Sermons on No Shame:

How Can I Be More Faithful To God?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 6, 2008

How can I be more faithful to God? Most of us have asked that question. And God shows us some key steps to take here in 1 Corin 4.

How Can I Be More Faithful to God? 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (read vs. 1-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 1, 2008 *How can I be more faithful to God? Most of us have asked that question. If we took a survey here tonight, most people would say, “I want to be more faithful to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of United Prayer

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008

Sometimes in life it seems we are faced with a hopeless situation; sometimes it might seems there is no way out, but 6the power of united prayer can change hoplessness to hope. Things change when sincere prayer is made.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday morning, September 28th, 2008 Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day...elaborate.. How are you today? Has God been good to you? Do you still love the Lord? Do you intend to make heaven your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fountain Opened For Cleansing Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 25, 2008

Zechariah’s message points to the ’Day of the Lord’ when the climax of God’s plan of salvation comes in the Cross of Christ, tracing The Fountain Anticipated, The Fountain Experienced and The fountain Applied.

A FOUNTAIN OPENED FOR CLEANSING From a casual reading of the prophets of the Old Testament it’s easy to get the impression that they had a gloomy message of doom for the nation of Israel and the surrounding countries. They are certainly strident in their condemnation of sinful practices which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008

Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity And Sex Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Sex has become a cultural obsession but the picture of sex that our culture paints is a cheap counterfeit of God’s design. What we have done is dehumanized ourselves and taken something which was meant to be sacred, wonderful and beautiful and changed it

Christianity and Sex 1 Cor. 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Genesis 2:24-25 Where would you expect to find the following articles? How to Maintain an Erotic Marriage; Sexual Limits: What other Women Will and Won’t Do in Bed. In the Adults Only section of the newsstand? Try Readers Digest and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, our Scripture tells of the third major party to the incarnation and his response to it. It is a story of courage that is told every Christmas season. But it is also a story we often miss because this hero of the story is usually in the background.

The Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 

Every day for the first 10 months after Katrina, I would drive home on I-10 and there was an indelible image which would strike me. On a billboard just before I got off on my exit was the image of a female New Orleans police office submerged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Hot Heads, Cold Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2008

Anger drains us when it is either displaced or misplaced. But when we learn to replace it with a relationship to Christ, it becomes energizing.

One day when Margaret and I were college students, she said, “I think you ought to know that the deacons are going to ask for our pastor’s resignation.” We were members of the same church and had shared in appreciation for the thoughtful, exciting sermons our pastor brought us week by week. But ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Word, Part 2: The Method Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

In order to understand God’s Word, we not only have to have the right message, we have to use the right method. What is the best method of teaching the Bible in a way that people will understand it? Today’s passage gives us timeless principles concernin

This is our second week of looking at what it takes to understand God’s Word. Last week we looked at the right message. In our passage, as Ezra stood before the remnant and taught them God’s Word, He taught them the right message. As you can tell from what we just read, we’re still in the same ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A World Full Of Slipping Standards Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon addresses the reason that many Christians find themselves struggling in the world that they should be impacting. Unfortunatly if we let little foxes roam in our lives then we discover ourselves slowing slipping into living a life of compromise

A world full of slipping standards – Song of Solomon 2:15 Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? We all know Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. It really is a cool piece ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Matters

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

The Life that Matters is: I. The life that God has designed for you to live. II. The life that produces enduring reward. III. The life of Christ expressed through you.

The Life That Matters Eph 5:15-18 2-15-09 The title of my message this morning is “The Life That Matters.” Soon you will see signs on this building that not only communicate the name of our church but also our passion. That passion is expressed in the brief statement “Pursuing the Life That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith Expansion #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009

A verse by verse message on Hebrews 11:20-29 teaching people to live an "I CAN" life through faith.

Faith comes in CANS. Most of my childhood I was raised by a single mother. Her favorite saying was, “CAN’T never did anything but sit on a fence post & cry!” Whenever I said, I can’t do this. I can’t face this. She would respond with this saying. She wanted me to live in the land of FAITH, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Seeing The World Through God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2009

The last ingredient of revival that I believe is necessary is for us to see the world through God’s eyes.

SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH GOD’S EYES Job 34:20-22 (Key Verse – 21) “For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.” Introduction: Seeing God’s Holiness, being aware of His presence, acknowledging our sinfulness and dependence on God, understanding Christ’s call to the church will ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Defense Of Marriage Act

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 13, 2009

Jesus takes us back to God’s design for marriage. What attitude and actions do we take toward those struggling with divorce or any of the other many sins surrounding sex?

Text: Mark 10:2-16 Theme: God’s Defense of Marriage Act Season: Pentecost 20b Date: October 11, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/God_s-Defense-of-Marriage-Act-Mark10_2-16.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding The Feast Of Yom Kippur Series

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 14, 2009

What is the Feast of Atonement or Yom Kippur? Are the feasts only for the Jews? How can the Feasts be important for a believer of Jesus Christ? Why doesn’t mainstream Christianity teach about this? What is the significance of learning biblical Hebrew i

For those wondering what the Feast of Atonement or Yom Kippur is, I hope you will find this helpful. Thanks to FFOZ and Judianity info, I was able to put together the following article with some additions of my own. Love you all! Shalom! NOTE: My purpose here is to share information about this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-26

Denomination: *other

A Spirit Filled Life

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Today our generation and the one that is on our coattails is under attack from Satan himself. All around us Satan is pulling at our senses, we live in such a materialistic age in which our curse is the abundance of material possessions and wealth we poss

“A Spirit Filled Life” 1/28/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Thess 5:23 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” “Y el Dios de paz os santifique en ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Apostolic