Sermons on Personal Change:

Remedy Part 5: The Remedy For Emptiness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on May 13, 2009

We can never lead fulfilling lives if we keep to ourselves and serve only our interests. God provides the remedy for emptiness when we find our purpose in His body, the Church.

Remedy The Remedy for Emptiness Scripture: Rom. 12:3-13 Main Idea: We can never lead fulfilling lives if we keep to ourselves and serve only our interests. God provides the remedy for emptiness when we live to serve our purpose in His body, the Church. Icebreaker: Today being Mother’s Day, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Live As Children Of Light

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

1- Seek to the please the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with darkness 3- Make the most of every opportunity 4- Be filled with the Spirit

INTRO.- Live as children. ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right" the boy said, "but how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Of Life: From Pride To Faith

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Things covered in this sermon...Pride humbled; God is in control; God places rulers; Glorify God not man or yourself.

Some lessons in life are hard to learn, some may even seem impossible. Many of us have found ourselves in situations that seemed impossible and yet some how we made it through and even grew from those experiences. I would say one of these lessons is losing a loved one for instance. We must learn ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Terror Of The Cross

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon explores the Suffering Christ endured to pay the price for sin.

“THE TERROR OF THE CROSS” TEXT: Mark 14:32-36, "And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; And saith unto them, My soul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name "Jesus"

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 23, 2008

“Truly, no name can banish fear like the name of Jesus: it is the beginning of hope and the end of despair.” Spurgeon

The Name “Jesus” Matthew 1:21 Purpose: To display Christ’s role as savior. Aim: I want the listener to glory in who Jesus is and worship Him passionately. INTRODUCTION: "There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heavenly Versus Earthly Treasures

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jan 14, 2009

REGARDING THE RECENT TURBULENCE IN THE U.S. AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AS A DIVINE WAKE UP CALL, THIS SERMON REMINDS AND ADMONISHES READERS TO ACCEPT THE COUNSEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY INVESTING IN HEAVENLY TREASURES THAT WILL YIELD ETERNAL DIVIDENDS INSTEA

“19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Our Refuge

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jan 17, 2009

From Deut. 19:1-13, parallels how God is our refuge, and we must run to Him (firefighter theme).

The book of Deuteronomy is such an awesome book to read and study! I never was a big fan of the Old Testament, but I became one as I recently did a study of the book of Deuteronomy. The reason this book is so great is that it contains all the information for living a blessed, Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Beyond First Base

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009

This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Love This Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2009

Uses Toby Keith’s song, "I Love this Bar" and the "Cheer’s" Theme song, to compare to the church and the need everyone has to belong.

“I Love This – Church!” February 1, 2009 “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Escaping Temptations

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009

We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Times - Desperate People

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

A word of encouragement for the church to pursue unity and faith in troubled times without compromise.

Desperate Times - Desperate People I. Hope or No Hope?... Praise the Lord! If you have your Bibles turn with me to Mark chapter 2 this morning. How many in here this morning knows that we’re living in desperate times? We live in a day and time where doom and gloom are all we seem to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

How To Handle Hindrances

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Nehemiah 6

How to Handle Hindrances Neh. 6 Vance Havner once wrote Any housewife knows that the best way to remember the things she meant to do and forgot is to start praying. They will come to her mind to divert her from prayer. I’m not a housewife, but I know that happens to me all the time. Almost every ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

¿puedo Ser Yo Usado Por Dios?

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

¿Que son las cosas que Dios busca en la vida de aquellos que lo quieren servir?

26 Considerad, pues, hermanos, vuestra vocación y ved que no hay muchos sabios según la carne, ni muchos poderosos, ni muchos nobles; 27 sino que lo necio del mundo escogió Dios para avergonzar a los sabios; y lo débil del mundo escogió Dios para avergonzar a lo fuerte; 28 y lo vil del ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Promised Messiah

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 4, 2006

Like John the Baptizer we need to be reminded from time to time that Jesus is our promised Messiah.

Jesus our Promised Messiah Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptizer was now in prison for preaching about the Kingdom of God. He sent his disciples to ask Jesus question: “Are you really the Messiah we’ve been waiting for, or should we keep looking for someone else?” (Matthew 11:3 NLT) This question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Running The Marathon Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The "Holiday Marathon" provides a backdrop for understanding the sort of "Marathon of Faith" which we are called to run.

Yesterday we made the colossal mistake of attempting to run errands in the mall and surrounding areas. Oh, I know better than to go to the mall between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but yesterday was still the Saturday before Thanksgiving. And…on top of that…there’s an extra week between ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene