Sermons on Moms:

Better Beginnings

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 1, 2018

BETTER BEGINNINGS for New Year help build our lives on better foundations, resulting in better endings. 1:RECOGNIZE GOD AS CREATOR (In beginning God..); 2: RESPECT GOD W. REVERENCE (Fear of God=beginning of wisdom) ; 3: RECEIVE CHRIST FOR NEW BEGINNINGS.

“BETTER BEGINNINGS” by REV. BILL BOWDLE ====================================== Retired United Methodist Pastor - Liberty Township, Ohio, Delivered this message at a nearby UMC during it's pastor's vacation on 01/07/2018 Genesis 1:1, Proverbs 9:10; John 1:1-4,12 ============= INTRODUCTION ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To The Basics - Discipling Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Discipling is a process over time that involves many different people, many different settings and situations. And discipling generally begins in small groups and moves to the larger groups. Sometimes as small of groups as two people as it did with me.

Back to the Basics - Discipling ME As I sat down at my computer this week with thoughts of Discipling on my mind I could not help but think about my own. My own journey and the discipling of received as I become a Christian and after. When I was growing up my dad tried to be a good role model ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 1:6-9, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beautiful Nothing Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What's the good news?

Beautiful Nothing Isaiah 52:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year Occasionally, you come across a bit of Scripture that just captures the imagination and you aren’t quite sure why. There are a number of reasons the text might appeal to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Survive As A Mother Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the second sermon in the series of messages on "Survivor". This one talks about motherhood and was preached on Mother's Day.

SURVIVOR SERIES #3 – HOW TO SURVIVE AS A MOTHER Today, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, is talking about the fact that in light of… --the bad economy --lay offs --bail outs --these tough times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012

Paul explains our chosen position in Christ in this text. 1- We are chosen in Christ 2- We were chosen in Christ before the world 3- We were chosen in Christ for a purpose

INTRO.- Special children we are. My mother and father were probably greatly surprised on December 9, 1944 when they got two babies instead of one: Steven Ray and Sharon Rae. I’m not sure if they knew at that time if they were getting one or two babies. Sharon was the fat baby at over 5 lbs. and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Action Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

Our actions need to be controlled, not hap-hazard, wheel spinning, I don’t care what happens to others, get out of my way actions, but controlled, focussed, intentional, Spirit-lead actions that we take responsibility for.

Prepare for Action! 1 Peter 1:13-25 Be prepared…how often do we hear that these days. Be prepared…in case of an earthquake, have your 72-hour emergency supplies prepared in advance. Be prepared…in case you get into an accident, make sure you have on clean underwear (Bill Cosby, Himself). Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. The term “TEMPTATION” brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY! …I ZONED OUT FOR A MOMENT!) For others, it’s the man or woman who has become ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Impossible Possible

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

Because of the work of the suffering servant, we don’t have to live empty, barren, unfruitful lives anymore. We can rejoice because we have everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness through the true and personal knowledge of the One who called us to Himself.

Now, here we are at the beginning of the year 2023. Even though we have no idea what this year holds for us, I know that God wants us to grow deeper in our relationship with Him and take steps of faith to trust Him for even greater things, to watch Him take seemingly impossible situations and make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Clint Carr on Dec 9, 2000

4 keys to being born again.

I. Read John 3:1-7 II. N. Was a Pharisee a. they were Jews who were fanatics about the observance of rites and ceremonies. He was smart, rich, respected, a ruler, and very religious. b. N. was still lost (just because your religious doesn’t mean your going to Heaven. Just because you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful Attendance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 22, 2004

What is your response to the cross? Are you faithful in attending worship?

Understanding God’s Will My Response to the Cross: Faithful Attendance Hebrews 10:19¡X25 Introduction The Musk Ox seems to have more sense than God’s family at times. When faced with danger the musk oxen form a circle with their heads and horns outward and their young and weak in the center. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Memorial To Remember

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 24, 2001

When we live life we must remember that one way or another we’re leaving something to be remembered!

I. Introduction A. Memorial day began in the early 1800’s during the civil war 1. Some began by decorating the graves of the soldiers who had been killed in battle to honor their sacrifice for freedom ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out And Be New

Contributed by Joseph Nordyke on Dec 13, 2008

God wants us to come out and be new in Christ

Come out and be new 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Helen – Tom – Sarah, Story of the lost ladle Helen was a wonderful Christian woman, She was a single mother raising her only son Tom as best she could to love God. Helen was very worried when Tom told her he was moving to the Big city. A year went by and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Threefold Failure

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007

It is only when one realizes that all their own efforts have failed them in wining favor with God. Only then will one turn to the Lord in true repentance and ask for mercy.

A THREEFOLD FAILURE Mark 10:17-27 The rich young ruler; a man with NO PEACE in his heart. A man who had failed to win favor with God His Religion had failed to give him peace with God His Riches had failed to give him peace in his heart His Righteousness had failed to give him peace of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Yo Waiting For?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

1. The Record of Waiting - 2 Requirements For Waiting - 3 Results of Waiting - 4 Resource For Waiting

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Stuck in a long line of traffic > Checkout line that is not moving > Stuck in a waiting room > On hold on the phone - When waiting becomes frustrating it’s because we do not know what is going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Partake Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message on the Lord’s Supper.

Why We Partake in the Lord’s Supper 10-27-02 1 Corinthians 11:17-14 Sunday AM Intro: Little girl trying to find out why her mom cuts of the end of the ham – b/c her mom did it – little girl discovers from Nana the pan was too short. Note: Sometimes we do things for the wrong reason or out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist