Sermons on Servant Humble:

Faith When Your Future Looks Bleak Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 13, 2003

The fact that we live in time means that we tend to worry about the future. In this talk, we will examine some of God’s His attributes that can help us face an uncertain future. When we get to know God, we find greater hope for facing life’s challenges.

The pessimist mainly complains about the wind. The optimist simply expects it to change. The realist wisely adjusts the sails. This is a talk for the optimist who just expects things to get better, but rarely is willing to take action. So, the future never really gets brighter. And it’s a talk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Gives

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003

God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004

To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Fred Issac Fendley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003

This sermon is for a Christian who was married 61 years 4 months and highlights his marriage.

Fred Isaac Fendley April 23,2003 Although Fred Isaac Fendley made his entrance into the world on September 20, 1920 in the deep south in Birmingham, Alabama, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm 139:13-16 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Walking Worthy" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 26, 2003

We are called to walk in a way that is consistent with our calling as God’s holy ones (#10 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” As we move through this epistle we come to a slight bend in the road. As we travel along it, the farther we go the more likely we will be to lose sight of what came ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Joseph - Follow The Dream

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Apr 28, 2003

A message preached to youth - never give up on the dream God gives you!

“Follow The Dream” Message To Young People From Bruce Morrison, pastor God gives us dreams In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 29, 2003

This is the first in a 5-part series I did on witnesses to the life and ministry of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a dramatic monologue.

MONOLOGUE (Holding dirty coat in hands; speaks as if to a person who has brought him the old coat) Man, where’d you find this thing? C’mon, where’d you get it? I never thought I’d see this old thing again! You think I’ve got a use for it now? Man, it’s old and ratty and dirty; I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mothers Who Make A Difference

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2003

A Mother’s Day Sermon. Fleshed out version of Arlen Payne’s Sermon (sermoncentral.com contributor)

MOTHERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Genesis 3:20 & Other Passages INTRODUCTION … You Know You are A Mom When (humormatters.com/holidays/mothersday.htm#) Your feet stick to the kitchen floor.....and you don’t care. When the kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room together and not let them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

N.o.w., Or What? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 9, 2003

The aim of this sermon is to give some Biblical direction as to the spiritual relationship between men and women and to encourage us to respect and honor the women in our lives on Mother’s Day and everyday.

1 Corinthians Mother’s Day N.O.W. or What? 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 May 11, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Who Learn Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

My attempt this morning is to communicate a biblical perspective on parenting so that we can do exactly that ­ have the confidence as parents to raise our children properly. Parents, simply put, our job is to teach our children how to obey.

Children Who Learn I love the things kids come up with. A Sunday School teacher asked her class one day why it was so important to be quiet in the church worship service. One bright little girl replied, “Because people are sleeping.” After coming home from church, one boy suddenly announced to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man ­ it’s called the epidemic of discourage

Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Sides Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 26, 2003

Christ’s soldiers should acknowledge three things about themselves.

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Choosing Sides Part 2 IINTRODUCTION Last week we saw how all of us are engaged in a war that is much bigger than we are. It’s been going on for ages, and whether we like it or not we’ve all become a part of it. At stake is our freedom and the freedom of all of mankind. Satan is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Pain Of The Cross

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003

Four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross.

Matthew 26:36-38 The Pain of the Cross INTRODUCTION In his book titled, Systematic Theology, writer Wayne Grudem outlines four aspects of Jesus’ pain on the cross that I would like to share with you today. I want us to turn our hearts and thoughts to the sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Joy

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003

Jesus explains how to have real joy.

John 15:1-11 Experiencing Joy INTRODUCTION On the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus went over His coming arrest one last time with the disciples. He had been teaching them and leading them to this point throughout His ministry, but they had failed to get the point. So now, before it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist