Sermons on Make It:

Lightened And No Reproach

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015

To show that GOD's Presence makes our faces shine, making our lives lightened up and reproach and shame are removed from us.

I. EXORDIUM: Does your face show GOD's Presence? Yes. 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 Since we have such [glorious] hope (such joyful and confident expectation), we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly. Nor [do we act] like Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doubles! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 21, 2017

God often makes a point by making a double point! He wants us to rest in the certainty of His promises, in the certainty of Jesus Christ.

Doubles! (Hebrews 6:13-20) 1. I discovered something playing a game of Outburst in our youth group: many of today’s youth are not familiar with Wrigley’s gum. 2. My favorite flavor as a child was Juicy Fruit. As an adult, I began to favor Double Mint gum. Double mint tends to be stronger than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choices In Life

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 7, 2020

Life is full of choices and the decision you make decides your destiny. We, as children of God, must learn to make wise choices.

Judges 9:7-15 7 Now when they told Jotham, he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim, and lifted his voice and cried out. And he said to them: “Listen to me, you men of Shechem, That God may listen to you! 8 “The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them. And they said to the olive tree, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15, Genesis 13:10-11

The Miracle Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014

Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wealth, Wisdom And The World

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

Everyone makes mistakes with money. Apply these five simple but profound principles from God's Word to your life to make fewer mistakes.

Introduction: Money’s Fun . . . If You’ve Got Some! How many of you grew up like I did—not rich? We weren’t poor; we just weren’t rich. I remember when I was about 12 years old, I wanted to ride my bicycle about a mile down the road to the local Quick Sak. I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfomation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020

The work Jesus completed on the cross was meant to make an impact on my life today, which in turn will make a mark on my eternal destiny.

Transformation Romans 12:1-2 In light of God’s mercy for us, Paul encourages us to become living sacrifices. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • On Easter Sunday, we spent some time talking about the resurrection of Jesus and how that event has blessings for both now and for eternity! • Today we begin a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfully Follow Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

When we decide to follow Jesus, He gives us a new identity, makes our wrongs right, and makes us whole.

Today, we're going to talk about what it means to go all in for Jesus. You know, sometimes we think we know Jesus, but we don't really follow Him. So, let's dive in and see what happens when we decide to follow Jesus completely. Object Lesson: Grab a backpack and fill it with random items (books, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Faithful Discipleship, Spiritual Commitment, Divine Obedience, Christlike Living

Our Huge Debt Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2021

Biblical Love does not just happen; we can make choices that nurture it, and we can make choices that hinder it.

Our Huge Debt (Romans 13:8-14) 1. What will happen to you if you get so badly in debt that you cannot pay your electric bill? You will experience the darkest days of your life! 2. We can make jokes about debt, but actual debt is no laughing matter. 3. Many folks seek to live within their means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2021

We are each made unique. We are each made in the image of God. Individually, that makes us impressive; collectively that makes us unstoppable.

The Point: WHEN WE ARE ALL TOGETHER DIFFERENT, WE ARE MORE THAN THE SUM OF THE PARTS. ME: GOOD MORNING, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series ONE. Throughout this series, we're looking at what it means to be a COMMUNITY that comes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Priority One – Making Love Of God The #1 Focus Of Your Home Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Our homes deserve our attention to making sure that our love for God is priority one. This message is to set the groundwork for a series on the family.

Matthew 22:35-40 Have you done your homework? Aren’t you parents glad that summer’s here and you can quit asking it? We expert parents know that you’re supposed to say that so that later you’re not saying, “What went wrong on this report card!?” Schoolwork is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leper Healed; His Response Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2017

Leprosy was believed to be God’s chastisement for sins that were committed by the person. That type of thinking removed compassion and sympathy for the leper. They were likely to be stoned, if they got too close.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Galilee Title: Leper Healed; His Response (Leviticus 13:44) Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16 Whenever Jesus came into contact with disease or misery, He was moved by compassion to remove it by his touch, His presence, or His word. This was part of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Edge

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014

Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Most Important (Revised 2025)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 4, 2025

There are three things that should be the most important in everyone's live. I try to preach this message near the first of every year as a reminder to our church members and to inform our new members and attendee.

The Most Important Things Colossians 1:12-19 That in all things He might have the preeminence… Preeminence - To have first place in rank and influence. There are three things that are the most important. We must not loose sight of them. I. The Great Commandment. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 A. To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 28:19-20, Psalm 29:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 29, 2022

The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 Samuel 15. The man who stood head and shoulders above all the people is imploding like a skyscraper building with the walls blown out.

The bigger they are the harder they fall. It is dramatic to see a skyscraper building brought to the ground. Dynamite blows out the walls and the building collapses to the ground. What once filled the skyline becomes reduced to a pile of rubble. The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Center Bubbled Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2022

This little sermon/devotional can be used before Communion to speak of the need to live a life of balance between DOING and BEING - using Martha and Mary as a backdrop. You can give out little bubble balance/level items as a reminder.

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 and Psalms 46 Theme: Living a Balanced Life – Doing and Being Title: Living a Center Bubbled Life Learning through Jesus’ conversation with Martha and Mary how to live a more balanced life between doing and being. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene