Sermons on More Than Nails:

How To Pray When You Want Something More Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 8, 2009

Interactive sermon with several impromtu prayers by members of the church family like the praying of Nehemiah when he wanted something more.

From Dr. Reggie Kidd in July/Aug 2009 issue of Worship Leader magazine: "My father was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. It was hard to watch this once-vibrantly inquisitive retired college professor lost his ability to remember. Along with his ability to remember, he lost his capacity for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rich Toward God: How To Invest More Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2014

Six practical suggestions for giving more to the Kingdom and becoming "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

How To Invest More In The Kingdom Of God: - Luke 12:21. 1. If you’re now giving nothing, set a “first check” amount and commit to increasing it over time. - If you're not giving anything to the Kingdom right now, there's probably a good chance you're also in debt. You need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

#1can You Invest A Little More:patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002

Many are looking for quick returns in ministry, we must learn long term investment of love and patirnce.

#1 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have All The More Reason To Give Thanks

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 20, 2001

Our gracious God gives us every reason to be thankful

WE HAVE ALL THE MORE REASON TO GIVE THANKS! Thanksgiving today is often a mild-mannered holiday full of football, hot apple pie, and family reunions. Those things are nice, but they don’t really paint an accurate picture of thankfulness. Thanksgiving is more often born of adversity and difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2008

This simple children’s song carries a more intriguing message than many of us know. What is the key to its power?

OPEN: Years ago, a large Atlanta church was televising the service where they had asked a retired 92 year minister preach from its pulpit. There was a warm welcome as he was introduced and, as the applause quieted down, the old man rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One And Only

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

God’s Word is more convincing than any other person, or philosophy, or thing this world has ever known. The Bible says that it is “…living and more powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword…” There is ONE AND ONLY one Word of God, and there is ONE A

THE ONE AND ONLY Proposition: God’s Word is more convincing than any other person, or philosophy, or thing this world has ever known. The Bible says that it is “…living and more powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword…” There is ONE AND ONLY one Word of God, and there is ONE AND ONLY One ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

The reason for this is that God is more interested in developing wisdom through your character than making sure life is comfortable for you. God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy. We can be reasonably happy

OPENER: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire Trivia Game (available on powerpoint by request) Fitting into Your World: Congratulations on your physical prowess in dealing with everyday obstacles. For instance— You probably navigated stairs expertly by shortening their strides and lowering their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 25, 2015

Advent 1 (B) Christ is more than a baby born in Bethlehem, He is King of all. We should not confine worship of Christ to the holiday only, nor failure to recognize Him as more than just a baby, but as God and Lord who will return as Judge.

“Don’t keep Christ in Christmas” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Thanksgiving is over, and Advent is here. But our Gospel reading today presents us with Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Want God's Power In My Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021

This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably.

This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably. Today’s Scripture “In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Payday At The End Of The Road

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Jesus is more than religion. Jesus is about a daily personal relationship. There are more than just 10 commandments, 613 MITZVOT AND 4,973 rules. The DO i HAVE TO attitudes misses the target of love. Our goal: THAT I MIGHT KNOW HIM...

THERE IS A PAY DAY AT THE END OF THE ROAD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I have a little GROUCH and OSCAR in my pocket. One complains. One laughs. Which are you? HOW MUCH OF GOD DO WE HONESTLY DESIRE? DO WE HAVE A DAILY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A HOLY GOD? 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6, James 1:27, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why More Christians Don't Abound With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Every Christian on this day and everyday should be abounding with thanksgiving but in reality this is not the case. Although the spirit of thanksgiving should abound in every Christian’s life, it does not. Why?

Why More Christians Don’t Abound with Thanksgiving Every Christian on this day and everyday should be abounding with thanksgiving but in reality this is not the case. Although the spirit of thanksgiving should abound in every Christian’s life, it does not. Why? Jesus desires for you and I to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

#2can You Invest A Little More?patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002

We face two giants: #1 burnout; and #2 burned up, we must press on toward the mark.

#2 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. Isaiah 40: 28-31 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Jealously Provides More Grace ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that God is tremendoulsy jealous over all his children and does everything possible within the confines of His righteousness to make His grace available for those that will obey Him.

INTRODUCTION #19 1. Open your bible to James 4:4-6. 2. We’ve already discussed v. 4, but it is important to read it again. It will serve as an introduction to vs. 5&6. 3. Verse 4 warns Christians against becoming friends to the world to the extent that we become guilty of committing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under Seize: The King Has One More Move...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2009

We study some Old testament types: Ahab, Benhadad, Samaria, four leprous men... arise and go toward the problem...

UNDER SEIZE ... The King has ONE MORE MOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Zollie Smith USA Missions of the Assemblies of God for the fodder for this lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Hear my first thought: So many today are praying for God to change the wind. It appears ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2023

Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?

DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist