Sermons on Not Making Friends:

Making It Rich Without Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The perils of finding our wealth in things instead of the richness of Jesus

Making it Rich without Jesus James 1:9-11 / 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction We live in a city that makes people choose between a command of God to be diligent stewards with the funds that He provides for you and the ever so innocent, just a dollar, lottery. We promise Lord if I just win, just this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Arrows Out Of Sticks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

child-rearing--7 rules for making arrows out of sticks

Making Arrows out of Sticks Ps. 127 Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the size of YOUR quiver) This passage says that children are the heritage of the Lord…but, does it say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Free

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 2, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to re-educate the church on the truth of the foundation of our freedom both as believers and as Americans and to call upon the church to repent on behalf of the country.

What Makes Us Free? John 8:31-36; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 July 6, 2003 Independence Day Intro: A. [This quote and all other quotes in this sermon are taken from Americas’ God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, compiled by Wiliam J. Federer, Fame Publishing Co., Coppell, TX, 1994. This quote ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness

What Makes A Man A Christian?

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Christians do, what they do, for Jesus

What Makes a Man A Christian? Is it ... His Living? John 10:10 His Giving? 2nd Cor 8,9; Luke 6:38,39 His Forgiving? Matthew 6:14,15 According to the Bible, It’s his ... faith Romans 1:17; 3:22 What makes a man ... A Good Man? A Good Christian? According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

His Presence Makes The Difference

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 28, 2003

It’s not church that changes lives it’s Christ, His presence is the difference between life and death, victory or defeat, joy or sadness.

1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; What we need in the united states of America more than anything else is Jesus in the house. More than social security, more than health insurance, more than wic, more than welfare, More than padded pews, and carpeted floors, more than good ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Sacrifice That Meets The Need Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002

We all want to be used by God to extend His kingdom, but we first must realize that being used by Him requires great sacrifice.

Having an Effect our the Community Making Sacrifices that meet Needs John 6:1-15 I.Be ready to address the needs of the people.(1-5) A.Jesus draws the crowds. (v.1-2) 1. Why did Jesus perform miracles on the sick? a. He had a genuine concern for the sick but, b. He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Great Church

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk That Makes All The Difference

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002

Discovering our God given Identity

Finding Out Who We Are Luke 15:11-20 , 21, 22-24 September 26, 2002 I. I want to talk about something this week that applies to everybody, and I know that’s hard to do but this is a sure fire thing. A. I heard someone else talking about something similar last week and I stole some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 24, 2004

Learn the five principles that make a marriage work.

Making Your Marriage Work By Pastor Fernando Cabrera 1. Be Passionate (7:3-5) a. Delight in your spouse i. “fulfill” – a debt owed to someone, usually something profitable or an advantage 1. You owe whatever and whenever something belongs to somebody else. Since you belong to your spouse, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Lord's Supper Memorable

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

On communion tables all over the world you will find inscribed in many languages the simple phrase "In remembrance of me." It is a verse from the Bible, and it is probably the one verse that is in plain view of millions of Christians every time they come

Making the Lord’s Supper Memorable Text: "Do this in remembrance of me" (1 Cor. 11:24 RSV). On communion tables all over the world you will find inscribed in many languages the simple phrase "In remembrance of me." It is a verse from the Bible, and it is probably the one verse that is in plain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal