Sermons on Not Making Friends:

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

Don’t think that being content with your present state means accepting sin, sickness and poverty in your life.

December 1, 2002 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 13:5 Subject: Being Content Title: Don?t Worry ? Be Happy I trust that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are we ready to move on through the busy holiday season? There was a fourth grade boy who was asked to give a report on Thanksgiving to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 Jesus Mad Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Monday reveals a side of Jesus many would rather not have to deal with. Everybody likes a Jesus who teaches us to love our neighbors and takes little children into his arms. People honor a miracle worker who heals the sick and promises to answer our pra

Day by Day with Jesus Series What Makes Jesus Mad Mk 11:11-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On Sunday, Jesus entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey. But he came in humility. Warrior kings rode in on prancing stallions. Jesus came on a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Most Of Your Time

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 24, 2006

Believers can honor God by using their time wisely

Making the Most of Your Time Eph. 5:16 July 23, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a magazine article: Based upon an average 71 year old life span. 1 You will spend... a 23 years sleeping (8 hours a day) 6 years in a car 3 years ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Making Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 25, 2006

Romans 15:4 tells us whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning. I believe we can learn from Old Testament characters such as Joseph.

I believe we can learn somethings from Joseph concerning making our God given visions to come true. See: Genesis 37:8-11 He clearly dreamed this dream and it was revealed unto him that one day he would sit in a prominent seat somewhere. Note: I personally believe that in the Old Testament they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Memorial To Our God

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006

Man has always made a great deal of memorials. A walk through any cemetery will illustrate the fact that people want to be remembered and people want to remember them. We need to make a memorial to our God.

MAKING A MEMORIAL TO OUR GOD. Exo 13:3 And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: . A. Man has always made a great deal of memorials. The Pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 31, 2006

This sermon shows who makes a difference; how they do it; and why they do it.

A minister wore a carnation on his lapel every Sunday morning. He never gave it much thought until one day after church, a visiting boy about ten years old asked if he could have it. The minister handed it to him and asked him why he wanted it. The boy said that his parents were divorced the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: *other

When God Makes An Appearance

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 13, 2006

When God Makes An Appearance 1) We say, "WOE!" 2) But He says, "NO!" 3) Then He says, "GO!" God’s unconditional love moves us to unconditional service (Sermon theme adapted from sermon theme by Professor James Tiefel of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Me

(Sermon will begin by playing the opening bars of Also Sprach Zarathustra, the theme song from the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey.”) When you hear this music, don’t you expect the arrival of something awesome? Indeed today we do get to preview an awesome sight: the glorious God of the universe. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Difference A "W" Makes

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH.

"What a Difference a "W" MAKES" ISA. 6:1-8 Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH. Tell the story of the church that let their "W" fall off. A church in a community brought a piece of property and built a building. They were exciting about serving the Lord. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Relationships Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As Christ-followers, we have the responsibility to prioritize our family relationships by submitting, loving, obeying, and encouraging. We must also give attention to our jobs by working hard and by being fair.

Making Your Relationships Work During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Witchcraft Makes God Sick

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 2, 2003

No one would even dream of the possibility of a Bible believing fundamental pastor being able to lead prayer for students at Torrington Middle school, but last year a representative from Wisdom House addressed a female deity, a goddess in an invocation f

Witchcraft Makes God Sick Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Preached May 4, 2003 – PM Service Introduction Our culture is rapidly turning from the Judea-Christian values it once embraced in exchange for pagan ideals as seen and practiced by witches and the occult. No one would even dream of the possibility ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God Smile? Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

God is a parent who smiles at us a lot. What can we do to help God smile on us?

What Makes God Smile? Purpose Driven #9 Cornwall October 11, 2003 As a parent, I’ve smiled many times as I’ve watched my children. Sometimes, I’ve smiled as they’ve done something very pleasing to me, or have given me a gift that they have either picked out or created. I’ve smiled when I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3-8, Psalm 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan