Sermons on Seek God First:

Make Time For What's Important

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Inspired by "The Passion of the Christ" demonstrates how because of Christ’s suffering our life is not our own--and we must die to self, sin, and this world.

Take Up Your Cross Having recently seen the movie the Passion of the Christ several times, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the Passion. Of course, I know that the purpose of Christ’s death was to bring forgiveness of sin. But at the same time, I wondered what the purpose could be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pointing To Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004

Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Don;t Bail Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

This sermon incourages people to hold fast to Jesus and not give up. We must learn to overcome fear by trusting in Jesus in the mist of our storms

Things our kids teach us 1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

No John, No Jesus

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2003

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series C A sermon about John the Baptist

2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "No John, No Jesus" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Cowboys Or Indians Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

HOw do we see the church? Are we the cowboys or the Indians?

Cowboys or Indians? Luke 10:1-3 LK 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was Made To Be Up There

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 31, 2002

Made For The High Places

“Made For The High Places’ Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction : A Danish philosopher gave a powerful lesson in a story concerning wild geese. He tells us that the geese came and went with the seasons as their ancestors had done for centuries. One day some of the geese, on their annual trip, landed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Check

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 15, 2005

What does it take to keep us going in the right direction, a reality check, an attitude adjustment, or a wake up call? Which will it take for you?

REALITY CHECK There is three things that the Church needs this morning and that is; 1. A reality check (Refire and refocus on the things having eternal concerns. 2 Cor 13:55 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

II. We must understand how destructive sin is. A. How are we supposed to “mourn”? 1. Like at a funeral of a lost family member? 2. Like when we did something wrong by accident or on purpose?

Introduction: As we continue our series, let’s back up for a moment and consider what has just transpired in the life of Christ. In the last two verses of the previous chapter we can see that Jesus had become very famous with His healings and miracles. “Great multitudes of people” from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Better Together"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 5, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to become spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer by choosing an ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER to hold them accountable for their actions and behaviors.

6 November 2005 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: A Christian is spiritually stronger and more powerful in prayer when he has someone (such as an accountability partner) to hold him accountable for his actions and behaviors. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bad Bet

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This message Exposes the folly of organized gambling. It draws from many sources to build the case that the spread of gamblilng establishments is bad for individuals, families, and communities.

A Bad Bet Organized Gambling Pastor Eric Hanson I Timothy 6:9-10 People who want to get rich, fall into temptation and a trap, and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strange Things Happen

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

The presence of Jesus will make a change in your life.

Strange Things Happen Pastor James Thomas jr. House Of Judah Ministries (MARK 10:46-52) This morning we find ourselves visiting the gospel according to Mark, John Mark who is referred to in the bible as Mark. Mark was a Companion of Peter. Mark also recorded what Peter preached while in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006

This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Responsibility Is Mine

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 7, 2007

We have to take responsibility for the ways we deny and betray Jesus. Judas can’t say, "The Devil Made Me Do It." The responsibility was his.

The Responsibility is Mine John 13:21-32 Holy Thursday April 5, 2007 Most of you, I am sure, remember the comic Flip Wilson from the late sixties. He is remembered most of all for his character Geraldine and her penchant for hollering out when she committed some breach of social etiquette, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Enough

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The reason so many Christians are not experiencing abundant life is because they have become satisfied with the idea eternal life or because they are focusing on the things of this world. But there’s so much more. More than we could ever imagine. An abund

More Than Enough; John 10:10 A little girl went to visit her grandmother for the weekend. Her grandmother went to an old fashioned Church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, laughing and playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right off playing and laughing, as little ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10