Sermons on Scratch:

An Attitude Of Joy

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Dec 15, 2008

If there is one thing everybody is looking for then it is to be really and truly happy: to have and experience real joy everyday. It is time to realize that we can have that joy: we just need to change our attitude.

Nehemiah 8:10 AMP: Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. GNB: Now go home and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Dialoge Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Series of messages on prayer - This messages deals with the purpose of prayer.

The Purpose of Prayer We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these activities become a way of life will we see the desired growth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Devoted Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2008

Part 4 of this series is all about taking a fresh look at the power of the Word of God. It is a powerful book that comes to life and when we full engage in His Word it will literally change us for eternity.

Spring Life Part 4- Be Devoted Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Bible Facts- (Sermon Spice) OWU- Kids lack of desire to learn what they were called to do.- I didn’t begin really digging into the bible until college. When I did I learned just how powerful the words inside these pages are. It is a timeless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Temperance Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 29, 2008

A look at the last of the 9 manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer.

The Fruit of The Spirit - Temperance Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affectionsb and lusts. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stopped From Enjoying The Full Blessings Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 29, 2009

Actions that will stop us from enjoying the full blessing of God include unbridled tongues, unrepentant hearts, unbelieving eyes, unlistening ears, unwilling hands, and unmoving feet.

STOPPED FROM ENJOYING THE FULL BLESSINGS OF GOD PSALM 95:7-11 Introduction: God called Israel out of Egypt with the intent of leading them into the Promised Land and of showering His bountiful blessings upon them. Their actions stopped them from enjoying the full blessings of God and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Returning Thanks Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 21, 2006

What does it mean to return thanks? The could be the one thing that God uses to help us recognize that He is the source of it all!

Returning THANKS Luke 17:11-19 When I was little, we didn’t go to church much. I don’t remember anyone ever “asking the blessing” around our table. I guess we just ate like hogs, with no thought of thanking God for his provision. The only times I recall “grace” being said before a meal was when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Hindrances To Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the things that hinder our faith.

Faith Part 7: Hindrances To Your Faith Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6, 12; Galatians 6:5 Introduction As we have begun our bible study lesson series on faith, this will be the final sermon on faith in this series at this time – more could come later. During the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Influence Of A Godly Mom

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 12, 2008

The divinely given task of being a mom is significant. Consider the influence of Eunice and Lois on Timothy.

The Influence of a Godly Mom 2 Timothy 1:3-7 * Readers Digest printed a story which may offer us a good starting point today. A young man called his parents to wish them a “Happy New Years” and asked his dad, “What’s your new year resolution?” Without any thought dad said, “To make your mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Pride Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2012

This sermon from Daniel chapter 4 deals with King Nebuchadnezzar's dream about a tall tree and his pride which caused the dream to be fulfilled.

DANIEL 4, A Picture of Pride CHCC: October 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: The last couple of weeks we’ve been learning about King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon from Daniel chapters 2 and 3. Now we’re finishing up the story of this King in Daniel chapter 4. King Nebuchadnezzar had developed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect High Priest Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2014

To show that JESUS can never be stopped by death, JESUS stopped death and remained our High Priest until now in the Heavens until forever.

I. EXORDIUM: If you are royal priesthood, then who is your Great High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS can never be stopped by death, JESUS stopped death and remained our High Priest until now in the Heavens until forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:28 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

And God Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2014

God has spoken.

And God Said Genesis 1:1-2:2 God had spoken. The one who speaks expects to be heard. And God was heard. Speaking is the first active verb of the universe. The only verb that existed before creation was the “is-ness” of God. There can be no speech without a speaker. Speaking is how God ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -4 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house......” (Matthew 5:14-15)

The Leader as Change Agent: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count It All Joy

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014

We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Build My Church Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ