Sermons on Positive Reinforcement:

Death Of A City Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 1 in a series on Lamentations. This lesson looks at the causes of Jerusalem’s destruction.

Death of a City Introduction to Lamentations I. Introduction A. Famous Funeral Speeches 1. Mark Anthony’s funeral speech for Caesar. a) “Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears…” b) “…ambition should be made of sterner stuff…” c) “…you all did love him once, not without cause…” 2. Ronald ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place Of Prayer In Unity

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Using John 17:20-23 as a starting point, this message presents practical steps to building unity via the powerful work of prayer.

The Place of Prayer in Unity Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 19, 2006 Read John 17:20-23 Unity in the Church, wholeness within the Body of Christ, cannot by emphasized enough as a foundational essential within the Kingdom of God. When Jesus Christ prayed about this matter, just before being ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 28, 2007

The key to forgiving others is found in our own forgiveness. And the Bible also indicates a level of ’forgetting’ Christ can make us capable of. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmercifulServant.html 1. "The Parables Of Jesus" we have considered so far have centered around the kingdom of heaven itself... 2. The next parable we shall consider is one that describes "the character of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For An Uncertain Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How to prepare for the threat of future events (written before Y2K)

“Preparing for an Uncertain Future” Intro: Let’s talk for a little about preparing for an uncertain future. Let’s look in 2 Kings 18. In this chapter, we see a godly king of Judah. His name is Hezekiah. In verse 5 we see he is a godly king. Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Iv Advent, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 13, 2003

A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, based on Micah 5:2-5a.

Sermon for Advent IV Yr C, 21/12/2003 Based on Micah 5:2-5a Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The Time is the 8th century before Christ’s birth. The place is Judah, which was commonly ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

In Christ We Have Everthing We Need

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Christ gives us everything we need for heaven and for service here.

“Do you have everything?” Today I want to direct that question to the five people we are receiving as communicant members. It’s an appropriate question because in a few days Kathy and Geneviève Sumner will be moving to Vernon. Nick Korfman will be heading to Wisconsin to attend Luther Prep School. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Christians Wage War

Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007

A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Backward Religion

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

Do things in the religious world ever just seem backward to you?

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Backward Religion Jeremiah 7:21-24 Intro: God has spoken to a backslidden generation of Israelites to let them know that they can put away ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tears Of God, Hope Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 21, 2008

The humanity of Jesus relates to your experience. The authority of Jesus provides meaning to your experience. The presence of Jesus walks with you through your experience.

Warren Wiersbe, theologian and writer, tells a story as taken from a source. “A miserable looking woman recognized F.B. Meyer (preacher and teacher) on the train and ventured to share her burden with him. For years she had cared for a crippled daughter who brought great joy to her life. She made ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Repairing The Vehicle Of Your Destiny

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 10, 2008

This sermon shows how you can realign your destiny in line with God’s plan for it.

REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OF YOUR DESTINY. What is your destiny?Habakkuk 2 Your destiny is God’s divine agenda for your life, for your very existence. It’s the assignment God has created you for. It is what He has prepared for each individual to come to the earth to achieve in His overall plan for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of James Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

What is it in a man’s life that would cause him to leave the only vocation (job / job skills) that he knows? what would possess a man to forsake life, as he had known it during his entire adult existence, for the unknown?

The Life of James pt.1 Matthew 4:21-25 open to… What is it in a man’s life that would cause him to leave the only vocation (job / job skills) that he knows? what would possess a man to forsake life, as he had known it during his entire adult existence, for the unknown? After all , what security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Is it possible to commit a sin that is unforgivable? If it is possible what exactly would that sin be?

The Unpardonable Sin Mark 3:20-30 July 26, 2009 I. Introduction: A. The passage before us today contains one of the most ominous warnings recorded in scripture. B. Jesus’ ministry had grown to enormous proportions vs.20. 1. It was so large that his relatives came because they were concerned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Flourish

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009

God gives us everything we need to flourish as a child of His. Are we a testimony to others?

Intro. An intensely Personal Psalm - Glad we are free to have a PERSONAL relationship with God! Most likely David wrote for Sabbath, today Lord’s Day. I. The Praise that cannot be Contained - vs. 1-5 A. It Will Stir Us - vs. 2 (morning and night) B. It will Spread to Others - 1 Chron 16:7-36 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009

Love is willing to undergo or endure long. It’s compassionate and generous, it’s humble, open, gentle, thinks good of others, rejoices in righteousness, open, simple child like faith, believes in the success of others, doesn’t give up, love is a survivor

Love is a Verb I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Social Creatures And A Social God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2013

Human beings are social beings, as is God; therefore, we must learn both how society works and how we can honor God living among others.

Social Creatures and A Social God (Proverbs 21:12-15) 1. We have descriptions for everyone. We are outgoing or introverted, type A or type B, gracious or controlling, wise or foolish, young or old, open minded or closed minded. 2. Did you hear about the dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac? He stayed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible