Sermons on One Hope:

We All Got One – Is Yours Too Big? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2004

According to Scripture the “ego control mechanism” is the Word of God – the Bible. Uncontrolled egos have a way of slipping out in our speech. This message looks at 3 “slips of the tongue” regarding our ego.

WE ALL GOT ONE – IS YOURS TOO BIG? Romans 12:3 Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. INTRODUCTION: What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Psalm 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003

When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

A Miracle Greater Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

First in a series of sermons called "A Classic Christmas." Using a short clip from some Christmas Classics, these messages seek to help the hearer focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few years I have had a growing appreciation for some of the old classic movies 1. I suppose that it all began with April and Alan getting involved in the plays at school a. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fly In The Ointment (Life/Social Skills, Part One) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

A Fly in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:1-10) 1. And sometimes problems occur at just the right time: (1) the pain bothers you or the fever spikes right when you are seeing the doctor (2) or take this news story: "A flight in the United States proved lucky for a British woman who suffered a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus Taught About Controlling One's Tongue

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound;

Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound; direct or deceive; comfort or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

How Can We Be "In One Accord" As A Church?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2005

This message focuses on the places the Greek word "homothumadon" (meaning: "in one accord") is used in the book of Acts. What can we learn from their unity? This message points to 7 ways we can maintain our unity.

How can we maintain that unity? - I want to do more than diagnose the problem, I want to talk about what we can do to make sure it doesn’t happen to us. - I got to thinking about the unity that the early church enjoyed and how we can have that. - There is a Greek word - “homothumadon” - that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Meditation No. 6_one Body In Christ Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 12, 2005

Not only do we have fellowship with the Lord through his death on calvary, but we also have fellowship with one another through our common participation in the death of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Number One Priority: To Love You And Others!!

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 17, 2008

A sermon that highlights that God’s number one priority in everyone’s life is to give them His love.

This week I believe we had no choice but to talk about love. What does love mean for us? How does love fit into the picture of God and us. Love is a strange thing. It can lead to some strange behaviours. This week people all over the world over indulged in flowers, chocolates, dinners, gifts ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 6, 2009

An examination of Matthew’s description of Jesus as the fulfillment of what was said by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene," and what that means for us today.

TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #3) TEXT - Matthew 2:19–23 DATE PREACHED - February 8, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Of The Ad-Ons Is Love Agape- To Love As God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

We are to love others as God loves us

The last of the ad-ons is LOVE Agape- To love as God loves 2 Peter 1:5-7 What goes around comes around.... He almost didn’t see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord Invites Every One To Eat At His Table

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

This Sabbath situation was a trap set up by Jesus’ enemies.

THE LORD INVITES EVERY ONE TO EAT AT HIS TABLE 10-14-06 Our text is found in Lk.14:16-24 but in order to see what’s taking place lets read verses 1-6 first. LUKE 14: 1-6 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Under Seize: The King Has One More Move...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2009

We study some Old testament types: Ahab, Benhadad, Samaria, four leprous men... arise and go toward the problem...

UNDER SEIZE ... The King has ONE MORE MOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Zollie Smith USA Missions of the Assemblies of God for the fodder for this lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Hear my first thought: So many today are praying for God to change the wind. It appears ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran