Sermons on Receiving Advice:

Addressing The Realities Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2015

Being human is generally a good thing. The temptation in our day is to manipulate or engineer human nature and deny its realities. But a church is about real people, redeemed by Jesus, but fully human — even more human — because of that redemption.

Addressing the Realities of Life (I Timothy 5:1-16) 1. Some people have a sanitized view of life. Life, however, is often less glamourous. 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013

There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise God Because You Love Him

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

Why do we praise God? We do this to demonstrate our love for what God has done, is doing, and will do for us. It is a sign of appreciation

Praise God Because You Love Him Revelation 19:1-7 Michael H. Koplitz I think that one of the most challenging jobs out there is being a parent. If I were to rate the two parental jobs, being the mother or the father, I think being the mother has to be the toughest. I know as a father that I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Grounding Of Our Identity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 8, 2024

A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B

January 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 The Grounding of Our Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Who are you? How do you understand yourself to be? In some ways, our identity ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Social Security Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This message talks about the hope we have in God’s Social Security Plan: families.

God’s Social Security Plan Exodus 20:12 Last month I received my annual SS statement. I never really read the outside. I always go to the inside to read how much money I will be getting at retirement. It tells you if you work until you’re 62, you’ll get this much. If you work until 67, you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Self-Sufficient God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 20, 2013

Sound and GOOD theology begins and ends with DOXOLOGY, and Paul culminates his discussion of God's Election process with a profound song of praise to the ALMIGHTY.

The Self-Sufficient God Romans 11:34-35 Last week we began with this statement: Good and sound theology, the study and knowledge of God, begins and ends with DOXOLOGY. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 18, 2018

First of a 4 part series on the Names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6

Wonderful Counselor December 3, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is more than a baby in a manger; He is God. Focus Passage: Luke 8: 38-56 (Pew Bible page 1192) Supplemental Passage: "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:38-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Trial Of Contradictory Prophesies.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2023

A showdown in the Temple, between a true and a false prophet.

A TRIAL OF CONTRADICTORY PROPHECIES. Jeremiah 28:5-9. One of the false prophets, Hananiah, prophesied that the exile would only last two years (cf. Jeremiah 28:1-4). This was a lie of the devil (cf. Jeremiah 28:15). Somewhat ironically, Hananiah’s name means, ‘the grace of the LORD.’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2002

“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9: 6-7

Theme: God loves a cheerful giver Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20; 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Acts 20:31-35 Harvest time is not only a time to rejoice, but also a time to remember the Lord’s many blessings and to say thank you. When we say thank you to another person that person often knows whether we really mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Grace is God giving us what we do not desereve. But do we really understand the magnitude and wonder of God’s grace?

I would want to concentrate this evening on verses 42-45 of this passage. From those verses I would say: God wants us to live in His grace: He wants us to receive, experience and enjoy His grace and He wants us also to express His grace in our lives. Can I repeat that? God wants us to live in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

One Simple Rule For Protecting Your Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2005

Solomon robbed his son of his inheritance... but in this sad story of Solomon’s failure is a lesson in hope for how we can protect our children as long as they live.

OPEN: Before he died, comedian John Ritter starred in a fairly successful TV sitcom. Does anybody remember the name of that show? (8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter). Now, I never watched that show, so I don’t know if they ever shared what those “8 simple rules” actually were. However, years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of… Unbelief Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

Scripture Introduction Earlier this week I told my sister about my surprise that John Piper had invited Doug Wilson to speak at the Desiring God Conference. Nancy told me that others must have felt the same because Piper defended his decision on his web site. So I watched the video. Dr. Piper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pool Of Healing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

Do you want to get well? That is the question Jesus asks each one of us this morning?

The pool of healing John 5:1-5:9 Prayer Scripture- John 5:1-5:9 Introduction- This morning I want you to pay close attention to the details of this passage of scripture. It is a familiar verse and as we hear it, we sometimes miss the new that the Lord wants because we think of the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Serving God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2024

If you want to serve God well, be ceaseless in your supplication, celebrate your salvation, continue in your sanctification, and conduct yourself in the Spirit’s power.

A group of retired friends met every Saturday morning at a Salt Lake City deli, but they grew tired of the same conversation each week. Sure, they were solving the world’s problems, but they wanted to share their wisdom beyond their own group. So, as a lark, six years ago (2018), they set up a card ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-38, Ephesians 1:7-10, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 5:8, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 20:7, Mark 10:45, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, Psalm 119:9, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 John 2:20, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free