Sermons on Make Sense:

Make Time For The Feast

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 28, 2008

Christ has given you a daily invitation to fellowship with Him but many of us reject His invitation giving various excuses. Today we will spend some time reviewing the excuses they gave and see they are the same excuses we give.

INTRODUCTION In our passage today we find Jesus teaching a parable. A parable is an earthly story that teaches a Heavenly truth. Earthly Story - A king had decided to throw a banquette and invited all of His closest friends. In those days the invitation would go out and would be accepted or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Make or break situations present a distinct challenge to the integrity of a Christian.

“Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with our fingers crossed behind our backs! Big difference between promise-making and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

God Makes A Statement

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

2005 Christmas Day Sermon

As I reflected on the theme on this morning’s bulletin cover, I decided to re-listen to the audiotapes of both Jonathon and Daniel’s births. As I did so, I heard voices of joy, of business, of pain, and of life. Both boys happened to be born in the same birth room, a little more than two years ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

But God Makes It Grow

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 27, 2005

Some plant. Some water. But God ultimately makes the church grow. We are stewards of His field.

But God Makes It Grow 4/24/05 a.m. service Lighthouse Assembly of God, Mt. Juliet, TN Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Text: 1 Corinthians 1:11-13; 3:1-9 NLT From the text we see a church divided over loyalty or sentiment for their favorite pastors and teachers. Who were the two main one’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Making Of A Servant King Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 19, 2007

This overview of the life of David looks at what we can learn about his servanthood.

David The making of a servant king Audio at- http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/02/series-on-david.htm * How can we learn to be meek rulers? * We must all be leaders in our homes, at work on our street * Leaders influence rather than being influenced Why study David the servant king? * He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making God Laugh

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2014

God has all kinds of emotions. He even laughs. The matters that make Him laugh are no joking matter.

Making God Laugh or Chuckles in the Highest We know that God has feelings and emotions. Hebrews 4:15 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (KJV) 15 Porque no tenemos un Sumo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

When the Savior was born, no one made room for Him? Will you make room for Him in your life?

There is no doubt that we are busy people. Between careers and work, families and friends, gardens and yard work, hobbies and recreation, and school it’s any wonder that we have time to do anything. I want to challenge the notion that we're too busy with some thoughts from a lesson entitled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Mum's That Make A Difference

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

This is a Mothers day maeesage explaining the importance of mums point the children in the right direction - Towards Christ!

Mum’s Who Make a Difference 2nd March 2008 pm You Know You’re a Mum When... The kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room together and not let them out until someone’s bleeding. Your idea of a good day is making it through without a child leaking bodily fluids on you. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference A Savior Makes Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2019

We are introduced to God's cast in His sovereign plan, Mordecai and Esther. They may be unlikely candidates but God uses them to accomplish His purposes.

With the deposed of the Queen (Vashti) in chapter 1, which happened in the 3rd year of King Xerxes’ reign (1:3), the stage is set for the rise of Esther. • The Jewish girl Esther was made Queen in chapter 2, in the 7th year of the King’s reign (2:16), so some 4 years have passed between chapter 1 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make A Big Splash

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 30, 2024

If the church wants to become well known in its town or area it needs to become known as a solver of a local problem that no on else has tried to solve.

Make a big splash Luke 4:31 – 37 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 4:31 And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and He was teaching them on the Sabbath; 32 and they were amazed at His teaching, for His message was with authority. 33 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Wise Investments Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 27, 2021

Perhaps the greatest challenge the church faces is finding her place in changing world, on that doesn’t appear to be getting better. John gives an imperative for the church, make investment on in God’s promises which are eternal, not in a worldview that is destined to fail.

Our society is infatuated with extremes, there seems to be no common ground for living. I developed a model, Pathway to Recovery, that illustrates this dynamic. While at a bookstore, I observed a group of students. They were polls apart when discussing religious thought. I had made the comment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005

Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Making God Smile

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

(Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Make A Stand For Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

Take a stand for Christ. It is a challenge because the world is flowing in the opposite direction. But each time we make a stand, we are bearing testimony that our faith is real.

God wants peacemakers in His church. God wants to peacemakers in the workplace. God wants peacemakers in this world. • If you are a child of God, you are a peacemaker. We are not called to be peacekeepers but peacemakers. • All of us must seek to make peace, to help others make peace, and help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible