Sermons on Sharing Your Faith:

Make Ready For God's Blessings

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

We hold back God’s blessings by not doing as he directs. Use this as a jump off point to preach as you feel.

Make Ready For God’s Blessings 2 Chronicles 7: 12-14 Often we tell ourselves we want God’s Blessing! We want to be Excited! We want to see God’s Blessings. But let me ask, what are you doing in your life to make ready for God’s Blessings? We hold the key of possibility A. We have the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About Divorce And Remarriage?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 17, 2003

A thorough Outline on the New Testament teaching concerning divorce and remarriage, and the responsibilities of divorcees and the church.

Christian Principles Governing Divorce and Remarriage I. Divorce and remarriage and the New Testament A. What did Jesus say? ( Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:2-12, Luke 16:18) B. What did Paul say? (Romans 7:1-4, I Corinthians 7:10-28) C. Principles directly learned from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, 1 Corinthians 7:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

True Life, Liberty And Happiness

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jun 17, 2002

Sermon for Independence Day -Jesus is the LIFE- In the Presence of the Lord there is LIBERTY & Happiness can be found...

TRUE LIFE, LIBERTY AND HAPPINESS EXCERPT OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36-37

Denomination: Apostolic

Free Forgiveness For All?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002

WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

That`s a very familiar story – of a woman caught in the very act of adultery, and brought into the presence of Jesus for condemnation and stoning. But Jesus DIDN`T condemn her – He told her to “GO AND SIN NO MORE”. Did you notice that the woman hadn`t said she was wrong – she hadn`t asked for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Angelic Spin Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Beware Of Americanitis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002

The importance of taking time for God in our hectic culture.

Beware of Americanitis Ps 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God.” Because of her arrival at a railroad station, a lady had but five minutes to make connection with an outgoing train. As she ran toward the train, a Pullman car porter waved her to slow down and said, “Lady, you better take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Important Questions

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

At Christmas there are "little" questions and there are "big" questions. Some must be answered.

WHAT’S HAPPENED TO CHRISTMAS? 1- Shopping complex said ’no’ to a church’s regular request to put up a nativity scene. They said it didn’t fit the theme? (Fairy story and robotics themes this Christmas)? 2- Why do Secular/capitalist cultures trivialize and commercialize anything sacred? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 16, 2003

Before Abraham was born, I AM. At first blush it seems a strange thing for Jesus to say. Even Jesus’grammar would appear to be up the wall. But is it?

19-01-03 Stody This year we plan to base the themes of our services in Stody around some of the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel according to St. John 1. Before Abraham was born, I AM (Jn 8:58) 2. I am the Bread of life (Jn 6:35) 3. I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Anglican

Mothering Sunday 2002

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 6, 2002

Hannah’s sacrificial love

Gunthorpe/ Sharrington 10-03-02 Mothering Sunday 10-03-02 Hannah, the sacrificial mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:11 Mother’s Day is the day when we thank God for giving us the one person, on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Mothers are ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Whats Going On In Hell?

Contributed by Russell Darby on Dec 10, 2000

Ones state of being when in hell.

Whats Going on in Hell? This is not a parable. 19: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: There was or there was not – Which? * If there was not, then Christ told a lie, because he said that there was. Heb:6:18: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Responsibility

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

The treasure of raising God’s gift of children

An Awesome Responsibility Proverbs 22:6 Matt. 19:14 Psalm 127:3 Intro- I don’t know about you, but what I gather from the Word of God is that children are important in his eyes. We have to understand that our children are an incredible gift from God, which are really only on loan to us. God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Price Of Sin

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show how dangerous sin is

JAMES 1:12-16 "THE PRICE OF SIN" INTRO: No one realizes the high price of sin until they have to pay for it. I want us today to look at vs.15 and really grasp the meaning! When man sins, he will pay for it. God is long-suffering, but there comes a time when God says, "That’s enough, you must ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Bad Day?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

The Year 2000 And Christ's Return

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Do the events in the Bible predict that something will happen at the turn of the millennium?

As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Most people believe that something terrible is going to take place as we come upon the year 2000. The reasons for this feeling are almost unanimous. You will hear people talk of wars and earthquakes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ