Sermons on Productivity:

The Seventh Day

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it.

Genesis 2:1 – 3 I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it. Exodus 31:12 – 17 God said that they must keep His Sabbath because it is a sign. Then the Bible says that God was refreshed. Refreshed = ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sermon For Proper 16. The 13th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 25, 2007

The Christian life calls for us to live our life respecting one another, especially those whom our Lord embraces in baptism.

13th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 26, 2007 Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord, through the power of your Holy Spirit, give us the eyes to see others as you see them, not in their limitations, sins, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah - The Message Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 8, 2006

The Overall Message And Challenge Of Isaiah Is For You To “Trust In The Holy One Of Israel For Salvation!”

Introduction: 1. Let Us Continue Series Of Study On Isaiah - Looked At “Isaiah - The Prophet” - Learned A Lot From His Name, Life & Character - Tonight, Look At “Isaiah - The Message” - An Overview And Introduction To The Entire Book - IE: Look At The “Big Picture” - Painting At The Art Gallery ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We're Broken So We Need Fixin Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 10, 2001

I deal with the fact that we are not inherently good but sinners in need of "Someone" to fix us.

Tonight we are going to talk about another reason why some people are not interested in the God of the Bible. The second element of any worldview is the way it explains the human dilemma. Why is there war and suffering, disease and death? "Why?" This one word question has been the motivation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 7:25

Denomination: Baptist

To Worship God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 13, 2003

Learn the lesson about worship from Michal as she criticized her husband, David’s, enthusiastic worship.

To Worship God When someone does something differently from what someone else does, it can raise questions that can have disastrous effects. This is what happened in the life of ancient King David. Please turn, with me, to 2 Samuel 6. There was a problem that David wanted to solve. The Ark of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-23, Revelation 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being With Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005

A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

Baptism of Jesus First Sunday after the epiphany Matthew 3:13-17 "Being with Us"   "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Potter's Clay

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 23, 2008

The LORD wants to shape us for HIS use. It takes our repentance to allow for Him to work His fingers through the fiber of our lives. Sometimes we need to be pulled from the wheel, pounded on the block and reshaped.

THE POTTERS CLAY by William Akehurst, HSWC Jeremiah 18:1-6 Romans 9:20-21 Songs: The Solid Rock Have Thine own Way Lord Thou art the Potter, I am the Clay In our car, SUV, expedition…you know, when you’ve got a family of 6, it takes a pretty big vehicle to get everybody to the same place at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Obedience in Christ

Romans 5.13 brings to an end the main section of Paul’s doctrinal teaching. The remainder of chapter 15 is primarily a personal afterword and chapter 16 is comprised of a lengthy personal greeting and a few “afterthoughts” that wrap up the letter. Though greeting 26 people by name is unusual, given ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Congregational

Rejoicing In The Gift

Contributed by Sue Richard on Dec 15, 2007

Mary is a model of how to find joy

LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50

Denomination: Brethren

Raised Up For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 13, 2008

The Lord works sovereignly over the world & individuals because He created both the world & its people. It is His right as Creator & Sustainer. What God does He does in righteousness in order to bring forth righteousness.

ISAIAH 45: 8-13 RAISED UP FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS The Lord works sovereignly over the world and individuals because He created both the world and its people. It is His right as Creator and Sustainer. Those created have no right to rebelliously question the Creator’s ways. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Hope

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2008

Funeral sermon for Andrea Pitts, who had instructed this preacher a few days before her death about the ways in which she felt hope.

The message this morning is not just about Andrea Pitts. It comes from Andrea Pitts. I bring no eulogy, but rather a report, a report that proclaims the truth of Christ in the midst of suffering from the very lips of a woman who embraced her death and lived her hope. The words today are not so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007

Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Empty Nest

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Sep 11, 2010

looking at the different times during life at loneliness

Empty Nest Read Mark 1:16-20 How many of you here today are experiencing the same thing Zebedee experienced? When children are young, we teach them to tie their shoes, fix their lunch, and eventually how to drive and do their own laundry. We as parents spend our time teaching our children in hopes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Steps Toward Healing

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 28, 2010

The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. However, it would appear that at the end of these longer lives more people are going to hell than ever before. We need spiritual healing

Mark 10:46-52 The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. The average age for an American is fast approaching 80. The development of antibiotics has reduced deadly disease to simple treatable sicknesses. It is believed that George Washington died of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Western Luke 15:1-7

Contributed by Victor Rasmussen on Jul 8, 2010

A country/western version applied to Luke 15

It’s late spring; you’ve got the cattle all on good, tall, green grass. The rains have been good, the future looks bright. Monday morning rolls around and its time to put out salt and mineral and see how everybody is doing. So you load up your feed, hook up to the trailer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran