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How To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

A dad is a partner with God in making disciples of his children. The greatest characteristics of God to me is that He is a Father. He is our everlasting Father. He is a Father to the fatherless.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “They will never stop looking at you.” INTRODUCTION: FATHERLESSNESS: All children have a father, but not all children have a father in their life. An estimated 24.7 million children (33%) live absent their biological father. According to 72.2 % of the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make The Choice Of Blessing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2024

Many deny that our lifestyle can make a difference in walking in God's blessings. Our choices will determine how many blessing we will walk.

BLESSINGS: MAKE THE CHOICE --- WILL WE RECEIVE? 6/7/24 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAD A DREAM, I HAD A BOWL FULL OF WATER. IN THE DREAM I WAS SPRINKLING WATER OVER PEOPLE. THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Deuteronomy 30:14-16, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Much Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024

Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Great Dad SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring the seven essential qualities that define a godly father

Today, I want to discuss the qualities of a godly father. Fatherhood is a complex role, and there are various types of fathers, including biological fathers, stepfathers, absentee fathers, and even deadbeat dads. However, being a father requires continuous growth and learning to become a godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Topics: Father's Day, Qualities Of A Good Father

The Sacrifices We Make Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2023

Joseph sacrificed a lot because Jesus was in his life, and he never complained. Are we called to make sacrifices when we follow Jesus, and what kind of sacrifices could we make?

There was a Christmas play where a little boy desperately wanted to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn keeper instead. He was really bitter about this. So, during all the rehearsals he kept plotting in his mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tent Making... Or More? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.

Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Wrong Choices

Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002

Making choices without giving consideration to the will of God always has dire consequences

Life is a series of choices Genesis 13: 5 - 13 · The choices you make today will determine where you will find yourself tomorrow. · But most of the choices we are faced with in life are incidental. · But the thought of this message is for the more serious decisions we face in life. Choices ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13, Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Decision-Making

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005

We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Make Room For The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, experience His divine presence, and welcome Jesus as the King of their hearts.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ’s love. In the words of the renowned Christian author, J.I. Packer, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-11

Topics: Jesus, Worship

God Makes No Mistakes

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

A biblical view of what it means to be chosen by God and be called to his service

“14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make Your Move

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 2, 2005

Many people are waiting for a move of God, But is it possible that God is waiting for a move of people?

2, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Make Your Move Introduction: When it comes to having things happen in our lives most of us would really like it if God would just hurry up and do something. We want Him to light the fire, to send the power, to cause revival. We definitely can not do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 4, 2001

Put your trust in a God who can make a way even when there seem to be no way. Obey Him and do as He says.

Have you ever been in a situation that is quite hopeless? This passage tells us of a woman in a very difficult situation, but God opened a way out for her. He did a miracle through a prophet. God had a plan even in a hopeless situation. God had a way even when there seem to be no way. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

God can take anyone from where you are to where he wants you to be. This is how it happened in Joseph’s life. (1st of 2 parts)

Nov. 14, 1999 Genesis 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince INTRODUCTION I know that many of you men in the church today are beside yourselves because hunting season is here. I know that you are looking to be successful at providing food for your family and maybe even a rack for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist