Sermons on Phrases:

What To Do When I Am Depressed Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 25, 2013

Depression sometimes hits us, but we often don't know how to handle it or get out of it. In fact, we feel guilty for even being depressed. But these psalms give us some clues on what to do when we are down.

The book of Psalms is actually made up of four books. Psalm 41 ends Book One, which is made up almost entirely of David’s psalms. The final psalms of each book are similar in that they offer a doxology of praise to God. As such they are called “seam” psalms because they piece ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Strange Plan For Reaching Others Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013

This is the first message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message looks at how the often asks for us to do things that do not make any sense.

All of us would probably agree that some of God’s instructions just don’t make any sense. One of the most overwhelming and difficult tasks is that of reaching the world around us with the message of Jesus Christ. In fact with every passing day the task seems to be getting more and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“he Was Before We Ever Were” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus is the eternal God made flesh.

We are now approaching the Christmas season. Folks are beginning to decorate for the holiday, and are busy planning their celebrations. We all are thinking in terms of what we might give to that special someone, and if we will be honest, we are also thinking of what that special someone might be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 26, 2012

Mark 10: 35=45 Making a Difference by being a bold disciple of Christ; You are not NoBody!

Making A Differerence Mark10:35-45 Credit Jeff Strite for many ideas Merv Griffin Show body builder. “Why do you develop those muscles?” Body builder flexed muscles from Chest 2 Calf The audience applauded. “What do you use all those muscles for?” Merv ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Eating Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:5-8 regarding Christ and the gospel

Text: Hebrews 2:5-9, Title: Eating Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer/author is continuing with his argument about the superiority of Christ over angels, almost like the warning passage was a parenthetical statement. And we get a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: Be Wary Of Addiction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 28, 2010

Is there something in your life that if it was taken away your life could not go on? Is there something you just can't stop doing? You may be addicted. In fact, even many Christians are addicted to something they are not even aware of - the flesh. How to

What's your addiction? I know that's a pretty strong statement but I want us to think about that. Put another way, what controls you? What can you not do without? What, if taken away, would mean your life was over? You might say "I'm not addicted to anything!" If that's true, then halleluiah. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Direct Covering Lesson One

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010

Sin Defined

“GOD’S DIRECT COVERING” Lesson One I: Sin Defined: A. I’m going to say a word, and you pay attention to what the first thing is that comes to your mind; a. The word is “SIN!!!” 1. What was the first thing that came to your mind? 1a. Most believers would say, “Adultery, Fornication, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 5th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: You Must Be Born Again (BFM pt. 5) Text: John 3:1-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we are on article 4 of the BFM, the article of salvation. Now we are going to spend some time on this because this is one of the most important points in the entire BFM, it may take me several ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing Wounded Relationships: Unfulfilled Expectations Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 17, 2010

Can we be healred from unfulfilled expectations?

Concordia Lutheran Church Lent 4, March 17th, 2010 By His Stripes: Healing Wounded Relationships “Realistic Expectations” † In Jesus Name † May the Peace of God, brought by missionaries to the land Eireland, settling its tribal wars, saving its people, and creating communities of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Passionate Pursuit Part 5 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The fourth reason of spiritual growth is that we will finish well.

Usually March is the month of graduations. It reminds me of what someone wrote, “It is important to start right, but it is imperative to end well.” Sadly, many people start well but end poorly. However, I don’t want my life to end that way. I believe most if not all of us would like to finish well. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 8, 2004

This is the fourth sermon in the Series "The Fruit of the Spirit."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PEACE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; ISAIAH 26:1-6; AND JOHN 14:22-31 What does peace mean to you? What comes to your mind when you read or hear the word? All of us can picture the five finalists in the Miss America Pageant being asked their final question which might be phrased ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Holiness

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Christians must live a life of holiness - and find it beautiful.

"The Beauty of Holiness" 1 Pet. 3:1-7 1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 13, 2004

This was a message prepared for our annual Veteran’s Day celebration on the faithfulness of Jesus

Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful Revelation 19:11-16 November 7, 2004 Veterans Day Message Introduction The United States Marine Corps have an interesting motto; Semper Fidelis or Semper Fi for short. This Latin phrase literally means always faithful. The motto is meant to exemplify the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Baby On The Way: Blessedness All Around

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 14, 2004

In the passage that we just read, the word ’blessed’ appears three times. It refers to the woman carrying the child, the child, and the one that believes God.

A Baby on the Way: Blessedness All Around Luke 1:39-45 INTRODUCTION... http://www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon2/are_you_blessed.htm > If you own just one Bible, you are abundantly blessed. 1/3 of all the world does not have access to one. > If you woke up this morning with more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be "In Christ"?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 21, 2006

This sermon seeks to contrast the difference in the persons life who is "in Christ" as opposed to one who is "in Adam" from the perspective of The Exchanged Life.

In those four verses what phrase is referred to three times? It’s the phrase “in Christ” or “in Him” meaning Christ. So my question and the subject of this sermon is: “What does it mean to be in Christ?” For a couple of weeks now, I’ve talked about what it means to be “in Adam.” In fact, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist