Sermons on Preference:

Irreverence In Worship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

Worship is all about God, not us! So, as Paul instructs the church concerning worship, he is in reality, instructing the church to be more God centered, and less self centered. To achieve worship that is God centered, we must deal with our own attitude,

IRREVERENCE IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Beginning here and continuing through Chapter 14, Paul deals with issues regarding public worship. This is an important point – what Paul has to say he says in the context of public worship. Simply put, worship is aligning ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Making God Smile

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

(Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Unified Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

1. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 7, 2010 Unified 1 Corinthians: Unity and Division: (1:10-17) 1 Corinthians chapter 1 starting in verse 10. Last week we made our way through Paul’s introduction and greeting in his epistle to the Corinthians. It is apparent that Paul has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: *other

Ways You Can Leave Church

Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010

A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tasting The Blood

Contributed by Chad Ramsey on Sep 15, 2011

How to taste the Blood of Jesus. Preaching it this weekend at Cowboy Church at the NLBRA.

National Little Britches Rodeo... 09/18/11 …..................Tasting the Blood The other day my daughter and I were coming home from church and we are cutting up and listening to the radio. There is a preacher on there and he is talking about blood and how when animals get a taste of it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Refection Of The Cradle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This is our Christmas Eve service looking at the borrowed Cradle and Borrowed grave

Transitions, in all of our lives there are transitions. Times when our lives change and the lives of those around us change. You know what I’m talking about because there are events that you are thinking about even as I speak. Births, deaths, graduations, weddings, baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wall - Pt. 1 - Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 1 – Building Blocks I. Text Nehemiah 1:1-11 1-2The memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. It was the month of Kislev in the twentieth year. At the time I was in the palace complex at Susa. Hanani, one of my brothers, had just arrived from Judah with some fellow Jews. I asked them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength Is For Service, Not Status. Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 16, 2012

A Christianity that allows you to escape living by radical faith in God is not a Chrsitianity that would be recognized by the early church, or by many believers in third-world countries around the world.

Strength is For Service Not for Status 01-15-2012 Pastor Dan Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church, Binghamton, NY 13901 Jesus showed the disciples what it meant to live as a servant. For three years He modeled the servant life before them, and then toward the end of His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: *other

Quiet Games - Pt. 1 - The Silent Treatment Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 10, 2016

God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

Quiet Games Pt. 1 - The Silent Treatment I. Introduction It is a scam. A ploy. I am convinced it is nothing more than a well disguised trick to get a momentary respite and break from the barrage of sound that emanates from a classroom full of rowdy 2nd graders. I am talking about my least favorite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Words That Make A Big Difference! Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

Peter writes here about six things that are relevant in the Body of Christ.

Six Words that Make a Big Difference March 13, 2016 (1Peter 3:8-12) Command Baptist Church ILLUSTRATION on DIVISION – Could we agree this evening that we are living in a very disruptive and divided world? I think we can agree on that. Any thinking person can see that there is much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame For Momma's - Mother's Day 2016

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 10, 2016

2016 Mother's day

Mother’s day 2016 Proverbs 31:10-31 “Hall of fame for Momma’s” I don’t mind telling you I get wadded up tight when it comes to preaching special occasions I much prefer to do book studies and let God’s word dictate what I preach Mother’s day is one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Pleasure Over Pain Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 26, 2012

Study of Hebrews 11:24-26 where Moses leaves an example and truth for us as we press on in a culture that disdains “the reproach of” anything. The truth is that the path to joy is littered with sacrifice. We can embrace this pain and suffering injustice b

Text: Heb 11:24-26, Title: Choosing Pain Over Pleasure, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.24.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Judson was united in marriage to Ann Hasseltine February 5, 1812, and was ordained the following day. He had counted the cost of being a missionary. When asking Mr. Hasseltine for the hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Study And Study Tools Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

The Bible is a living, and active collection of books breathed out by God. Studying it is essential to being a disciple of Jesus. Today men will learn the structure of the Bible, tools for studying the Bible, translations of the Bible.

Now I've got to tell you, this isn't the favorite subject of many men, and it's not all that inspiring. But I've got to say to you every time I do this in one of our Resolute groups; men walk away going, "Wow. I'm so glad I understand that now." Today's sermon is going to give you a brief overview ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020

The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship

On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 18:20, John 15:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, Revelation 5:11-14, Psalm 95:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 19, 2002

Questions: 1. What is hell like? 2. Is hell forever? 3. How can a good God send people to hell?

It is captivating to watch the movie industry and their fascination with spiritual issues — twisted as they may be at times. There are any number of films dealing with angels, the spiritual world, and even heaven and hell. One of the most graphic of these was the film Ghost starring Patrick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-50

Denomination: Methodist