Sermons on Making A Difference:

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005

Many men are like King Davis, in that they manage to be good at a lot of things, but yet fail as a father

A Father’s Failure 1st Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! What we have in our text is a good man who is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Isn't Into Dead Things

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

being alive in Christ

Intro: the family cat had been run over and Tommy was heartbroken. His mother to ease his pain said, Tommy, don’t feel bad, our cat is in heaven. Tommy looked at his mom and said, why does God want a dead cat in heaven? This is good theology, God isn’t into dead things. Years ago there was a movie ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth About Idol's: Tearing Down Americas False Idols

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 28, 2005

Idolatry is not just bowing down or offering sacrifices to a false God. It is anything that takes your trust and or loyalty away from the true living God. Idolary is at oppostion and inconsittent with Jesus, Idolatry is participation with demons, Idolatr

Intro: When we think about Idol worship in America I would think that most people think of Native American Totem poles, Buddhists, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks and Romans. Idolatry is not limited to simply bowing down before graven images, or burning incense or offering gifts to a physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Now Faith

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Encourage those who may be experiencing troubled times.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith...the substance of things hoped for. Faith...the things that expect to receive from God. Faith...the essence of all outward manifestations of what has yet to be revealed. "Now faith"...the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's S.w.a.t. Team

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 8, 2005

God has an arsonal that far outways the weapons of Satan and even though this message is simple it is effective if employed.

Scripture: Luke 4:18 Title: “God’s S.W.A.T. Team” "Special Weapons And Tactics" Introduction: All too often we see splashed across our daily news programs where someone has been taken hostage. The enemies of the human race have discovered the strength of using terror to get what they want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Isaiah 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Is Here"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2002

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Is Here” John 1:1-14 Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:2-7 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

“you Have A Mission” Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010

Understanding your purpose for living as a follower of Christ.

“You Have a Mission” Introduction: I want to introduce a new series to you today “Explosion & Multiplication”. As an introductory message for this series we will deal with the three greatest questions in life: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In The Midst Of Our Troubles

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Perhaps you have had more than your fair share of grief and trouble and my heart goes out to you. I wish I could share some of your load. But keep the faith and keep pressing on and be comforted because through Christ’s resurrection and triumph over evi

When I looked at the readings for this Sunday, especially Psalm 46, I said to myself, it ties in so well with what is happening to us today. As a Country, we are in two wars with prospects of one or two more; we’ve had the worst natural disasters – Katrina, mudslides, flooding in Tennessee, Oil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Encouragement For The Faithful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 27, 2010

If we are accomplish things for the Lord, fear cannot be allowed to influence our lives. Fear will keep us from what God has for us.

Fanning the flame of encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Introduction- We have for several weeks looked at Spiritual disciplines. Forgiveness one week, the benefit of not carrying burdens and guilt around. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Am I Living For Jesus?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

I am ready to live for Jesus like I should. What should that look like in my life? How do I know if I am doing what I should be doing?

Am I Living for Jesus? Hebrews 10:19-22 Introduction A couple weeks ago on Sunday night, we found out that Jesus did some pretty incredible things for us, when I preached from verses 11-18. There are four of them to be exact. He left the riches of heaven to become the sacrifice for my sins. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and carry the cross. What does this look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves in a culture and society based on consumerism?

Luke 14:25-33 “Carrying the Cross” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed that we appear to be buried under an avalanche of forms? When Faye had her shoulder surgery done this spring she sign enough forms to have killed two or perhaps three large trees. The paper work involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tale Of Two Saviors Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 4 of 7 in the teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

This week we continue our teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have" and we also celebrate this morning the second Sunday of Advent. The past couple of weeks, we’ve looked at a couple of areas in our lives that prevent us from living out the life that God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: *other

Understanding The Kingdom Of God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Mar 31, 2010

There are things that we do not see but it’s real. God is the King of the unseen realm called Heaven, but heaven is more real than the natural realm.

Introduction This is the 2nd part of our series on understanding the kingdom of God. Let us review our last Sunday’s lesson: What is a Kingdom? A state or government, anything conceived as constituting a realm or sphere of independent action or control. “Kingdom” - means, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Great Day--Because Of Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2010

It's a great day to be a Catholic, and to begin fulfilling the promise of the Council through our worship and witness.

Divine Mercy Sunday April 11, 2010 Our Sacred Liturgy–the Hermeneutic of Continuity This is a great era in history to be a Catholic. What? “A great era to be a Catholic?” Just now, when some of the dust has settled over the abusive histories of 2% of U.S. priests, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic