Sermons on Profit And Loss:

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

An overview of what discipleship: Where do i begin, What is required and What do i have to lose?

INTRO: I heard a story once about a pig and a chicken walking past a church where the sign read, “Help us to feed the hungry”. The chicken suggested to the pig that maybe they can help by pitching in some eggs and bacon. The pig responded, “Easy for you to say, your part requires just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Boards And Broken Pieces

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Just because things may be difficult for you does not mean that it is "not" the will of God for you to stay put. Too many leave the local church when it starts getting tough.

Boards & Broken Pieces Acts 27:44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Paul has really been doing some preaching… Cities are being stirred up. Devil is stirred up. Paul becomes a prisoner… appears ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is My Friend

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 10, 2003

How can we experience His Love if we don’t experience His Life? A love affair which you depend on Him, for your whole Life, all you do and all you need.

He is My Friend HHM 02- 9-03 Pastor Jim Parisi Today I would like to explore true friendship. So many things are based on Friendship in our lives. True friendship, where you can trust another with your life. Not the Trust like the kind that two people share in a moment of time. Say in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Oct 18, 2000

Text 1 Samuel 30 v 6 David found strength in the Lord his God Having been a preacher now for well over half of my life it would be wonderful to stand before a congregation and say that one always preaches or lives life from the point of view of victory.

Text 1 Samuel 30 v 6 David found strength in the Lord his God Having been a preacher now for well over half of my life it would be wonderful to stand before a congregation and say that one always preaches or lives life from the point of view of victory. That would however be untrue. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorial Day Message

Contributed by Rodney Langley on May 29, 2009

Seeking to honor those who have died in service to our country and remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice every Sunday. What will our memorial be?

A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE INTRODUCTION Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have given their lives to keep this country free. It is because of their sacrifice that we are able to sit here and freely worship today. As the saying goes, “Freedom isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In A Good Way Expect The Unexpected"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 7, 2011

This is a story that God is still in the miracle business if we slow down and trust Him.

I want to thank you for all your prayers and support yesterday. Yesterday was one of the toughest and rewarding days of my life. I woke up in the morning to see our bank account in the red with no hope in sight. BUT, I know God. I have set my hope on the One who is faithful and I will not question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Study In Revelation 29 Babylon's Collapse Part 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide

STUDY IN REVELATION 29 The Collapse of Political Babylon pt 1 Revelation 18: 1-24 There are two basic ideas as to what Babylon represents here in chapter 18. First Some believe that Babylon will be an actual city, either Rome or the city of Babylon will be rebuilt close to where it was in ancient ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Gardens Of Life

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A funeral sermon for an elderly woman in one of my congregations

The Gardens of Life Velda Wendel 3-12-05 Before Sermon – Play The Old Rugged Cross & In The Garden Friends and family of Velda Wendel, we are gathered together for a rather sad occasion. The loss of a loved one is never easy nor should we expect it to be. Today, I pray that you will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Have you ever did something wrong and wondered, how did get here? You know what I mean. Life is great one day and then BANG your world is turned upside down.

Introduction: Have you ever did something wrong and wondered, how did get here? You know what I mean. Life is great one day and then BANG your world is turned upside down. Patrick Means wrote in his book, Men’s secret wars: He said: 9 years ago my world turned upside down. I was at a Ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A brief Easter sermon, appropriate for Sunrise Service, that deals with the fear of death and the resurrection hope of Jesus.

Easter Sunrise Lanier Christian Church April 8, 2012 David Simpson He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. Over the last year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Or Death

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

The Bible is an amazing thing! In this passage, we see it is a spirutal circulatory system, bringing life. But there is danger out there, and we have to keep the blood flowing or we will die.

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Intro: The Lord through His word showed me something this week that I have been dying to share with you. 1. so without my normal introduction, I want to share an incredibly powerful image from God’s Word with you. 3. it has revolutionized my view of Scripture, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do Not Worry

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

This sermon highlights a person who had been graced by God to mourn without bitterness, to sorrow without anger, to trust without resentment, and to rest in the peace of Christ which surpasses every man’s understanding.

Lectionary 8 Matthew 6:24-34 Money! One thing that I have learned as a Pastor is that people worry about money. Even when I meet with couples that are planning to get married money is a number one concern. Worrying about money is said to be one of the biggest concerns in our society today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Invitation Of God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 17, 2008

The parable of the wedding feast.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Title: “The Invitation of God” I. The Wedding Feast (1-2) • “A certain king which made a marriage (wedding feast) for his son.” o A royal wedding feast was truly a major event. o It was an honor to be invited and would have been considered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Gratitude – the power to appreciate and acknowledge what one has These are not gifts we have mastered… but means of grace… disciplines we develop. This is true of one final gift…GRATITUDE. – the power to appreciate and acknowledge what one has

This morning we’re going to conclude our series focused on Spiritual Insights for Insecure Times I don’t presume that we’ve resolved all the insecurity and uncertainty that we may face ahead. Rather… it’s more a matter of looking at the challenge… and resolving within the inner qualities that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2008

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2008

Your personal reason for thanks. Might be recent, long ago, might be this very service. For me it is that he spared my life Friday, I could easily of been killed but His hand was on me. I thank Him for His protection

Thanksgiving 2008 Psalm 99 or 99 Reasons to thank God. 1 The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. 2 Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. 3 Let them praise your great and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed