Sermons on Secret Of Being Content:

Two Conditions, One Position

Contributed by Greg Barron on Aug 5, 2007

To note the difference between being in the flesh or in the spirit and the difference the spirit of Jesus will make in the believer’s life

The first point we should see upon reading this text is that there are two conditions that a person could be in. That is, he could be first of all, “in the flesh”, or second “In the Spirit.” First lets explore what it means to be in the flesh. Our text begins in verse 5 and says, “they that are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Presence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2022

Presence is defined as the state or fact of existing, occurring or being present. It may also refer to an existence that is present, but is not seen.

Tara Brach, an American psychologist and author once remarked: “In any moment, no matter how lost we feel, we can take refuge in presence and love. We need only pause, breathe, and open to the experience of aliveness within us. In that wakeful openness, we come home to the peace and freedom of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12, John 14:17-20, Psalm 31:19-21, Hebrews 10:36

A Candle In The Darkness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 27, 2001

The image of being "the light of the world" is quite important to the Christian life

A CANDLE IN THE DARKNESS MATTHEW 5:14-16 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… “Take off the Sticker” (p) My wife and I were traveling to Greeneville the other day and I became frustrated. We were in our car, which really has no markings that we are Christians other than the “Pastor” sticker I have placed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Speak To People Who View God As A Passive Agent

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to communicate to people who see God as a passive supernatural being

How To Speak to People Who View God as a Passive or Indifferent God (Acts 17:16-18) Quote: God is not dead nor does He sleep. Time magazine once asked the question "Is God Dead?" Let them read what Paul the apostle wrote. "For it is God who is at work in us both to will and to do of His good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As For You Series

Contributed by Neil Chitty on Mar 12, 2002

Gospel preach from Ephesians 2 on being made alive in Christ.

As for You!!! Ephesians 2 v 1 – 5 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us lived among them at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Can I Be The Pencil You Use Today?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002

I enlarge the thought of Mother Teresa on being a pencil in the Hand of God.

Lord, Can I be your pencil today? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Habakkuk 2:2 The Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision and make it plain... THAT HE MAY RUN THAT READS IT. Gal.6:9 And let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last And Best Laugh Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

Sarah’s laughter at being promised a son in her old age.

They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” When was the last time you had a good laugh? I’ve had a little more time to think about this question, so I’ll share my answer. Earlier in the week we had a little evening picnic with some friends and at times laughed our heads off. I don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Illusions Of And Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Mike Mayfield on Mar 10, 2001

Being a christian is more than just attending church on Sunday morning.

ILLUSIONS OF AND COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY II CORINTHIANS 5: 17 WEBSTERS DICTIONARY SAYES THE WORD ILLUSION MEANS A MISLEADING PERCEPTION OF REALITY AN OVERLY OPTIMISTIC IDEA OR BELIEF MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE BUILD UP AN IMAGE OF WHAT THEY WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE; IT’S LIKE WEARING A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Heaven Be Boring?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2001

An examination of some of the myths about heaven and the reality of way heaven will be.

Intro: For many people, all they know about heaven they’ve learned from movies. How do movies portray heaven? Everything’s white; puffy clouds everywhere; it looks like you’re living inside a carton of cotton balls; apparently the only activity is strumming on harps. This nightmare scenario of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000

A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared

The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Loveliest Place

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Worship as a Christian, in the context of fellow believers, is critical to spiritual well-being.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place Bible Reading: Psalm 84 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place p.1 "What on earth was I thinking?" It was a dark February evening when this thought kept ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of Effective Minister Part 2

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

This is a study of Paul’s address to Timothy about being an effective minister.

Marks of an Effective Minister Part 2 1 Timothy 4. 12-16 July 20, 1997 Introduction I. Place in the series: Marks of an Effective Ministry, Marks of an Effective Minister part one, Be a servant, Warn of Error, Be a student of Scripture, Be free of worldly teachings, Discipline for Godliness, Hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

True Fellowship

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 30, 2001

True fellowship is defined not by cake and coffee but by being spiritually tied together.

True Fellowship I John 1:3-2:2 SIGNS YOU LIVE IN THE YEAR 2001... 1. You just tried to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 3. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Perfect Mate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2002

More important than finding the "perfect mate" is "being the perfect mate."

I read some time ago that a panel of women debated on who they thought was the perfect man. You’d have thought it might be famous actor or wealthy tycoon. But the final conclusion of this panel was that the Perfect Man was actually....MR. POTATO HEAD. Their reasoning: He’s tan. He’s cute. He ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Known For?

Contributed by Chris Coker on Sep 5, 2002

We are to be known for being a follower of Christ Jesus in everything we do

Dominant Thought: We need to be known to God and people as being a follower of Christ? Points: 1. What is the Devil known for? 2. What is God known for? 3. What are you known for? Introduction Henry Ford is well known throughout history as introducing the world to mass production of the Model T. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-11, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ