Sermons on Reasons For Doing:

Moses--The Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

This is a sermon dealing with people’s fear of failing and how Moses overcame this common phobia.

Fear Factor: “Moses—The Fear of Failure” (Exodus 3-4) M. Cameron McDonald February 22, 2004 Intro. ILL: I STAND BEFORE YOU THIS MORNING AN ABSOLUTE FAILURE. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS I HAVE BEEN MENTALLY COMPILING A LIST OF THINGS THAT I FAIL AT REGULARLY. ALLOW ME TO OPEN UP WITH YOU AND SHARE A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Dedicate Children And Baptize Adults?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

... Child Dedication and Baptism also have their reasons. We dedicate children because Jesus blessed them and encouraged them to come to Him. Dedication is more than a promise between church and parent; it is a blessing on the life of the one being dedi

WHY DO WE DEDICATE CHILDREN AND BAPTIZE ADULTS? Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: I would hazard to think that we all have stories about why we do some of the things we do. Sometimes we do things because this was the way others in our family did them, or perhaps we tried multiple ways ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 16, 2010

Listening to God requires absolute, coourageous obedience to Christ.

“Renewable Energy: Listen Up!” Luke 9:28-36 There are many ways to say “Listen!” For example: “Shh! Listen!” - a whispered command so as not to disturb someone. Or “LISTEN TO ME!” - a loud command to get attention in as noisy place. Or “OK. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Path For You

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007

God has a plan for each of us and it is up to us to follow his plan.

January 7, 2007 God’s Plan for Your Life Ps 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Ps 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. {rest...: Heb. dwell confidently} Ps 16:10 For thou wilt not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Lord I Hear You Calling?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 13, 2002

People were called by God to His “Special Service”

Lord I Hear You Calling HHM Pastor Jim Parisi July 14, 2002 Have you ever been woken in the middle of the night feeling the Spirit of God so physically powerful in your presence that you just had to sit up and listen? You knew that there was no way you were going back to sleep for a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11, Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Called There

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

There is where we must be in order to receive Gods presence, protection, and provision. Where is there? (Only God knows).

1 Kings 17:4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. God specifically gave Elijah directions for his protection and his provision, He could only expect these provisions if he obeyed God. Where is there? There is wherever God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Do What God Wants Me To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 13, 2002

How God teaches us to do His will.

The last couple of weeks we’ve been learning why we should do what God wants us to do and how to know what God wants us to do. Today we’re going to learn from God’s Word how God teaches us to do what He wants us to do. This is certainly appropriate since today is Youth Sunday and a new school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

First of 3 sermons on changing the world by letting God change you.

How to Change the World I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Taking A Trip Out Of God's Will--Where Does It Lead?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 20, 2003

God gives us choices so that our life can lead to a good journey and ending, blessed and productive.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 22, 2003 “Taking a Trip Out of God’s Will--Where Does it Lead?” Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have heard people say, “I didn’t have any choice in the matter?” Maybe you have made this statement yourself, “I didn’t have any choice.” When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

From The Charge To The Crown Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 5, 2003

The final words from Paul’s pen proclaim a challenging charge and a personal testimony. These are for guiding Timothy through the perils before him to the prize laid up for him in glory.

From the Charge to the Crown 2 Timothy 4 1 I solemnly charge YOU in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by HIS appearing and HIS kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Jul 18, 2003

The duty and privilege of all believers is to please God.

Pleasing God I am not sure when or how the idea got started, but somewhere along the line some of us have accepted the idea that serving God is primarily about denying ourselves of pleasure…..in order to follow rules. I believe that the Bible teaches that Christianity is not about following a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Well-Lived Life

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 22, 2003

A well-lived life is a life that pleases God.

<PRE> We believe that every man in his sound mind wants to have a well-lived life, but because of lack of knowledge, understanding and wisdom, many live a wasted life. Someone has said, “There are three kinds of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"An Anointed Experience..."

Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Sep 18, 2003

In this sermon, God designed purpose is to get the believer to understand his purpose in ministry and his plan to accomplish his planned tasks.

As we discover the church of today, the church really doesn’t know how to experience the anointing because many sermons have been preached, many stories have been told, and many books have been written, but to give you the true meaning of anoiting, many people can’t tell you because they have the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist