Sermons on Preparation For Christ:

Ignorance Of Grace Will Lead To Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying GOD's Grace or ignoring it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that grace can be ignored but still shows his goodness to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:10 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying GOD's Grace or ignoring it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that grace can be ignored but still shows his goodness to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 25:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Who is this fellow David?” Nabal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving The Gift Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 11, 2012

A stand alone sermon to be preached during the Christmas season on receiving the forgivenss of God, and granting forgiveness to others and to yourselves.

Receiving the Gift of Forgiveness December 16, 2012 – AM Sermon Psalm 51:1-4; 8; 10; 12 The Christmas season is a joyous time of year. We sing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” when in reality, it is often one of the most stressful/miserable times of the year. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Envy & Kindness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Envy is unenviable. Kindness gives life joy.

A fellow Army chaplain asked me to sing at his chapel service in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was preaching on the 7 Deadly Sins. When I finished singing, he said, “I really envy Chaplain Leroe’s musical ability…oops! I just committed one of the deadly sins!” Envy Billy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

How Much Does Christmas Really Cost

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 17, 2012

A sermon about how much it cost Jesus to be in a redemptive relationship with us and how we should pay the same costs to be in quality relationships with others.

Each year PNC Wealth Management calculates the cost of buying all 364 items repeated in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The financial services company tracks the items - including gold rings (up big), swans (more expensive than you think) and maids a-milking (at minimum wage) ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Burden-Bearer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do we worry? or do we let go and let GOD bear our burdens? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will bear our burdens if we let Him IV. TEXT: Psalms 68:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edit

I. EXORDIUM: Do we worry? or do we let go and let GOD bear our burdens? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will bear our burdens if we let Him IV. TEXT: Psalms 68:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day For Mary

Contributed by Andy Harris on May 13, 2013

For mothers who say, "It will take a miracle" for my children to be saved!

MOTHER’S DAY FOR MARY Text: John 7:1-41 Although Jesus was the only begotten Son of God, He was not the only child that Mary had. While Jesus was conceived of the Holy Ghost, Mary had other children by Joseph after Jesus was born in Bethlehem. According to Matthew 13:55-56, Jesus had 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Useless Shepherds

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false s

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false shepherd in the land; the lost and perishing he will not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by James Snyder on May 28, 2013

Compassion is the defining attitude in kingdom living propelling us forward in ministry.

Everybody fancies himself a Good Samaritan. And everybody has good reasons why they cannot be a Good Samaritan in a particular situation. The idea is that we can pick and choose when we are going to be a Good Samaritan. That would be okay if people could pick and choose when and what problems they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The God-Directed Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Is your heart and life being directed by the Lord, or are you the director? Do you care about others who still need to hear the good news about Jesus? Paul addresses these issues with encouraging words.

The God-Directed Heart 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sometimes We Look Around But We Don't See What's Going On

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 7, 2013

God always has us on His mind and even when we don't realize it, He is taking care of everything we need

Sometimes we look around but don't see what's going On. 2 Kings 6:8- 17 I God knows what we need before we need it. vs 14 and they came by night, Notice what the Bible doesn't say. That Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Surrounded By Evil Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2013

We see people getting victimized, we see people rejecting God, we see people acting in very ungodly like ways. What should we do about it? As we study these psalms we get a picture of who God is, who we are, and we get a perspective to help.

This psalm was written for the Sabbath day. Upon returning from their captivity to Babylon, Israelis sang this on the Sabbath at the time of the morning sacrifice. The psalm extols knowing God, and being transformed by God and contrasts that with those who refuse a relationship with Him. 1 – ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fruit Of The Spirit, Meekness & Temperance Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012

This is part 5 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Meekness and Temperance

The Fruit of the Spirit Meekness and Temperance Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Of Integrity

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 20, 2012

Integrity is the mark of true character. The best men needing redemption and mercy; or the outward walk before men, and the secret walk with God. As a man whose feet are firmly fixed upon even ground is apprehensive of no fall, so the pious worshippers of

Opening illustration: He was a politician noted for his integrity. Although this description might be viewed by some as a contradiction in terms, it certainly was used often and correctly to describe US Congressman Paul Henry. After the three-term member of the House of Representatives lost a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’ve Got A Feeling, Everything’s Gonna Be Alright!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 9, 2012

Worry ties God’s hands in our lives, Faith sets Him free to do as He pleases, And bible history tells us, that God likes to do amazing things in our lives, when we untie His hands with our faith?

I’ve Got a Feeling, everything’s gonna be alright! To trust or not to trust, that is the question, the decision that is made between those two choices, is what either gives you sweet peace of mind, or makes you worry, from worry to worry your whole life through! TBS.(the Bible says) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Oct 24, 2012

Some people have entertained angels without even knowing it. You never know if God sends you a special messenger and you are so unaware and distracted that you do not see the evidence of something supernatural.

Have you seen a series of books called "Where's Waldo?" This is a series of children's books created by British illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist