Sermons on Occupy Your Position:

God Is At Your Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God is at Your Door. Be prepared to serve him. Be prepared to listen to him.

Ding-dong! “Is anybody home?” What do you do when someone is at your door? It depends on who it is doesn’t it? If it’s a friend you will make your way quickly to the door to let him/her in. If it’s a stranger you probably won’t be so accommodating, at least not until you find out what that stranger ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Fortifying Your Faith Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

Why was this early church SO powerful? It had discovered it could help its members not stop with HAVING faith, but fortifying their faith! What could this focus do for you? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Let me ask you: Why is the church here? (By ‘the church’, I don’t mean this building, I mean the group of people that makes up the church.) I’m looking for your feedback – *DON’T RESPOND if you’ve attended this church for over 1 year.* Don’t you wish you belonged to a church like that? - A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #8 Safeguard your heart. Protect your mind; preserve your emotions; prop up your will.

• Proverbs 4:5-7 (NIV) [5] Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. [6] Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. [7] Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Managing Your Time Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

Time is so short these days, isn’t it? "With all that I’m doing, sometimes I just want to get off the treadmill." If you’ve felt like that, here’s a sermon on managing time for effectiveness. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Managing Time Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” The Bible clearly indicates that for every one of us, there is enough time to accomplish what must be done. However, if you want this to happen, you’ve got to take the initiative to obey ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Examining Your Life! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004

(Devotional Series 1/50) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here.

EXAMINING YOUR LIFE Proverbs 3:1-12 (Devotional Series 1) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here. I. Is yours a sanctified life? (1-4) God’s law and will should constantly be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Not Your Fight!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Dec 4, 2004

Far too often in life we as believers take on too much stuff. We fight a whole lot of spiritual battles that our not ours to fight, and worry about things we shouldn’t worry about. This Battle is not ours, but the Lord’s!

I. INTRODUCTION: In this particular text, Jehosaphat is preparing to go to battle with his men against the people of Moab and Annon. He had already gotten word from some folk that the enemy was coming has prayed and fasted, and is now hearing from the Lord. And as the people of Judah all stood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004

Many people get distracted when they are in the presence of God. This sermon shows simple steps in getting rid of these distractions and putting our focus on Jesus.

Where Is Your Heart? Basketball - The audience participates in distracting the opposing team by banging annoying cylinder things together. - When I played basketball in school, our girls volleyball team would always be there, acting as our cheerleaders. Now, we had a really good team, pretty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know Your Soil. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004

You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Desire?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

In this fast pace world that we live in, what is your daily desire? For worldy gain or for the Kingdom of Christ? Those who desire and trust in God he will make stable!!!

WHAT IS YOUR DESIRE? Psalms 37:4 Pastor Greg Mc Donald What is your biggest desire in life? What are the things you think about the most? Many times we don’t think about this question, but it’s one that we as believers need to think about. Face it, we need to make choices in our life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 37:1-10

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 2, 2003

7th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells the Pharisees that they are not the Children of God because they lack a family resemblance

About 8 years ago I nearly swerved off the road in downtown St. Louis when I saw a Billboard with this message: A photo of a baby with the words "Who’s my Daddy" and the telephone number 1-800-DNA-1005. I guess it’s a sign of the times that the market for these services is great enough that the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Other

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Into Your Dreams

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003

What are the steps to see your dreams fulfilled in your life?

LIVING IN GOD’S PROMISES A Study In The Book Of Joshua Stepping Into Our Dreams – Joshua 3:1-4:7 So Far… · Chapter 1 – This is land to take/ this is your potential – “Be Strong” · Chapter 2 – Getting Past Your Past – Breaking Generational Curses Consider this: Walt Disney - was fired by a ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Honor Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 14, 2003

We honor our spouse before God when we are faithful to them.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will continue with our Ten Commandments series. Thus far the commandments can be summarized by saying we are to honor God and we are to honor our parents. Today we are going to open up a subject that is a real problem in our society. This issue at hand today is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fulfilling Your Destiny" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can know and do God’s will in spite of many things that try to hinder us.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 22, 2002 “Fulfilling Your Destiny” Numbers 20:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Methodist