Sermons on Phrases:

First Things First

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

What is the first thing one must do to insure his or her spiritual growth? Paul told Titus something that may surprise you.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Titus 1:1-5 Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matt. 5:48). That’s a rather tall order, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

The Truth About Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007

Thanksgiving

THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Jesus Calling You To Do?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

We all have the responsibility to live and speak in such a way as to reflect the gospel and sometimes to share it in words.

The calling of the Apostles was a process rather than one decisive event. The event we are looking at today is the third time Jesus has placed a call on their lives. That is not to say that the fishermen ignored the earlier calls. A careful comparison reveals that each call increased in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Out Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus turned water into wine. What is it just a good trick? Or was there more to it? This is the beginning of a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY As I was meditating on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine, a phrase popped into my head – “joie de vivre”. I knew of it mostly from theology texts and usually guessed at its meaning and pronunciation. But this phrase kept nagging me, so I decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Joy -- In This Lifetime Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 9 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor -------------------------- As she opened her Christmas present, the wife saw he’d given her a beautiful skunk-skin coat. She exclaimed, "Oh, it’s beautiful, but I just don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Learning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Those who succeed, i.e. succeed in living life wisely, are those who have learned to listen well under all manner of instruction – pleasant instruction and that not so pleasing.

Introduction When I became the principal of a small high school, I thought about the question of what links the different academic classes together? What common discipline is being taught in English, Science, History, and Mathematics? Besides covering very different fields of knowledge, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning From Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 3, 2011

The ministry of Noah, the ministry of Jesus.

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 18-22 Ill: • The sarcastic teacher said to his class full of students: • "If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up". • After a long silence, one student rose to his feet. • The teacher then asked him: • "Now then mister, why do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

Lamedh - Psalm 119:89-96 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 1, 2012

Where are we in our faith in God’s word… and how it can sustain us in all our life’s journey? The psalmist cast his lot with God and God’s word and knew that God would sustain and keep him! Let us cast our lot with God’s Word and know that God is going to

Lamedh February 1, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:89-96 (ESV) – 12 of 22 Lamedh – 12th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet 89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. The word used here by the psalmist for “Forever” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

Make My Joy Complete

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 2, 2010

The focus on unity is to be able to think the same thing, have the same love, joined in soul, and thinking one thing.

Make My Joy Complete Oct 31, 2010 Phil. 2:1-4 Intro: What would it take to make you truly happy? I don’t presuppose in the question that you are unhappy at the moment, but I want to get you thinking for a moment about that question, and locate at least the beginnings of an answer. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Gives Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009

Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Holistic? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 15, 2008

What is does holistic mean? Following Jesus in Holistic Community. What does it mean for community to be holistic? What does this mean for you and I? Is this some type of New Age impetus? No. Holism is a very powerful biblical idea.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community What Is Holistic? 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 July 13, 2008 What is does holistic mean? Following Jesus in Holistic Community. What does it mean for community to be holistic? What does this mean for you and I? Is this some type of New Age impetus? No, not really. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The "Son Of Man"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 28, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ use of this title for Himself, from Daniel 7:13-14

The “Son of Man” Daniel 7:13-14 June 18, 2006 Introduction Well, after our break to look at The Da Vinci Code, we’re turning our attention back to the gospel of Matthew. But if you look at your note-taking guide, you’ll see that we won’t be referencing Matthew much for this message. So what’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Birth Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

32 week sermon series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This message begins a 10 week journey through the NT; beginning with a look at the birth of Christ.

The Birth of the King March 20, 2011 The Story - 22 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. You’ll find that passage in John 1:14. Listen to those words again, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. That phrase, ‘the Word became flesh,’ has so much ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 121 Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 121

KEEPER OF MY SOUL (PSALMS 121) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2017

Jesus taught us how to Pray in Matthew 6:9-13. Learn the six petitions of this model prayer in the following sermon.

HOW TO PRAY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Matthew 6:7-15 We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to pray without ceasing, to be in commune with God from one moment to the next. While we understand the importance of praying as Christians, do we truly understand the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist