Sermons on Problems Make Us Stronger:

Praying Makes A Difference” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Better Choices Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

“Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Making Grace Beautiful

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010

When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity Makes No Sense! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

Christianity Makes No Sense to our Human Way of Thinking. 1. It’s good to be poor and sad? 2. It’s good to be submissive and oppressed?

Epiphany 4 Matthew 5:1-12 Have you ever been talking to a fellow Christian, and, as they were telling you about something that had happened to them, you made the remark, “Wow, you’ve really been blessed”? What situation could occur that you would call another person “blessed”? Maybe if the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Moms Make A Difference

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Mothers day

Moms Make a Difference [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ladies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Using What You Have SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God can use whatever we offer Him, no matter how insignificant it may seem. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus uses Peter's old fishing boat and broken net, demonstrating that what matters is not the quality of what we offer, but the willingness to make it available to Him.

God has a ministry for every one of His children, not just the Pastor. Every Christian has a ministry, including you! While not everyone will be a great soul-winner, we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are all links in the chain, though not all are the last link. Some may have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Faith

How Jesus Survived A Quarantine And Came Out Stronger Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Stier on Apr 20, 2020

What can we learn from Jesus' 40-day quarantine in the desert?

Last week we talked about how Jesus survived a 40 day quarantine and came out stronger. We learned he realized that God was in complete control and how he relentlessly resisted the temptations of the Devil. Today we are going to learn the other two keys to his being able to come out stronger on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't You Believe Me?

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 16, 2011

This scripture from John includes one of the most well-known conversations in the New Testament. It was the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus. This moment recorded for us by John captures some very important insights into our Christian faith and

This morning, I would like to start out with a little saying that I read this last week. It goes like this...‘Some people change their ways when they see the light, others only when they feel the heat.’ (Repeat). Our scripture today from John includes one of the most well-known ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Stop Making Excuses Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 22, 2013

The final sermon in the Impact Minded series. Moses gave five excuses to God as to why he could not do what God called him to do. People today come up with all sorts of excuses as to why they can't make an impact. It is time to stop making excuses.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN For the past two weeks, I have been speaking to you about being impact ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

We are living in a world that people claim to have faith but what is really a faith that makes a difference in this very different world?

TOPIC: FAITH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE (Series on the Book of James) Text: James 1:1-8 Introduction: (ILL, Tied to Old Habits - A drunken man entered his row boat one night to cross the river. He picked up the oars and pulled away so he thought. He rowed all night but did not reach the destination. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007

What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2013

When Jesus was born there was no room for Him in the Inn. Has much changed today? Is there room for Jesus in your life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been in a situation where you were going to have people come stay at your home for a while? • Maybe you knew it was coming or maybe it was a surprise visit. • Most of us are not ready for such guests. We are busy, we work, or we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Great Sacrifices Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

We all ask the question "how much?" when we are at the bargaining table, when we are out shopping we all look at the price tag. What will it cost me? Before we commit to the purchase we want to know what is going to be the sacrifice on my end. It is not

Series: Good to Great in the Eyes of God Make Great Sacrifices Luke 9:23 We all ask the question "how much?" when we are at the bargaining table, when we are out shopping we all look at the price tag. What will it cost me? Before we commit to the purchase we want to know what is going to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 6, 2005

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY IN TIME OF YOUR TROUBLE, YOUR TRIALS, YOUR TEMPTATION, YOUR TRUSTING, AND YOUR TRANSGRESSIONS.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY ISAIAH 43:10-19 Notice the phrase in verse 16 and verse 19, “make a way” As you study he history of Israel, you will find out that God always mad a way for them. He made a way to get them out of Egypt, He made a way for them to cross the Red Sea, He made a way for them in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Ways To Build Your Strength Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005

Growing stronger in service and faith.

SERIES: ACTS 18:1-11 TEXT: ACTS 18:1-11 TITLE: “FINDING WAYS TO BUILD YOUR STRENGTH” INTRODUCTION: A. Maltbie Babcock: Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ