Sermons on Promptly:

Get Up And Win The Race

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 7

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS (PSALMS 89:1-4) God’s faithfulness to me can be summed up by my wife’s grievance against me: “God drops everything on your lap for you - including me!” She was right. God gave me a godly, loving, smart and wonderful wife. On hearing me speak for the first time, my Ph. D ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God, Why Do You Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2006

How can a just God permit suffering in our lives?

OPEN: A woman who was employed as a dental receptionist told this story: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Room For Improvement Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 1

JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS The names and the lives of Joshua and Moses were inseparable, but Joshua’s rise was not predicated on Moses’ fall. Joshua’s rise was not spectacular or sensational. His star was continually on the rise, and Moses’ fall only propelled him to the limelight and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 3

WHO’S IN CHARGE? (JOSHUA 3:1-17) Famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawabest’s black and white movie “Ikiru” certainly makes one ponder of life’s meaning and purpose. The story is about the choices a dying man faced upon learning he had cancer. Kanji Watanabe, the Chief of the Citizens Section that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Could Use A Good Friend Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Characterstics of a good friend as seen in the life of Joash

1. Title: You Could Use a Good Friend 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 22-24; 2 Kings 12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, June 18, 2006, Father’s Day, 5th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of having and being a good friend, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2007

In Romans 1:19-23, Paul gives three reasons why every person born--with the exception of Jesus Christ--fully deserves the wrath of God.

Scripture Let us continue our study in Romans 1:18-23 about the wrath of God. Last week in Romans 1:18 we noted several features about the wrath of God. Today, in Romans 1:19-23, we are going to see several reasons for the wrath of God. Let’s read Romans 1:18-23, noting that our text for today is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Stole Christmas?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 11, 2006

We need to put our focus on Jesus at this time of year, and to help others do the same; by sharing the Lord with them; by loving them; and by actually leading them to Christ just as someone else led us to Christ.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a time that we look forward to with joy in our hearts and eagerly anticipate what is about to happen. And, it was meant for us to feel that way. But, in the last few years, something terrible has happened. Somebody has stolen Christmas! Not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Breaking Out Of Our Prayer Rut Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at ways to pray in which we will get out of our boring routine and touch God.

Breaking Out of Our Prayer Rut Psalm 13:1-6 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What a healthy church family looks like.

Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flood Assurance (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

The question is not, "Why do bad things happen." The better question is, "Why were we spared." And the answer? Because we have a God who loves us!

Title: Flood Assurance Text: Luke 13:1-5, but it only makes sense in the context of Luke 12:54-57,1-9. FCF: We are all judged and worthy of death, but God be praised we have an advocate who pleads to give us more time. SO: I want my congregation to feel sympathy for the people of New Orleans, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ceo Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 21, 2002

Our CEO is the Christ who has never deceived anyone.

INTRO.- ILL.- On a trip through the hill country, a motorist stopped at a small country store for a soft drink. The owner/manager, who had been resting comfortably in a rocker on the front porch, got up and followed the customer inside. He said he had soft drinks in 20 oz. size only and they cost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The How, What,when And Where Of Prayer

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 23, 2003

We know the Spirit is intertwined with our spirit and shares our hearts with God. We know that He knows our needs, but what is our part in prayer?

Central Christian Church St Petersburg Florida January 2003 Joe Bedy “The How, What, When and Where of Prayer” It was the Disciples who asked Jesus to teach us how to pray. Remember when they asked this question Jesus was still alive on the earth and the Holy Spirit had not yet come. So today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ