Sermons on Owning:

Our Life Or God's Life For Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 1, 2013

Who's life are we living?

We so need to understand that we did not start our lives. If you think you are living than you are truly fooling yourself. It all starts and ends with God. There really is no other way to explain it. Some people will most likely disagree with that but it is the truth. In whose hand [is] the ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:10

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Keep From Missing The Harvest (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 29, 2016

Did you know that God can use you and wants to use you? His plan is to use His children to bring in the harvest of lost souls. But how can we keep from missing that harvest?

How To Keep From Missing The Harvest Matthew 9 Part 1 Introduction: 1. Imagine a farmer spending weeks of sweat, toil, and money to plant seeds and then forgetting to gather in the harvest of crops. The crops grow in the fields, but they all die because the farmer simply neglects to reap the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Strife

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 11, 2001

Strife is a "work of the flesh" that must be avoided by Christians. This is a Biblical study on how to overcome this fault and ways to assist others with this problem.

GALATIANS 5:19-20 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, STRIFE,... It is a fact of life that we are always going to come in contact with people who have opinions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30, Galatians 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002

This is a basic Christian wedding ceremony designed to last about 15-20 minutes.

Wedding Ceremony Statement of Purpose We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is a statement of the love and devotion they have for each other in their hearts. Jesus Christ reminds us that at the beginning the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aligning With God's Plan And Purpose Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 7, 2025

But what if our dreams, hearts, and passions aren't aligned with God's plan?

As Christians, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, losing sight of what truly matters. We're bombarded with messages telling us to chase our dreams, follow our hearts, and pursue our passions. But what if our dreams, hearts, and passions aren't aligned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised discipleship would be easy, He promised it would be worth it.

The cost of being a disciple of Jesus is profound. It’s a journey marked by surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay down everything for the sake of following Christ. When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised that discipleship would be easy, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Matthew 16:25, Luke 18:22, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Hebrews 12:1-2, Mark 10:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courageousness Through Weakness

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020

Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-54, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Heart Or A Wicked Heart

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 28, 2001

Contrasts and compares a new heart given by God to the old sinful heart with Scriptures from Jeremiah, King David, and Paul.

"A New Heart or a Wicked Heart" Jeremiah 17:9 Jeremiah 17:9-"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Being well aware of where you are this morning, you may be wondering what this scripture has to say to you. After all aren’t we all Christians? Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Ultimate Submission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrendering self-interests to deepen our relationship with God and fulfill our divine calling.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to gather here with you today, to stand firm on the solid ground of our faith, and to lift our hearts and voices in praise of our heavenly Father. As we stand on the precipice of a new week, we find ourselves drawn once again to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Self-Denial

The Mind Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and emulate the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ, recognizing the power of His exalted name, and cultivating His mindset in our relationships and actions.

Good morning, church family! We're diving deep into God's Word today, straight into Philippians 2:5-11. We're going to be exploring the mind of Christ, the humility of obedience, and the exalting of Jesus' name. A.W. Tozer once said, "The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Topics: Humility, Obedience

Who Killed Jesus? - A Good Friday Meditation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Tonight we remember the death of our Lord and Saviour.

1. Tonight we remember the death of our Lord and Saviour. Death is often a horrible experience. What makes our Lord’s death even more horrible is that He was killed, murder by the brutal act of crucufixion. 2. This evening, we ask - who could have done such a thing? Who killed Jesus? There are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 12, 2023

A life of trust is a life of peace. A place all of us want to be.

Trust Today’s message will address these three questions What is trust? Why do we need trust? Who will you trust? 1. What is trust? Trust - The sense of well-being and security which results from having something or someone in whom to place confidence. The feeling of being safe or secure. To be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 18:2-3, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 28:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The End Of The Age PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually alert, vigilant, and ready for God's return, living with an awareness of His presence and the temporality of life. Key

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today. We gather in love and unity, eager to hear God's word. We gather with hearts wide open, ready to receive His wisdom and guidance. Our focus today is from the book of Matthew, chapter 24. A chapter that speaks about being ...read more

Topics: Before Rapture

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic