Sermons on Ought:

Holy Living In A Xxx World

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 22, 2003

Believers must accept God’s authority and will regarding sexual issues.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Holy Living in a XXX World Introduction Before I begin this morning’s message, I want you to know that this message is really not suitable for our younger children. If you would like to dismiss your children to children’s chapel you are perfectly welcome to do so. I think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Double Attendance And Grow The Church

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002

Discussion: How to grow a church.

HOW TO DOUBLE ATTENDANCE AND GROW THE CHURCH By Jerry Falwell A. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: EIGHT BASIC ASSUMPTIONS Before I begin to discuss how to grow a church, there are certain assumptions that we must agree on. These assumptions are based on the Word of God and come from the nature of God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year, New Times?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 10, 2001

Isaiah 6 passage. A look at worship

A New Year, New Times? This passage of scripture brings us into the high command center of God himself. Here Isaiah sees the Operation center of the Universe! Here He is reminded of God’s sovereignty, his awesomeness, His authority. Here he is reminded God answers to no one, on the contrary, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Jun 10, 2001

An appeal to the Christian to completely dedicate him or herself to Christ

“A Living Sacrifice” I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 KJV In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul explained the Gospel of God! He explained how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The A-B-C Steps To Get Your Prayers Answered By God

Contributed by David Gualin on Apr 4, 2001

Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8

THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 1, 2004

This message deals with the issue of moving on in the perfection that Christ has called us to walk in.

GROW UP! HEBREWS 5:12-14; 6:1-6 (Story of the Olsen twin with anorexia…) Anorexia is defined as: “a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite.” It is an eating disorder which causes you not to grow… Let me suggest to you today that the church is experiencing “Spiritual Anorexia…” We’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Loyalty?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2004

This sermon is a call for churches to realize the importance of complete loyalty to God.

“WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?” 2 Kings 17:33 INTRO – Dr. Thom Rainer is Dean of Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. In an article entitled, “What do numbers tell us?” Rainer shares some eye-opening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:33

Denomination: Baptist

Another Kind Of Grief

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why Christians can face the grief of death differently than those who have no hope.

Another Way to Grieve 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Note how this little verse tells us something we already know, something we all ought to know, and something we all can know. First, we all know grief. If we haven’t, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Purppse: Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

Total Committment

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 12, 2002

God is calling us to be totally committed

Romans 12:1-2 Once you and I hear the call and accept him as our own personal savior we must constantly press toward the mark. Paul said in Phil 3rd chapter. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” We all should be pressing toward the Mark, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful Presence

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 18, 2008

Communion is about encountering the life-changing presence of Jesus. It is about experiencing grace. It is then about being inspired to be a meaninful presence to others.

Meaningful Presence Psalm 23:5 August 17, 2008 One communion Sunday, the communion was prepared with a twist. The grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Power God Gives"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2007

An examination of Psalm 114.

It has been observed that too many in the church today put more emphasis on human influence than divine power. Often times, we focus more on who we know in Washington, D.C. or in city hall than we do on Who we know in heaven! Truly, we live in a day in which God’s people need to become "power ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:1-8, Psalm 114:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Heritage: Us! Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Eighth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Show personal “artifacts” (at this point, I displayed a number of personal items that had great value to me, but which would have no value to anyone else); “the fair market value of these items is about 2 cents, give or take…" To you? Worthless. To me? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Law Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2006

The need is great for a practical demonstration of the Law of Kindness in the church.

THE LAW OF KINDNESS Ephesians 4:31 – 32 Let all bitterness and all passionate feeling, all anger and loud insulting language, be unknown among you—and also every kind of malice. On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist