Sermons on Reduce:

Misplacing Jesus

Contributed by Eddie Corne on Jan 29, 2003

You don’t know you misplaced something until you need it. Have you taken your fellowship with Jesus for granted?

Misplacing Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Have you ever misplaced something? You knew you hadn’t lost it, you just could not find it. Maybe it was your wallet, a pen or your car keys. You know what I’m talking about. What do you do when that happens? First off you don’t know there’s a problem until you need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Sola Scriptura

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

Preached on Reformation Sunday this meesage explores the concept of Scripture Alone.

October 28, 2001 Reformation Sunday On October 31, 1517 a thirty-three year-old monk climbed the steps of church in Wittenberg Germany and nailed a list of 95 theses to the church’s door. Out of that act emerged an historical movement that would be known as the Protestant reformation. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God.

The Unmerciful Servant Text: Matthew 18.21-35 Thesis: To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God. Introduction: (1) “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt. 5.7). (2) The Background: “Then Peter came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

God Speaks From The Storm: We Will Forget Why We Are Here? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 10, 2008

Many people today are wondering what is going on and why God allows trouble. The answer to our questions is not found in politics or protest, but in preaching the Gospel.

God Speaks From The Storm: Will we forget why we are here? 110908 A man was looking for his wallet in the wrong place. Has the Church looked for the answer in the wrong place? • The world is in turmoil, or nation is in crisis. • We are facing a storm: What will our response be? • Will we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Over View Of The One Anothers Of The New Testament Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

This is the first in a series of messages on applying the one anothers of the New Testament.

AN OVERVIEW OF ONE ANOTHER Introduction: One of the great things about doing what I do besides getting to meet lots of God’s people from all over the place is that I get to talk to people about the things that I feel are very important to the Church as a whole. A. I have always had an interest in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Success Seeking God Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Where would we be without Prayer? Without God You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

SEEKING GOD The Bible and preachers often compel the people of God to ’seek the Lord’, Isaiah tells us to "seek the Lord while He may be found", King David says "we should seek the Lord always" (see Isa 55:6, lChor 16:11). "We need not fear that in seeking God we may narrow our lives or restrict ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Model To Follow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008

John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Pastors 2007 Wish List

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 24, 2007

This message was preached at our Watchnight Service. This is A message of encouragement

Intro: We live in a world of lists. Grocery lists, things to do lists. Radio stations have top 10 lists. At Christmas time people hand you their wish lists. Sears even have a book called the Christmas wish book. In the Bible we have a pastoral wish list for this congregation. Today I am going to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Altitude Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 3 in a series from Isaiah 40

FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 3-Gaining Altitude Sunday, September 23, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Isaiah 40:31(New American Standard Bible) “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Nearsighted? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2010

Are you serious about growing in the Lord, are you nearsighted? If you actively pursue growth, you are on the road to great spiritual blessing.

Are You Nearsighted? (2 Peter 1: 5-11) 1. One of my favorite riddles is this one Q: What did the near-sighted porcupine say when it backed into a cactus? A: Pardon me, honey! 2. If you are near-sighted, you see objects that are near, but distant objects are blurry or unclear. To put is simply, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Cope With Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Peer influence by itself is not bad Prov. 27:17. By Iron, iron itself is sharpened, so one man sharpens another. Fellowship with other youths can sharpen your personality and make you a better person, on condition that they have mature, healthy attitudes

HOW TO COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE Many youths I have talked to admit that they did not really like the life they were living nor the things they are doing? Peer pressure. Everyone I am with is into these things and that has a big influence on me – says some of them. I don’t want to lose my friends by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest; A Faith That Shines

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 20, 2006

Now if we want a faith that shines, I believe we need to look at the faith of the people the writer names in the closing chapter.

The rest; a faith that shines Hebrews 11:32-40 03/19/06 Each year or more than once a year, there will be a magazine that usually will list the top 100 people in the world. As we conclude our study of Hebrews 11, I believe we could not conclude it in any greater fashion. We come to a list of Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

For Righteousness Sake Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10

INTRODUCTION The preacher of an underground Chinese church tells others of the precautions they must take to avoid government persecution. Each time their church reaches ten to fifteen members, they split to reduce attention. They also alternate meeting places for the same reason. Because phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 11 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

This portion of the book of James focuses in on our attitude towards the person of God Himself. James is asking the question of God’s participation in our thoughts and actions. Do we put ourselves above our creator, and do we disregard God in our planni

ARE WE USURPING GOD? James 4:11-17 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist