Sermons on Making Choises:

How To Get God Out Of The Trunk And Into The Driver's Seat

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 17, 2006

Jesus saves people to change them, to make them different than they were before.

How to Get God Out of the Trunk & Into the Driver’s Seat Luke 9:22-24 July 16, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A "The closest contemporary word to "discipleship" is probably "apprentice". A disciple is more than a student who learns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Wellsprings Of Joy

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006

Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.

The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Reign Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 6, 2006

How the Kingdom should reign in us and the responses we should make to its reign.

The Reign of the Kingdom of God. Mark.1:14-20. Mark has clearly laid the foundations for us about the gospel v1. We have seen the arrival of John the Baptist confirmed through the prophets. We see in the baptism of Jesus his inauguration and identification. In his temptations we see further ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Lessons In Abraham's Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004

There are four moral lessons in Abraham’s life that can make us a pattern for living.

There are Four Moral Lessons in Abraham’s life 1. Abraham is a devoted person (vs.1-4) -In Egypt/Bethel Abraham continuously worshiping God in his altar. 2. Abraham is a peace-maker person (vs.5-8a) -Let there be no strife between the herdsmen that would soon an issue for strife between their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Please God? Part 4

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God as we allow God to make us “new creatures in Christ.”

A few weeks ago I said, “We are always learning – formally and informally. We never stop learning something each and every day of our lives.” A key part of learning is thinking. One of the things that we do when we think is to create opinions about people, places, events, and even ourselves. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Responsibility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

The Lord makes it clear that it is the responsibility of the priests to minister in the tabernacle and protect it from being defiled.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend Martin Luther, “This day you and I will discuss the governance of the universe.” What Luther said in response was unexpected: “This day you and I will go fishing and leave the governance of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:1-19, Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus wants to spend time with us. Do we accept the invitation or make excuses?

Jesus wants to spend time with us . . . do we accept his invitation or make excuses? Luke 14:15-24 Jesus has summed up the human heart – these are the main things that keep a person from experiencing a personal relationship with God. An excuse is a hint of a reason wrapped in a lie. 1) First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How's Your Trip So Far? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 1, 2008

Life is a journey and we, like Joseph, have a lot of choices to make as we travel.

I’ve been across the U.S. by auto two times. In 1965 I was the moody 12 year old traveling with parents in the cab of a non-air-conditioned F-250 pickup with a camper on it. The second time was the driver of an Areostar with six people and a heavy 19’ trailer. Both times were adventures. Both times ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time For A New Commitment

Contributed by Mike Woodham on Jan 26, 2009

This is the beginning of a new year, a year when hopefully more people will make a commitment to God.

Mark 12:28-30 28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Totally!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009

Christians need to make a commitment to become totally devoted to Christ in every area of their life.

TOTALLY! INTRODUCTION: Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community church, was talking with one of his members about some of the "tough topics" he had taught on over the years—hell, money, sex, relational confrontation, self-discipline. The man asked, "Of all the topics you’ve preached on, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Methodist

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This message talks about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist.

Why Methodist? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today we’re going to talk about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist. In 18 years of being a Methodist pastor, I realized this week that I haven’t preached on this topic, which amazes me. So I’m excited about this message this morning. There’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Healing Of Naaman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2012

The healing of Naaman is replete with strange incidents, which are there to make us think out of the box.

Story: My old Chaplain (when Maddy and I were in Basle) Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on - use the story of Naaman. And for many of you who have gone to Sunday school, it is a very familiar and much loved story. But the more I thought about it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

When God Touches Your Coffin . Series

Contributed by David Kayanja on Sep 11, 2012

The power that can comes out of him will make a difference.do you need healing,,,

This week i would like to share something very small about the power of God . Luke 7.11 Raises a Widow's Son 7:11-16Ref -- 1Ki 17:17-24; 2Ki 4:32-37; Mk 5:21-24,35-43; Jn 11:1-44 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meet At God's House For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 23, 2014

God's place is a joyful place of thanksgiving and praise... when we prepare to make it so.

Title: Let’s Meet at God’s Place for Thanksgiving Text: Psalm 100 Thesis: God’s place is a joyful place of thanksgiving and praise… when we prepare to make it so. Introduction In that we do not have family nearby Bonnie and I are pretty intentional about where we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God From God, Light From Light Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2014

The anointing by the Holy Spirit makes all special knowledge worthless. Gnosis is not the way to salvation.

Feast of St. Basil and St. Gregory (January 2) Thirteen Days of Christmas Let’s be clear about something as we move into the new year. The word “Christ” in English is the same as “Christos” in Greek and “Mashiah” in Hebrew. It means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28

Denomination: Catholic