Sermons on Profits:

Don't Let The Good Become The Enemy Of The Best; Let It Go!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 21, 2002

We do many good things. When we let them get in the way of the best things the good becomes the enemy of the best.

February 24, 2002 1I don¡¦t want you to forget, dear brothers and sisters, what happened to our ancestors in the wilderness long ago. God guided all of them by sending a cloud that moved along ahead of them, and he brought them all safely through the waters of the sea on dry ground. 2As followers ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Process For Your Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003

What is the process that God will take to help us grow up in Him.

God’s Process For Spiritual Growth Going To The Next Level Series Review the past six weeks… Going To The Next Level. · Daring To Get Out Of The Boat · Taking Risks That Please God · When The Dreams Doesn’t Happen Right Away · How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth Three Ways Circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Foursquare

The Father Has A Son!

Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 24, 2001

The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born!

"The Father Has a Son!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Purpose: The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born! INTRODUCTION Opening We have a tradition in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Greater Inheritance (Part 2)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

Greater Inheritance (Part 2) Obtaining Our Reward It is often hard for us to grasp, but the Christian life is not a self-centered life. God calls us to lay down our life - not fulfill our life. Our satisfaction, gratification and fulfillment are God’s responsibility. The one who lays down their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Proverbs 11:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nearly Bankrupt Of Love

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002

Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us.

"Nearly Bankrupt of Love" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, KJV Purpose: Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us. INTRODUCTION Opening Why would I call this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Spiritual Life (Love) Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 17, 2002

Jesus Christ is the truth and God is Love, therefor love is the truth and tells the truth.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 January 16 2002 May I start tonight by giving you a logical conclusion about love, which stems from last week’s discussion on truth. We have concluded from the scriptures that Christ is the way, the truth, the life and the light. Based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Without Love Is Litter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2001

First sermon in a series on 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/1/98 I Corinthians 13:1-3 To Love is To Live HoHum: A. The sappy songs of the 80’s. We need more love. Misunderstandings about love. We love our parents, we love our dog, we love sports, we love music, we love baseball, we love apple pie, we love Chevrolet. B. The four loves - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Precious Thing That This World Affords

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 27, 2000

The apostle Paul tells Timothy the value of the Word of God and its importance in his spiritual development.

THE MOST PRECIOUS THING THIS WORLD AFFORDS Children can be embarrassingly frank. I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Learn To Grow Through Adversity Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Nov 1, 2000

Reveals how we can grow through our adversities.

Learn To Grow Through Adversity James 1:1-12 S02 God never intended for or made provision for us to stop in our spiritual growth. God's purpose for us is that we grow and become more like the Lord Jesus Christ in our daily lives. To reflect more of Him and less of us. Sometimes we become ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Lift The Pace

Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001

Motivation to excellence

It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not About You

Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 10, 2001

When God blesses you, He has chosen to favor you. But for what? It is for this: God blesses you that you will be a blessing to others! His blessing is about you, but it’s not about you. It’s about others that you have the privilege of blessing!

"It’s Not About You" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Luke 14:12-24 Purpose: When God blesses you, He has chosen to favor you. But for what? It is for this: God blesses you that you will be a blessing to others! His blessing is about you, but it’s not about you. It’s about others that you have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Holiness

Gump's Gospel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2002

Entertainment it is; Gospel it aint! Forrest Gump was fun to watch, heartwarming and had a lovely moral...it just isn’t true!

June 25, 1995 The greatest ever recorded revival of spiritual obedience took place in Nineveh. Jonah took a submarine ride to get there. You might recall that Nineveh was a wicked place that got God’s attention. He commissioned Jonah to go and preach to those folks. Jonah rebelled --tried to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Needs A Boat--But Not Really

Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 19, 2001

God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He chose to use a boat. He will use us for His work, if w

"Jesus Needs a Boat--But Not Really" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Purpose: God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

There Aren't Any Cemeteries In Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD, in heaven there aren’t any cemeteries!

"There Aren’t Any Cemeteries in Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 21:1-8, KJV Purpose: True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD that Jesus Christ His Son has given us the new birth; so that death no longer has its sting nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Nothing Else Matters Series

Contributed by James Jack on Sep 24, 2006

Philippians 3 challenges us with the truth that everything else in our lives is rubbish compared to what we have in Christ.

In the end, nothing else matters except God. In the end, nothing else matters except God. What do you think when you hear that? In my year seven classes at school we’ve started the Christian Studies programme by looking at the theme, "What’s important in my life", and ultimately seeing where God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Anglican