Sermons on Occupy Your Position:

It Is Time

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 6, 2007

This sermon examines the idea that it is "Time" we as Christians stop doing a few things and start doing others.

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Solomon – The wisest man to ever live is making the point in this passage of Scripture that Timing is Important. That “there is an appropriate time for everything under the sun.” Introduction: Of course we know Soloman was right. Timing is important! In ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

What will it take to make friends, keep friends and influence friends for Christ?

INTRO. – Everyone needs friends. Even a variety of friends. ILL.- Show a variety of shoes. Each shoe is for a different occasion, etc. (running or tennis shoes, casual, dress shoes, fishing shoes, etc.) Likewise, in some ways, we have friends for different areas of our lives. We have casual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exemplary Witness - Part One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 8, 2003

What kind of person shares his faith in Jesus Christ with his community? Six observations on how Paul did so.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- September 7, 2003 As we wind our way through this part of the Bible, we are tracing the personal journal and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003

A 3 point Outline challenging the Christian to live for God.

Your Past, Your Present, Your Future (KJV) Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

Rich Young Ruler

YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) Few Bible characters are richer than the ruler. Luke says he was very wealthy and Matthew and Mark says he had great possessions (KJV) in plural (Matt 19:22, Mark 10:22), to be compared to the singular possession Ananias donated to the church (Acts 5:1). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Among The Pagans

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 27, 2007

Let our lives speak louder than our words

Living Among the Pagans TCF Sermon November 18, 2007 Does anybody else here think that the level of public discourse in our country has fallen to new lows? No longer do we have respectful disagreements. Seldom do we agree to disagree about opinions on politics or other issues. Rather, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Moeny

YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abba Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 22, 2009

Do you discouraged and even condemned by your failure to live up to God’s standards? Then you need to hear the encouraging words from Paul about your real position, your real relationship, your real destiny, and your real ability to not only overcome evil

Romans 8 begins with the words “there is therefore…” It refers to that which has come before the therefore. “Because of all that other stuff” you could say. What is that other stuff? We’ve learned in Romans that there is good and God is good. Satan introduced evil into the human genome with our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Future

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

Understand your spiritual identity so you can maximize your potentials and secure your future.

INTRODUCTION Religious bondage makes people stop thinking. That you are excited about this message does not mean you are free of religion. That you even accept it does not mean you are free. You are only free when it makes you think, question and appropriate it to your life. Even though you think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opportunities!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 17, 2021

Whatever occupies our attention is taking our time. We need to use our time wisely.

Opportunities! 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 5:15–20   • “Screen Time.” App to track how much time you spend on on your smartphone . • The average time spent staring at our phones is 4-5 hours/day. • there’s a new metric that measures our “check-ins.” How often we just pick up the phone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Mat Is Not Your Mate

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 31, 2008

This message is about the hurting who met the healer and got his healing. It is about a man who was for several years a victim, but he met the victor and became victorious. The lesson we are learning in this message is not so much of what this man by the

Introduction This message is about a man who was in a crisis situation, who met Christ at the height of his crisis and got a cure. A situation of crisis calls for the intervention of Christ, because without Christ, crisis will persist. Christ was crucified so that we can overcome our crisis ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On The Good Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of our thoughts in shaping our emotional and spiritual well-being, urging us to focus on the positives for a healthier relationship with Christ.

Today, we are beginning a brand new sermon series revolving around this same concept: FOCUS. It is a word and idea we hear in more places than just school, and it is something God desires from us each day. However, here is the truth we should all recognize: the world around us loves to be a thief ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Thought Process, Positive Focus, Emotional Health

Sermon Series: Focus

After The Honeymoon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015

If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ