Sermons on Make It Count:

Taking Advantage Of God's Gifts

Contributed by Ryan James Ogrodowicz on Nov 14, 2011

God is the giver who give gifts abundantly. However we need to make sure we take advantage of these gifts rather than being slothful towards God. Among His gifts, the greatest gift we all need is the forgiveness of sins ours by faith in our Savior Jesus

By Rev. Ryan J. Ogrodowicz Text: Matt. 25: 14-30 22nd Sunday After Pentecost November, 2011 Taking Advantage of God’s Gifts In a Baptism we have water and the Word of God. The Word of God is mighty. It’s powerful. It creates. We can go back to Genesis to find God speaking creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Thus far, we have already gone over so many aspects of faith and it’s dynamics. But what have we said about faith’s beginning? I am going to use a lot of scripture in this message, to make the needed points . . .so be ready . . .

The Faith Factor Part 7 : Faith Unto Salvation This message was put on my heart, as I was driving my way through East Alabama. Thus far, we have already gone over so many aspects of faith and it’s dynamics. But what have we said about faith’s beginning? I am going to use a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fragments Of Our Lives

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2018

Our God is concerned about the fragments about what is left. Yield to the will of God, Give him every portion every fragment of your life. Allow him to mold you, to refine you into the image of His Son. Our inadequacy makes room for His sufficiency! Updated July 2021.

Read one of the following Gospel Texts: Matthew 14:13-21 / Mark 6:30-44 / Luke 9:10-17 /John 6:1-14 We have a story before us ... in the Gospel text ...that has been told ... and retold. An event from which ... numerous lessons ... have been drawn. One of the blessings ... of having four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3, John 6:1-15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, James 2:26, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 17:13, Luke 21:1-4, Luke 9:10-17, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Jesus is the Messiah, the promised one who would rule over an everlasting kingdom as God’s anointed king. We are called on to make a response to Jesus. Do we acclaim him as our king or reject him because he doesn’t meet our expectations?

You probably won’t be surprised to discover that there’s a link between this chapter and the previous one. Last week we saw how some people find it hard to believe in Jesus, because faith is a spiritual activity and they’re basically materialists, or because they don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52

Denomination: Anglican

How Will We Come To Jesus? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2014

Jesus never offered the easy way; he never gave us a quick-fix solution to life. However, He says is that He is WORTH it … and we have a choice to make, will we submit all that we are and come to Him - or choose to deny Him for our own selfish desires?

How will we come to Jesus? Mark 10:1-31 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Today we continue to see something very unique to Mark’s Gospel -- The glory of God is revealed; as is the Christian’s glory in Him -- In our service to God is where we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failure Is Impossible.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

Nehemiah chapter 6, is all about threats and deception coming from the enemies of God. 42,360 Jews came back to Jerusalem to make a difference. They didn’t come back to be defeated! You see, these enemies did their best to get Nehemiah off track. If not murdered in cold blood.

Failure Is Impossible. Nehemiah 6:16NIV Failure is impossible! These were the words spoken by Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), known for her immovable stance on women’s rights in the US. Though she faced constant criticism and later an arrest, trial, and guilty verdict for voting illegally, Anthony ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:16, Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

No More

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

Try to imagine all the difficulties that a person could possibly face on this planet earth. Now, try to think of what it would be like to say “no more” one last time and bid riddance to them all. It can happen. It will happen . . . for those who make Christ Jesus their Lord and Savior.

NO MORE SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21:4 - 5 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought about the short phrase “no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 25:21, Psalm 104:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Secret? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 20, 2020

A young couple just starting out in marriage might ask a couple, who are celebrating their 50th year of marriage- what is your secret? One cook might ask another cook- what is your secret that makes your receipt taste so much better than mine?

A young couple just starting out in marriage might ask a couple, who are celebrating their 50th year of marriage- what is your secret? One cook might ask another cook- what is your secret that makes your receipt taste so much better than mine? Since I moved to Mississippi, I have had the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

John Series 26 The Astounding Authority: Equality With God, John 5:17–30 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

All men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to Him. How could He make such an astounding claim? Because He proclaimed that He possessed equality with God and then He proceeded to give proof after proof

Sermon 26 JOHN SERIES Astounding Authority Equality with God John 5:17–30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17–30 (5:17–30) Jesus Christ, Claims—Deity: all men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 11, 2024

And she bound the scarlet cord in the window as soon as the spies left. The scarlet cord which she used to save the spies was a remainder for God to save Rahab. The sacrifices that we make in God's will, will be the scarlet cord’s that reminds God to save us when we are in trouble.

So the men said to her: “We will be blameless[d] of this oath of yours which you have made us swear, 18 unless, when we come into the land, you bind this line of scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you bring your father, your mother, your brothers, and all your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:17-18

Warning Of The False Teachers Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2024

There have been these lying false prophets around through the ages. This would be like in a critical war the soldiers can’t just fight the enemy who wear a different uniform, but within their ranks wearing their same uniform are those who would work to see the enemy win to make a profit.

Peter is writing to the scattered Christians. In his first letter Peter mentions who he is writing to, the scattered Christians of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. Peter is writing from a Roman prison and the Lord has told him his execution is near. He writes this last letter to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb! (Revelation 5)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 8, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ has all things and events under His Divine and Sovereign control. He has the final word on how everything will conclude. No amount of evil on the world's part will stop Him from His mission to "make all things new".

I sometimes think that when we study the book of Revelation, we tend to focus upon the impending judgments of the wicked and the horrendous consequences that follow. While God's wrath is certainly a major theme of the book, we must remember that the book of Revelation is also a book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, Isaiah 53:7, John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Obey - Sermon On Philippians 2:7-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus was fully God and fully man, and the fourth aspect of his example of humility was obedience – to God and to human authorities. So God exalted him by making him Lord and Judge over all. Therefore we should obey – because of his example and because of his supremacy and lordship as judge.

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the very form of God, did not consider that equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very form of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-12

Jesus Stayed The Course Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2023

In today's segment from the Gospel of Mark, we witness how Jesus handled the popularity of the crowd and how He moved away from the crowd in order to appoint the twelve apostles. As we watch Jesus stay the course, we learn how to focus on the mission of making disciples.

A. You all are very familiar with the Beatles. Right? 1. By 1966, the Beatles had become international stars and had achieved unprecedented levels of critical and commercial success. 2. Their popularity caused John Lennon, the 26 year-old member of the Beatles to tell a London reporter: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wilderness Experiences-Wilderness Voices

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 17, 2022

The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ourselves amid the distractions and tune in to hear HIS voice.

Wilderness Voices/Wilderness Experiences Sermon notes 2022.08.14 William Akehurst, HSWC The Wilderness Experience can make us feel all alone, under pressure, lost, and even wondering if GOD has abandoned us. But that's not the case. HE leads us in the wilderness, if we would only quiet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, James 4:7, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:11-12, John 10:27-29, Psalm 29:8, Isaiah 51:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational