Sermons on Odd Fellow Members:

A Call To Grow!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 8, 2006

God calls us to grow in our intimate relationship (if we are married), in our brotherly love, and in our attitude to work.

We have just read from a portion of the Bible which could be seen as impossible for a ‘Priest’ to relate to. After all (you might think to yourself), what would a ‘Priest’ know about the intimate relationship between a man and a woman! After all (you might think to yourself), what would a ‘Priest’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Is God For Us?

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 7, 2005

An encouragement sermon. The blessings of being "In Christ".

Is God for Us? Romans 8:31-34 Consider the Old Testament example of Joseph Genesis 50:18-21 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Makes A Blessing Out Of You

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

God uses people

Intro: Oral Roberts—day that changed my life. 3 John 2—asked his wife, do you believe this, she said, what? That God wants to bless us spiritually, she said yes, physically, she said yes, and financially—He said, that you prosper, God wants to bless us in our finances too. He said, on this day I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Love For Little People

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 30, 2006

These are not little people because of their stature or insignificance

Jesus’ Love for Little People by Gerald Van Horn These are not little people because of their stature or insignificance. I call them little because they often worked in the church and received little credit on earth for their efforts. They were people of blessing. They held churches together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Stay Connected

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Mar 4, 2008

Stay hooked up with Jesus- don’t become disconnected

How to stay connected John 15:1-11 So how are you feeling about gas prices? I think I’m beginning to buy into the conspiracy theories. One thing I did learn that is kind of relevant to where we are today is how important it is to stay connected to the source. A pipe breaks between here and Tucson, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: *other

A Fresh Start With God

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 17, 2008

A fresh start in one’s life is a brand new day to begin anew trusting God every step of the way.

At some point in time, most of us have been through one trial or the other in our lives and have been able to overcome them by the grace of God. However, there are some of us who are still passing through tough times and are wondering when it is going to end. I am here to tell you today that no ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Really Matters Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James shows us how to see through the outer things in peoples in lives and focus on what really matters

In his autobiography, Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

To Forgive: God's Grace Filled Example

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A consideration of the parable of the unforgiving servant, and the danger of living in a prison of unforgiveness.

Intro: C.S. Lewis wrote, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war. And then, to mention the subject at all is to be greeted with howls of anger. Forgiveness is so often such a difficult thing because it means that something has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hospitality Toward One Another

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006

Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need For Spiritual Change

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

When we listen to and obey our Lord Jesus we are received into a new spiritual family.

THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL CHANGE. Matthew 12:22-50. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. A demon-possessed man, who was physically both blind and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Deliverance In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jun 7, 2014

This sermon is all about how you can be delivered from the powers of Satan. Many people are in bondage, but don't know how to come out or be delivered. Here, in this sermon you are going to learn how you can get total freedom from Satanic chain

I. What is deliverance? 1. Deliverance is the expulsion of a bad spirit from a place, person or thing. 2. Deliverance is to break the chains of wickedness. 3. Deliverance is the destruction of satanic yokes. A yoke is something that ties two animals together and the movement one depends the ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing The Load Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 22, 2014

Recently we had an incident in worship that inadvertently evoked some strained relations within the congregation. This lesson deals with HOW to treat one another in such instances.

1. Teamwork A traveler was driving along one day and had an accident. He drove his car into a ditch in a desolate area. A local farmer came by to help with his horse named Buddy. Well, the farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn't move. Once more the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Unjust Accusations (As A Christian)

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 26, 2013

Have you ever been unjustly accused by someone else? Someone accused you of doing something you didn’t do, or misjudged your heart or motives? Why does this occur in our lives? What is the right way to handle it?

How to Handle Unjust Accusations (as a Christian) Acts 25 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever been unjustly accused by someone else? Someone accused you of doing something you didn’t do, or misjudged your heart or motives? 2. This is exactly what happened to the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Husbands Love

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011

This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist