Sermons on Parable Of The Soils:

Grasping Your Value Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 28, 2007

God’s heart desire is that we not be ignorant about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 :1) and He longs for everyone to be an active member in the “Great Commission.”

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Title: Grasping Your Value Theme: Exercising True Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Introduction: The passages of Scripture I am about to read is one of the most meaningful descriptions of the church of Jesus Christ. Therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Up To Our Giants Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2007

This is a look at the people of Isreal on the verge of the promise land and calls us to face up to the giants which are all around us with faith in God.

Facing up to our giants Ex 34:10-14 – Num 13: 1-3, 16 -14:9. –Jos: 1-11 Background: God’s promises are being fulfilled after 400 years in bondage Israel has been delivered out of Egypt, God protected them through the parted waters, God had provided with manna and water , leading them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is God's Property

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 22, 2008

So the question is ... How do you manage the things that GOD has entrusted to you ... you know THINGS like your responsibilities here at the Church. How do you manage GOD’s property?

THIS IS GOD’S PROPERTY Preached on Sunday, 20 July 2008 At Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois 10:30 Service Before I go any further, I think it important to point out that I do not expect to get a whole lot of Amen(s) this morning. Why ... you may ask? Well ... as you know today is ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe – The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

WE BELIEVE – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ It’s time to SHOUT!

• Titus 2:13-14 (NIV) [13] . . . We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. INTRODUCTION: Looking ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 6 - Great Reasons For Being A Giver Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 24, 2007

God’s Word shows us great reasons for being a giver.

Part 6 - Great Reasons for Being a Giver Philippians 4:10-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2007 *We are moving forward to a great finish for our Giving to Grow Campaign, and as we do, we are going to be talking a lot about money. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Good Person Myth Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007

Our culture indoctrinates us so that we wind up believing some things about God, the Bible or Christianity that just aren’t true. This week we look at a popular idea, all good people go to heaven.

SE102807 MYTH BUSTERS 4. I’m a Good Person INTRO Andy Stanley tells the story of a church kids teacher who was trying to explain heaven to his class. So he asked the class a series of questions to see what they already thot about the subject: - if I had a garage sale and sold all my stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Where, When, And How Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

Third part of a four part investigation into heaven and hell.

We are continuing our investigation this morning into heaven and hell after taking a brief break last week. For those of you who haven’t been here or are simply like me and very forgetful let’s just recap what it is we are trying to accomplish in this investigation and what we have covered so far. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

As Christians, we are to support the Government because human government is ordained by God.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: The Christian and Government Romans 13:1-7 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 6, 2008 God’s timing is always perfect. As I began ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

And Then Some

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 1, 2008

This sermon deals with the need to always be willing to do your best. I remember listening to tape by John Maxwell years ago on this topic.

And Then Some by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Genesis 24:1-24:20 And then some Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 Imagine yourself being the owner of your own business. You have the chance to make millions of dollars in profit. A lot is going to depend on your employees. You can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Encouragement Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Colossians 3:16

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “THE OTHER 3:16’S” TEXT: COLOSSIANS 3:15-17 TITLE: “THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Dr. Joe Harding used to tell a wonderful story about a man who decided to ask his boss for a raise. He had worried and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 21, 2007

A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Don't Have To Be 'superman' To Be A 'super' Dad!"

Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 26, 2007

Father’s Day sermon that encourages dads to do all that it takes to be a "Super Dad." Will help the men in your congregation to see how their relationship with their children affects their lives.

You Don’t Have to be “Superman” to be a “Super” Dad! WGCC Father’s Day, June 17th 2007 There was a father that had three very active boys, maybe some of you here know what that’s like. And one summer evening dad was out playing cops and robbers with his three boys in the backyard after dinner. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Giving Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #6

Grace Giving Malachi 3:6-12 One day a man called his church and said, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary thought she heard right but asked, “I’m sorry. Who would you like to speak with?” The caller repeated, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positively Free! Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 13, 2007

#3 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

“POSITIVELY Free” Freedom! Week #3 Philippians 2:14-18 INTRODUCTION:{Video: Virtual Family - sermonspice.com} Wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy? Just put on a gadget and all our negative verbiage is translated into words that edify and encourage. That would be great! But let’s face it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church