Sermons on Self Giving:

Don’t Give Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018

We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Giving, Generous Living Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

A faithful life is a generous life. The more generous we become with all of life's gifts, the more full lives we will live.

It seems strange to be talking about “Making Change” by using the Old Testament. We’re New Testament people, right, and Jesus and the power of His Holy Spirit are the change agents in our lives. So? What’s with this message series rooted in the writings of Solomon? Well, think about it. In his day, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

What Easter Gives Us Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2018

It is Paul’s greatest declaration of Christian truth; he says that the great results of Easter are: 1. Easter confirmed Christ’s identity. 2. Easter cancelled sin’s penalty. 3. Because of Easter, we can celebrate eternal life.

3-29-04 Title: What Easter Gives Us Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: Just after World War II, a Preacher by the name of William Sangster, came down with a disease ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Will Give You Access Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Apr 11, 2018

Prayer is our lifeline to God and it must be integrated on a daily basis. We must also be aware of internal and external factors that may hinder our prayer life. Make a determination to have unhindered access by praying that His will be done.

James 5:16-18 MSG Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. Elijah, for instance, human just like us, prayed hard ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Jesus To Your Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2018

To show from the bible through a secret message that our enemies (the unbelievers) still hungers for healing and thirst for forgiveness, so whenever we have a chance and if our enemy likes it, then give them JESUS. Preach to them JESUS, it is not necessar

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hungry for healing? Are you thirsty for forgiveness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show from the bible through a secret message that our enemies (the unbelievers) still hungers for healing and thirst for forgiveness, so whenever we have a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Use The Grace That God Gives

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2016

We have the greatest gift in this whole world in Gods grace.

USE THE GRACE THAT GOD GIVES John 1: 16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Disease Of "Give-Up-Itis"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2016

WE FACE A DEADLY DISEASE CALLED: "GIVE-UP-ITIS!" Life and ministry can grow very heavy and our arms can grow tired and weary. David teaches us, when things do not go as we hoped, we have to try again.

FACING THE DISEASE OF GIVE-UP-ITIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a little man at one of the rest homes we visit weekly, his name is Bo. I say: How are you doing Bo? He answers: AWL, I AM HOLDING ON --- THERE GROWS A DEADLY DISEASE --- IT IS CALLED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Gives Us Comfort Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus turns trouble into triumph.

You know how it is when you hear a song for the first time? You know, a song that really grabs you? The first time I ever heard “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” I was in seminary. I wasn’t married, so I was living in the men’s dorm. I recall that it was a spring afternoon. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gives Us Peace Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 23, 2015

Jesus' answer to your fears is the presence of the triune God in your life -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

I always like to go on record as saying, “I don’t believe in luck; I believe in providence.” And, as it turns out, by God’s providence, I have been very lucky in love! I am married to the woman of my dreams, the heart of my heart, and the love of my life. Jan is beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Giving Your Child To God!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 30, 2014

You can't out give God no matter what it is!

1 Samuel 1:20-So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the Lord.” You need to lean over to your spouse tonight and whisper in their ear, “You’re my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

A sermon on unity from Philippians 2:1-11 (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 12 Graciously United, pages 308- 314)

HoHum: Read to the congregation If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff WBTU: No, I haven’t lost my mind. This book illustrates “if... then” statements. If you give a mouse a cookie, then this and that will happen. These are called conditional statements, if this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Gives Us Truth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit tells us the truth. He tells us the truth about sin (the sin of unbelief), about righteousness (in Jesus), and about judgment.

WHAT JESUS IS DOING here is: He is consoling his disciples. This is the last night before his death, and he tells them that he is gong away. And, of course, they are sad. But he reassures them. He tells them that his departure is for their good. “It is to your advantage that I go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed