Sermons on Selfless Action:

Total Surrender

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017

What does total surrender to the Lord look like? Is it grudgingly doing things you don't want to do and avoiding things that you would like to do but know you can't. Or is it being like minded in Christ?

Total surrender Selected Scripture Some of the context of this sermon was gleaned from ideas and illustrations found on SermonCentral. Last week we looked at what it means when we say God bless you and wither we want God blessing or a bailout of what we are going through. This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Nazarene

St. Patrick, A Christian

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2018

A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” The real leader of the church preaches and lives in Christ. Men are captivated by Christians who live out what they believe.

St. Patrick, Whose He? Was A Christian One of the great leaders of New Testament is the Apostle Paul and he gives us this exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants (1) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016

By God's grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. Watch what you are focusing on. Do what you possibly can.

1 Samuel 17 records the famous story of young boy David fighting against the giant Philistine soldier Goliath. • This event likely happened after chapter 14 chronologically speaking, because at this point King Saul still does not know David. • It is likely that the author recaps what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(Now Faith)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

IT`S NOW FAITH…THAT MOVES US BEYOND THE OLD WAY OF THINKING AND IT ALLOWS US TO BELIEVE THAT GOD IS ABLE TO DO WHAT HE CHOOSES TO DO WHEN HE CHOOSES TO DO IT AND HOW HE CHOOSES TO DO IT

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith Isaiah 40:8 (KJV) The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (NOW FAITH) NOW FAITH …THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPE FOR NOW FAITH …THE THINGS WE EXPECT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Lot At Stake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 28, 2011

Biblical truth is easily misunderstood, especially when people have pre-existing agendas. The early church had to grapple with controversy and theological confusion, just as we do today.The issue at hand was this: do gentiles have to first become Jews bef

A Lot At Stake (Acts 15:1-5) 1. This past week, the heating contractor came in to service the boiler that heats this auditorium. 2. My instructions. Turn off Wed. night. Best way: a single-fuse fuse box in boiler room. 3. But there were complications; the Security company called…11:30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Responsible For Me Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

A message on personal responsibility from the book of John

I'm Responsible For Me John 21:20-25 It has been said that we are the sum of the choices in our life. Certainly there are things that happen to us outside of our control , but we still choose how we will respond. Jesus' last message in the gospel of John to Peter is one of personal ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Stewardship involves more than your money; and certainly more than “tithing”.

Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Still A Castaway

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 11, 2011

it don't mater how good you think you are.

Still a castaway Scripture; 2Kings9:1-37, 10:1-31 The prophet Elisha sent one of his young prophets to anoint Jehu as king and to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Amos Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 13, 2011

Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship. Are our actions backed by an authentic heart? Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?

"Famous Amos" What can we learn from this shepherd and fig-tender - turned - prophet? Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ), March 13, 2011 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Amos 5:1-27 (Read Text) Opening Prayer This is a very serious message from Amos! What were the people doing? We see here in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011

The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

* The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

* The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Psalm Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah. In his psalm Jonah expresses just how marvelous God's love is for all who seek his forgiveness.

I Am Jonah Part 2: The Psalm of Jonah Pastor Ryan Akers Recap: Jonah/prophet- Jonah means messenger of truth/also called the reluctant prophet. Jonah 1:1-2(READ). You know when the bible says a city was wicked it was wicked. Regardless of their wickedness God wanted to give them an opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Knowledge": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 3b Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

To know is to be free, adding knowledge to virtue.

Would you believe a smoker who warns you about the dangers of smoking? Or, would you believe a drunkard who warns you about the error of drinking alcoholic drinks? Would you say that they really believed what they claimed to believe? What about Christians who sing that God will make a way but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2010

What is the true extent of our faithfulness?

Luke 16: 1 – 13 / Faithful Intro: A farmer’s cow gave birth to identical twins. He said to his wife, “Mary, because the Lord gave us 2 instead of 1, we will raise 1 for ourselves and the other for the Lord. We’ll feed and treat them the same. . . The calves grew and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebrating Jesus Every Day

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Dec 18, 2010

The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and death. I submit to you this morning

Celebrating Jesus Every Day I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Rodney Langley Introduction The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ