Sermons on Meaningful Existence:

Hate What Is Evil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2003

Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty-six areas of evil we need to hate, flee from and overcome with good.

Hate What is Evil (Romans 12:9) Too many people, in our age of tolerance, fail to realize the importance of hating what is evil. Here are twenty areas that need to be identified in our personal life, relationships and activities that must be rooted out before we can "be holy as He is holy." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Have I Been Faithful?" (1 Cor. 4:3, Nlb)

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004

As we begin the year 2004, it is good to take inventory of our Christian life. This message begins with an INVENTORY, looks at our ministry using two ILLUSTRATIONS, and concludes with an INJUNCTION for us to be faithful this new year.

“HAVE I BEEN FAITHFUL?” (1 Cor. 4:3, NLB) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Producing Righteous Men Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Word of God urges fathers to come under His guidance and become righteous men of God.

Producing Righteous Men of God (Father’s Day 2002) James 1:19-20 Introduction Lucille Ball was on the Merv Griffin show and maybe out of his own desparation and desire for answers he asked this woman only known for her comedy "Lucille, you’ve lived a long time on this earth and you are a wise ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.

Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American family is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Breathes His Holy Spirit Into Us

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 9, 2003

The Lord gives us hope through Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones. Just as through his Word the Lord breathed life into those bones, the Lord breathes his Holy Spirit into us through his Word to give us a living hope.

The Lord Breathes His Holy Spirit into Us Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Ezekiel 37:1-14: Dear friends in Christ Jesus, our Lord, These words from Ezekiel 37 are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian's Body

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

There was something amazingly wonderful and special about the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. What was it? Did it radiate with light as He walked among men? Could it be in two places at one time? Did a halo hover over His head? No, it was none of these thi

THE CHRISTIAN’S BODY SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 6:19 INTRODUCTION There was something amazingly wonderful and special about the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. What was it? Did it radiate with light as He walked among men? Could it be in two places at one time? Did a halo hover over His head? No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom = Being In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

Living and Being in Christ means living in Wisdom

John 6:51-58 Wisdom = Being In Christ   There e is a verse from the first lesson and a verse from,the gospel lesson which will be the focus of our attention this morning, from the first lesson: "Leave simpleness and live, and in the way of insight " And from the gospel "Jesus said "I am the living ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Essentials Of Mission

Contributed by Romualdo Macam on Sep 24, 2003

All Christian must involve in missions. Isaiah provides the essentials of mission. Mission will not have substance without true worship of, transforming work of, and team work with God.

ESSENTIALS OF MISSION (Pastor Ronald Macam) (Isaiah 6:1-8) Proposition: God wants his people to be involved in mission work. Introduction: Abraham Lincoln was considered by many as the greatest American president because he liberated many people (Black people) from slavery. Yet Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2003

Through 4:16. There is no way to eliminate the frustrations of life. But we can embrace a strategy to help us to handle those frustrations in the best way. Of course that starts with a personal relationship to God, and Solomon will get to that later in

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration (Ecclesiastes 3:17-4:16) Intro 1. There are many frustrations in life, some of them are very serious: Mixed with bitter sorrow and emptiness is often the feeling of frustration. My Moody buddy John Smith ministers in Mexico. When he lived in the U.S., no ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obey God's Plan For Giving Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. One of the more important aspects of any Christian’s life is giving and tithing and we will look at that topic today. The passage that we will look at is a simple one

8 RULES FOR LIVING A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: OBEY GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING MATTHEW 19:16-22 INTRODUCTION What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fragrance Of The Father I Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004

Our souls are restless and our attitudes are Mediocre, we as christians need to push into his presence a full 100 percent for God wants to give us an experience that we will never forget so that we can carry the fragrance of the Father with us everywhere

Introduction: A.W. Tozer, The Root of the Righteous- One of their big milk companies makes capital of the fact that their cows are all satisfied with their lot in life. Their clever ads have made the term “contented cows” familiar to everyone. But what is virtue in a cow may be a vice in a man. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Radical Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2002

The Christian life is one of radical hope...no matter what the circumstance.

1 Peter 1:3-9 “Radical Hope” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Is there any hope? This is a question that many of us face at some point in our lives. Is there any hope...for the married couple who seem to wind up at the same dead-end of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Of Provision-"Jehovah Jireh"

Contributed by Kelly Dodson on Apr 8, 2002

Just as God provided a sacrifice for Abraham, The same God will provide for you and I.

TITLE-THE GOD OF PROVISION- "JEHOVAH JIREH" SCRIPTURE READING-GEN. CHAP. 22 V. 1-14 Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, [here] I [am]. Genesis 22:2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only [son] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 1:29

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Yo' Daddy?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 18, 2004

A look at God the Father

GOD ASKS, ’WHOSE YO’ DADDY?’ ISAIAH 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION... What Makes a Good Effective Father? [Ask Congregation and Reflect on their Answers]... Some suggestions just in case... * Listens to their kids * Shows them love * Active in their life * Spends time with kids * Provides food and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Are Bright-Eyed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 28, 2002

God’s grace cures all spiritual blindness.

The other week was interesting to say the least. Our whole family was infected with “pink eye.” Joseph had it the worst. His eyes were irritated and red; watery, itchy, and oozy. Pink eye made it hard for him to see. The doctor examined him and put him on an antibiotic drop. God examines our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran