Sermons on Necessary:

Work Hard, Pray Hard

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

“ No .....neither”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006

Remind men that God changes not

“ no .....neither” James 1:17 We are living in a changing world. Our friends, fiancees, and even our features change. Fashions change. However, in the midst of an changing world there is an unchanging God. For a thing to change it is necessary that the change occur in one of two direction: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Tradition Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 16, 2003

How did Jesus deal with "Traditon." How can we apply His teaching to our practices today?

The Trouble with Tradition Mark 7:1–13 INTRODUCTION We obtain biblical authority from three ways: 1. Direct Command, 2. Divine Example and 3. Necessary Inference. When we come across anything for which we do not have a command, example or cannot infer proper action from clear biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Matthew 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying To Selve

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 14, 2003

"Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!”

Because there were individuals in the Corinthian congregation who believed they were Christians and were not Paul wrote in his letter to the church, “Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!” There are a number of ways we can examine ourselves. We can compare ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

The Motive For The Moment Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Attention (About Giving)

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you caught the LORD's attention before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Seed catches the LORD's attention IV. TEXT: Exodus 30:16 Receive this ransom money from the Israelites, and use it fo

I. EXORDIUM: Have you caught the LORD's attention before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Seed catches the LORD's attention IV. TEXT: Exodus 30:16 Receive this ransom money from the Israelites, and use it for the care of the Tabernacle. It will bring the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sizing Up Sin

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jan 18, 2010

I.What does the Word say about sin? II. What does the World say about sin? III. What do You say about sin?

Sizing up Sin ( 1st John 1:1-6) * The most unpopular pulpit subject ..along w/Hell & Tithing. * Sin has become a “watch word” in today’s church…. Watch out using it or your church won’t grow!! * Appears over 800 times in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Cana Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009

"If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth" (from Mark 9:23).

Many people in Samaria believed that Jesus was the promised Messiah after coming out to the well to hear Him. They imposed on Him to stay with them and to tell them more about God and His plans. He graciously stayed with them for two days answering many of the spiritual questions. What questions do ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

John in the Throneroom of God sees the Lamb take the scroll and all heaven responds in great praise

Revelation Chapter 5-The Book and The Lamb Theme: The Prominence of the Lamb Title: ‘Worthy is the Lamb’ Text: 5:1-14 Emphasis: v.9,12 I. His Worthiness Shown by His Position [The Judge of the Quick and the Dead] (v.1-5) A. No angel was found worthy to open The Book [Scroll Conditions: The Seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wrath Of God-What Is Its Purpose? Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

The three purposes of God for the Day of the Lord

’THE WRATH OF GOD-WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?’ The wrath of God which is the Day of the Lord has a three-fold purpose. First of all, the wrath of God fully vindicates God’s justice and righteousness upon the ungodly Gentiles through His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The House Of The Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

REDEMPTION

THE HOUSE OF THE SCARLET CORD “THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD” Sunday, March 09, 2008 “THE CHURCH” is supposed to be a place of restoration. I believe the answer to people’s life begins within an environment that is dedicated to restoration. The restoration process may include a lot of understanding ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith To Follow

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 30, 2008

Wearing a cross should symbolize the fact that we are wrong, that Christ Jesus is right and we are in submission to Him.

Matthew 16: 21-28 / Faith To Follow Intro: A physician told this about her 4-year-old daughter. One day on the way to preschool, the doctor left her stethoscope on the car seat. He little girl picket is up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calm although she was extremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Start

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

It is great to know that Enoch walked with God, but it certainly is great to know that God walked with Enoch

A Good Start 1This is the family tree of the human race: When God created the human race, he made it godlike, with a nature akin to God. Genesis 5:1 (MSG) 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucifying Your Idols

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus – The Beginning And Ending Of Our Faith

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 7, 2007

Are you able to say that your walk is truly such where Jesus is your EVERYTHING? If so, this life becomes truly a suffering pilgrimage where our pattern of living truly despises this world while awaiting for the heavenly country.

Jesus – The Beginning and Ending of Our Faith Theme: Jesus Christ is our perfect pattern for us to set our eyes on as we endure in our walk. Heb. 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. Man has an insatiable desire to be his own lord. 1. Our experience – and more importantly, the scriptures – reveal this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ