Sermons on Make Something:

Getting Your Feet Wet Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 8, 2008

God desires the kind of faith that is willing to step into a flooded river knowing He will make a way.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Title: “Getting Your Feet Wet” I. Let God be in the Lead (3-4) • As the children of Israel stood on the cusp of possessing the land of promise God simply told them to follow Him. o The Ark of the Covenant was the presence of God among them. o If they were to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Vulnerable?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 8, 2007

The best way to stay away from defeat is to avoid the things that make you susceptible to defeat.

Are You Vulnerable? Judges 18:1,2,7-11,27,28 The book of Judges is an unusual book. It is a book that seems to be constantly recording the downfall of Israel. It records for us the failure of Israel to make progress. In chapter 18 we find the tribe of Dan seeking a settlement in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Must Be Done In Order For Prayer To Produce Results?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 23, 2006

Bro. James give us a pattern to follow to make our prayers really produce results.

WHAT MUST BE DONE IN ORDER FOR PRAYER TO PRODUCE RESULTS? Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Godliness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Chosen Ones"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 26, 2010

We are Chosen for three things: 1. To obey 2. To bear fruit 3. to make disciplies

`“The Chosen Ones” November 28th, 2010 John 15:9-17 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Forget The Small Stuff

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave talks about why it is critical to make the most of small moments.

Don't Forget the Small Stuff Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2009 There's a popular book called Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, which says that most of the stuff that bugs us in life doesn't really matter - in the scheme of things it's not that important. Obviously there's truth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Star Of Jesus Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 6, 2009

What was special about this star and why did the three wise men make such a long journey?

Num 24:17 "I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; A Star shall come out of Jacob; A Scepter shall rise out of Israel Remember Jacob’s name was changed to Israel by God Because he was changed from cheating schemer into the seed where from Christ would come Reading Matt 2:1-10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Identification

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 14, 2009

We are identified as being Christians, which makes us a unique people filled with the love of Jesus.

CHRISTIAN IDENTIFICATION ILLUSTRATION I remember the time when my wife’s brothers and other relatives were very busy certifying their Native American linage. There was a flurry of activity as relatives and ancestor were identified and traced back to their Indian roots. Then, there was a period ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Matthew 4 - How To Test Your New Years Resolutions Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 2, 2010

MAKING RESOLUTIONS is not the real problem. It is TESTING THOSE RESOLUTIONS AGAINST THE YARDSTICK OF THE BIBLE that is often neglected.

Matthew 4 - How to TEST YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Well it’s a NEW YEAR - 2010! The new year is always a good opportunity to EVALUATE your spiritual life, to reflect on whether you’re being CARELESS or COMMITTED in YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Everyone has the opportunity to think about the DIRECTION you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

3 Excuses that we make-3 Expectations we should have and 3 promiese to be fulflled

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises Matthew 25:14-25:30 Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Epistle From An Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of the first nine verses of 1 Cor, regarding the nature of the church and those make it up.

Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Title: An Epistle from An Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/13/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Potter, We Are The Clay Jeremiah 18:1-6

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

Some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

HE IS THE POTTER, WE ARE THE CLAY 7-5-08 Jeremiah 18:1-6 Today I want to talk just for a little while on the fact that God is the Potter and we are the clay, some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again. And I’m glad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 18:6

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2008

Thanks gives... Practice makes perfect! Why not practice THANKSGIVING. Use the alphabet to give thanks.

PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE PRAISE! PRACTICE THANKSGIVING! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PRACTICE! PRACTICE! A. Have you ever heard of CHET ATKINS? PRACTICE! PRACTICE! He practiced playing the guitar when everyone else was watching TV. B. Have you ever heard of MICHAEL ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will It Take For You To Really Believe?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

What circumstances must happen to make you really trust God to take care of you?

Introduction: Elijah had been fed by ravens and drank from the brook. Then the ravens quit coming, and the brook had no water. Now he was told to go find a widow, and she would feed him. God sent a prophet to the widow. In our text, the prophet faces another difficult trial of faith. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Baptist