. Pure; 1:27 b. Humble; 1:48 c. Sense of God’s presence; 1:28 d. Moment by moment fellowship with God; 1:28 e. Meditative; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

Get Drunk The Right Way Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

There are addictions that destroy us, like too much wine or other intoxicants, and addictions that make us better. We need to become addicted to the good and throw away the bad, each of us becoming musicians for God

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord Do Not & Do Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking a small ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: *other

See To It, Then

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017

Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36, Luke 6:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Yokes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2017

God will break the yokes that are not from him.

14A A yoke is a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the cart or plow that they are to pull. There are four kinds of yokes-- (1).Unyoked means single. Many of you are unyoked (single). For some, it is a gift from God and your vocation. (2). Unequally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

Power In A Tiny Package

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

We like to think of the gospel as a huge behemoth, but it is actually an incredibly powerful force in a very unassuming package.

Passage: Matthew 13:31-35 Intro: We’ve all had those moments, which some people calls “Aha moments” 1. something that has been a little mystifying becomes clear (er) 2. the longer we live, we see that the world is divided. 3. not the little divisions, but the one big one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free