Sermons on Role:

Who's The Real Joker

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 4, 2013

Many Biblical scholars believe that cultural degeneration will occur in the latter-days.

Who’s the Real Joker January 30, 2013 A Many Biblical scholars believe that cultural degeneration will occur in the latter-days. 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:5 (NASB) 1 Peter assured them 6 In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For 'i" Trouble Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

Church is not about having our way. We need to approach church with a servant attitude and the mind of Christ. Based on the chapters of the book, I Am A Church Member by Tom Rainer

Introduction: This morning, we as a church are going to take an "I" test. Not an e-y-e test, but a capital letter "I" test. You see "I" troubles have plagued many a church for years keeping them for experiencing the fullest blessings of God and from making the deepest impact in a lost world. So ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recover From Personal Failure

Contributed by W F on Aug 19, 2013

God loves to help those who have no-one else to turn to. Here's his plan for surviving when our lives come crashing down.

We often think that plane crashes are catastrophic and unsurvivable events. Thanks to movies and 24/7 news channels, most of us think that all plane crashes end in a free fall from 30,000ft and a terrifying fireball. It might surprise you to learn that most plane crashes are actually survivable. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: *other

"A Major Force In This Child's Life"

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 16, 2018

Child Dedication Sunday

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Answer Is Yes!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2017

For the church to fulfill her mission and purpose, it must be made up of disciples and workers; there are no spectators in the work of Christ.

In his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness reviews the theology of calling and reveals what it means when one is called of God. Guinness describes the call of God as "the truth that God calls us to himself so decisively that everything we are, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Other

What Did Jesus Pray For?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017

Jesus is about to go to the cross to make the ultimate sacrifice for sin, and precedes that act with this lovely prayer of intercession and consecration.

How important is faithfulness in prayer? Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Other

Pull Together Not Apart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013

In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law Versus Grace

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2016

God includes all of us as his sons and daughters. Everyone who believes in Jesus for salvation is part of God’s family; brothers and sisters to one another and co-heirs with Christ.

Who are we? The answer to this question will be different for each of us because of the many roles we have in our lives. We could be a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, doctor, dentist, lawyer or any one or more of thousands of roles. There is one answer that all of us who have come ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Faith In Crisis

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 15, 2009

Find courage in others who are great examples of the Christian faith.

Finding Faith in Crisis 2 Timothy 1-14 When it comes to faith in Jesus Christ is there someone in your family tree who you would call an encourager? Can you point to a relative who inspired you as an example of Christian character? We all need role models, people who are truly good examples for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And Respect Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other.

We Both Need Something It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other. Women by nature want to know that their husbands love and adore them. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm V: What God Can Do When One Wins One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Despite one's hesitancy to tell another "what God has done for me and can (will) do for you", just think of the wonder of what God does when one wins one!

THE WONDER OF WHAT GOD CAN DO WHEN ONE WINS ONE In every Christian, there’s a little bit of Edward Kimball, or, there should be. Kimball was not the guy who invented the game of dominoes, but he once set in motion the “domino effect” that shows what God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-49

When The Spirit Can Finally Rest Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A look at the time when the Spirit can rest because victory has come.

THE FINAL VISION FOR ZECHARIAH: There will come a time when the Spirit can finally rest. - Zechariah 6:1-8. - In v. 8 we find an interesting phrase. I want to start there and then explain how we get there. Earlier in Zechariah prophetic visions we saw the idea of the Spirit restlessly moving to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Empowers #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We are empowered to be witnesses through the Holy Spirit to be his agents in the world

Last week, we began the conversation about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that is a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live it. To live out this belief we are called to become a witness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martha, Martha, Martha

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2019

Why did Jesus say that Mary chose the better part.

Martha, Martha, Martha! Luke 10:38-42 In the middle of Luke’s gospel is this short passage. It seems to stand alone as it does not seem to be closely connected to the passage before it which is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Following it in Chapter 11 is Luke’s version of the Lord’s prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible