Sermons on Mentality:

Running The Race

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

The question is not if we will run the race, but how we will run; not if we will enter the race, but how we will run.

1 Cor 9:24-27 Running the Race When I was a young CPT in the army - I was sent to Fort Sill, Ok - For Officers Advanced Course - I was to be in the school for 6 months - Now I had come from Fort Ord, CA and the 7th Division - And we were a very physical division - Our division commander loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The Danger Of Routine”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger of routine” 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Writing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Make Your Race Count

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

God wants us to breakout of mediocrity and to step up to a life with purpose and vision, to fulfill that task God has for you; we need to run this race to win...

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 1 Cor. 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Better Than Looking Good Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011

We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Energized! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010

We need to allow the Holy Spirit to energize us God’s way! And we need to ask God to launch us into motion for eternity!

“Get Energized!” Props for illustrations through sermon: Sling Shot – with nerf balls, frozen water bottle –unfrozen water bottle- a ball-a cell phone. Introduction: What is energy? From my research I have discovered that energy changes things: a. Energy makes a ball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up Iowa!

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same sex issue. We have not sounded a clear call and it is time we do.

Wake up Iowa, Same Sex Marriage is Wrong Scripture: Hebrews 13:4 & 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Date: 11 October 2009 Purpose: I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Other

Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

We serve such an incredible God who gives us good gifts. Paul explains in Ephesians 4 that one of God’s greatest gift to His people, are gifted and called men to lead them.

Live Out Loud – Our GIFTS June 3, 2007 Ephesians 4:7-16 Video: Church of One – www.sermonspice.com Trans: It is amazing how many people attend the church of one where they believe everything revolves around them. I could tell you stories of the shenanigans people have attempted to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

"The Commitment of the Overcomer" May 6, 2001 AM, - Danny L. Williams TEXT: Rev. 2:12-17 Have any of you ever been going down the highway behind some one who was not sure what lane they wanted to travel in? Maybe I should change the question: Have you ever been one of those people, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principle Of Life Through Death

Contributed by George Barton on Jun 28, 2006

Using John 12:24 as a text, the sermon demonstrates that the principle of life through death was true in the resurrection of Christ and is true also in agriculture, the Christian life, the resurrection of the Christian and in Christian giving.

THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE THROUGH DEATH REVISED JUNE 28, 2006 (John 12:24 NIV) I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Introduction Today I should like to preach concerning a very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Man's World Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 24, 2012

It may be a man's world but we need our happy wives in it. Ten steps to making sure that you have that happy wife.

My subject today can be very uncomfortable to us men. The subject is our roles as husbands and how we sometimes fail. Many of you today have been or are now divorced. I am included in that number of having a marriage that failed. Reality is that often a man can do all he can to save a marriage but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Foursquare

Onward! Upward! May We Ever Go!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011

It is never wise to give up and wish for times past when God is leading you, but we need to make up our minds to follow Him regardless of the apparent obstacles in our way for He knew it was there even before you started the journey!

The chorus for 'The Song Of Guyana's Children' goes like this Onward, upward, may we ever go Day by day in strength and beauty grow, Till at length we each of us may show, What Guyana’s sons and daughters can be. There is a message in it for the Children of God's Kingdom! Do we find ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Create A Peaceful Home Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

I commend you for getting this far in our journey for an extraordinary family. Some readers might be past the childbearing age. Others don’t have children, and yet you still love God’s Word and know there is always something to be gained from the Bible. The Bible teaches that ALL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sex In Marriage Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

The blessing of marital sex.

Introduction 1 Corinthians is good letter for pastors to read whenever they are feeling discouraged. They read about Paul’s pastoral problems with the Corinth church and think to themselves at least their problems aren’t that bad! Let’s review for a moment the situation at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supreme Virtue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Paul made it clear in I Cor. 13 that he could have all gifts and powers that anyone could ever hope to have, but if he lacked love he would be nothing. Peter agrees with Paul, and that is why he puts love at the top.

Pitiram Sorokin in his book The Ways And Power Of Love tells of how in 1918 he was hunted down by the Communist Government of Russia. He was imprisoned and condemned to death. Everyday he expected to be shot as he witnessed the shootings of his friends and fellow prisoners. For 4 years he ...read more