Sermons on Make It Count:

The Beginning Of… Boys And Girls Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God requires that we value and appreciate his goodness in making us female and male.

Scripture Introduction Matthew Henry wrote of the first woman: “She was not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” That reminds me of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live In The Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002

Principles are given to young people to help them make decisions and live in the light of eternity.

Live in the Light of Eternity Hebrews 12:1-3 The title of today’s message, “Live in the Light of Eternity” is a good word for all of us, and especially for young people. The Hebrew writer is saying: “Fix your eyes on Jesus – make decisions in the the light of eternity. Don’t make decisions ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fooled By A Feeling

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 3, 2002

Making decisions based on the physical senses, rather than the Spiritual, will always deceive us.

Fooled By A Feeling Genesis 27:21-22 (KJV) 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. 22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Sanctifier Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Christ desires to make us holy and more like him. The process is called sanctification.

Christ our Sanctifier Introduction A. Sanctification has caused a lot of problems within our denomination and with other denominations throughout the history of the CMA B. It is a very difficult subject to deal with because no one can really explain what happens during the process of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Top 40 With Gumption

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002

Knowing that we cannot make excuses before God and establish our relationship with Him

GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mat. 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 10, 2002

Life demands that we make many choices, but only one is the most important choice.

Choices About the most difficult thing that any of us has to do, on a regular basis in life, is to make decisions. And some of those decisions can be more, or less, difficult, sometimes even depending on the day. Sometimes, it’s all we can do to decide which size coffee and what we want in it at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Desprite Need For A Move Of God

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 10, 2002

IF ANY ONE THING IS GOING TO MAKE A DIFFERANCE TODAY IT IS A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LAND

A DESPERATE NEED FOR A MOVE OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 3 1 SAMUEL 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002

Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.

Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitments For A New Year

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Thy Chariot

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 27, 2007

If we are to have a great move of the Holy Spirit, then we must make preparations for it to happen.

PREPARE THY CHARIOT by: Pastor Donny Granberry Tonight we will look at the fact that we must prepare ourselves if we desire to have a great move of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was given purposefully on the day of Pentecost, not accidentally. He still comes upon the church to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Eenie, Meanie, Miny, Mo"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 26, 2007

Don’t make a willy nilly choice to serve God, but be resolute about it.

The points and some of the text for this sermon are borrowed from one I ran across on another sermon service. Text: Joshua 24:15 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Relationships Right With One Another

Contributed by John Wright on Jun 28, 2007

A message challenging Christians to make sure their relationships are right with each other - in the home and in the church.

GETTING OUR RELATIONSHIP RIGHT WITH ONE ANOTHER Intro: There is no revival in the heart, in the home, in the church – until we get out relationships right .. Jesus made that truth plain - Matthew 5:23-24 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Mistletoe Message

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005

Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

“A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Congregational