Sermons on Self Preservation:

Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Psalm 104:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Part Nature Of Man Pt2 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

This sermon helps the believer understand they have a spirit, soul and body

THE THREE PART NATURE OF MAN PT2 If you would please turn to - 1 Thess. 5:23 Today I would like to talk about again The makeup of a man – the three part nature of a man –the spirit, soul and the body ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Make Us Sick? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010

Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming All Things To Win Some

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 23, 2017

To reach our postmodern culture we need to be like Paul and give up our freedom to live safely inside of our own culture and become all things to all people so that we might win some to Christ.

Becoming all Things to Win Some 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Freedom is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. In Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible (Colossians 1:16). Humanity was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What We Are Called To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring To The End Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010

This summary of the messages from the Old Testament prophets encourages us to endure to the end (Matthew 24:13)

For the last ten months, I know a lot of you have been just like a little kid on a road trip, constantly asking, “Are we there yet?” as we make our way toward the Book of Revelation. During that period I’ve shared 30 messages that deal with the Old Testament prophecies regarding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Assistant

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 45: 1 – 5

Jeremiah 45: 1 – 5 The Assistant 1 The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch the son of Neriah, when he had written these words in a book at the instruction of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 45:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Preeminence Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

The first of four sermons for our 2013 theme

Seeking Direction... Over the past month or so, I have been pondering and prayerfully seeking a direction for our ministry. Each year, our church has a theme of sorts; last year it was "Priority Driven", making God our key priority and this year it has been "Driven" which is an amplification of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Reconciliation

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon is about reconciliation.

He was the subject of a 1975 Bob Dylan song. There was a movie of his life released in 1999. This high school drop out wrote an autobiography that was read by hundreds of thousands. Gunshots pierced the night in Paterson, New Jersey on June 17, 1966. Two men and one woman lay dead. Later two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Would It Matter?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Congregational

Flattery – Not Welcomed Here! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 2, 2014

A study of Psalm 12 verses 1 through 8

Psalm 12: 1 – 8 Flattery – Not Welcomed Here! 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pass The Salt Please Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 42 – 50

Mark 9: 42 – 50 Pass The Salt Please 42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Explores God's guiding hand in our lives, encouraging perseverance through hardships and rejoicing in new beginnings, as exemplified in Moses' early life.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you all today, to open God's Word together and allow it to speak into our lives. As we gather in this sacred space, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both present and past, who have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Topics: Fresh Start

Moses' Mother

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

Today is Mother’s Day! I have a couple of stories to read to you. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does.

MOSES’ MOTHER Today is Mother’s Day! I have a couple of stories to read to you. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foundation Of Following

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God