Sermons on Set A Goal:

Fix The Dishwasher

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 15, 2020

Don't set around when there are things that can be done.

ILLUSTRATION: A Mother and her son were talking. His mother lived for nearly 94 years. One day around her 90th year she said something like, "If I had known I would live this long, I would have fixed the dishwasher." It had stopped working. So there it sat quietly waiting to be fixed. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7, Isaiah 64:4, Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So Live In Obedience To The Word Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

Where we set the bar determines how far we will rise.

So live in Obedience to the Word Deut 10:12-13 January 15, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Agree/Disagree: Determining where you stand. Agree/Disagree: Football is a cool game. Agree/Disagree: Walking in the rain is something couples should try. Agree/Disagree: Following Jesus is worth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Revitalization Through Reassessment Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 7, 2013

Saul set out to destroy the church and instead found Jesus and himself.

I want to start this week with a list on names. Some of them you may know others you might not know. Jane Fonda- an actor that some consider a traitor. During the Vietnam War, she went to North Vietnam and posed on a Vietnamese anti-aircraft battery as if she was shooting at in-coming American ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-18

Denomination: Foursquare

We Must Love As God Loves Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

When it comes to love, God has set a high bar, Himself.

We Must Love as God Loves I John 4:7-15 Introduction Last week, we were asked to test the spirits. This is because not every spiritual event comes from the Holy Spirit. There is a spirit of error which comes from the antichrist as well as the Spirit of Truth which comes from God. The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Secluded Rest

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2010

Jesus set the example of our need for spiritual and physical rest and renewal.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE HEALTH OF OUR SOULS, I BELIEVE WE ALL NEED A QUIET PLACE WHERE WE CAN GO TO FIND REST AND LASTING REFRESHMENT. IT SHOULD BE A SECLUDED PLACE AND A PRIVATE PLACE. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT IN ORDER TO REACH SUCH A PLACE, WE DON’T HAVE TO TRAVEL VERY FAR. UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Presented Himself To The Father Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the new system at work now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:7 (Amplified Bible) 10:7 Then I said, Behold, here I am, coming to do Your will, O God—[to fulfill] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Those Last Words Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 29, 2018

On Maundy Thursday Jesus sets an example for the disciples when he is gone

John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Lord, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my mouth and in the thoughts we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. This week that the Christian world calls ‘Holy Week’ commemorates the last – and most ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

What Was It Like In The First Church?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 17, 2019

Are we even close to what Jesus set up as his church?

What was it like in the first Church? The things they had in the first church is desperately needed today. They had love. Understanding, cooperation and concern. They gave they worked witness and had the Grace of God. Acts2: 42 And they continued stedfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wait Too Late

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2023

Although this is a funeral message it can be easily adapted to any Church setting

TITLE: DON’T WAIT TOO LATE SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 14:13 / REVELATION 20:12-13 I will miss Brother Stephon as well as many of us that spend time caring for this Church. Brother Stephon grew on us, and we became comfortable seeing him around the Church working and doing anything we called upon him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Revelation 20:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Sin Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2025

We can conquer the sin issue, overcoming sin that is setting at the door.

Title: Conquering Sin Theme: We can conquer the sin issue, overcoming sin that is setting at the door. Text: Genesis 4:3 - 7 Note: This message was preached at a special service. People were encouraged to invite the lost. Welcome, welcome. We are glad you are here. Around you, you will find ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Command To Be Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

The Christian is to set his thoughts on "better things" instead of getting bogged down in the cares of this world.

THE COMMAND TO BE HEAVENLY-MINDED Col. 3:1-2 INTRO. I believe that it is possible to determine a person’s true character by finding out what they really love and what their goals are. Ask yourself these questions: 1. What are the three things you are most earnestly working for right now? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit On Me Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

God set a journey before us and it is not an easy one, but it is worthwhile one because God is there with us.

TOPIC: DON’T QUIT ON ME! Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction: (Show Facing Your Giant Clips) (ILL. Finish It – The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: as a journey, as a battle, as a pilgrimage, and as a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eleven Ways The Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2004

The human spirit fails unless the Holy Spirit fills.

Eleven Ways the Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives Phil. 2:13,14 - "For it is God who is at work in you (energizing, enabling and creating in you the power and desire) both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight." (Amplified Bible) Illustration: Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Home Into Something Better--Let's Deal With Attitudes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon looks at how our own attitudes contribute to discord that we find in our homes. Our goal is to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

Turning Home Into Something Better “Let’s Deal With Attitudes” Glenville 11/4/12 Genesis 25:19-34 James 4:1-12 Is there anybody here who is a part of a family that has some kind of attitude problem? Is there anybody here who has been told by others, you need to change ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Poison In The Pot. Metamorphosis: Complete The Journey

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2022

We tend to live in a box. We need to quit eating the poison soup and change. Is materialism our goal? How about eternal values? CHANGE!

POISON IN THE POT… METAMORPHOSIS: COMPLETE THE JOURNEY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Refer to lesson THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS CHANGE) IMPOSSIBLE? IMPOSSIBLE? NO I’M POSSIBLE! Metamorphosis… BOX: WE TEND TO LIVE IN A BOX… WE TEND TO PUT OTHER PEOPLE IN BOXES. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Kings 4:38, Jonah 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God