Sermons on Owning:

If

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Life is full of temptations and we can be guided through them by the example of Christ at his temptation by the devil. This sermon unites Luke 4: 1 – 13 and Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 to gain a Biblical perspective on temptation.

If Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 Intro: It’s a small two letter word. --- Often it carries with a great burden. --- If --- If I had known, If I had gone, If I were rich, If … If. Our lives can be full of ifs. Jesus was no different. I. Verse 1-3 – Jesus is at his weakest – he is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons In Faith

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

We all have much to learn about the faith relationship that the Lord has for us. We often try to learn about faith through trial and error. Instead of directly from the Word of God.

Opening: We all have much to learn about the faith relationship that the Lord has for us. We often try to learn about faith through trial and error. Instead of directly from the Word of God. Texts: 1. Matthew 8:5 thru 13 – the centurion’s servant · what kind of man was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Goals Vs Satan's Goals

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2013

This sermon is a contrast between God's goals for the believer and the church and Satan's goals for individuals. God wants to make us like Christ, Satan wants to slowly destroy us.

The Two Goals of the Church: 1) Reach people for Christ. 2) Grow people in Christ. Biblical basis: Matthew 28:18-20 (called the Great Commission) God's goal for You: To work in all things for our good in order to conform us to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, Biblical basis: Romans ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Part #2 "The Miracle Of The Message." Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

Question: Do you see the miracle of the message? Hebrews 1:1-3 "Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors. But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. God created the universe by his Son, and everything will someday belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Begger Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

An amazing story of a blind man that found sight in the Savior.

In Chapter 8, Jesus the light of the world exposing darkness. In chapter 9, He is turning darkness into light. I. Jesus was not occupied with His own sorrows to the exclusions of the sorrows of others. 1 Corinthians 13:4 1. Rebuke to our own selfishness. a. Luke 9:57-61 b. Lack of surrender caused ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Our Celebration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2023

To know the Father it is necessary to know Christ, and from that Passover on, they will know and see the Father.

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter 2023 When contemplating this reading from the fourteenth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, it is very important to realize that this is taken from Christ’s last prayer and teaching at the Last Supper, the beginning of Jesus’s own Passover. Jesus has just told his ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14, Psalm 98:1-4, Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Catholic

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Our Story Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 11, 2019

This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019

This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019 Series #46 / Luke 15:11-32 Intro As we continue in our extended season of Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke…we are challenged to face that we haven’t understood the actual story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus – His Death Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

Jesus – His Death Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 7, 2021

Jesus – His Death Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 7, 2021 Intro... Well... good morning Westside Vineyard friends and family.... each of you joining today... as well as those who may connect sometime in the future. It’s a PRIVILEGE to have this time to share with you...and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Heart's Desire

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

This Sermon is about allowing God’s word to flow into our lives causing our faith to increase.

"My Heart's Desire" (Romans 10:1-14) -Rev. A. Torrence, Pastor Cross of Life Lutheran Church The one characteristic that I admired about the apostle Paul is his sense of passion. Paul was man of passion. What ever he set his mind to do, Paul was earnest enough to bring it to reality with fervor. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

We need to let go of control in our lives so that we can receive God’s blessings

There’s a story about a little girl who climbed up on the lap of her great grandmother and looked at her white hair and wrinkles and then asked, “Did God make you?” “Yes,” the great grandmother replied. Then the child asked, “Did God make me, too?” Grandma again replied, “Yes.” “Well, said the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Submission - A Command With A Promise Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 24, 2001

The Biblical principles of submission. This study looks at how submission is an act of humility and faith in God. We are trusting God to lift us up and fulfill His promises.

Submission – A Command with a Promise Genesis 16 8 And He said, "Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She said, "I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai." 9 The Angel of the LORD said to her, "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:8-11, 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Our priority must be to put God first, and if we do, then he’ll look after us.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Just Be Just

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

JUST BE JUST TITUS 1:8 In his autobiography, Ma-hot-ma Gandhi wrote the during his student days he read the Gospels and seriously considered converting to Christianity. He believed that the teaching of Jesus Christ held the answer to the solution to the caste system which was dividing the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church