Sermons on Selfless Action:

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 5 - Part 5 - Are You Hungry Enough To Do Something About It! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 23, 2009

Now we have a real problem here. We are told to hunger for Righteousness but this seems to contradict other scriptures that says that this kind of lifestyle is impossible for us to live.

24/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Righteousness, Hunger and thirst for God, Matthew 5 | report Matthew 5 - Part 5 - Are you hungry enough to do something about it! I have tried fasting a few times in my life and always found it helpful. Once, after a fast for a week or so, I was so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carried In Walk Out

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 27, 2009

God can pick you up if you will let him.

CARRIED IN WALK OUT Mark 2 1And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

First Round Draft Pick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010

A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28

Ezekiel 1: 1 – 28 ‘First Round Draft Pick’ 1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Challenge Of Faith

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Baptist

Living By The Word

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Jan 19, 2010

Benefits of knowing God's Word

Introduction: Are you reaping the benefits that go along with being heirs to the Kingdom of God? If you profess to be a Christian Disciple of Jesus Christ and you have fully surrendered your heart to God, and you are obedient and walking in the path that leads to God, then you should be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-25

Denomination: *other

Why Didn't My Mountain Move Pt. 4

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 27, 2010

Some mountains are to be climbed, some commanded, some conquered, some are cordoned of. This is about mountains you have to conquer.

Intro: Part 4 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN'T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? This series was birthed on a question a woman asked her pastor, when her sick child died... "Why didn't my mountain move? I prayed, I believed, I spoke to the mountain, but my child died." The pastor she asked, replied: SOME ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Nick-Of-Time!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

When I was a kid, my TV hero was Superman. I, and every other kid on the block, zoomed through the neighborhood with a cape (towel) around our shoulders as we fought the bad guys. Superman was so cool!

In the Nick-of-Time! Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Timing is God's, not ours. We tend to be impatient because of our view of the tough circumstances with which we are dealing. His view is different and far better. Trust him and His timing for your situation! He is trustworthy! He is not going to fail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And Yet

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 28, 2010

God had chosen to work with the nation of Israel and yet they refused to do as God asked.

And Yet . . . / Luke 4: 21 – 30 Intro: There was once a family that owned a treasure that had been handed down from one generation to another for decades. It was a genuine antique Tiffany vase. It was kept on the mantel in the living room as a special object of enjoyment. One day when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Gifted!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 1, 2010

All believers have at least one gift that can be put into service for Christ and his Church.

Traditionally they have been called “child prodigies.” Although educators often label them as “gifted and talented.” They are young people blessed with unbelievable intelligence, or amazing artistic talents, or seemingly unnatural physical abilities. We have all heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Face Of Human Suffering

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010

We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Siendo Aprobado Por Dios

Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Feb 7, 2010

David había pasado momentos fuertes en Dios en los cuales pudo derribar gigantes y tener grande victorias delante de sus enemigos pero también vivió momentos de debilidad en dónde sus emociones, su alma lo llevo a cometer grandes errores pero él supo toma

Salmo 139 23 Examíname, oh Dios, y conoce mi corazón; Pruébame y conoce mis pensamientos; 24 Y ve si hay en mí camino de perversidad, y guíame en el camino eterno. EXAMINAR: Observar atenta y cuidadosamente a alguien o algo para conocer sus características o cualidades, o su estado. EXAMEN: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Te Bendeciré Series

Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Feb 18, 2010

Como al pueblo de Israel en la época del profeta Hageo el desea bendecirnos y tomaremos de este profeta verdades espirituales que nos llevan a recibir las bendiciones de Dios para nuestra vida.

Hageo 2:19 BLA 19 “¿Está todavía la semilla en el granero? Todavía la vid, la higuera, el granado y el olivo no han dado fruto; pero desde hoy yo os bendeciré.” DEFINICIÓN DE BENDICIÓN: Bien decir, hablar bien de una persona o cosa. El término hebreo es barak y se utiliza en dos ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Christian Church

Pressure Treated Conscience Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the life of David as God makes over his heart to become king. This sermon focuses on the development of David’s conscience.

Roll “Sy Pennington” Video Clip Here PRESSURE-TREATED CONSCIENCE Extreme Home Makeover Heart Edition (Episode 3) If you want to build something that will last exposed to the elements you have to use a certain type of lumber. What type of lumber do you use? I’m building a tree house for my kids. ...read more

Denomination: *other