Sermons on Loyalty:

Fire In The Soul Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008

The zeal of the Lord can abound in your heart!

Fire in Your Soul 2 Kings 10:15-16 When the Spirit of Christ is filling a person’s heart, light and heat are present. Zeal alone does not make a Christian! Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being "Long Of Nose” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

This week’s subject fruit is “patience.” How does possessing patience relate to understanding and achieving my purpose in life?

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). This is week four of a nine week study of the fruit of the Spirit and what it has to do with finding purpose in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves Either Way...

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

St. Paul tells us we’re going to be slaves, but will we be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness (draws heavily on some Martin Luther quotes).

As we approach Independence Day, I hear more and more conversations talking about what freedom means. In 1941, FDR identified four essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of each individual to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Today some people suggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2003

The Lordship of Christ calls us to forsake our rebellion and agendas and submit to God’s will.

“I Believe” A sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Who do you say that I am?” Matthew 16:13-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scholars claim education is the answer…politicians say that government is the answer… sinners say that self-indulgence is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: We are made to love and to be loved. We like to be liked. Friendship is the atmosphere in which we breathe most freely. To be ridiculed as a child is a heart breaking experience, but the pain is not lessened as one becomes an adult.

Persecution-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, per­secute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Still Got The Whole World In His Hands--Part2

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Mar 29, 2009

This is a sermon in response to the anxiety and panic revolving around the economic crisis of 2009

HE’S STILL GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS—PART 2 Top Ten Oddest Country Songs 10. How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away 9. If the Phone Doesn’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me 8. When You Leave Walk Out Backwards, So I’ll Think You’re Coming In 7. If I’d Shot You When I Wanted I’d Be Out By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-27

Denomination: *other

Let Us Not Become Weary

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Dec 21, 2013

Do not become weary boy see yourself as God sees you!

Galatians 6:9 (NIV) 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (AMP) 9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

Christians witness through the means of their social witness

Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010

No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

[Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Can Dine With The Divine?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 11, 2009

1) Only those who promise obedience 2) Only those sprinkled with blood

Last month a Toronto-based hedge fund manager paid $1.68 million US to have lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffet. Courtenay Wolfe spent on one lunch what it costs to buy 560,000 Happy Meals! How much would you pay to have lunch with a celebrity? How many Happy Meals is Hannah Montana or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorial Day: Sacrifice - The True Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Memorial Day Sermon explaining the cost of our nation's freedom and the cost of our spiritual freedom.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 29, 2016 David Simpson Sacrifice – The True Cost of Freedom Hebrews 9:27-28 It’s Memorial Day weekend. It is seen by many as the beginning of summer. Lake Lanier will be filled with boaters and swimmers and campers and picnickers who will celebrate fun on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian Church

All Means All

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on May 23, 2019

This sermon on breaking down draws its primary illustration from Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches". This story was read to the children and congregation during the Children's Sermon immediately prior to the sermon.

All Means All Acts 11:1-18 Tribalism is defined as the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes and the resulting behaviors and attitudes that stem from loyalty to this tribe. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too bad. Human beings naturally migrate into groups of like-minded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working Together Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2017

Christians can display a sense of authenticity by working together on a mission bigger than themselves.

1. I am sure you have heard that President Trump intends to build a wall between the US and Mexico to cut down on illegal immigration a. Great Wall of China b. Berlin Wall c. Bethlehem Wall d. Wall to be in Heaven: 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Christian Duty Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when many folks have been sidetracked by political controversies and criminal behaviors, mature Christians stay on the track of dual citizenship - prioritizing their status as citizen's of the Kingdom of God.

CHRISTIAN DUTY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Don't Get Blind Sided Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 31, 2022

If you've ever said, "I didn't see that coming," you've been blind-sided. It happens to churches, too.

Blind Sided lanny smith Seven / Pergamum / Revelation 2:12–17   Intro: • Hit from the blind side [IMAGE]. • Generally, to attack or hit from an unexpected direction or from an area that is unprepared. • Well known as a football term to describe the left tackle for a right-handed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Ephesians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ