Sermons on Safety In Jesus:

The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting or intimidating us.

The Power of God’s Love Written By Rev. Dalyn Helbling “The Love Of God” Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1 April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 NIV 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Listening To The Right Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Learning to know and listen to God’s voice over all others.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 3—Listening to the Right Voice I Kings 19:9-18 Sunday, September 14, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Suffering For Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A call to do the right thing even when that choice brings suffering. Just as Christ was willing to suffer for our good, we should be willing suffer for doing good toward others.

INTRODUCTION A. Every Christian who lives a godly life experiences a certain amount of persecution. - A Teenager is shunned for being a Christian. (Peer Pressure, sex, cheating,) - An Employee may not advance if not willing to take advantage of another. - An Individual may not be invited to a party ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Not What She Wanted

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Price Of Liberty

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the costs of freedom and liberty, both to the United States and to the Christ-follower.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 When we think of the liberties that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Act As A Free Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2009

Independence Day for us is when we came to Christ. Christ set us truly free. Some see this freedom as license; but true freedom has constraints. It’s not the right to do as we want but the opportunity to do what is right.

HOW TO ACT AS A FREEMAN 1 PETER 2:15-17 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Pray

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2007

It is not the time for complaining, or criticizing, or becoming weary or depressed. It is time to Pray.

It is such a tragedy that the greatest power there is on earth is so often overlooked. We suffer so much at the hands of the enemy that could so easily be avoided if we just took time to pray. It is not that the enemy is so strong, that many of Gods people are discouraged and defeated, but because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Submission Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007

Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Stones

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

This New Year’s Eve Watchnight service sermonette focused on the significance of the memorial God commanded Joshua to build in Gilgal after the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land.

1. The stones signified a strenuous past 2. The stones signified a sovereign God 3. The stones signified a saved people You may be wondering why you got a stone when you came in tonight. They’re not for throwing, or making pet rocks or anything like that. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Backward, Looking Forward

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Psalm 40 leads us in reflection on the past and a vision for the future. This was a new year’s sermon.

Looking Backward, Looking Forward January 2, 2005 Intro: (Calvin and Hobbes) Looking Backward: Are you glad the old year is over? As you look back over 2004, are you glad it’s done? For some of us, that answer is a big YES! We look back and see lives uprooted by floods in basements and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God-Fearing Mother

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on May 12, 2007

God-fearing mothers are God-given blessings not only to our homes but also to our society. We cannot imagine how wicked our land would be without the presence of godly mothers in our homes.

God-fearing mothers are God-given blessings not only to our homes but also to our society. We cannot imagine how wicked our land would be without the presence of godly mothers in our homes. What an edifying sight to see a godly mother leading her children to the saving knowledge of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Everyday Commision

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 29, 2006

Christ came to win, build and equip his followers and today He calls us to fulfill our mission by doing the same.

LBC Sermon-4/23/06-The Everyday Commission Key Idea: Christ came to win, build and equip his followers and today He calls us to fulfill our mission by doing the same. Intro. Last week the message of the Cross-Love of God & the Hope of the Resurrection– more than just this life-hope for a better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Wonderful Model Of Love

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

After the Jerusalem Council decided to include the Gentiles without their having to become Jews, they needed to communicate that truth to them. The steps they took are a wonderful model of love in the church.

Passage: Acts 15:22-35 Intro: There he stood, leaning against the lockers. 1. it was “Shorts day” at Wheaton North H.S., and this young man, part of a group we called “greasers” or “hoods” must not have gotten the memo to ignore it. 2. black shoes and socks, white boxers, white t-shirt, but from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Due Season

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Dec 11, 2006

A message on the importance of a word in due season.

In due season Is. 50: 4The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 5The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Denomination: Charismatic