Sermons on Mountain To Pray:

Does God Want Me To Be Happy? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2013

The answer to the question: "does God want me to be happy?" is "yes" and "no."

A. What is happiness? What does it mean to be happy? Here are a few quotes on happiness to get us thinking: 1. “Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop” (Gertrude Stein). 2. “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go” (Oscar ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eternal Question

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A Reflection on the question Jesus asked his disciples... 'who do you say that I am?'.

THE ETERNAL QUESTION... WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? ISAIAH 51:1-6; ROMANS 12:1-8; MATTHEW 16:13-20 Introduction: A friend once asked the famous scientist, Isidor Rabi, who was also a Nobel Prize winner, how he had become a scientist. Rabi replied by relating a story from his childhood. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013

Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luggage Longing To Be Lost

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2013

God in his mercy and grace hears us, renews and restores us, when we are broken and repentent.

The Season of Lent… is something of a roller coaster ride in which we confront our own sinfulness in light of the suffering of Christ. And yet during this time of introspection we are also keenly aware of how the story ends with Christ’[s victory over sin and death. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013

Living the Word of God (James 1:19-27) Key Center v. 22 22 Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Accept the Word of God (1:19-21) Obey the Word of God (1:22-25) Live the Word of God (1:26-27)

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

God’s Dream For Our Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Losing My Religion Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2013

God is head over heels in love with you!

LOSING MY RELIGION An Introduction to the Sermon Series, “The Misunderstood God**” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Big Idea: God is head over heels in love with you! INTRO: In a few minutes we will be reading from 1 Corinthians 13. But, may I ask you a few questions first? • How many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Rest In The Storm Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2013

Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust in His Word, His presence and His power.

A young father in a supermarket was pushing a shopping cart with his little son, who was strapped in the front. The little boy was fussing, irritable, and crying. The other shoppers gave the pair a wide berth because the child would pull cans off the shelf and throw them out of the cart. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Of The Home Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

The Battle of the Home begins with victory in the battle of the mind. However, there are further clear directions in scriptures to insure that the home is a fortress, not a battleground.

The Battle for the Home Ephesians 5:21-6:4 At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old woman's hand affectionately, "this is my new husband." The woman eyed him critically for a long ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Bleeped Out World Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013

This sermon deals with the topic of profanity and cursing.

“Living in A Bleeped Out World” James 3:9-10; Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: About 2 months ago I went fishing and put my porta-boat in the garage. The next day something began to stink! I found the culprit a ½ a shrimp that was decomposed. The word Paul uses in Eph. 4:29 NKJ uses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unchained

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2013

If you are chained, bound to anyting that is contrary to the Will of God it is the anointing that will destroy the yoke. Unchained and set free.

“Unchained” Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 10:27 “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Keeping Our Commitment To Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2013

How can we keep our commitment to Christ? 1. Follow the steps of our Savior (vs. 18-22). 2. Be willing to suffer like our Savior (vs. 23a). 3. Depend on divine deliverance (vs. 23b-25).

Keeping Our Commitment to Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2012 *On February 23, 1836, General Santa Anna's Mexican army arrived in San Antonio to begin the 13-day battle for the Alamo. The commander of the Alamo was Colonel William Travis. Legend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 5, 2012

The Kingdom of God is not based on Doctrines it is based on matters from the heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Deuteronomy 6:1-9 New International Version (NIV) Love the Lord Your God 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Addresses Heresy, Explain Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 7, 2012

Here in this chapter Paul addresses the main reason for this letter, a heresy being taught in the church at Colossae, a heresy that cheapened Christ and His sacrifice for sin...

Colossians 2:1-23 [NLT] November 7, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s encouragement and teaching on heritical teaching: To this point, Paul has been very encouraging and uplifting to the church in Colossae, but here he broadens his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity 6 - It Is That Important! Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 10, 2012

Message on the Triune nature of God

THE TRINITY VI Is It THAT Important? 11/4/12 For many years just about every sermon that you have heard from this pulpit has ended the same way. They have ended with the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That Jesus Christ died for our sins, that He was buried, and He rose again on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Bible Church