Sermons on Selfless Action:

Tomorrow - Forward Steps 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth and final week of our Stewardship Series 2009. Based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand," we know we can step out boldly since God will always walk beside us.

We are closing out our 2009 Stewardship Series. I thank everyone who has made a point of making their commitment of time and talents for this next year. I remind those of you who haven’t… there’s still time to be one of the cool kids! As we close out our stewardship series this year, there is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preach This: Philippians 4:4-9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: Many people get offended if you tell them what to think – no one likes anyone telling them how to think. Yet the Bible tells us how we should think – whether we like it or not.

Preach this - Phil. 4:4-8 Scripture Text: Phil 4:4-8 (NIV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shadows

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 4, 2009

Symbolically, a person’s shadow is the symbol of their influence. The shadow of a man is often larger and more far reaching than the man himself. The most potent form of influence is not only silent but also for the most part, unaware -- Just as we are

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73117 RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, November 15, 2009 TITLE: SHADOWS SCRIPTURE: ACTS 5:15 Simon Peter is one of the most interesting men in religious history. More conspicuously than any other, he illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fathering God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2010

In order to father God’s way, a Godly Father 1) Knows God 2) Loves God & 3) Shows his love for God.

As Barbara Kay said this week: Happy are those for whom Father’s Day means a barbecue and a card poking fun at Dad’s foibles. Not so much for children whose "father" was an anonymous sperm sold to create a child he would never know or likely care to know. For them "Seed Provider’s Day" would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Other

Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018

Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017

Life, Actions, Discipleship

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 10, 2017

Last week we looked at Hebrews 11:5-6 and the account of Enoch. The next verse in Hebrews talks about Enoch's great-grandson, Noah. As we continue our series on what it takes faith to do we'll see how it takes faith to commit to the seemingly impossible.

IT TAKES FAITH (part four) Hebrews 11:7 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at Hebrews 11:5-6 and the account of Enoch. The next verse in Hebrews talks about Enoch's great-grandson, Noah. As we continue our series on what it takes faith to do we'll see it takes faith to commit to the seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham believed God and was credited with righteousness. Abraham not only believed God but he obeyed God's commands. Let's take a look at Abraham's example and see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part five) Hebrews 11:8-10 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our journey through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham is known as the patriarch or father of the Israelites for he was the father of Isaac who was the father of Jacob who became Israel and fathered 12 sons who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-5, Acts 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appeal For Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017

Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah -The Healing Power Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2017

A sermon that looks at healing through the scriptures in Jeremiah -

Chapter 17 Jeremiah's Prayer for Deliverance …13O LORD, the hope of Israel, All who forsake You will be put to shame. Those who turn away on earth will be written down, Because they have forsaken the fountain of living water, even the LORD. 14Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; Save me and I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daring To Move Forward Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2018

Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018

Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018 Today we are continuing our venture into DARING FAITH. As notes in our first week… Faith is the connection to the bigger world…. the intersection between the finite and infinite. When the word faith is used… it can refer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

The greatest Miracle of Christmas

Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 The Miracle of Christmas There is a lot of miracle talk around Christmas! Somehow, even the most cynical persons among us find reason to hope for miracles! Even serious people are willing to talk about the appearance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will We Carry Into Eternity?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 5, 2012

What will we carry into Eternity? Romans 4:13-25 1 Timothy 6:7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it We will not carry into eternity Good Works We will not carry with us into enternity religious laws We will not carry with us into enternity christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

Left Behind

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 11, 2012

To share that we can get left behind from receiving what God has planned for us because of selfishness and priorities.

Today’s sermon is titled “Left Behind”. I am sure all of us have left things behind a time or two in our busy lives haven’t we? I think we can all relate to leaving the house and forgetting our wallet or leaving a restaurant and forgetting something on the table such as sun glasses or car ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Other

Great Commission

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 28, 2013

Teaching teens their Commisssion from Jesus.

Great Commission Intro: what is it? 1: Commission a) task or work given to produce a particular work b) Jesus commissioned them to carry out a particular work c) 1 Timothy 2: 4 will have all men saved, and come unto the knowledge of the truth d) God doesn’t want any to perish, 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Other