Sermons on Making Mistakes:

How Can I Make Disciples? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015

Today, we want to look further as how we can make disciples that are true disciples.

Let’s review what we have studied so far on our series “Jesus Christ, Disciple-Maker.” The first sermon in this series was “How Jesus Made Disciples.” This sermon focused on Christ’s command and how it was preceded by 3 ½ years of training by example. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

28 The Divine Deliverance Again Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 27, 2021

This devotion is about God's deliverance to Jonah from the scorching sun in rebellion to God's mercy on the people of Nineveh. This is the 28th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah.

# 28 - The Divine Deliverance Again Jonah 4:6: ”And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant.” “Then the Lord God provided a plant that it might come up over Jonah…” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Confessing Sins

Contributed by Susan Mende on Jul 8, 2018

We don’t take responsibility for the mistakes that we make, but we learn to justify our mistakes by blaming something or someone else. But there is power in confessing our sins!

Icebreaker: A teacher asks a little boy as to why he was late to school. He replies that his mother served the breakfast late. When his mother was asked, she replied that the milkman delivered the milk late. The milkman, in turn, replied that the cow didn’t give milk on time. But the cow blamed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2006

1 of 4 messages on making mighty men. This sermon and series is for the men of the church and encourages them to step up and become Godly men.

Mighty Men of God Making Mighty Men of God 22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave fighter from Kabzeel who did mighty things. He killed two of the best warriors from Moab. He also went down into a pit and killed a lion on a snowy day. 23 Benaiah killed an Egyptian who was about seven and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Decisions That Stick

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Feb 22, 2006

How to make decisions that last so that you will recieve God’s blessings and power in your life!

Making Decisions That STICK! Daniel 1:8, Matthew 15:18 Da 1:8 ¶ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. (KJV) He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Making Healthy Harmony

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Qualities needed to get along with others, especially within our church families.

MAKING HEALTY HARMONY 1 Peter 3:8-12 In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am . . . huggable and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Great Nation

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 4, 2010

This message seeks to call us to the understanding of and the reponsibility for making & keeping this nation GREAT!

The Making of a Great Nation Proverbs 14:34-35 * I ran across this editorial written a few years ago by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television commentator. The following text was printed in our nation’s Congressional Record: “This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Makes A Difference

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000

A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time To Make An Application Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational

The Making Of A Great Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2015

Looking at the three areas that God Word teaches about fathers: 1. Faithful Instruction, 2. A Father's Love, 3. The Godly Example of a Father.

THE MAKING OF A GREAT DAD Eph. 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ryan Carlson, 16-year-old, was out with friends one night at 8 p.m. when suddenly he realized it was Father's Day and he had neglected to buy a card for dad. 2. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Make A Way Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 20, 2006

How God makes a way when your problems seem unsolvable.

This is the 3rd installment in the 4-part series on Second Chances. We’ve been looking at the times the Bible uses the phrase "a second time" and we’ve been learning more about how God gives each of us numerous opportunities to do His will and experience the joyful life He offers. It is so good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:10-13, Acts 7:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

Choices We Make

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 12, 2013

When we sort through the implications of our choices, be they major or minor, how does a relationship with Jesus Christ figure into the equation? There is perhaps no greater choice facing us each and every day of our life than this choice. If you decide n

Opening illustration: Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Missy Sullivan noted that many user agreements, warranties, and disclaimers that come with products are nearly unreadable. Intentionally set in very small type, they actually discourage people from understanding them. Because of this, many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making God Glad

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 7

Making God Glad Zech. 7 What makes you glad? The word glad is derived from a old German word glat= shining. To be glad is to have a grin painted on your face that won’t wipe off. You can be glad about something good that happens, or glad about something bad that doesn’t happen. You’re glad for ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Making Sense Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 20:17-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 4:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational