Sermons on Our Return Home:

God Bless You Sermon 1: What Does It Mean To Bless? Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

When you bless others, you are asking God to add value or prosper them. Your goal in blessing others is to have God protect or grow the other person spiritually. This book has three assumptions:prescription, we release His prosperity into the lives of o

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Sneeze. “God bless you.” 2. Christian greetings. We say, “God bless you.” 3. Formula. Table blessing of food. 4. We string together words, but cannot decode them. 5. What does the hymn mean, “Count Your Many Blessings”? More and many. 6. First reference. After six days of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

What does a man need from his wife? Honor and respect.

This morning, we’re continuing our series of messages on "His Needs, Her Needs." We’ll begin with His Need - honor, respect, admiration. A man will do virtually anything to gain the admiration of a woman. To put it another way, a woman who wishes to manipulate a man need only show him admiration, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Assurance

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biography Of A Fool

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

When your bio is summed up in one sentence what will it be? Sauls was, "I have played the fool".

BIOGRAPHY OF A FOOL 1 Samuel 26:21 Rev. R. B. Hughes 01/04/01 1Sam. 26:21 “…. behold, I have played the fool ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002

The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Pursue Only What Has Possessed Us

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

Getting close to Him.

We Pursue Only What Has Possessed Us 1Sa 23:14 And David abode in the wilderness in strongholds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 1Sa 10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Every Believer Needs To Know About Worship Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 4, 2008

What is it that every believer needs to know about worship.

Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Title: What every Believer needs to know about worship Introduction Let me first start by giving you what every believer needs to know about worship and then we will look at the proof. 1.Every believer needs to know that worship is a powerful offensive weapon. 2.Every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed Vs Submitted

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

We have moved from being submitted disciples to committed members. It is time to move back where God wants us.

COMMITTED VS SUBMITTED EXODUS 2:11-14 4:1-5&20 BRBC 9-12-04 INTRO: HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY THE CHURCH OF TODAY DOESN’T SEE THE THINGS HAPPEN THAT HAPPENED IN THE EARLY CHURCH. (IN THE BOOK OF ACTS) I THINK IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE CHANGED. WE HAVE STRAYED FROM WHAT THE CHURCH WAS ORIGINALLY. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Bragging Or Praising?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 20, 2007

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples.

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples. I know myself that I rather hear praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

Knowing Your Specific Assignment In Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Oct 18, 2006

We all have a specific assignment from God when we became a Christian. We must uncover what are assignment is, how to complete it with God’s help and be a blessing to the Body of Christ.

Introduction · God has a specific assignment for each Born Again Believer. · God has laid out a road map for you to be successful in His plans. · He has given you His Holy Spirit to guide you to your divine destination. · The only way to be sure of completing your assignment is through constant ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to overcomers

“The Key to Becoming an Over comer Part 1” August 13, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:9-20 If you will study with me the book of the Revelation, you are in for a blessing. And the devil has waged a war against the book of Gen, and Rev. Satan would tell us that, Genesis is myth and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Love The Church Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

describing the church of Jesus Christ

Why I Love The Church Part 2 March 12, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Peter is saying we are lively stones. the church is full of Rock’s. It is a church full of lively stones. In your bulletin are the notes I encourage you to follow along. Let’s look together, there are four aspects ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minority Wins

Contributed by C Reola on Oct 29, 2006

What separates the winners from the losers? Some Characteristics of Winnning People. It also includes characteristics to avoid. A story about Caleb and Joshua against 10 spies.

Title: “Minority Wins” Text: Numbers 13:1-3, 17-25 Introduction: Who among you would like to join a losing team? Excellent and winning people are rare, and they are always part of the minority. If you are competing, what is your aim? To Win or to Lose? We will examine Numbers 13-14 and look into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon tells us to rejoyce always - but there are seven aspects of 1 Thess. 5:16-22 that we need to apply to life.

Radical Rejoicing Text: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thessalonians A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 2 in a series on Lamentations. Highlights the consequences of rebelling against God.

The Righteousness of God Lamentations 1:12-22 I. Introductions A. Measuring By the Right Standard 1. An Eight-Foot Son a) A young boy proudly proclaimed to his mother that he was 8 feet tall. b) “Are you sure?” asked his mother. c) “Yes I am sure. I measured three times.” 2. Prove It a) “Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ