Sermons on Priorities Faith:

Clean Hands, Pure Hearts Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

Sexual purity is a necessary part of life in Jesus for several important reasons

A little boy ran into the living room where his father and mother were reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” Mom cleared her throat, and excused herself from the room. The dad braced himself, searching his mind for the answer he‘d long been preparing for this question that they knew they would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing It Safe: Job's Friend Zophar Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2009

For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.

Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Weights Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

a six part series on building a better chuch body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 6 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. LIFTING WEIGHTS It is almost hard to believe that we are 5 weeks into this year already and at the end of this series of sermons on Building a Better Body. I think it is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anguish In The Flame Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 13, 2009

Luke 16:19-31. In this parable, Jesus describes the fate that awaits those who perish in their sins.

ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES ANGUISH IN THE FLAME LUKE 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION - Today we embark on an intriguing journey. We are going to attempt; hopefully with some success; to consider a subject that is at the very core of our existence. We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 16, 2009

In this lesson we see David put in two situations where he could enact revenge on Saul. In both cases he does not take matters into his own hands, but trusts in the Lord. We learn the lesson that we can experience something better than revenge.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly lady was getting ready to pull her Cadillac into a parking space when a young man whipped into her spot in his red sports car. 1. He got out and she put her window down and said, “Who do you think you are, Sonny?” 2. The young man replied, “I’m young and I’m ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 16, 2009

What forgiveness is and what it isn’t

This Series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own however. The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Genesis 45:1-15 Forgiving doesn’t mean we Forget People’s Sins Forgiving does mean we Remember God’s Sovereignty Forgiving doesn’t mean Justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

People around us want to know that we are in love with Jesus, and we have to stand up for Jesus and declare to everyone what Jesus means to us.

First Church of God in Harvey New Year’s Sunday - January 4th, 2009 Let’s just shake hands with each one, wishing that person a happy New Year.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2009, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a year we have never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Plug Into Power Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

this is a look at the vision of Zechariah-where is shown two olive trees connected to an oil lamp, as the angel explains its significance. We are shown the source of power for the Christian Life in this ancient prophetic vision.

Plug Into Power! Introduce the cast of characters and the scenario: Ezra (Scribe), Nehemia (Engineer), Haggai (rugged outspoken prophet), Zechariah (Prophetic Priest) Joshua (High Priest) , Zerubbabel (Governor of Judah). Zechariah 4:1-10 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Religious Hell

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

There are many in the church today that are religious, but religion won’t get you into God’s Kingdom, what God want’s is a relationship.

Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got To Or Get To

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

Teaches listeners to understand that there are some things in life that we GET to do and some things we GOT to do, and that serving God and praising Him is one of those things we GET to do..

Ps.119:104 “Through thy precepts I get understanding:…” Prov. 4:5.7 Get wisdom, get understanding forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth…… Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding Prov. 16:16 How much better [is it] ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing Just Happens

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009

There is a secret fraternity that exists amongst those who have been in pain that,,,that is mind-boggling,,, It transcends the color of your skin.... It transcends your background.... When you have been through certain things, you feel for other people w

Nothing Just Happens Ruth 1; 6,18 6: Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread. 7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Apostolic

What's Next? What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heave is an Awesome Place! Part 5 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? 2. From our Study -- we know – Hell is an Awful Place! • Hades and Hell are far worse than anything we’ve known, or experienced or could even imagine in this life. • AND No one in Hades would ever want anyone to experience what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitudes For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The underlying attitudes/orientation taught in the Lord’s Prayer are examined.

Attitudes for Effective Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 9-6-09 Our subject this morning is prayer. Do you have questions about prayer? What needs to happen so that our prayers get answered? What do we need to do differently? What are we doing right? What is the right way to pray? Let’s begin exploring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Paul continues on contrasting the life of an unbeliever over against a Christ follower. The point is there should be a difference! We are not to mimic those who are far from God, but rather, we should imitate God.

Eph. 5:1-20 Imitation is called the sincerest form of flattery! But we sometimes need to be careful who we are imitating! A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn’t understand a whole lot of what was going on. Intending to visit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding In Love Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

Love is preferring Your Brother

Abounding in love PT 1 – Preferring Your Brother T.T. 1 Thessalonians 4:9 The bible says Romans 5:8 (KJV) 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational