Sermons on Quiet Time:

People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006

Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Response

Contributed by Brett Adams on Sep 21, 2006

The most immediate and complete response to Grace is service...how’s yours?

“Grace Response” Matthew 8:14 &15; Ephesians 2:10 Slide 1 – Title and Verse John and I have been talking and praying all week and have decided that we’ve got it all wrong. All this “connecting people to Jesus and a life change community” and the strategy and the values that we’ve been pushing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Change Your Self Esteem

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 26, 2006

With God’s help we can change our self image so that it is more in line with how God sees us.

You can change you self-concept 1 Peter 1:18-19 How does our world place value on people? Physical beauty, Money, Accomplishment. By comparing yourself with others. That’s how many get the value of themself. However, If it don’t line up with the world of God, it needs changed. There is no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Big Little Problem Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Commanded To Love - Commissioned To Serve

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 26, 2007

We will discover as we examine our text tonight that Jesus not only gives His disciples a commandment but He also commissions them for service.

COMMANDED TO LOVE COMMISSIONED TO SERVE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Greater Faith Church-Baptist, Waukegan, Illinois on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 John 15:12-17 (v.12) This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (v.13) Greater love hath no man than ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Think Your Life Is Sorted? Well Think Again! Series

Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007

Some people have heard of the teachings of Jesus Christ. They have read the bible. They have eaten the bread and drank the wine in church. The trouble is that although they know OF Jesus they do not yet know him personally.

You think your life is sorted? Well think Again! This is the stark message from our bible reading in Luke’s Gospel. This is the first episode in our 10:30am series of sermons leading up to Easter and just beyond. Over the next few weeks we are walking with Jesus through the latter part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

#1learn To Identify And Thrive During The Tests. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007

We need to identify seasons of testing, then expect the tests, and then learn how to thrive during the testing processes of life. Why are you tested?

#1 LEARN TO IDENTIFY AND THRIVE IN THE TEST! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson one and will be done in several sittings, there is a lesson two, of two more parts. I. DO YOU REALIZE GOD DOES HIS BEST WORK IN THE TESTING PROCESS? A. WE OFTEN HEAR QUESTIONS LIKE: WHY ARE WE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Black Gold, Texas Tea

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 19, 2007

God never promises us that if we put our trust in Him that He is going to make us rich. He never promises that He is going to give us everything we want. He never says that we are going to strike oil. But when we accept Jesus Christ as our personal savior

Black Gold, Texas Tea; 2 Kings 4:1-7 I believe that every one of us remember the Beverly Hillbillies, most of us grew up watching Jed and all his kin. It was a great show and very realistic, right! Well it may not have been realistic but it was a good show. Could you imagine going out into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

A Total Loss Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re exhorted to pursue Christ, no matter what.

Illus. I was raised in low income family; learned to make sacrifices; learned value of dollar. •At 13, I needed a new bicycle; $110. I worked all winter and spring. •I sacrificed a lot, but I never complained; it was worth it; 14th birthday, bought it. •Some things are simply worth sacrificing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Glorify God In All Things Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

We are called to glorify God in all things.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Exalted Warrior

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 1, 2006

Jesus is the exalted warrior that sits on the throne victorious.

JESUS THE EXALTED WARRIOR Today we’ll try to get a more complete view of Jesus. Jesus the exalted warrior. Having a more compete view is extremely important for how we proclaim Him, how devoted we are to him, how we conduct our lives, how we handle adversity. It effects our level of trust, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 13, 2006

Gods mercy is beautiful and life changing.

THE MERCY OF GOD Today we’re going to look at the mercy of God. Have you ever done something wrong and needed someone to be merciful? I remember being asked by a friend to take care of her car while she was on vacation. What I didn’t know is that her license plates were expired. A police ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mournful Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

Be- Attitudes January 15, 2006 Matthew 5:4 Story: On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated w/ a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Loves A Lawyer

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006

Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist