Sermons on Sensation:

Part Iv: You Are Good To Go For Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Oct 1, 2007

But my prayer is that over the last three weeks you and I have discovered that as believers you and I have been given spiritual gifts by God. And these gifts have been divinely given to us based not on anything we have done but on God’s mercy and grace be

Gladys Dunn recently moved into a retirement community in a small town. One beautiful Sunday morning she walked down the street to a church not far from her apartment. Gladys was in awe of the big beautiful church building as she stepped inside to attend the worship service. Gladys however, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Because

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

This sermon is about why we truly love GOD and desire to love and live for HIM. Also we recognize HIS love for us.

Text: I John 4:19, "We love Him because He first loved us." One of the questions that often confront us as believers is the "why" question. It relates to the very core of our existence as believers… Why do you go to church? Why do you pay your tithes? Why do you pray? Why do you follow your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Stephen’s martyrdom as a Thanksgiving sermon

God’s Story: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 6:8-7:60 Intro: A 4 year old boy was asked to return thanks before Thanksgiving dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking the Lord for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnational Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God is everywhere, with us always. The "incarnational stream" helps us live with/in God daily.

The Incarnational Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God? February 26, 2006 Intro: In a certain suburban neighborhood, there were two brothers, 8 and 10 years old, who were exceedingly mischievous. Whatever went wrong in the neighborhood, it turned out they had had a hand in it. Their parents ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the sin of Gluttony

Seven Deadly Sins Part 4: Gluttony Introduction When I was discharged from the Air Force, I weighed 202 lbs. During my time in the military, I considered myself a lean, mean fighting machine. Although I did no fighting for the whole time I was active duty, I was physically fit and ready. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

How We Talk - Part 3: Getting Rid Of The Potty Mouth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 25, 2010

Third part of series on speaking in Christlike ways. This one discusses not cussing, but rather slander, gossip, and lying.

How We Talk Part 3 – Getting Rid of the Potty-Mouth Various Scriptures April 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: You’ve all had the opportunity now to look in your bulletin and see the name of today’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

“words Don’t Hurt Anyone” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us.

The World Says: “Words don’t hurt anyone” Scripture: James 1:26 Date: 21 March 2010 Purpose: The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us. Last week we began our sermon series, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Other

Our Eternal Father Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 5, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. 1. Christ’s CHARACTER does not change. 2. Christ’s COMPASSION does not change. 3. Christ’s COMMITMENT does not change.

Our Eternal Father Three weeks ago we started a series of sermons based on Isaiah chapter nine and verse six. Let’s go ahead and read our focal passage at this time. "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talk The Talk And Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 5

TALK THE TALK AND WALK THE WALK (GENESIS 5:20-23) A little Sunday school girl (was asked to describe Enoch) said this about Enoch: “Enoch was a man who learned to walk with God, and they used to take long walks together. One day they walked so far that God said, 'Look, Enoch, it's too far ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wish You Were Here

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

This is a sermon on perhaps the saddest passage recorded in the Bible

December 13, 2002 Introduction: A. Tonight’s topic: Wish You Were Here 1) We are going to focus our study on perhaps the saddest passage in the whole Bible. 2) Matthew 7:21-23, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Adventist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 18, 2003

This is the second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. May we learn what this joy is all about and be able to make application with it in our lives.

Fruit of the Spirit – Joy Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS Study of Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy The passage of Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

Just as the four children of Narnia discovered wonder and adventure in the C. of N., so those humble shepherds nearly 2000 years ago discovered an incredible story which they had to wonder about and experience.

Message #4 Advent Narnia Series – Discover the Wonder Introduction: Always Winter but Never Christmas – How the life of Christ changed everything in the world. Encounter the Power – The Power of Christ is greater than the spell of sin and death. Discover the Light of Christmas – Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

How do we relate to the needs of others?

Helping Hands (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: “There was a pastor of a small church who had a little daughter of about 6-years-old. It was near her bedtime, and she was sent to bed with a stomachache and missed her usual romp with her daddy. A few minutes later she appeared at the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God