Sermons on Putting Others First:

Be A Salty Christian

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 10, 2018

Despite the dangers of overuse, salt is essential for life and in proper proportions has many good qualities. No wonder Jesus said, “You are tye salt of the earth. This sermon explores 3 ways believers are to be like salt.

Be a Salty Christian Chuck Sligh June 3, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please ask for “Salty Christians 2018”. INTRO VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth version (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace - The Mysterious Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: MATTHEW 1:18-25 TITLE: “PEACE – THE MYSTERIOUS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy and Charlie Brown are talking. Lucy says, “I hate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In A Field Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Apr 8, 2005

First of a series pertaining to the parables of Matthew chapter 13

TREASURE IN A FIELD Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: *other

When God Says Seven

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 4, 2010

Seven is a principle that releases God to work supernaturally in our favor. Learn how to put it to work in your life

Naaman was · A great man · God had wrought deliverance by him · Naaman had a problem It would be appropriate to say right here that great men, are not perfect men. Regardless of how strong someone may appear to be, they are only human and as humans they have problems too. This is good news because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In Your Cupboard?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

Are lives are a Spiritual house where the Lord is supposed to dwell. What are you putting in your cupboards? Hopefully God!

What’s In Your Cupboard? Ezekiel 7:14-22 14 They have blown the trumpet, even to make all ready; but none goeth to the battle: for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof. 15 The sword is without, and the pestilence and the famine within: he that is in the field shall die with the sword; and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost In Translation

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007

Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Believing While Not Knowing Where

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007

The first of a three part series, ‘Do You Believe?

Several years ago a friend e-mailed me a humorous and poignant reminder about the aging process and what aging entails. It is entitled, ‘What I Want in A Man’ (Slide 1) What I Want In A Man, (at age 24) 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially Successful 4. A Caring Listener 5. Witty 6. In Good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With The Obvious Diseases Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

The first disease that we see the church must deal with is “Cancer” and the first aspect of this cancer we must understand is its propensity for “Unhealthy Multiplication.”

PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 1.Unhealthy Multiplication (too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Check Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008

Live humbly before others.

ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Your Ground Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003

The first in a series of five messages on the Whole Armour of God.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Title: Stand Your Ground INTRODUCTION: Archibald Naismith tells us that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "my Captain says we are being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving And Forgiving Father

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 27, 2004

“The father said to his servants, ‘bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was

Theme: The loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Lk. 15:11-32 Many people today think that the most important thing in life is to believe in God. This has led to the situation where many people claim they believe in God but have no idea what kind of God they believe in. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Becomes Human

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004

God becomes human on Christmas. Why? This is the one Christmas "thing" you won’t want to put away.

John 1:1-14 GOD BECOMES HUMAN What if you were forced to give up something during Christmas – you couldn’t have it all. If you had to choose between the gift-giving, or the decorating – you can’t have both - which one would you give up? Either you have decorations, but no gifts, or you have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Trust The Bible? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004

This sermon gives further evidence for why we as Christians are safe when we put our confidence in the Bible

March 28, 2004 2 Peter 1:21ff “Can I trust the Bible?” (pt. 2) NOTE: unless otherwise indicated, all quotes are from the “Tough Questions” series by Judson Poling and Garry Poole published by Zondervan INTRODUCTION Last week, before anyone else got here, Mike and I were setting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down My Rights Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I gladly lay down my rights for the good of others

ENGAGE I want to begin this morning by asking you to fill in the blanks in the two statements at the top of your sermon outline. Just write down the first thing that comes to mind and not what you think I want you to write down. In order to be a “good Christian” you must: In order to be a “good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspective on loving others.

INTRODUCTION 1. In the minds of many, love is simply an emotion... a. A feeling that cannot be forced b. An emotion that can come and go (e.g., "I don't love you anymore...") 2. Yet we are commanded to love... a. And not just in the sense of active good will b. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational