Sermons on Our Founders:

Finding God's Will For Our Lives

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

We will not find God’s will until we have no will of our own. This sermon should challenge hearers to seek God’s will.

Subject: God’s Will Scripture: Mark 14.32-42 Sermon: “Finding God’s Will In Our World Scope: This sermon should challenge hearers to seek God’s will. Summary: We will not find God’s will until we have no will of our own. Segue: Let’s examine the steps we must take to find God’s will for our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Away Our Hearts

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008

Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Human Need

Contributed by Rj Davis on Aug 10, 2010

What is our greatest human need? Maslow has a theory. But what does God's theory say?

In 1943 a man by the name of Abraham Maslow wrote a paper entitled A Theory of Human Motivation. In this paper Maslow developed a theory known as the hierarchy of needs. It has become perhaps the most popular theory relating to human needs. If you were to take a class or course in the field of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Our Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 16, 2010

God tells us to be “obligated” to Him not because God needs us but because God loves us and knows what’s best for us!

We continue our study of the Letter to the Romans. Through the Apostle Paul, God spoke to the Christians in Rome 2000 years ago, but much of this letter is applicable to all Christians, especially for those of us here in America. Before reading our passage today, which is Romans 7:7–8:17, let us ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is In The Midst Of Our Troubles

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Perhaps you have had more than your fair share of grief and trouble and my heart goes out to you. I wish I could share some of your load. But keep the faith and keep pressing on and be comforted because through Christ’s resurrection and triumph over evi

When I looked at the readings for this Sunday, especially Psalm 46, I said to myself, it ties in so well with what is happening to us today. As a Country, we are in two wars with prospects of one or two more; we’ve had the worst natural disasters – Katrina, mudslides, flooding in Tennessee, Oil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Be Present At Our Table Lord

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 24, 2010

A sermon for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 17, series C

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] August 19, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have invited us to come to your table, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Our All Sufficient Savior

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

God is able to see us through even in the most difficult and threatening situations

Our All Sufficient Savior The Book of Mark Mark 4:35-41 I. Introduction A. We have all had those times in our lives when we get into situations that seem hopeless. 1. You have done everything in your power to straighten things out and still everything seems lost. 2. Those experiences are called by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Our Treasure In Christ Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 10, 2010

This verse by verse exposition of Ephesians leads believers to discover all they are in Christ and all they should be for Christ.

On January 17, 2009 Marvin Schur’s neighbors become concerned about him and went to his house to check on his well being. They had noticed that the lights hadn’t been on for a few days and that the windows of the house had seemed ice over from the inside. They also hadn’t seen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Honor Our Father

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2010

As believers we are to show honor both to our earthly fathers and to our Eternal Father. The biblical word for honor means "to give great weight to; to hold as valuable." Proverbs 23 tells us how we can show honor to our Father.

How to Honor Our Father Proverbs 23:22-26 Introduction: The observance of Father's Day provides an opportunity to express a special thank you to our fathers for their unconditional love and affection. Celebrating Father's Day makes fathers feel that they are loved, appreciated, and valued by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Shepherd, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010

The LORD our Shepherd is also our Good Shepherd.

Our Shepherd, the Good Shepherd © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for use. Part One: The LORD is Our Shepherd Psalm 23 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Our Message Matter?

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Jun 29, 2010

An insightful look at the importance the resurrection of Christ means in our daily lives from 1 Corinthians 15. Presented to a chapel audience at Tennessee Temple University.

I. The Message (v. 1-9) A. Christ’s death B. Christ’s burial C. Christ’s resurrection D. Christ’s appearances II. The Meaning (vv.10-13) A. God’s grace (vv. 10-11) B. Our future resurrection (vv. 12-13) III. The Implication: Without the resurrection, our faith is in vain (vv. 14-19) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In Our Freedom Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 15, 2010

Christ has set us free. How to stand firm in that freedom.

Text: Galatians 5:1-6 Title: Standing firm in our Freedom Introduction Since today is the 4th of July we are going to jump ahead in our study of Galatians to Galatians chapter 5- because Galatians chapter 5 is all about the subject of Freedom –The freedom we have in Christ. “It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Reigns In Our Lives? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 19, 2010

Every person has been stained with Adam’s sin and death, but every person has been given the gift of Jesus Christ who brings forgiveness and eternal life.

What did the first man Adam bring to us?? Through Adam we have life on earth! But did God create Adam just for a life on earth? God created Adam to be an eternal being! Through Adam we have eternal life to face as well. And yes, because of his sin against God, Adam brought death to life on earth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting Our Community To Christ

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 7, 2010

One of the purposes of the church is to connect our community to Christ. How do we do this?

Text: John 4:1-54 Title: Connecting our community to Christ Introduction A banner – with our church name/ slogan •Who we are –Calvary A.O.G. •What we are all about/slogan “Connecting our community to Christ.” 3 key ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God