Sermons on Measure:

Change Is Not A Four Letter Word

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2005

Unless we are willing to be transformed into that which is good and acceptable and perfect to God our worship is in vain.

Romans 12: 1 – 8 Change Is Not A “Four” Letter Word Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that you were given a teabag as you entered worship today. --- Remember the last time you were given something in worship by me? I asked you to take a silver dollar and turn it in $100,000. And now I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rebellion

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Before developing the themes of guilt and judgement (12:9-13:16), Hosea reminds Israel of its unfaithfulness (vv.1-2), and of its need to repent (vv. 5-6). In doing so he draws a lesson from the life of Jacob (vv. 3-4). Much like the people of our day the

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Svetlana Stalin, the daughter of Josef Stalin, told the incredible story is told of how her father Josef Stalin had been a seminary student, preparing for the ministry. Then he came to a point in life where he made a decisive break from his belief in God. This dramatic ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Some Do, Some Don't!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

Some do! Some don’t! Usually the number is very limited - small. If you do, and the number is even one, then you are blessed! If you stop and think about it, it doesn’t take long for you to count them. After I tell you about what I am referring, you may w

Some Do, Some Don't. Text: 1 Corinthians 10:24 "Do not look out only for yourselves. Look out for the good of others also." George Eliot wrote, "Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Debt And Ready To Pay

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 20, 2010

Long before man even thought of ever being in such a society that is geared around borrowing. You and I were in debt in another way.

Introduction Many of us have had a part in creating this economic “debt set society.” Long before man even thought of ever being in such a society that is geared around borrowing. You and I were in debt in another way. 1. The Source of Our Debt Paul tells us that we assumed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Therefore"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 18, 2011

Due to God's mercy we should prsents ourselves to the call of God. The sermon reminds us of mercy given, therefore our response should be ___________________.

“Therefore” Romans 12:1-8 Paul believes that Christ should be the Lord, of every area of our life. The reason Paul believe this is because of God's Mercy 1. Notice He says therefore because of God’s mercy we must have a Personal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Modern Thinking Of Submitting To Authority

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels ..

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels of authority are also not respected. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring Faith

Contributed by Richard Roberts on Aug 4, 2008

When you don’t seem get an answer and your problems are just getting worse you might need to take a new approach instead of telling your self you have faith try declaring your faith!

Declare it to the issue Mark 11:22-24 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God

A Call To Rejoice

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2015

This song of rejoicing is not only one in which the people of the LORD are exhorted to raise their voices, but also one in which the LORD Himself participates.

A CALL TO REJOICE. Zephaniah 3:14-20. Eight out of the nine oracles in the little book of Zephaniah announce God’s just judgment of all the earth (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8); and the just judgment of the LORD their covenant God against Judah and Jerusalem in particular (Zephaniah 1:4). ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Church"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2015

Paul share in the text some things that will help us be church for example live with integrity, be one, be with humility, be patient, bear with one another, and speak truth in love.

"Be The Church" Ephesians 4:1-16 1. The apostle invites us to live a certain life Live a life worth of the calling. • Paul says to be the church we live life with integrity • 2live with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Ignoring Those On The Edges Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

An overview of how central it is to our Christian faith to care for those on the edges of society.

LOOKING OUT FOR #1: Sometimes we let an “I got mine!” attitude come into our spiritual lives. - Our society in general has a lot of the “I got mine!” mentality. Everyone looking out for themselves. - That can easily creep over into a spiritual attitude that is simply focused on “me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020

Temptation is the bridge that leads to sin should be choose to cross it.

Temptation Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Reader’s Digest. He was shopping in a mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a very short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his gaze followed her. Without looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dark Or Light, Fear Or Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 3, 2020

Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil.

DARK OR LIGHT, FEAR OR FAITH! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. I. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8

The Christian And Tithing Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019

Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms.

The Christian and Tithing Matthew 6:1-4 Alms spoken of in this section of God’s word covers a multitude of things, but means in general “giving or an act of charity” which means anything that we give to relieve spiritual or physical needs, can be considered alms. I. The Disciple and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hope That Nobody Can Take Away

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022

Our faith gives life a new basis, a new foundation on which we can stand, one that relativizes the habitual foundation of people’s security, the reliability of material income.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course Spe Salvi We may suppose that little David could have lived his whole life out under the stars, playing his stringed instrument to his flock, chucking rocks at an occasional predator and enduring the taunts of his multiple older siblings. But he heard the call of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:34, Mark 3:22-30, 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Humility Or Hypocrisy

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2020

As followers of Christ Jesus, we should be more concerned about the orientation of our heart and lives than we are about outward appearances.

Humility or Hypocrisy Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A story is told of a Texas rancher who met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The 2 men talked about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his farm on 125 acres. The Texan, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed