Sermons on Our Labor Of Love:

Joy - Sermon Outline For Teen Talk Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

A short outline for a talk on the topic of Joy for a teenage service

Can anyone tell me what joy is? In life we have good days and bad days. We can have happy days and sad days. Joy is very different from happiness. As Christians the Holy Spirit works inside us and He can fill us with joy. Even if we feel sad, we can choose to have joy and praise God, saying ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foregoing Our Rights Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2022

Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.

Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Discipleship Part 2: False Starts Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

We did to have excuses when the going gets tough. Jesus' call is for total commitment. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

When Jesus calls us to follow Him, to be His disciples, Jesus did not call for any halfway measures. How many of us, after the holidays, or before summer season starts say we are going to diet, join a gym, and get healthy? With good intentions we jump right into. However, by day 3 of our diet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Change: God's Love Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 6, 2008

In the midst of an ever-changing world, we need things that never change on which to hang our hearts and minds. God’s Love for us will never change. That’s not only good news for the new year, but Great news for our entire life.

Well, here we are this morning already into a new year: we stand well inside the door of the new Millennium - the 3rd millennium. A chapter in the book has been written and a new chapter is about to begin. Have we learned anything from the past chapter? Will it teach us anything about the new ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Others...family First! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

We are to love God first and foremost, and love our neighbors as ourselves. But we must love our family first by loving them in order, by discipline, by providing, by example and by taking time. Part 1 of 2, sermon number 4 in the Kindred United series

Loving Others...Family First! Over the next two weeks, we will focus on the family (no pun intended) and how we should have a love for family right after our love for God. To discuss the theology of the family, and the full depth, breadth and scope of that topic would take much time, and is not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Regaining Our Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Success : Your Indispensable Duty

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 15, 2020

1.SOWING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.LABOURING 7.BESEECHING

SECRETS OF SUCCESS:YOUR INDISPENSABLE DUTY ****************************************** OUTLINE 1.SOWING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.LABOURING 7.BESEECHING THE MESSAGE SECRETS OF SUCCESS:YOUR INDISPENSABLE DUTY ****************************************** 1.SOWING Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Obligations In Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

I approached this text with fathers in mind, for a Father's Day message. Our society needs men who understand their spiritual obligations and are willing to invest in the lives of others.

Our Obligations in Christ Philippians 2: 12-16 Today we celebrate Father’s Day and seek to honor those men who have made an impact in our lives, particularly our dads. I can honestly say that being a father is one of the greatest joys in life. I am thankful for the children God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Our Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2021

When human mind and brain fail THEN we need to put our trust in God who raised the dead.

Beyond our strength 2 Cor 1:8” For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life; 9 indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Masquerade (Our Enemy)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2017

Our enemy often masquerades himself to hide his real identity. We need to be wise and see who he is and what is his goals.

Page #1 MASQUERADE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MANY PICTURE OUR ENEMY IN A RED SUIT, HORNS, POINTED TAIL, AND A PITCH FORK! NOT SO IS SNEAKY AND SUBTLE. Masquerade: a party where people wear mask and costumes. A way of appearing or behaving that is not true or not real. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:4, John 10:10, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blood: God's Liquid Love Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

We have heard about the blood all of our Christian lives. And sometimes Christians think they know all about the blood of Jesus, but throughout this series we are going to learn much more about the blood. Yes, the blood washes away our sin and prepares

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 1 “The Blood: God’s Liquid Love” Text: I Peter 1:18-19 A few years ago I bought my first blackberry ever! Corey McAllister came up to me one day and told me all that his blackberry could do and that I had to have one being the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

You know, sometimes it is hard for those who profess to be Christians to behave like Christians should. We try to carry our crosses, but if someone crosses us, we tend to lose our composure & behave in much the same way the rest of the world behaves. B

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Unchanging Savior

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 27, 2023

Based on Hebrews 13:8 - Challenges hearers to realize that our unchanging Savior changes lives forever.

“OUR UNCHANGING SAVIOR” Hebrews 13:8 FBCF – 11/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Video report on Pedernales church. Our church’s mission is to make much of Jesus any way we can, anywhere we can, using any & all the resources we can. That means we will make much of Jesus here in Flora & in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Getting Ready To Leave Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Our faith will outlive our lives.

Jesus is getting ready to leave John 13:31-38 I’m sure you’ve realized that I just skipped the section on Judas which is from verses 18-30 and I did this for the simple reason that I covered this passage a while ago. So, if you weren’t here or if you just want to hear it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist