Sermons on Not Making Friends:

Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

Now we finally start getting into the actual instructions that Jesus gives in his Great Commission.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Better Way To Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 24, 2002

Think about how we could make it to heaven before Christ. Christ made it a lot better for us

Hebrews 2:1-4 A Better Way To Make It To Heaven Introduction 1. Phones were invented why? To communicate Better. 2. Why were cars invented? Better transportation 3. Why were glasses invented? Better sight 4. Why was salvation given to us? A better way to make it to Heaven. 5. Yes we are still ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Makes Motherhood Great?

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 11, 2002

A mother’s opportunity to share her faith in Christ makes motherhood great.

How do we measure greatness? Greatness is usually measured in terms of the end result. For example, a movie is considered a “blockbuster” by the amount of ticket sales it generates; the end result. An historical figure is considered great often by the sheer amount of information written about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

A God Who Makes Concessions

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

God often caters to human nature. He will not bend in some areas, but He is more flexible than many Christians I know! Sometimes He gives us what we ask for, even if it is not the ideal

1. Most of us start out adulthood as idealists. As we grow older, it is natural to surrender that idealism for a more pragmatic idealism...but we need to hang on to some of it. 2. God is sometimes an idealist, other times a pragmatist; He is an idealist in that He has a perfect plan, and He will ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Makes Us Different

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Makes A Man A Dad

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We must show love to our children

What Makes a Man a Dad Maybe you’ve heard the old story about fatherhood that says that when a child is 4 years old he says proudly, "My dad knows everything about everything." When he is 7 he says, "Dad knows almost everything about everything." When he is 12 he says, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Determination To Make Christ Known Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002

Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-22, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Who Make A Difference

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 3, 2002

Mothers made a difference. Here are some examples of Mothers of the Bible who made a difference.

Mother’s Who Make a Difference Reading: Psalm 113 Intro: Genesis 3:20 Eve was the mother of all living “Eve” means “living” She was the first mother, the first to ever give birth to a Child She had three sons, Cain, Able and Seth…. -Able had been murdered by Cain. -It was through the line ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Free?

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on Feb 14, 2002

God has blessed America and it is good to celebrate His Goodness

This sermon is from Preach through the year #2 Introduction: a. God has blessed America 1. Fitting to celebtate His Goodness to us 2. The bounty we sa\hare in this good land b. Freedom is one of our great blessings 1. Political freedom 2. Personal ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Make Time For What's Important

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

I Can Make A Difference

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 13, 2002

It just takes one to make a difference in some one life.

INTRO: Effective witnessing saves people from God’s judgment. We witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Therefore, And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000

This sermon is the first of four in a series on the "Great Commission"

Go Therefore, and Make Disciples Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID October 28, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning What I originally thought about speaking of was a little different (in light of Halloween), but... One of my beliefs (use Halloween as an example) Holy living vs. looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Make It Through The Night

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

Encouragement for the weak

How To Make It Through The Night I. Conversation a. Protection (Lifted me, Healed me,Kept me) II. Consultation a. Praise (Who You Are, Why You Are, When You Are) III. Confirmation a. Promise His (Character, Confession, Compassion) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Make Me Like Mephibosheth

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

It all comes down to GRACE, and this story demonstrates a firsthand example.

ATTENTION: Who’s your hero? Who do you want to be like? Is it an athlete, a politician, a movie star, or a comedian? Everybody in some way wants to be like someone else. Who we choose to be like plays a major part in how we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference Jesus Makes!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 14, 2001

Education can give information, prisons can offer reformation, only Jesus can give transformation.

There’s the story told about a man and his wife spending a vacation at an oceanfront hotel. They were very committed to work, family, and church but they desperately needed some time off. One night a violent storm sent crashing waves against the shore. All during the night, they could hear the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist