Sermons on Righteous Living:

I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 3, 2008

In Peter’s life story we have the record of three times when he was off guard, relaxed, asleep. On each occasion there was something that he did not know.

I Lay Me Down To Sleep Acts 12:6 Sleeping at the wheel is a good way to keep from growing old. The amount of sleep required by the average person is about five minutes more. Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone. People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

He Speaks With Authority Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Jesus has the authority to take care of your problems with Satan, physical illness, psychological problems, and of course, spiritual problems.

HE SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY Text: Mark 1:21 – 2:12; read 1:21, 22, 32 – 39 Introduction: •Once when I was a substitute teacher, I was given the task of making 300 students sit quietly in the gymnasium at lunch time •I was not able to do it, but the principal came in, shouted, and they all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Thankful

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Always being thankful

“Be Ye Thankful” Psalms 107:1-22 Pastor Jerry Stepp F.G.B.C. Introduction: We are living in a time and day in which people are ungrateful, or a age of ingratitude. Mankind, day by day is blessed by the hand of the Lord God Almighty, yet few take just a minute each day to say thanks. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment Series

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Dec 8, 2008

people often give the glory that belongs to God to the gods

FIRST COMMANDMENT NO ROOM FOR OTHER GODS “Thou shalt have no other goods before me.”Exo.20:3. This is the first commandment that God gave to Moses to be passed on to his people. This implies that God hates idolatry – the belief and worship of other goods. In Africa and the Greek world, there are so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on being prepared to receive Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man's Relationship With God

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008

Since Adam man has been lost. View the Bible as the roadmap leading us back to God for a happy reunion.

MAN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Text: John 14:12 INTRODUCTION 1. Relationships are important, infants who have physical needs met will die without proper love and affection 2. The term religion means to be rejoined or retied to a. The root lig b. Like ligature, a device used to tie something c. Or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Maybe About Little Birds?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2008

No room in the inn? This is a short lesson. Often we can miss what Christmas is really about. A little bird taught me a great lesson.

My Mom’s present? CHRISTMAS MAY BE ABOUT LITTLE BIRDS? Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Let us remember the little birds... NO ROOM IN THE INN? There was a little bird ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If God Were One Of Us?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008

There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

-Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 30, 2008

Many of us have let the enemy steal our peace of mind. Let me help you get it back

Peace of Mind Philippians 4:6-9 (KJV) Philippians 4:6-9 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Just like the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book/movie, there are some real-life grinches that would love to steal your Christmas that you need to be aware of.

12.23.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Don’t Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas” Matthew 2:11-16 says, 11“When the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3the Gifts That God Gives!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008

This is part 3 of a 3 part lesson on the Gifts that God gives. Hope you will accept God’s gifts!

#3 THE GIFTS THAT GOD GIVES: By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Sometimes we don’t thank God as we should for His love and giving! God gives, so let us give. Today I make a choice to give you a blessing. I have a limited ability with words. Wisdom has always been one step farther than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Shames Not God Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 7, 2008

To encourage the local church to be like the patriarchs in exhibiting a faith that God would not be ashamed of.

FAITH THAT SHAMES NOT GOD Hebrews 11:13-16 My brothers and sisters as we the Church of Christ is on the brink of a much needed break through, we first need as I had referenced to during Watch Night Service a major faith lift. I am inclined to believe that many in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Be Saved?

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus teaches his followers the way of salvation.

Luke 13:22-30 “Who Will Be Saved?” Background (22-23) A. Vs. 22 “On His way to Jerusalem,” as Jesus headed toward Jerusalem for the final time to lay down His life, the crowds that followed Him continued to grow smaller and smaller. 1. This continues until He gets to the cross, where we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

“I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us--yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.”

Children of God Isaiah 63__7-14 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 First Sun. after. Christmas First: Is. 63:7-14 : Gal 4:4-7 Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23 Psalm 111 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. At the beginning of our Old Testament reading for today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Denomination: Anglican