Sermons on My Words:

Turning Your Worst Experiences To Your Best Legacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2007

God over-turned and overcame the opposition of the Jews and the Romans allowing Paul’s worst time to become His best enduring legacy. Challenge - Can we, like Paul trust and obey God even when our best efforts for Him seem to initially fail?

Turning Your Worst Times to Your Best Legacy (Acts 22) We see a lot of reality shows on TV today but perhaps my favorite is Bridezilla. It amazes me how what should be the best time of a young woman’s life turns out to be her worst legacy. The show chronicles the life and experiences of young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spongebob Religion

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Jan 7, 2006

Don’t just sit in the ocean but jump in the river

The Sponge bob Religion Pastor Joe Bachman 10/16/05 Ps 78:15-16 15 He split the rocks in the wilderness And gave them abundant drink like the ocean depths. 16 He brought forth streams also from the rock And caused waters to run down like rivers. NASU This morning I want to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Green Eggs, Ham And The Gospel

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Looks at the need to use various means for reaching people with the Gospel

I am Sam, Sam I am That Sam-I-am, that Sam-I-am! I do not like that Sam-I-am! Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham Would you like them here or there? I would not like them here or there, I would not like them anywhere, I do not like green ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Influence

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 10, 2007

Christians are the salt AND the light

Christian Influence Good morning everybody! I am so glad to be here serving with you all. The Lord has brought us together for a reason, His reason! It is to learn, to receive, to give, and to praise! Matthew 5:13-16 says, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Reaching Out

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 126:6 tells what it takes to reach out to others with the gospel.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many people can only see as far ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Fresh

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2001

Helping believers keep their witness fresh and relevant.

“Staying Fresh” “God has sent me to help his church and to tell his secret plan to you Gentiles. He has kept this secret for centuries and generations past, but now at last it has pleased him to tell it to those who love him and live for him, and the riches and glory of his plan are for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Exemplary Witness - Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 15, 2003

A continuation (see part one) of the CHARACTERISTICS that mark a person who shares Jesus Christ with his community and culture

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ September 14, 2003 Last week we looked at the opening verses of this chapter under the same heading, An Exemplary Witness. We discovered that exemplary witnesses are people who share their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

You can share your faith without changing who you are.

[Much of the material in this sermon was taken from the book Becoming a Contagious Christian.] When I say the word “evangelism” what pops into your mind? Many people immediately conjure up memories of infamous televangelists, known primarily for extracting large amounts of money from their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cowboys & Christians

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 24, 2005

Evangelism sermon, showing similarities between cowboys and Christians. A very close take-off from the sermon of a friend of mine; Pastor Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, AR.

Cowboy Joe was had just come back from going to church for the first time, and was in the bunkhouse telling the other cowhands about his experience. He said, “When I got there, I parked my pick-up in the corral. Charlie, a worldly cowboy said, “That would be the parking lot, Joe.” Joe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Stratgies For A Powerful Life Journey Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What is the secret of a powerful testimony. How can we be sure that we have a powerful testimony?

Galatians 6:9-17 Strategies for a Powerful Life Journey Introduction A. How many of you like a good story? B. That is what I thought, we all enjoy hearing a good story C. That is why we get so involved in watching a movie D. That is why we like to talk to certain people E. We like stories, we like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Testimonial From Jonah: The Unwilling Missionary

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2003

A first person narrative sermon in which the person of Jonah encourages his hearers to share God’s saving message with an attitude of compassion.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Today we consider what our Lord says to us through the prophet Jonah. Dear friends in Jesus, the Messiah, Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you concerning my work as a missionary and evangelist. My name is Jonah, the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Each One Win One

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

I use the first Sunday of the year to "cast" the vision for the New Year. Vision 2004 is "Each One Win One" (bearing fruit)

January 4, 2003 Title: Each One...Win One Text: Colossians 1:1-13 Introduction 1. Happy New Year!!! This time of year, many people look back and evaluate their life in the past year... This is a good exercise. Did you meet your personal goals? How has the Lord blessed you in 2003? Have you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Not Just How You Start, It's Also How You Finish Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 15, 2001

Whether our story of starting our life with God is dramatic or ordinary, what truly counts is finishing.

[Note:  This sermon was preceded by a testimony of a person who had been an atheist and substance abuser who came to Christ through our church].   Isn’t it exciting to hear how God has changed Kevin’s life? But even as we rejoice, I know what some of you are thinking. Some of you are thinking, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear The One Who Speaks Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Oct 25, 2003

The church speaks with God’s voice to the community to 1) Warn against refusing Him who speaks, 2) Promise a better world, and 3) Invite people to become part of the community of believers.

The One Who Speaks Rev. Sean Lester October 26, 2003 Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 Introduction A. See to it that no one is godless or immoral like Esau was, is how the passage ended last week. Godly discipline in the members of the church makes for a powerful church that produces a harvest of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship, Fasting, Prayer, Preaching, And Trouble

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2007

Let’s think about the importance of serving the Lord and how a person might get selected for specialized Christian service. 1- Realize that not everyone wants to serve 2- Remember God’s process for selection 3- Recognize evil and stand strong

INTRO.- ILL.- In New England, the long-standing custom was for a visiting preacher to have his room provided by one of the families in the church. On Sunday morning, the lady of the house had prepared a big breakfast of ham and eggs, biscuits and gravy, even pancakes, along with coffee and juice. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ