Sermons on Serving God:

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 13, 2008

2nd in a Lenten series, this sermon deals with betrayal of commitment to Christ!

A mother sits in her darkened room. She is thinking about her child. Her son. She has just learned that her child, someone who had been a follower of Jesus had not only left Jesus, but more than that, people were whispering about her child. They have labeled him. They were making accusations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Mindsets That Hinder Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 22, 2008

People have been in revival, but the revival has not been in them. Why? Because we have mindsets that prevent us seeing what the Lord sees!

What does Revival look like? Many are seeking revival; they pray for it, they go to conferences to hear about it, many have gone into places where revival has broken out to receive an impartation. They have been in revival, but the revival has not been in them. Why? Because we have mindsets that ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peacemakers And The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

What did Christ mean when he said "blessed are the peacemakers" & "blessed are you when you are persecuted"

7/13/03 EPIC-Peacemakers & persecuted Read-Blessed are the Peacemakers- Ill. Nobel story-The Nobel Peace Prize is the supreme award given to those who have made an exceptional contribution to the betterment of the world. Other Nobel Prizes are given to those who have made outstanding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: *other

03 Liberated By Hope. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 14, 2008

Using HOPE in our lives ❶ Seize Unbelief ❷ Admit Fear ❸ Redirect Thoughts ❹ Attitude of Praise ❺ Confident Trust ❻ Resting in His Word

1 Sam 30:1-6 Someone has said that if you could convince a man there was no hope, he would curse the day he was born. Hope is an indispensable quality of life. Dusk was falling on the Saturday before Christmas in 1927 the S-4 submarine (S-class submarines, were the first class of submarines built ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What He Gave To The 12, He Gave To The70, Then To All!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 19, 2009

This sermon outline is on the unchanging commission Christ gave to the Church. Even as He is unchanging, His commission is to be carried out today. The Supreme task of the church today still remains unchanging. We must put the winning of souls first. For

What He gave to the 12, He gave to the70, then to ALL! This sermon outline is on the unchanging commission Christ gave to the Church. Even as He is unchanging, His commission is to be carried out today. The Supreme task of the church today still remains unchanging. We must put the winning of souls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Three "Rs" Of The New Year

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Dec 28, 2009

Looking back at the old year and forward to the new

Three “R’s” of the New Year Phil 3:12-15 Have you ever thought that you would like to be able to see into the future? You would know at the beginning of the year all of the blessings and heartaches that you would have throughout the year. You might say that would be great! But think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Phase

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Nov 25, 2006

what goes into the building phase of a family, build strong families to produce strong churches

Intro: What goes into the building phase? Text. Heb. 11: 7 / Ge. 16: 1 2 approaches to building proactive OR reactive Examine 3 truths concerning families Ill: Great Truths from Small Children When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. If your sister hits you, don’t hit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take My Son

Contributed by Edward Tatro on Jan 24, 2010

Who will take the son?

Who Will Take the Son? May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. My Brothers and Sisters I would like to tell you a little story; a story about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiving Words

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Taking Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

The great joy we can have the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

TAKING HOPE IN THE RESURRECTION I Corinthians 1-4, 19-23, 51-58 Intro: Paul is preaching to church at Corinth and is battling some doctrinal issues concerning the resurrection of Christ. Apparently, some was teaching there would be no bodily resurrection. It seems these folks may have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:51-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un-Forgivenss Creates A Debt

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Nov 21, 2007

Un-forgiveness says, "They owe me". When we don’t forgive, it creates a debt from what someone has done to us. We can even create a debt to ourselves.

Un-forgiveness Creates a Debt Illus. Hold up a glass of water. How heavy do you think this glass is? The total weight isn’t so important, it’s how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute--not a problem. An hour--my arm will ache. Hold it for a day--you better call an ambulance. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Does A Pardon Have Value? Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

If the pardon issued is not accepted, it is invalid, you must accept it before it has value.

When does a Pardon have Value? Luke 15:1-10, The sheep was lost because it may have foolishly wandered away; the coin was lost through no fault of its own. The neighbors and friends were called because the lost was found; the valued was back in their hands. Luke 15: 11-24 These are parables that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Occupy Jesus Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Nov 13, 2011

The occupy Wall Street movement has missed the mark. It is faceless and pointless. People need Jesus as the center of life, a more abundant life.

In recent days, I have watched protesters, anarchists and the homeless camp in our nation’s parks and sit outside businesses and city halls with signs of protest. What is their point, what are they doing? Let’s look at a typical day in the life of a protestor. 10AM get up, 11 AM smoke, 12 noon, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Erasing Darkness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

Erasing Darkness Involves: 1. An Impossibility 2. An Intervention 3. An Insult 4. An Invasion 5. An Intimidation 6. An Instruction

Underexposed 1. To expose (film) to light for too short a time to produce normal image contrast. 2. To provide with too little publicity. > > > -- 3x PICTURES –Boy, Castle - People like to drive at night - Can focus on just driving – No distractions - Miss out on their ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Get Joy For Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 13, 2011

I. Receiving Joy II. Releasing Joy

ConsumerReports.org Americans' top holiday dreads—being nice makes the list Nov 29, 2011 12:00 PM Crowds and long lines of shoppers are by far what people dread most about this time of year. But more surprisingly, 35 million Americans actually despise "having to be nice" during the holidays, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist