Sermons on Not Making Friends:

And You Make Me Happy

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

What makes us Happy? I remeber this song...

“And You Make Me Happy” And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(NIV) I. Be Loved Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Disciples - Shaping Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 16, 2008

In the Great Commission, Jesus instructs us to go, to do, and be.

MAKING DISCIPLES -- SHAPING LIFE Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 5, 2008

A sermon promoting the explosive power of teamwork in our Families, Churches, Communities & Work Place - it encourages working together in unity & co-operation to fulfill God’s plan & purpose not only for our own lives, but also for the lives of those in

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK MEDIA CLIP (optional suggestions): Chicken Run, Toy Story 2, Gladiator fight scene OR get 2 people to carry a large box/table for a visual demonstration Introduction (the hook to get attention): How many people would like to see this church packed every Sunday? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Make Man

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

GODHEAD

Let Us Make Man This is one of the most common arguments that is used by Trinitarians to prove multiple persons in the godhead. When God said let us make man they insist that it be a multiplicity of divine persons. I shall endeavor to explain this text of scripture. Gen 1:26-27 26 And God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

Life sometimes gives us lemons, Paul teaches us how to make lemonade from lives lemons.

This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Last week we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. Last week we observed that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 8, 2008

Opportunities in life are not to be missed since it might bring in unexpected blessing.

The sermon that I want to preach to you today will be on “Making the most of every Opportunity.” I remember someone tell me about the Japanese culture of eating, their ways of doing it will surely give an insight into how best we make use of the opportunity. When they sit around the table, they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Your Faith Visible Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Don’t just pray and expect God to do something, show God your serious in your prayer and give it all you got.

Sunday February 17th, 2008 Series: the Fight part 7 Scripture: Mark 11:22-24 Sermon: Making Your Faith Visible Speaker: Pastor Michael West Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fizz Is Intact

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2013

Friend, when you are confronted with hindrances, harassment and loads and loads of troubles, the challenge is to make it work and not be browbeaten!

Afflicted in every way…. 2 Corinthians 4:8”We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair…” Listen! Are you just traumatized and dumbstruck by the avalanche of sudden problems that has come upon you and you wonder ‘hey, why me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When To Fire Your Grandmother

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 8, 2009

What a tough day! What if you HAD to fire granny? Take this advice...

When to Fire Your Grandmother I Kings 15:9-14 “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewing You can tell a lot about a person’s character by how they handle the hard choices. Today I want to focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning How To Solve A Problem Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How to solve a problem

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS? 1. Your role to protect the family. “After he (Moses) had sent her (his wife) back” (Ex. 18:2). a. Physical protection. b. Provide for necessities. c. Provide for spiritual matters. 2. Respect the family. “Moses went out . . . ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Command In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

I fear many fail to consider the seriousness of Jesus' command to make disciples. As followers of Christ, we are all commanded to make other disciples. Thankfully, our Lord provided insight to His great command.

The Command in Discipleship Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8 After several weeks of discussion and consideration, I hope to conclude our series on discipleship. Hopefully we have been enlightened regarding discipleship, having a greater knowledge of what is expected, and how to be better equipped as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Children

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

WE ARE COMMANDED TO EVANGELIZE AND MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS

YOUR SPIRITUAL CHILDREN MAIN TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! ROMANS 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By Chance? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 25, 2016

If God is silent on an issue or a decision we have to make, should we just "roll the dice"?

Please open your Bibles to Joshua 18…. We noted from the first part of Joshua 18, the importance of God’s Word. It is the norm for us to read an entire Bible passage for our worship; but for the sake of time, we will stray a bit from the norm this morning and highlight main points in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Submitting To The Journey Of Ministry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 27, 2016

Ministry is more than a destination, ministry is about the journey. Find joy in the journey.

SUBMITTING TO THE JOURNEY OF MINISTRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE NEED A VEHICLE OF TRUTH... THAT WILL DARE TO STAND UP FOR RIGHT NO MATTER HOW POPULAR... WE NEED A PERSON TO DECLARE SIN WILL DESTROY. 2 Samuel 12:7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Famous Last Words" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2016

I hope one day that our last words will be worth mentioning. As we come to the end of the gospel of Matthew, there are 11 disciples now remaining. These would be some of the last words Jesus would say to them.

“Famous Last Words” Matthew 28:18-20 As we raise children and grandchildren everyone is interested in hearing what a baby’s first words will be. If you are the father you hope their first word will be daddy. If you’re a mama you hope their first word will be mommy. Parents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist