Sermons on Motivational Gifts:

Family Friendly Truth - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2008

We know that God loves families, because He chose to be part of an earthly family, and His story can teach us a lot about our own families. God wants you to know the truth about: 1. Your concerns. 2. Your communication. 3. Your compassion. 4. Your commitment. 5. Your confidence.

Family Friendly Truth - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 24, 2008 *It was a dream wedding. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago. On July 29, 1981, Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana. 750 million people around the world watched on TV. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Of Revival

Contributed by Travis Markes on Sep 10, 2008

Our churches have become complacent like the people of Nehemiahs day and we need Revival. The Lord uses Nehemiah to show us some walls that need to be rebuilt for revival to take place. The outline I borrowed but the sermon is mine. Feel free to us it!

“REBUILDING THE WALLS OF REVIVAL” NEHEMIAH 1:1-4; 8:1-6; 9:1-3 The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. God’s people had lived in Israel for centuries before. God had told them: “Obey Me and you’ll live in the land for a long time. Disobey Me and you’ll be carried off into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"The Eternal Nature Of The Son" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2008

Sermon 3 in a study in Hebrews

“YOU HAVE LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, YOUR GOD, HAS ANOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE YOUR COMPANIONS.” 10 And, “YOU, LORD, IN THE BEGINNING LAID THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH, AND THE HEAVENS ARE THE WORKS OF YOUR HANDS; 11 THEY WILL PERISH, BUT YOU REMAIN; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9-14

Denomination: Orthodox

I And Thou Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Today, we’re going to be talking about the one relationship which impacts all the others, our relationship with God. Harry Staiti puts it this way, “Of all our relationships, God is the most important. Your relationship (or lack thereof) with God will inf

I and Thou Hosea 11:1-4 and Psalm 18:1-3 Timothy Smith tells the story of Chris. Chris was in his mid-thirties, married and living in Pennsylvania with his wife and two high energy little boys. Chris was always physically fit, ate a healthy diet, but one day he went to the Doctor because of some ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Agony Is Not Defeat Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

For three years Jesus had taught, for three years he had healed and performed miracles and for three years he tried to make a difference in his world and to point people to his Father. And now it had come down to this. Jesus and the disciples had arrived

Agony is Not Defeat Mark 14:27-42 Anticipation can be the worst part of any experience. Anticipation is often the most painful of experiences. Throughout the week as Friday loomed nearer and nearer, Jesus’ sense of anticipation must have grown exponentially. You’ve been there. You know how you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

Survivorman Part 2

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 2 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identity Theft - A Case Of Stolen Identity

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 20, 2008

Every 79 seconds, a case of identity theft is reported in America. This message encourages the believer to know who they are in Christ Jesus - and not allow the thief come to steal that identity.

I. Twins – But Not the Same a. Text: Genesis 25:21-28 “[21] Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. [22] But the children struggled together within her; and she said, ‘If all is well, why am I this way?’ So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-28

Five Unshakeable Convictions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2008

In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of five unshakeable convictions.

Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There are a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Undeniable Affirmations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 30, 2008

In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of five undeniable affirmations.

Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There are a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay Alert Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008

The best defense is a good offense... A call to build up our faith

ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 17-25 today… We’re wrapping up this short series through the book of Jude and, refreshingly, Jude ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Growing

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Dave departs from the Hearing Jesus Again series for a time of reflection, confession, encouragement, and visioneering.

Growing Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 28, 2008 This past week has been a really rough week for me. A lot of high emotion. A lot of personal difficulty. Ever have one of those weeks where it seems like no matter where you turn you keep coming to the end of yourself, where you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Heart Check

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jul 12, 2008

The symptoms of a heart attack reminded me of the brevity life and why God has placed me here.

HEART CHECK Various Scriptures Most of my weeks here at SEFC are pretty predictable. That is I know what I have to do each day. 4 days of the week I teach English classes, and Sunday I’m here most of the day teaching an English Bible class and leading this English Worship Service. I can pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Soul-Searching Inventory

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 19, 2008

Sermon Objective: Loving God with our soul means turning our life and will towards Him.

A SOUL-SEARCHING INVENTORY Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our soul means turning our life and will towards Him. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 2:7; Psalm 42:1-2;Psalm 84:2; Matthew 10:28; Mark 8:36-37; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Revelation 6:9-11 Mark 12:28-34 28One of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Really Believing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

2nd in series on Hebrews (section 4) This message emphasizes the importance of faith in our daily walk and what really believing means to your life.

Really Believing What you Believe… We have studied Hebrews for many weeks now. We have wandered through the foot hills of faith as we have learned about the nature and person of Jesus. We have struggled through the long and difficult climb on the rugged slopes of personal spiritual growth and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithfulness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The faithfulness of Christ on the Cross of Calvary has opened up heaven for all who trust in Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: June 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey Thru Hebrews Sermon Title: The Faithfulness of Christ Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:1-6 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist