Sermons on Prefer:

Big Results Not A Big Fanfare Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 2, 2014

Why do we bring up the bread and wine from the back of church at the offertory? What is heaven like? Does God prefer a big splash and fanfare or big results done quietly?

If you are picking up an Agatha Christie and you are impatient you’ll turn to the last page of the novel to find the answer. But of course first of all you have to know the question, which in an Agatha Christie book is “Who was the murderer”.By the end of this morning sermons I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

I See A Star A Shining Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2011

Can you name the top two Christmas lighted "tree toppers?" Do you know why they grace most Christmas Trees? And do you know the kind of light that Jesus prefers?

OPEN: In many homes across the US, and around the world various families have set up Christmas trees. And these trees have all kinds of lights and ornaments on them But there is one decoration that stands out from the rest, because it sits on top of the tree, all by itself. It’s called a tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace At Work 28 - Words Of Grace 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 20, 2013

Are christians supposed to create their preferred futures by speaking "faith filled words"? Is this how God created everything that exists? This one is about positive confessions, faith declarations and framing the future with our words.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 58, Grace at Work 28 October 20, 2013 Words of Grace 2 Ephesians 4:29 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. We are given six behaviors we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Inevitable Differences Of Opinion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012

It's very easy for us to confuse our personal preferences with what the Bible teaches regarding an issue. Thus it's best to allow others the right to decide concerning principles or matters of conscience

ROMANS 14: 1-9 INEVITABLE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION [1 Corinthians 8:1-11] Must Christians agree on everything? Sometimes we, as Christians, are quick to judge others as to their relationship with God or the way they live their life. We know that there is a lot of false teaching and casual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2015

The Gospel of John contains many short stories showing responses we have when we encounter Jesus Christ; some are positive and preferred while some are not. This sermon is an introduction to the series.

THEME DEVELOPMENT When my son was right out of college he worked for an electronics manufacturer that sent him to China to learn how their production process functioned. While there, Craig did what all tourists do … he shopped. To his amusement he saw many products being sold on the street ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Nazarene

25 - On Foods And Days Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 5, 2021

This is the 25th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans and talks about what our perspective on foods and days, and how we should relate with those who have preference to certain foods and days.

Romans 14:1-4 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Balancing Life On The High Wire Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2016

To some of us, seeking to live a balanced life is natural; to others, it is anything but natural. Nonetheless, the only way to obey all of Gods commands is through balance; we prefer to pick and chose instead.

Balancing Life on the High Wire (Topical) 1. A single man was enjoying a meal in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous woman sitting at the next table. He had noticed her since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to speak to her. Suddenly she sneezed, and her glass eye came flying out of its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

People today like to go along with the majority; they like to go along with the influential, they like to go along with those who think they know, but I prefer to go along with the Lord and believe his report.

Sunday Morning, December 5th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome..... We are now in the final month of the year 2004, and today is the second Sunday of the Advent season. It is a time of cel-e-bra-tion of our Lord’s coming to earth as God In-car- nate; God in the flesh. Last Sunday we talked about The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Divisions In The Church Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 3, 2011

First sermon of the series "One Body...many Members" on 1 Corinthians Chapter 1. This Sermon focus on what causes divisions in the Church. The preference of preaching style can cause lack of power in the Church

Divisions in the Church Today we start studying the book of 1st Corinthians. Corinth’s importance in the ancient world was considerable. It was the densely populated capital of the Roman province of Achaia (a prefecture within contemporary Greece bears the name still), a busy commercial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Diminshing Returns: When The Secondary Becomes Primary Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Because of their love for God, they choose to leave the comforts they had preferred for the rigors of rebuilding their home land. They were zealous for the house of God and they had left many of their friends, family members, and comfortable lives behind.

Throughout the month of October, our church celebrates our 125-year heritage. And as we celebrate all that God has done for us, we know that God is continuing to do a great work even now. This past week a young man emailed me the following message: “Scott, I just felt the need to let you know ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Completing The Journey

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2013

The journey Paul took was ONLY about Jesus and it is the same for us today! Our lives are not about our wants, our needs, our preferences, or our desires. For the Christian, life is about JESUS and nothing else!

Completing the Journey Acts 28:1-31 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today LAST WEEK: Even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 22, 2022

What Paul was doing in the early church we are to continue to do the same today. The caveat is that we must always be careful not to bend the message of the gospel to fit the preference or desires of those to whom we are sharing the gospel.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Introduction There’s a story about an Amish boy and his father who went to the big city for the very first time. They were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Brethren