Sermons on Preference:

Stewardship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of Favour

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 6, 2010

A short teaching of what it takes to enjoy the favour of God

Divine favour is a special preference, an act of grace flowing from the throne of God. Favour is not related to your age, sex, position in society, title in church, physical appearance or educational background. I Sam. 16:4-10 The man highly favoured was not around; he was in the bush but was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Look Perfect? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 20, 2022

Salvation through Jesus, however, doesn’t change the fact that sin is present in our life.

Do you look perfect? We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 12, 2023

Discipleship is the life that Jesus calls those who truly believe in Him to follow.

The Call to True Discipleship Discipleship is the life that Jesus calls those who truly believe in Him to follow. Accepting the personal call of Christ to discipleship should shape and define our daily life and practice. We cannot fully love our Lord and develop our knowledge and understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Comes For Habitation, Not Visitation

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 2, 2025

God comes to stay, not to visit and leave. Today, if you want an encounter with God, always remember that God comes to stay, not just to visit. When you pray for God to come, pray and prepare your heart so that when He comes, He can stay for a long time.

When God comes, He does not come to visit, but He comes stay. He comes to live, dwell and stay with us forever. He is not an outsider who comes to visit; rather, He is the head of a family who comes to take His rightful place (in the family) and stay with us. He does not come to visit and then ...read more

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:12-20 - Message 15 – Paul’s Heart Was Outpoured For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Paul recounts his own bodily illness and looks again to labouring in birth to deliver the Galatians from the bondage of false teachers. Paul’s sensitivities are at the fore in this letter, and his love for the Galatians was yearning for their deliverance from error.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:12-20 - MESSAGE 15 – PAUL’S HEART WAS OUTPOURED FOR THE GALATIANS PART [A] - HUMBLED TO BECOME AS THE GALATIANS WERE {{Galatians 4:12 “I beg of you, brethren, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong”}} Paul tells them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Philippians 3:7, Galatians 4:13-15, Acts 16:6, James 2:1-4, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 4:16, Acts 18:23, Galatians 4:17, Galatians 4:18, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gentleness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Paul asks the Corinthians if they want him to come to them in love, or with the rod.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Sometimes in our zeal to clean up our own lives or the lives of others, we unfortunately use “killer soaps”—condemnation, criticism, nagging, fits of temper. We think we’re doing right, but our harsh, self-righteous treatment is more than they can bear. - (Source ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sheepgate

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon is about chosing Christ as the center of our lives

Sheepgate – John 10: 1 - 10 Intro: God never closes a door that God doesn’t open a window. --- What are our expectations of doors and gates? – way in or out, security. I. What we expect of a door or gate often depends on which side of them we stand. A. “Who is it? “ “It’s me?” “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Romans Road To Right Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2004

"How to Get Along with Anyone" - 13 BRIEF QUALITIES WHICH WILL HELP SPOUSES, COWORKERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND OTHERS TO SEE GREAT IMPROVEMENT! ...ALL BEGIN W/ AN "S". Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

The Romans Road to Right Relationships [How to Get Along With Anyone] Romans 12 Be… 1. Surrendered to Christ – v. 1, 2 “living sacrifice”…don’t look for the right one, be the right one, and you’ll get the right one” “Have I given up and let God have this relationship?” 2. Sober in your importance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It Has Always Been About Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Genesis 15 shows that God’s plan for salvation has always been salvation by grace through faith.

Genesis 15 April 6, 2003 One of the biggest mistakes I believe the early dispensationalists made was calling the OT age Law and the New Testament age Grace. I prefer Israel and the Church. Grace has always been God’s operating program with man. Genesis 15 falls into a double pattern. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Be Different

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 5, 2008

God made all of us Individually different, that we could be a help to each other and "He Could Be a Help To Us.

Different By Design Paul assrets in this text that we are to make it a certainty that we don’t get lost in our Strong Personal Preferences and Desires because this is the first sign of Prejuddice. Paul shows us that God Made us Indivisually different and that difference is what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Athletic Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009

A Good Turn Daily is easier said than done - make sure you take care of your fitness and prayerlife first. Create for yourself a daily personal victory, because we need tons of perishable wreaths to feel good.

NIKE - Shoe - Goddess of victory - well known to the people of Corinth - A little odd for us at church, because typically we would prefer humbleness and such, Jesus teaching: many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. - 1John 5:4 What does our faith give us overcoming the world? - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Congregational

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be H.a.p.p.y.

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Mar 20, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it?

Living Wise In A Stupid World Lesson #8 How to be H.A.P.P.Y. (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Text: Proverbs 3:13-18 H.onor God • Keep His commandments. “If you love ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 6, 2015

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible