Sermons on Our Usefulness:

Generous With Our Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

A disciple can be generous with our resources, our time and our presence, but the most transformative element of a disciple's life is his/her story. We should be as generous with our story as we are with our money and time.

Generosity: Possible Generous with Our Story 2 Timothy 1: 1 – 14 It is only natural for us to connect the idea of generosity with money. We automatically think of financial resources when we consider the idea of being generous, but the life of generosity for a disciple of Jesus Christ extends ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Walking In Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 29, 2024

An inheritance is something received when someone dies. But we have a Greater Inheritance as Christians because Our Inheritance comes through the death and resurrection of CHRIST. We must learn to Walk in Our Inheritance.

2024.01.28. Sermon Notes. Walking in Our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: An inheritance is something received when someone dies. But we have a Greater Inheritance as Christians because Our Inheritance comes through the death and resurrection of CHRIST. We must learn to Walk in Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:32, Colossians 1:13-14, Hebrews 9:15, Ephesians 1:5-6, Ephesians 1:7-8, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:14-17, John 10:28-29, Ephesians 1:11-12, Psalm 16:5-6, Acts 20:32, Colossians 1:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009

I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Sources Of Our Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2011

Having been justified by faith in Jesus Christ one begins a new relationship with God. And if one has this new relationship then by God's grace they can mature in the love of God through the Holy Spirit in all the circumstances of life.

ROMANS 5: 1-5 The Sources of OUR HOPE Chapter five calls us to rejoice in what faith can do. Luther said, "In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text" (Epistle to the Romans, p. 72). It is like a mountain pass from which one revels in scenery ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Our Hearing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013

In the Book of James we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

Restoring Our Hearing Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 7, 2013 Intro So glad to see everyone. One thing we all share in common is some type of morning routine. From that moment are eyes begin to open...we each likely have some set of things we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mottos For Our Military

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 9, 2023

Jesus asks or warns all to be ready be wise not foolish.

“Mottos of our Military” Matthew 25:1-13 The church has had mottos to Open minds, open hearts, open doors, we belong to God, We are to be filled with God, and we are to serve God • US. army “This we’ll Defend ,US Marines “Always Faithful” • US Navy “Not Self But Country”,US Air Force “ Aim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Obedience In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Regardless of where we are or what we are doing, our lives must ’shine’ Christ in all we do. We must live out our witness, we must act out our witness and we must speak out our witness for Christ!

Sermon Date: January 28, 2007 Sermon Text: Rom 10:14-15 (NASB) 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

“Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our High Priest

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Because of our High Priest Jesus Christ, we may now approach the throne of God and receive mercy.

Hebrews 4:14-16 Our High Priest 3/30/14e Introduction Poor Dorothy – she wants to go home. A tornado has lifted her up into the land of Oz, and only the Wizard of Oz can help her. She travels along the yellow brick road and picks up three friends, each of whom who is hoping the wizard will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Our Issues

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

Dealing with our Issues

When I began preparing for this Mother’s Day Sermon, I petitioned the Lord to give me a word that would serve as an edification for such an awesome task as that of motherhood. Setting the parameters of the subject I wanted to preach, I went into meditation and heard the Holy Spirit ministering. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Cure For Our Conscience Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 19, 2006

The Only Cure For Our Guilty Conscience Is The Blood Of Jesus Christ!

Introduction: 1. Sickness Seems To Be Spreading Like A Wild-Fire This Week, Doesn’t It? - My Daughter Told Me That On Wednesday, 1/4 Of Her Class Was Absent Because They Were Sick! In Order To Fight Off This Kind Of Sickness, You Normally Should Get Plenty Of Rest, Drink Plenty Of Liquids, And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Changing Our Desires Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 26, 2023

Changing Our Desires Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 21, 2023

Changing Our Desires Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 21, 2023 Intro Let me begin asking each of us to consider this: Do you want to be a good person? And if so… why and how? (How do you know what good is…and how can you actually change?) (Does good exist?) This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10, Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Our Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003

Romans talks about how we should "treat" our enemies... but until we learn how to pray for them, we will find it nearly impossible to show love for them. Find out why.

OPEN: During the Korean war a certain military unit had hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, these guys soon took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté’. · They’d smear Vaseline on the stove handles so that when he’d turn the stove on in the morning he’d get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible