Sermons on Making God Proud:

Making Mummies Dance

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 29, 2008

We preserve in the museum of our memories some mummies - parts of us that once lived but have died. Can they live again?

“Making Mummies Dance” “Making the Mummies Dance” is the title of Dr. Thomas Hoving’s memoir. In 1966 he became the Commissioner of Parks in New York City under Mayor John V. Lindsay. Hoving had earned a Ph.D. in art history from Princeton and had previously worked at the prestigious ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Go, Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Sanctification | Go! Make Disciples | Matthew 28:16-20 “A Disciple is someone who has moved from being a recipient of the church’s mission to being responsible for the church’s mission.” Unknown [Review] - Sanctification is God’s continued work in our lives. - Sanctification is disciples of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Makes A Saint?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2014

A sermon for All Saints.

Luke 6:20-31 "What Makes a Saint?" One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As he looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Will You Make A Difference

Contributed by Chris Coker on Aug 8, 2002

Making a difference in someones life from Jude 23

Text: Jude 23 Title: Will you make a difference? Dominant Thought: Must be willing to make a difference in someone’s life Introduction: Does anyone have 57 cents in their pockets, if you don’t ask the people around you for the change they have? 57 cents isn’t much money but it changed a small ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

Since the gospel changes everything, it must change everything about us.

Making the Most of Opportunities Philippians 1:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2025 I appreciated John Stonestreet’s recent Breakpoint Commentary called, “Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, Even Scott Van Pelt.” Here’s an excerpt. Outspoken faith has been part of the story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Decisions We Make

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

This is about the standards we use in making decisions

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 This passage today is really about the standards we use in making decisions. If you’ve ever had a difficult decision where the answer wasn’t crystal clear you need to understand the principle that Pauls sets forward here. There are many decisions we make that aren’t moral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Make Way For The King

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

The righteous ones will ascend with the Righteous One. A message for Palm Sunday, Ascencion Sunday or on the second coming.

Title: Make Way for the King Text: Psalm 24 Topic: God’s glory; righteousness imputed; proper worship; kingdom reality. Sermon Purposes: 1. That the listener will understand and acknowledge the sovereign right and rule of God. 2. That the listener will trust in Christ’s righteousness for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 17, 2023

The Apostle Peter certainly was very comfortable speaking about practice as tending toward growth in Christian discipleship.

TITLE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT SCRIPTURE: II PETER 1:5-10 Anyone who has ever achieved at a really high level knows that there is no substitute for practice. Sure, we've all heard stories of exceptionally gifted people who are able to master a subject or discipline on their first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making Hard Choices

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009

Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Careful Start!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 14, 2010

Making a careful start projects a successful finish! If we started the year right, we must maintain our focus to finish it right!

Introduction: Mart haughtily declared his New Year’s resolution on Christmas Eve to his friends. "From the first minute of the year 2010, I’ll strategically quit smoking", he bragged. All his friends laughed mischievously. At a New Year’s Eve party, Mart and his friends gathered for a countdown. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Mothers Make

Contributed by David Owens on May 11, 2009

Take a look at some of the mothers from the Bible and see the difference they make.

Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to express our love and appreciation to all the mothers who are with us today. 1. Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year, because I love and appreciate all the mothers in my life. 2. My experience with the mothers in my life has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Makes A Difference.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2024

Will we listen? Listening can make a difference. Heed the message.

THANKSGIVING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. VS CHAOS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) JENNY THE ASCOT CAT WAS THE “TITANIC CAT” THAT FORESAW THE UNSINKABLE TITANIC. The Titanic was leaving England for New York. Jenny was on the Titanic to help fight ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 11:15, Proverbs 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

An outline on the four compromise that Satan seek to make a deal with you.

Let’s Make a Deal by Dr. Fernando Cabrera newlifebx@msn.com Exodus 8:25-10:29 1. First compromise: Don’t leave, but do you thing here in Egypt (Exodus 8:25-32) a. Land represents territory and domain i. The Devil wants you in his territory so he may have domain over you 1. How? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational