Sermons on Make Something:

Faith In Daily Living

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

Folks, the only way to come to God is to come by faith. But, faith has to rest upon something or someone. So what is it that Christian faith rests on? It is the Word of God!

8-6-04 Title: Faith in Daily Living Text: “Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do. “(James 2:18) Bible Reading: James 2:14-26 Introduction: There seems to be something mystical about faith. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Friends

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 13, 2020

The people you surround yourself with have a direct impact on the decisions you make and the actions you take

Friends 2/12/20 Key Verse: Proverbs 13:20 (Read) The people you surround yourself with have a direct impact on the decisions you make and the actions you take The right friends always add value to who you are Intro: How much time do you spend thinking about what you have??? I bet most of us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Other

New Wine

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2023

As Jesus healed people He spoke of new wine and patching clothing. Did He mean there is a something new in the the new covenant? Let's look at Matthew 9.

Amidst various healings Jesus taught about old and new ideas. Healing Did Jesus heal a paralyzed man? Was Jesus falsely accused? And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For God's Blessing

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 17, 2004

*HANDOUT INCLUDED* Is there something that we can do to prepare for a special time of blessing from God in our lives? We examine four principles for preparing for God’s reviving.

Preparation for Revival In A Christian’s Heart DISCUSSION: Have you ever had a time where you really grew as a Christian? Tell us about it. <Listen for elements of preparation in their responses. God doesn’t revive people in a vacuum!> How does God want us to prepare for Him to speak to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12, 2 Kings 3:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 21, 2020

James is very upset about something he’s seen in the holy gatherings! Rich people were getting special treatment. James had a famous brother with the same feelings!

James 2 Partiality and Favoritism May 31, 2020 James 2:1-5 NIV My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Luke 14:12-14, Proverbs 22:2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond All Limits

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

All of us have limits and boundaries that make us uncomfortable if we go beyond them.

Beyond All Limits Deut 30:11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. NIV LWE ODC SEPT 04 All of us have limits and boundaries that make us uncomfortable if we go beyond them. • Personality types, • money limits, • knowledge, • wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017

God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Commission: Marching Orders Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 11, 2021

Jesus gave the Great Commission to Go, Baptize, and Teach the Word to make disciples of all nations,

Discipleship Matters: Marching Orders Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-11-2021 Seth and Jeff - Discipleship 101 The first time and only time I ever smoked marijuana was about six weeks after I became a Christian. After committing my life to Christ on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Temple And City Hand In Hand Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 7, 2019

In the process of rebuilding the wall Nehemiah also makes sure the city of Jerusalem is repopulated. God is not going to have in impact in this world unless we keep making the connection between the temple and the city. We cannot just be Sunday morning Christians.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/jexit-judah-comes-home/ Jexit: Judah Comes Home Temple and City Hand In Hand Nehemiah We have been looking at the lives of the returned exiles. The tribes of Judah and Benjamin who went into the Babylonian ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2019

I once heard a preacher who said something like, “My old man has died with Christ in baptism but sometimes the devil does CPR and manages to resuscitate him.”

Romans 6:3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:3

Denomination: Catholic

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009

What does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it fancy buildings and great music? Or is there something more, deeper, better? Here is 3 of the most basic truths of what it means to be a Christ follower.

Intro: Vince Lombardi Head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1967. What was it that Lombardi did to spur his team on to greatness? He got back to basics. What is the famous quote from Vince Lombardi? “This is a football.” From the condition of churches around the United States and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Series: Walking On Water (The Catch Of The Day)

Contributed by Joey Hanner on Sep 13, 2018

Its one thing to weather a storm, but its another to ask God to do something impossible in the midst of a Storm. Peter is a great example of a true leader literally coming to the surface.

The Miracle Series: Walking on Water. “The Catch of the Day” Matthew 14:22-33. Wouldn’t you like to be...... Have you ever ask God to let you do something seemingly impossible—— in the midst of a storm? That’s were true leaders are born. That’s Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Too Late

Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023

Is it possible to "miss the boat" when it comes to doing something for God? That's exactly what happened to Israel when it was time to enter the Promised Land.

The twelve spies were sent into the Promised Land as a reconnaissance team. This was the big day, the day Israel had been waiting for. This was the reason God brought them out of Egypt and why they made the long trek through the wilderness. The time had come for Israel to go into the land of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Good And Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

We were made for something better that what a life destroyed by sin has to offer. God wants to restore His image in us. God wants to transform our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives” 2 Corinthians 5:17 March 6th, 2011 "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Introduction: > Last week we were greatly challenged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Stand When It Is Difficult To Stand (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Something we hear people say today is, “We live in a changing world.” WHAT DO THEY MEAN BY THAT STATEMENT? They mean that life is constantly changing from day to day.

We have had FIVE major revolutions in this country, that have brought about these drastic changes. (1) THE COMMERCE REVOLUTION When the commerce revolution came into existence, it replaced the agricultural age in this country. During the agricultural age, most people in this country farmed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist