Sermons on My Destiny:

I Know That My Redeemer Lives!

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Funeral Sermon for one who has died in the Lord

JOB 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes – I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES! ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

"Claudius And Herod And Elymas; Oh, My!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 20, 2005

(or, Bad politicians, terrorists and false prophets)

(or, “Bad Politicians, Terrorists and False Prophets”) I’ve chosen a rather long portion of scripture to preach from, but I do not intend to do an expository study of these 41 verses today, so you can rest assured that this will, eventually, come to a close. What I want to do is take these ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

My Greatest Need In The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? What do you truly need? In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd in 2004. Today, we will consider how the Good Shepherd is our provid

INTRODUCTION To begin, let me ask you a question, one that I have asked you before, but find it appropriate to ask again as we begin a New Year. Here’s the question: If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? A man was walking along the beach at Malibu when he found an old glass ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: My Encounter With The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ transformed him from fervent persecutor to passionate missionary.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:37-22:21 TITLE: “PAUL: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE RESURRECTED CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. You might remember a news story from several years ago where 18 men and 12 women committed mass suicide in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Was Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2008

Guilt is a terrible task master. Based upon the knowledge of our sins, such guilt can cause many to fear God. But God’s grace deals with both our sin and our fear. How does it do that?

OPEN: Many people are very suspicious. They’ll collect rabbit’s feet. They’ll put horseshoes upside down to collect luck. And they’ll avoid various things like letting black cats cross their path or allowing themselves to walk under ladders. But one of the most famous fears people have is of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You See My Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Aug 25, 2008

Witness

CAN YOU SEE MY JESUS Col 1:27 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (NKJ) *** There are some things that the world cannot take away. *** The world cannot take away your joy, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing My Position To Benefit The Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Fourth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of serving in ministry.

PLAYING MY POSITION TO BENEFIT THE TEAM Doing Life Together—Part 4 The Barnabas File One of the first to sell possessions to help the Christians in Jerusalem First to travel with Paul as a missionary team One of the most quietly influential people in the early days of Christianity Called an ...read more

Denomination: *other

Who Is My Next-Of-Kin?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 26, 2008

The world needs Boazes, who will see others as ntext-of-kin who create opportunities for ministry, not merely depersonalizing obligations.

It’s summertime, and various ones have been telling me about their vacations and their trips. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is the phrase, "family reunion". Lots and lots of you have attended family reunions. Now there are family reunions and there are family reunions. For Margaret ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues my expository series through the book of Acts.

I. Traveling :18-21 From Corinth to Ephesus and Beyond :18 – After Gallio’s favorable decision, Paul stayed on in Corinth awhile longer, teaching and preaching freely and without fear. God had affirmed his ministry and the fact that he’d be protected by the hand of God. Then, taking with him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Managing My Time God's Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006

Our time is God’s not our own and we need to prioritize our time according to God’s priorities.

Illustration: Imagine you were given $86,400 at the beginning of every day. You wake up in the morning and look in your checking account, and your balance reflects an increase of $86,400. There is only one catch, you have to use every single dollar that day, if you don’t spend it, you lose it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Methodist

Managing My Talents God's Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006

God has given us spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities to use in servicing God and others.

Last week we began a three part sermon series focused on stewardship, taking care of what God has given to us. NIV Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Our memory verse passage reflects that God owns everything. We have been given our time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Managing My Treasure God's Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006

Practical sermon on managing our money according to God’s priorities, encourages living within means, being content with what we have and tithing.

Ps. 24:1 As our memory verse reflects everything on the earth is the Lord’s, however he gives us each a portion to use. How we use the portion given to us is called stewardship. Over the past two weeks we have looked at how we are stewards of the time and talent God have given us. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Good Steward Of My Time Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2007

One of four sermons on the stewardship of life.

Time is a precious commodity. Where does it go? Perhaps a Pennsylvania consulting firm can "shed a little light" on this question. The average American over the course of a lifetime will spend...6 months sitting at stop lights; 8 months opening junk mail; 1 year searching for misplaced items; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing Jesus To Rejuvenate My Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 17, 2007

How to let Jesus illuminate the dark times in my life.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 [See also: John 9:1-7; 12:34-36, 44-46.] We’ve been in this series “Jesus in Blue Jeans” to emphasize that Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. He doesn’t just love people who bask in the limelight. He loves them but He loves ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

If My People Will...give It Away Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 28, 2008

Money is not the answer. We cannot buy spiritual power. The people of God must pray and repent for our nation to be healed. It is our responsibility.

If my people will…Give it away October 28, 2008 Money is not the Answer: We Cannot Buy What We need the Most: Spiritual Power I was at a football game and ready to eat my lunch. I have been trying to eat better, so I brought some peanuts. Peanuts are like dessert when you are trying to eat ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-24

Denomination: Pentecostal