Sermons on Observance:

God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Topics: Heart Examination

My Bible & Me

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 1, 2000

Why a consistent intake of Scripture is vital to successful Christian living.

My Bible & Me How To Make The Bible An Important Part Of My Life Psalm 119 1. I must Accept The Bible as the Word of God. A. David accepted the Scripture as God’s Word. ·(Psa 119:1) … the law of the LORD. ·(Psa 119:2) … keep his testimonies, ·(Psa 119:3) … walk in his ways. ·(Psa 119:4) … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-175

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001

As a believer how important is it to study the Bible? What if you don’t know how to do it? Pastor Steve shares in this message principles of Bible study.

INTRODUCTION Bible study is very important for all believers. It is the very means by which you are equipped for God’s work. It is not just for those called to vocational ministry but for all believers. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Kind Of People God Cannot Save

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001

Describes how pride can cause one to lose sight of salvation

SEVEN KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GOD CANNOT SAVE LUKE 18:9-12 It is the will of God that all men become saved. 2 Pet 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Co-Dependency

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 29, 2001

Co-dependency means anything that aids you in self-destructive behavior. The worst self-destructive behavior is not trusting God!

No Co-Dependency!  Many of us have grown up learning to “pull ourselves up by our boot-straps”  We have been taught that, “God helps those… who help themselves.”  “When the going gets tough,… the Tough get going.”  These may sound good, but really are unbiblical and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Jeremiah 7:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Look At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Zeal—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Real" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 28, 2001

This sermon stresses that we need to be completely honest with God in our worship, our prayer lives, our sin and shortcomings, and our relationship with Him.

GET REAL Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Introduction- On the popular tv talk show, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil stresses confrontational counseling. He urges people to "get real," and say what they really need to say, and to not try to "con" him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs That God Hates Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 5, 2001

Some of church worship has degenerated into a business, a performance and entertainment and this displeases God.

THE SONGS THAT GOD HATES By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Amos 5:21-27 I developed this sermon after teaching the book of Amos for 15 hours at Tung Ling Seminary. These are my devotional thoughts on worship taken from the book of Amos. In the book of Amos, the people of Israel were busy sacrificing to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Let's Just Praise The Lord!

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 6, 2005

God deserves our praise!

Song: Let’s Just Praise the Lord! The words of this song are a call to praise. Because of what God has done and the blessings we receive from Him, “Let’s just praise the Lord!” We as believers truly are the only ones with a real reason to be excited about our lives and what is in store for us. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Lose Your Saltiness!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

We are to add flavor and spice to a tasteless world; taste and see that the Christian is good.

Don’t Lose Your Saltiness Luke 14:28-35 28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forty Days That Changed A Life 2

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 27, 2005

I wonder how many of you have lost the glow? I wonder how many don’t have the love for God’s Church as you once had? You begin to miss a service here and there until when Sunday night and Wednesday night come around, you don’t even think about it?

Forty days that will change your life, 2. A life that shines. Exodus 34:28 -- 35. 05/29/05 This message is a second sermon in our series of messages on forty days that will change your life. Today, we will be talking about a life that shines. Last week we began talking about how Moses spent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting The Proper Law Degree"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 2, 2004

I am righteous, not religious! There are three Law Schools that God has given to mankind. The Law of Naure, the Law of Moses, and the Law of Christ. Are you living under the higher law?

The message that I am giving you today should be extremely helpful to you in understanding the "big picture" of how we are to live our Christian lives. It gives you insights in to what God expects of you. Title: “Getting the Proper Law Degree” Jesus was asked by a rich young ruler in Matthew 19, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Vision?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 16, 2004

"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Are you a "people"? Then this statement applies to you! Vision from God is essential for leaders, teachers, parents, ministers, disciples to be effective in the Kingdom of God and in bringing others into t

Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. KJV Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. NASB Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance