Sermons on Running From God:

Dtr

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 9, 2012

A talk on the true meaning of following Christ, and the relationship every believer should have with Him.

Endure the Path (v. 9:57-62) Here Jesus defines the role of a follower of Jesus in terms of commitment. He likens it to a slave who has no home, no family, or no earthly ties that would prevent them from leaving it all. As we read these statements, it seems like Jesus is being so hard. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013

How can we develop a heart for the lost, a heart like the apostle Paul's?

How would you describe someone who has a heart for dogs? Well, we would say they love dogs. We know this because they’re constantly surrounded by dogs. They’re the one who constantly post cute pictures of dogs on facebook. Dogs are their passion, their first love. They go out of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: *other

Members Of One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 3, 2021

Christians should always be in the habit of building up!

- BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER - Members of One Another Romans 12:4-5 Introduction Daniel Richard wrote, “We are living in a self-serving, self-centered, and self-obsessed modern day rush-rush society filled with negativity and constant tearing down of others…." Between social media bullying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 13, 2022

The feeding of the 5000 in John 6 has many layers of meaning. One view is that the miracle is that Jesus got everyone to share their food.

Sharing John 6:1-15 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:1 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Cupidity

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 3, 2021

Cupidity is defined as "Greed for money or possessions."

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, a German philosopher and philologist once remarked: “In spite of all the value which may belong to the true, the positive, and the unselfish, it might be possible that a higher and more fundamental value for life generally should be assigned to pretence, to the will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Jeremiah 6:13

The Marks Of The Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 23 v 1 - 36

THE MARKS OF THE HYPOCRITE Matthew 23 v. 1 - 36 The Hypocrite is an actor or pretender - and here is seen in the Scribes and Pharisees by:- 1. What they sought They sought the :- v. 1 - 5, (a) Admiration of men - v. 5 "but all their works they do for to be seen of men" (1) The rigour in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Holiness

Turn Your Pity Into Praise

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Having a "pity party"? You can turn your pity into praise!

“Turn Your Pity Into Praise” Text: 1 Kings 19:1 – 18 Title; This morning I want to talk to you on the subject “Turning Your Pity Into Praise” Notice in this biblical account there are at least 5 mistakes that Elijah made: Mistake # 1 – Elijah was throwing a pity party! * In verse 4 he tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why She Left The Water Pot?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003

Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, John 4:31-54

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

Seeking things of heaven vice things of earth helps keep us focused in the right direction

TREASURES IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:19-24 Eccl. 5:10-20 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

transforming power of the gospel

Intro: two words have been repeated to me by many I have talked to coming back from vacation. The hope that Lauri and me were refreshed and renewed on our trip. Both of these are powerful words, for we all need to be refreshed and we all need to be renewed. Tonight, I would like to take the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deaf And Dumb

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 13, 2008

MARK 7 THE MAN THE PEOPLE URGED JESUS TO HEAL.

DEAF AND DUMB MARK 7:31-37 INTRO: JESUS HEALS A MAN WHO CANNOT SPEAK OR HEAR. 1: DECAPOLIS A) GENTILE AREA EAST OF GALILEE B) JESUS WAS OUT AND ABOUT C) THE CROWD URGES JESUS TO HEAL THE MAN POINT: A LARGE CROWD, A MAN WITH AMAZING GIFTS AND ABILITIES TO WORK WONDERS AND MIRACLES. THEY WANTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Other

The Two Witnesses Ministry

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

Events of the last half of Daniel’s 70th Week include the Two Witnesses ministry and the end of the 70th Week of Daniel

Revelation 11 Title: Two Witnesses Ministry Theme: Testimony of Judgment Text: Revelation 11:3 I. The Angel of the Lord/The Lord Jesus Christ Commands John to ‘Rise and Measure’ (v.1) A.John is given a reed like unto a rod and told to measure [Ezekiel 40:3) 1. The temple of God 2. The altar 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Way Or The Other

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 28, 2010

Jesus gives two ways for people to choose, the choice is simple: one way or the other

Intro: we live in a world with too many choices: if you want chips, there are 50 different kinds of chips, soda’s 50 choices, if you want to paint something—500 shades to choose from—it all gets pretty confusing at times. But with Jesus Christ, He makes it simple, there are two roads, one leads to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Stock

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

A sermon for the New Year, looking at the past, present, and future.

“Taking Stock” Psalm 90:12 Many businesses are taking inventory around this time of year. Some will do it shortly after the New Year, and still others will choose to do it at a later time. We are getting year end reports now on where the Dow Jones and NASDAQ are for the year. The fiscal year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-10, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Very Careful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a balancer walks in a tight rope, how careful he/she walks on top of it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to be very careful. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 8:25 (NLT) 25 “And now,

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a balancer walks in a tight rope, how careful he/she walks on top of it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to be very careful. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 8:25 (NLT) 25 “And now, O Lord, God of Israel, carry out the additional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:25

Denomination: Pentecostal