Sermons on Old Age:

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations Acts 11:22-26 Illustration:Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward. 1. Have you ever wondered how to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More To Follow

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 22, 2001

God’s love is a sovereign, everlasting love.

More To Follow Before a child is born, the parents prepare a room, a bed, some blankets, warm clothes, bottles, milk, baby food, bath tub, diapers, medicine, toys, etc. Some parents go further. They prepare for their child’s preschool education, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Your Back!

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Dec 30, 2002

Sometimes we emphasize about how important a "good start" is, but for me a "good end" is everything...

Watch Your Back! Deut 25:17-19 (KJV) 17 Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt; 18 How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God. 19 Therefore it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:17-19, Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 3:32

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is All Powerful Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 2, 2005

To discuss how God is all powerful and will accomplish his will. Part of a series on the attributes of God

SBC Philippi 11/6/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms God is All Powerful Matthew 19:26 Primary Purpose: To emphasize that God is all powerful in all He does and nothing can ultimately hinder his purposes. There is a movie out called “Bruce Almighty” where Jim Carey who plays Bruce is given powers by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Oct 28, 2012

Paul tell the church at Corinth that love is the way.

A More Excellent Way 1Corinthians 13:4/8 In chapter thirteen the Apostle Paul writes about the more excellent way, or what he had in view, in the close of the former chapter, namely, charity, or, as it is commonly rendered love. The word charity to most meant almsgiving, but charity in its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

Make No Idol Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2014

Do we really need to address idolatry in these modern times? Where do you turn in times of crisis? What is of most importance in times of celebration or reward?

Dakota Community Church July 13, 2014 Make No Idols Commandment #2 Exodus 20:4-6 Command: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010

We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:18

Denomination: United Methodist

A New You For A New Year

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 9, 2023

This is an incomplete manuscript of my first Sunday sermon of 2023. It looks at the connection between hospitality to God and others in the fulfillment of the promises God has made to us.

A New You For A New Year "A Roman god with no Greek counterpart, Janus was deeply entrenched in the psyche of Rome, born long before the Greek pantheon was adopted by the Romans. Strange and ancient, Janus was depicted with two, sometimes four faces. One face is always looking back, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Roses Of Success

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 24, 2025

Success is defined as the accomplishment of a particular aim or purpose.

Mark Caine, an American writer once remarked: “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 4:21

First Mary, Now Us

Contributed by John Nadasi on Dec 19, 2002

The call to share Christ with the world began with Mary... It is now our turn.

Luke 1: 26-38 Paonia United Methodist Church December 22, 2002 I want to start off this morning with a little exercise. Don’t worry, you don’t even have to get up… But I do want you to take a minute to reflect back on your life. I want you to remember being 15. Can you remember back that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Boaz Generation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 16, 2009

1) The Salutation (Ruth 4:11-12) 2) The Son (Ruth 4:13-17) & 3) the Summary (Ruth 4:18-22).

Weddings are a fascinating custom. With my wife owning a flower shop we know all about weddings. Center pieces, corsages, bouquets, and decorations mean a lot of work and expense. With hall rentals, food, drink, tuxedo, gowns, relatives and gifts, a wedding is probably the most elaborate event any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:11-22

Denomination: Other

Self-Esteem Or God Esteem - Lesson 4 - How To Find Your True Image In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020

A. Personal Identity B. Indwelling Of Jesus C. Jesus Is Our Life D. Putting On Jesus E. Walking In The Spirit F. Identifying The Old Man (sin-nature) G. Setting Your Mind And looking To Jesus H. We are Dead! I. Beginning In The Mind J. Positive Thinking – Right Or Wrong? K. Rejoice In The Lord

The Christian life begins with a recognition of who we are in Jesus. Speak the following confession out loud so that you can hear yourself declaring what God has said is true. You are not declaring these things to make them happen. God says that they have already happened! This is God's answer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Colossians 2:2-10, John 14:6, John 1:4, Ephesians 5:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Father & Mother Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 3, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:12 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how to honor parents for a lifetime.

“HONOR YOUR FATHER & MOTHER” Ex. 20:12 FBCF – 7/3/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of talk in our tumultuous society these days about parents & kids. - The traditional nuclear family of a dad, mom, & kids is no longer seen as the only pattern for a family. - The legalization of gay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Colossians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named John

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as John was God’s dynamic voice telling those in the wilderness about the Christ to come, so we are to be God’s dynamic voice telling the world about Christ too.

“A Man Named John” 9/24/2000 a.m. (John 1:6-8; 19-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church It’s strange, but for the last 2,000 years God has selected a few key men named “John” to preach the gospel of His Son, Jesus Christ. In the New Testament there was “John the Baptist,” “John the apostle,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-29

Denomination: Baptist