Sermons on Praying Right:

The Centerion's Understanding Of Authority Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

A Roman centerion teaches us some valuable lessons in understanding how we can be right with God.

THE CENTERION’S UNDERSTANDING OF AUTHORITY 1. Matthew 8:5-13 (NKJV) Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented." 7 And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." 8 The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biggest Problem - The Best Solution

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 15, 2002

What is our biggest problem? Is there any solution? How does that affect me today, right now?

THE BIGGEST PROBLEM – THE BEST SOLUTION (Romans 5:12, 18-19) What is a major theme you hear when you listen to the news? What is a major theme you see when you look at the world? When you look at your own life? Is there a theme? One common theme is this – problems. When you watch the news, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Wrong With God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 9, 2008

We cannot be commited to what is right without being commited to God. Commitment to God is good for us!

What is Wrong With God? Introduction 1. Illus: There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Son, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start Today

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008

How do I start the year off on the right foot? It is by seeking wisdom and knowledge through the WORD.

- Start Off the Year “Off On the Right Foot” - Meaning: - Embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto. - Origin:- put your best foot forward First recorded in 1613 from Sir Thomas Overbury English writer "He is still setting the best foot forward." Secular Music Has It’s Ideas Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Bountiful Eye Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

A huge part of the Christian walk is perspective: Seeing things the right way… the way God sees them.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Proverbs 22:9) Where there is no vision, the people perish : but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18) The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

Not the absence of the storm, but peace in the middle of the storm. Maybe that's the kind of peace you need right now.

In the Midst of the Storm Text: Acts 27:22 It's not the absence of the storm, but peace in the middle of the storm is the kind of peace you need right now. That peace is portrayed for us in an incident in the life of Paul, in Acts 27. Paul is being transported to Rome for trial on this large ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Difference A Savior Makes Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God's Timing

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

God’s timing is not always our timing, but it is always right. Here’s how to wait on Him.

Matthew 2:1-23 Luke 2:21-40 2 Peter 3:8-9 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Waiting on God’s Timing I think that almost every Christmas pageant, Christmas card and manger scene that you see has the wise men showing up at the stable. Even the movie, “the Nativity Story” has them at the stable. It’s not wrong to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: *other

God's Commission Restored

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

A right relationship with God is necessary in order to live the Kingdom life God has designed us for.

God’s Commission Restored Text: Acts 2:22 KJV Introduction: Jesus could not heal the sick. Jesus could not deliver the tormented from demons. Jesus could not raise the dead. To believe otherwise is to ignore what He said about Himself. In Jn 5:19, Jesus said: "The Son can do nothing." Nothing in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Of Disobedience

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We might think we are on the right road, but there are signs that we are really heading down a disobdient pathway.

Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Intro: A few weeks ago we picked up Tom at the airport, returning from college. 1. on the way up the 101, had seen traffic backing up southbound. 2. so I was smart, took the 143 south to I-10 PP) trace the whole route on Google Earth photo. 3. what seemed like such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Presents Or Presence?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010

This Christmas do you want Presents or Presence? Learning to put our priorites right in a commercialized world.

The greatest gift-Presents or presence Matthew chapter 2:1-2:11 I want to challenge you a little this last Sunday before Christmas. I want to invite you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving God His House

Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 2, 2013

We have been bought with a price, so let's give the property over fully to the rightful Owner.

Giving God His House Psalm 84 (Good News Translation) 1 How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty! 2 How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“be Faithful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 8, 2012

Malachi points out how the people were mistreated each other because they were not right with God.

In the Great Commandment, Jesus says that commitment to our love relationship with God positively impacts our relationship with others. “Jesus replied, ‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Follow

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 30, 2008

Wearing a cross should symbolize the fact that we are wrong, that Christ Jesus is right and we are in submission to Him.

Matthew 16: 21-28 / Faith To Follow Intro: A physician told this about her 4-year-old daughter. One day on the way to preschool, the doctor left her stethoscope on the car seat. He little girl picket is up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calm although she was extremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed