Sermons on Serious:

Become A Great Servant!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

We all need to be served.Rarely do we ourselves needs to serve.If we need greatness we have to be servant of others in Christ Jesus.

“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mathew 20:26-28 We all want to be great in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Predestined

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 27, 2005

We are all predestined for something great

Help Wanted: Seeking individual for most unusual and important job in the universe. Intense training required. Applicant must be commited to lifelong service. Serious inquiries only. Many applied. This is the chosen applicants letter. Dear Sirs: I am applying for this rare job. I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Mandate

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

A message on the Great Commission.

The Divine Mandate Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006

This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Constantly Stay In God's Presence

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006

Not only we want to be in His presence but we want to STAY in His presence.

How to constantly stay in God’s presence: 2004 -One day in the house of the Lord is better than thousand years in the world. -Not only we want to be in His presence but we want to STAY in His presence. -Only constantly live in the presence of God, we can live a life worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:9-16, Psalm 95:1-11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hannah:- Tackling Trouble

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 12, 2006

Hannah’s dreams and troubles were impossible to overcome without trust in the Lord.

Americans today are buying the most sophisticated computers, the coolest digital cameras, the sharpest video game systems, the snazziest automobiles, the most versatile cell phones and handheld organizers, and then ... and then we forget or decline or simply refuse to read the directions. Owner’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Petrified Shepherds

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 23, 2006

Imagine that you were a Shephard on that night!

________________________ >>>Petrified Shepherds Imagine this: “All right, listen up you guys!” The chattering of hundreds of angel voices calmed slightly but the bantering still went on. “Come on. Quiet! Look up here!” The head angel, a stern-looking fellow about 6’8” tall, clapped his hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beatitudes Of Church Growth

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

What is necessary for church growth? This message examines three things that promote church growth.

BEATITUDES OF CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 16:13-18 INTRO: "I want to grow," "I want my church to grow," are statements which reflect the desire of most Christians. Growth is not only our personal wish but the purpose of God for every person born into his kingdom. If we are really serious about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

The reasons for God’s judgments and our response t them.

Joel 2:1-13 “The Judgment of God” 1. The Reason For God’s Judgment (1-11) • Judah’s indifference to their sin. • Vs. 1 A new warning to the people of Jerusalem, the trumpet was the alarm of coming danger (Numbers 10:9) o The people would have understood that something terrible was approaching ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Focus #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

To help the Church refocus

Friday, July 07, 2006 FOCUS Lk 11:34-36 Lu 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness. (binoculars; have some to look through them) Outwardly they look pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 29, 2006

“Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. We say with Jeremiah, "Great is Thy faithfulness."

GOD IS FAITHFUL “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Trying To Tell You Something

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

WHEN GOD GETS ON YOUR CASE.

GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING REV. 8:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF TIME, GOD HAS MADE HIMSELF KNOWN AND AVAILABLE TO MAN. GOD HAS A HISTORY OF SPEAKING TO MAN, AND MAN HAS A HISTORY OF TURNING A DEAF EAR TO WHAT GOD HAS SAID, AND IS SAYING. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Promises

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 22, 2010

This sermon is about making and keeping promises.

Luke 4: 14 – 21 Promises Intro: When Jack’s son, Jesse turned 13 he began as most boys do, bugging his dad about getting him a car when he turned 16. Jack grew weary of the nagging and finally gave in. He promised Jesse that on his 16th birthday he would give him a car. Jesse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Comes With The Territory

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Community Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

God desires to create sacred communities who are wholly devoted to Him.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: ARRIVING TO FIND THINGS MUCH WORSE THAN EXPECTED INTRODUCTION: As Ezra returns from Babylon to Jerusalem he discovers the people have a serious SIN PROBLEM. Rather than becoming a SACRED COMMUNITY they had become a COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY who had wandered from the words of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist