Sermons on Prayerful Man:

Dying To Self

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 2, 2009

Have you ever found it hard to give to what you want to do? Most people will do what they want and forget what the Word of God says to do. We have to learn to die to self. We need to learn to walk in the Spirit that we do not fulfill the lust of the flesh

Dying To Self 1 Peter 4:1-4 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009

Epiphany 3(C) - Jesus declares: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled". Believers are filled with God’s Spirit to proclaim God’s message.

“TODAY THIS SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED…” (Outline) January 25, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 3 -- Luke 4:14-21 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus Christ came and lived on this earth as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Jesus also came as the word made flesh. We gather together around this very living word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lord Appoints Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009

Epiphany 4(C) - Our loving Lord appoints us through divine grace, with a divine promise, and with his divine message.

OUR LORD APPOINTS US (Outline) February 1, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 4 -- Jeremiah 1:4-10 INTRO: Another new government administration brings another round of presidential appointments. The super bowl will choose another most valuable player. Such appointment or choices come with a certain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Can Believer Do When They Get The Blues?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2009

Faith in the resurrected Christ gives the courage to face the blues in life.

“They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. Wednesday’s even worse; Thursday’s oh, so sad.” If you are blues fan, you recognize those lyrics written by blues guitarist T-Bone Walker. The Blues is a genre of music born from ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

“HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Extravagant Gift From An Extravagant Giver

Contributed by Steven Davis on Oct 9, 2008

The 2nd of a series during our Stewardship Campaign

The overarching theme of our “Celebrate Stewardship!” campaign is, as you heard last week from Julia, and as I tried to explain in the course of my remarks last week, that you can’t out-give God! That’s true in every aspect of our lives, of course, and it should be obvious in everything we do. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008

Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faith That Worships

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008

Through Abel is demonstrated that our faith ought to be exemplified in our constant worship in our time, our life, and our reputation.

A Faith That Worships Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:4 Key verse: Hebrews 11:4 – By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Led By Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2008

The secret to great faith is simply to let God lead us and trust the outcome, no matter what we see or don’t see.

Being Led By Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 11/9/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:8-10 Key verse: Hebrews 11:8 - By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Premise: The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Redeemed Recognized Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2008

God is in control of history & He will accomplish His plan & fulfill His promises. For those who follow God He also weaves the events of life together into something that will one day truly be amazing.

ISAIAH 60: 10-18 THE RIGHTEOUS REDEEMED RECOGNIZED [Matthew 25:31-46] God is in control of history and He will accomplish His plan and fulfill His promises. For those who follow God He also weaves the events of life together into something that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Given Us Many Talents - Share Them

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon for the 27th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 28, series A

27th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 28] November 16, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have called us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Court Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 16, 2008

The Apostle Paul has put himself in harms way and now stands before a Roman court. Thanks to the Lord working through other people, he is bold to share his faith - a boldness we can have too.

As we saw in verse 11 of chapter 23, Jesus’ will was for Paul to go to Rome. Paul may have not known just how he was going to get there but here he was in Roman custody, having barely escaped being torn to death twice—first by the Asian Jews in the Temple and second by the Sanhedrin itself. What ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How People Respond To The Gospel

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008

Everyone responds to the gospel, and this message detail five different ways people will respond to the gospel.

“How People Respond to the Gospel” By Pastor Donny Granberry Acts 18:23 – Acts 20:38 After spending a short time in Antioch, Paul begins his third missionary journey for the purpose of encouraging the disciples in the churches he previously founded. On this missionary trip, we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Scene Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight from this passage we will get a true glimpse at Judgment Day for an unbeliever, and if you are here tonight and you are not a believer this may scare you, and quite frankly it should because judgment day for an unbeliever will be very scary. Lets

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 21 A Scene of Judgment Pm service March 22nd 2009 Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist