Sermons on Mission Trips:

You Can Do It, No I Can’t, "Yes You Can"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 9, 2011

Its not by our own doing, but the power we receive through the gift Jesus Christ that enables us to do far more than we could ever see ourselves capable of. If God be your partner, Make Your Plans LARGE!! Hallelujah, Glory to God forever!!

“You can do it,” No I Can’t, YES YOU CAN!! How many of us ever live our lives to full potential, how many even step out of our comfort zone once in a while. So many people in general and not just Christians never think outside the box, They get cozy in life with their daily and weekly routines, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Being a mother can be a costly thing. But following the call of God to be a mother of the Savior can be a costly thing as well. As Christians, sometimes, we tend to sanitize the Christmas story. We think of it as a heartwarming story of a young mother giv

A Scandalous Love Affair: when life and faith doesn't make sense Luke 1:26-38 Dick Hillis tells the story of a mission trip to Africa. “She was lying on the ground. In her arms she held her tiny baby girl. As I put a cooked sweet potato into the mother’s outstretched hand, I wondered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Up

Contributed by Ray Swift on Oct 22, 2011

The hardest part of our day may be the getting up in the morning. Most are aware that there is a direct correlation between the getting up in the morning and what is going to take place on that day. Jesus always had a reson to get up while He was here o

FBMB October 2, 2011 Sunday Morning “Getting Up” Mark 10:1 Intro.: What gets you up in the mornings? Your electronic alarm clock or your internal alarm clock? Is it your spouse, your pet, a pain, or indigestion? Excitement about something in that day? Mornings can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

People will respond to Jesus in one of three ways.

July 26, 2015 Church Planting The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Acts 13:42-51 Opening words: I love this story. D.L. Moody once spoke with a woman who didn't like his method of evangelism. He replied, "I don't really like my method either. What is yours?” She answered, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-51

Denomination: Methodist

Power Through Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014

In this message, we look at the 3 types of worship, the hindrances to praise, and how we can let praise usher us into a walk of victory.

POWER THROUGH PRAISE Ps. 33:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: REDNECK BLACK BOXES 1. The National Transportation Safety Board recently divulged a highly secret plan they had funded with the US auto makers for the past five years. 2. The NTSB covertly funded a project whereby the auto makers were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel’s Amazing Thankfulness

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2022

When Daniel learned that his enemies had published a decree specifically designed to make him break the law by giving thanks to his God in prayer, he went home, opened his window toward Jerusalem, and in the sight of his foes, gave thanks to God!

DANIEL’S AMAZING THANKFULNESS DANIEL 6:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During his years in the White House, President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. Every year since, United States presidents have used the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to pardon a turkey. A preselected bird is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting To Know Him

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2025

Paul's prayer is for us to know Jesus' and His deep love for us. A neat and bold prayer.

1.19.25 Ephesians 3:14–21 (EHV) 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the entire family in heaven and on earth receives its name. 16 I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he would strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Intentional Church Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001

Fourth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Intentional Life: Going to Church INTRODUCTION: This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing The Miraculous With God—potential Results From The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 4, 2002

What would it take to step over the boundary of my comfort zone to respond to the destiny That God has planned for me?

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I might not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 1. AN ANCIENT “JABEZ” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Outbreak

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 12, 2002

To promote a heart for evangelism in the youth of our churches.

OUTBREAK Masterpiece Student Outreach ~ Student Service ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2002 OPENING ILLUSTRATION NICOLE ALAIMO - "Hi! I am Nicole Alaimo from ABC News. It is a saturday night and I am right now in Valley Stream, NY. This quit urban village has been infected by an OUTBREAK. Officials are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:24, Acts 6:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Only Thing That Counts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Priority of Christian life is "Faith expressing itself in love."

“THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS” Gal. 5:1-12 INTRO – A man was going to bed one night when his wife told him that he had left the light on in the garden shed. She could see it from the bedroom window. He told her that he had not been in the shed all day. He looked out the window himself and saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006

This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Drifting From The Love Of God

Contributed by James May on Aug 2, 2006

What will we answer when we are confronted with confessing our belief in Christ?

Drifting from the Love of God Youth Service The film that you will see will last only about 6 minutes but it will make you think. To set the scene let me tell you about it before we start. The man and woman in van are a Pastor and his wife who are on vacation. He has preached about Jesus all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

Power in forgiving

Power of Forgiveness Psm 32:1-5 We’re talking about the forgiveness of God. Admitting we are in need of God’s forgiveness implies that we have in some way failed. That’s why we need God’s forgiveness, because we’ve all sinned or failed God in one way or another. What does the Bible say about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational