Sermons on Matt Chandler:

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Proving God With The First-Fruits

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Understanding the concept of first-fruits and how to apply it

Proving God With The First-fruits Bishop David Ibeleme God wants to show Himself strong on your behalf – Zeph. 3:15ff. He wants to show Himself as El-Shaddai – The All Sufficient God. That’s why He said “Prove me with the tithes and offerings” – Mal. 3:7ff. He guaranteed certain things if we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon and others in the series talks about what priority the Kingdom of God should have in every believer’s life.

Advancing the Kingdom of God Series “What is the Kingdom?” (Various Scripture) Pray WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (Expound) 1. What priority does the Kingdom have? a. First b. None because the Kingdom is future c. Some d. Equal to gospel of Christ in preaching priority Not here to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Brokenness - What God Wants From Us Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011

God does not see as man sees. He placed high premium on broken things. He prefers to deal and bless only things and people that are broken. However, when compared to man, the gap is huge. Man prefers things that are not broken and places value on such. On

BROKENNESS – WHAT GOD DESIRE IN HIS CHILDREN Text: Psa.34:18, 51:17, Introduction: God placed high value on broken things. He is not like men who placed no worth on broken things such as broken plates, mirrors, furniture, and are treated as trash or things meant for the dung hill. Some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Make A Beautiful Bride Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

from the Jewish wedding in the selection of the bride, we see aspects of the Christian life as well.

YOU MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Dorn Ridge May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have all been to many weddings. 2.) Perhaps even this year there are weddings planned on your calendar. A.) One of the statements I have heard at every wedding I have ever attended is “Look at the Bride!” – Isn’t she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is New Testament Worship

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 5, 2011

What does the New Testament tell us about proper worship to God?

What Is New Testament Worship? (John 4:23) - But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think On These Things

Contributed by Robert Glass on Oct 15, 2011

What should a Christian Focus his thoughts on.

Think On These Things Every moment of every minute in every hour of every day, we are thinking. You are even thinking right now. The daily Newspaper gives us things to think about, the cable TV is full of things to think about; even the car radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Veill

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

The veil over the entrance to the Holy of Holies is what kept God in & the priests out. The veil, we know represents Jesus’ flesh that was torn to remove the Jewish priesthood and allow us to enter God’s Presence.

The Veil 31 "You shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen; it shall be made with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman.32 "You shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, their hooks also being of gold, on four sockets of silver.33 "You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dovetailing Some Dove Facts !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 26, 2012

To make us introspect as to whether "Dove traits" are seen in us....

Dovetailing some Dove facts !!! One needn’t be a bird scientist to discern the fact that God’s Holy Word attaches a lot of importance to a Dove. Almost fifty times, there is a mention of Dove in the Scriptures…more than that of any other avian creature. As early as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: *other

Except The Lord Build The House

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Except the Lord Build the House

Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord Build the House 1. THE BUILDING - 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: (a) The Vanity Here 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it i. Working is Vain - they labour in vain - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Holiness

"A Longing For Revival!"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!"

ISAIAH 64:1-9 "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!" 1. A REAL NEED FELT 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, There Is A Need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Fasting Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Your Partner's Doubt Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

When God came for a visit

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abraham believed God’s promise of a son. “Abraham fell to his face and laughed” (17:17). 2. Sarah doubted God’s promise. “Sarah laughed . . . shall I have pleasure my lord (Abraham) being old also?” (18:12). 3. Five categories of doubt (note progression). Weak faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Chosen Of God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

A godly woman knows how to worship God in all situations.

A. INTRODUCTION: 1. Mary still in her teens, was engaged to Joseph. “A virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph” (Luke 1:27). 2. What was Mary like? a. Pure; 1:27 b. Humble; 1:48 c. Sense of God’s presence; 1:28 d. Moment by moment fellowship with God; 1:28 e. Meditative; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012

What do do when you Fast

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist