Sermons on Receiving Workers:

How To Be ‘great In The Sight Of The Lord’

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at the prpphecy that John will be "great in the sight of the Lord" and the other gospel passages where we're told how we can be great in the sight of the Lord.

A PROPHECY: John will be “great in the sight of the Lord.” - Luke 1:15. - This is part of the prophecy given to Zechariah about the child they would have. - What an incredible thought: he will be “great in the sight of the Lord”! Of all the things you could hope for your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons From Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding.

"Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons from Nehemiah" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. Nehemiah's Burden for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-5, Nehemiah 4:14, Nehemiah 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Morning Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Morning Prayer

Psalm 5:1-8 Morning Prayer I. The Problem - 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. i. The Desire to be Heard - 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 1 John 5:14 And this ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Spirit Of Neighborhood Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 26, 2021

How would our neighborhoods look if the poor were helped and businesses operated in strict honesty? Let's look at the spirit of Old Testament neighborhood laws.

How would our neighborhoods look if the poor were helped and businesses operated in strict honesty? Community responsibility to the poor is emphasized in both testaments. The popular political notion of being hard hearted towards them is not an option and generosity is commanded. If anyone is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 25, 2009

How does the Holy Spirit work in us?

My Topic is, “And you shall receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:38 Peter in speaking to the crowd that was there in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost speaks to a people who have seen a miracle performed on that day. In that they had heard the apostles speaking in their own native tongues. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking For The Best Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 29, 2015

God was never a gift-dispenser in the sky. But He wants to give good gifts, gifts that last in this life and that last into eternity.

The Feast Devotion - January 27, 2015 – Matthew 7:7-11 [This message was given at an inner-city mission, after a feast.] During a Superbowl a number of years back, FedEx ran a that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of Labor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2011

Both Jamestown and Plymouth nearly failed in their early years. But it was the Pilgrims' view of labor that not only saved it's colony, but became the driving force in making our nation great.

OPEN: (Asking the Crowd) What is this weekend? That’s right – it’s Labor Day Weekend. And our sermon today is the beginning of a series on “What Made America Great”. This first sermon deals with the greatness that has been brought to our nation because of how and why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Becasue Of Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

sermon 2 in Hebrews series

Hebrews Christianity – A Superior Way of Life Because of Who Jesus Is Because Jesus is God… …His Message is Vital to us(Hebrews 2:1-4) His message has consequences if Ignored His message is confirmed by Eyewitnesses His message is authenticated by Miracles Slide Intro Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believ, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 4 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 3 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” The actions are the tip of the iceberg. We must have solid Biblical beliefs which in turn develop godly values that drive their righteous behavior. I must become ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Much More Than A Miracle" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 10, 2008

Coughs and colds are not diseases. Just like these symptoms, miracles are not everything. They point us to something greater than them. Find out what are those more greater than miracles.

Coughs and colds are not diseases. Just like these symptoms,miracles are not everything. They point us to something greater than them. Find out what are those things which are more greater than miracles. I-FORGIVENESS: v.2 Matthew’s narrative of this healing moved Jesus to do the miracle because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prophet Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2009

There are prophets in every age speaking for God. In our age Pope Benedict has called us to look at Charity in Truth, and consider our responsibilities to the world economically.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course The Prophet July 12, 2009 All over the temperate zone, fruit from the varieties of fig and sycamore are ripening now, and so the Church gives us a reading from the migrant worker, Amos, the reluctant prophet. I call him a migrant worker because he engaged in seasonal ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Rich Reservoir Of Resources In The Laity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2004

Nine Ways that the Spirit helps maximize the contribution of the laity in your fellowship.

The Rich Reservoir of Resources in the Laity (Matt 9:36-38) Illustration:Dwight L. Moody was greatly moved by a lay preacher’s statement that the world has yet to see what God can do through a person fully yielded to Him. Because an attitude of submission is far more important than outward ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disaster On The Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Is your church a disaster? Trace the cause from the leaders. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church Pastors III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD sends disasters on the shepherds/leaders of the church if that church leader destroyed and sc

I. EXORDIUM: Is your church a disaster? Trace the cause from the leaders. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church Pastors III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD sends disasters on the shepherds/leaders of the church if that church leader destroyed and scattered the sheep IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 23:11-12 (New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Privileged Partnership

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

We have a privileged partnership with God. This message explores that partnership.

A PRIVILEGED PARTNERSHIP 1 Cor. 3:6, 8-9 INTRO: “I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it; but God made it grow....Whether they plant or water, they work as a team....We are God’s fellow workers.” This is a thrilling text. It declares a privileged partnership--a partnership with God! And in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist