Sermons on Making A List:

Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

We are Jesus’ representatives to the world. Do we make a good confession? Or a false impression?

Mark 8: 27-35 Pentecost 17 Rev. Charles Degner September 14, 1997 How often have you prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name?” But do you know what those words mean? Luther’s explanation in his catechism is excellent. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Things Right When Things Go Wrong 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord can make things right when things go wrong.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Difference Christ Makes Between "Flesh,” And "Spirit.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “The difference Christ makes between “flesh,” and “spirit.” Rom

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “The difference Christ makes between “flesh,” and “spirit.” Romans 8:6-11 This text is in the middle of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-11, Romans 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

(Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Intentional #2 - Making Christ The Center Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Second in this series - This message deals with the need to fully consecrate ourselves to Christ as Master and Lord.

Be Intentional #2 – Making Christ the Center of Your Life Colossians 1:15-23, John 8:31-32, Galatians 2:20 January 5, 2003 Introduction Well, I hope everyone had a good new year’s. Mine was nice and quiet. Not like the one’s I had in high school, that’s for sure, but that’s a story for another ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003

Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Your Children Proud! (Father/Mother's Day)

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

Train your children, be an example for your children, and follow the biblical model of parenthood.

Make Your Children Proud Proverbs 17:6 INTRODUCTION I. Personal Experiences A. B. C. (Before Children)–All the Answers. B. A. D. (After Diapers)–Not a Clue! II. Before Birth A. Gung Ho! 1. Painting the room 2. Buying all the necessities B. Still had all the answers. III. Baby placed in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When It Just Doesn't Make Any Sense!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 12, 2005

This sermon talks about how, even though we may not understand hardly anything that goes on in our lives, we still need to trust God with all of our heart.

"When It Just Doesn’t Make Any Sense.." Proverbs 3:5-6 Come on and give God a hand clap of praise, aww you can do better than that... He is worthy of it, is he not? Amen, you may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Hmmm, this text is knawing at me and bothering me on this week, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't Make It, Stop Trying! Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Sep 10, 2005

This sermon explores our absolute dependance upon God for our salvation.

You Can’t Make It, Stop Trying! Galatians 2: 11-21 1. It is impossible for you to live a life worthy of our Lord’s favor (15-17). A. It seems that we so often think that if we are just good enough God will love us. B. You cannot be justified by anything you do (obeying the law). C. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Second Chance To Make A First Impression (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 14, 2005

This sermon deals with making an impression for the glory of God. Jonah had a second chance to make an impact for God. I give 4 key areas that show how to make an impact for God.

Title: Second Chance To Make A First Impression Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Tradition tells us that around the time when Jesus was a teenager, there was a rebellion near where he lived. The Roman army crushed the rebellion but they didn’t want it to happen again, so ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Can Make You Look Like A Fool

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 14, 2004

Week 2 on a study of Faith

Faith can make you look like a fool! Hebrews 11:7 Genesis 5-8 Last week we learned what faith is, what it can do and that without it, it is impossible to please God. We read about Abel and Enoch’s great faith and how it is important in our relationship with God. This week, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Making Your Life Count: The Wisdom Of Godly Arithmetic

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jun 24, 2006

God gives every human being exactly 86,400 seconds every day. This message focuses on the importance of "Godly" as opposed to "human arithmetic" in numbering our days.

MAKING YOUR LIFE COUNT: THE WISDOM OF GODLY ARITHMETIC Psalm 90: 12 1. I received the most incredible news this past week – and I expect that each of you either has or will be receiving yours as well – that an account had been opened in my name at Life Bank with a daily deposit of $86,400. Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: United Methodist

"What To Do When God Does Not Make Sense"

Contributed by John Reynolds on Jul 22, 2006

A biblical, yet practical response when challenged with life’s circumstances not making sense.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Text: Job 1:1-2:13 Introduction: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT SEEM FAIR? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN FEELINGS OF ABANDONMENT ARE EXPERIENCED? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHAT DO YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist