Sermons on Settling:

Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006

The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Love Them Freely

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

Let me encourage you to exercise real and deep forgiveness that goes beyond words and continues to aid the healing process between your brothers and sisters or your family members. Let the love of God toward you flow freely out to others.

The story is told of an elderly lady who was living in poverty. Her son had recently passed away and she was in mourning. A lawyer came by to help her settle her son’s affairs and interpret the will for her. The lady was illiterate and had always been taken care of by others. Sadly, her son did ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Mennonite

That'll Put A Smile On Your Face

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 2, 2006

God wants to put a smile on your face.

That’ll Put a Smile on Your Face Jeremiah 29:1-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Originally preached January 25, 2004 *Wade Hughes tells us that the average child laughs 400 times a day... --But the average adult only laughs 15 times a day. (1) *Have you lost ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unsettled Land

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 13, 2006

This sermon talks about our inheritance in Christ as being the fulfillment of God’s promises of inheritance in the Old Testament.

“Unsettled Land” Joshua 1:1 – 9; 1 Peter 1:3, 4 On the Border of the Land of Promise There they were, standing on the border of Canaan, with only the Jordan River separating them from the land God had promised centuries before to their ancestors: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and later to Moses. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Your Giving

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 17, 2006

Part 2 of 3: Eight results of sacrificial and generous giving.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 The Fruit of Your Giving Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 15, 2006 Introduction Have you ever wondered how much of your finances you ought to give to God? A man once asked his pastor how much he should be giving to the Lord. The wise pastor replied, “How much do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simony, Nepotism And Cronyism- Oh My!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2006

A sermon on corruption in the church based on the story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. (Thanks to SermonCentral Contributors and Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

Sermon for 1/22/2006 Acts 8:4-25 Introduction: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glorify God In All Things Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

We are called to glorify God in all things.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straight Living In A Crooked World Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROKKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Today we are going to look at the subject of Holiness. When I began this series and I spoke on the topic of suffering I said that I felt like I was standing at the edge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

The Fearful Father

Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 5, 2006

A message to exhort Fathers towards Godly fear and holiness.

A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine _______________________________ The Fearful Father Sermon Outline Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Forming Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2006

This is the fellowship message for forty days of purpose,I used a Survior theme for he series.

How many people are watching Survivor, or have seen it? it’s OK you can admit it you’re among friends. Did you see what happened to Billy in the second week of Survivor? He was a member of the Aitu tribe, kind of a chubby hard rock guitar player, here’s a picture of him. And every time you saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The True Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 19, 2006

So many of us pervert the simple gospel of salvation by faith alone. Pauls describes the "True Gospel" in Galatians 3. (Continues the 3:16 series.

Introduction I. Our base verse this week is found in Galatians 3:16. A. 16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as referring to many, but rather to one, And to your seed,” that is, Christ B. The motivation for the writing of these words ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-29

Denomination: Methodist

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2006

There is no wonder there is an Identity Crisis in the local church today. In our text for examination, we find the disciples of Christ were also locked into an Identity Crisis some 2,000 years ago. In our modern culture there is more and more confusion

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, Inc. of Oklahoma City Preached on Monday October 9, 2006 Opening night of Revival Tabernacle of Praise Ardmore Oklahoma SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:13-16 13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth The Moabite #6 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is the final sermon in the series "The Spirit of Ishmael" it deals with the aspects of deliverance.

Spirit of Ishmael Ruth the Moabite #6 Text: Ruth 1:4-18 4 And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 5 And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:4-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O What Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

Using David as an example of how sin separates us from God and others, destroying our life in the process.

Through the summer we have been looking at the life of David. We have seen how God chose this unlikely boy to be the next king because he had a heart for God. As a teenager David stepped out in faith to kill Goliath against all odds, he faithfully served under a king who tried to kill him. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Hindrances To Gratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 19, 2006

As we approach Thanksgiving, some of us may be struggling with ingratitude. This sermon lists three hindrances to gratitude.

Scripture The first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now the United States of America in 1620. The Pilgrims would not fully understand in their lifetime the reason for the suffering that they endured. The first Thanksgiving Day occurred as a unique holy day in the fall of 1621. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed