Sermons on Shift:

Notice The Difference

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2009

John wasn’t here to bring attention to himself, but when he saw Jesus, he wanted to bring attention to the One that would make the difference in every one’s life He touched.

Notice the Difference Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: John 1:19-34 Key verse: John 1:34 - And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” Premise: John wasn’t here to bring attention to himself, but when he saw Jesus, he wanted to bring attention to the One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rewarded By God For Your Giving Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2010

How to give in a way that will invite reward from God.

When It Comes To Giving, What Is The “Reward In Full” That We’re Hoping For? Either less private guilt or more public praise. - Let’s look at two of the biggest “rewards”: a. Less private guilt. - Sometime we give out of sense of guilt: the homeless man at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Failure: A Lesson From A Man Called John Mark Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

A biographical look at the ministry of John Mark that helps us see that God not only wants us to recover from failure, but to also thrive and succeed.

Leon Lett. Nice name. It has a bit of a ring to it. However, unless you are a true NFL football fan, it’s probably not a name that rings a bell for you. So let me fill you in on Leon. Leon played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys from 1991 to 2000 and the Denver Broncos in 2001. Leon was a great ...read more

Familiarity Breeds Children

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 22, 2009

A sermon on raising children from Ephesians 6:4. Preached on Father’s Day (Outline and material taken from my files. It is not original with me but I don’t know who to give the credit to.)

Sermon for 6/21/2009 Father’s Day Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: A. Talked the past several weeks about marriage. “Familiarity breeds children.” B. Bill Cosby remarked that being a parent is the “most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.” WBTU: A. Today is Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2009

A Fathers day message for the men of the church to accept the challenge the Lord gives for us to be all we can be for the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Sermon by prayer with thoughts and Illustrations from Sermoncentral contributors Man up 1 King 2:1- 4 Introduction- It’s Father’s day, so I am directing my thoughts to the men, but the message will benefit everyone in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009

The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Men Who Finish Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Continuing the sermon what does it mean to finish well.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell CROSSROADS/PIVOTAL POINTS/EPICS A. INTRODUCTION Continuing the sermon on what does it mean to finish well. Today, I am looking at the crossroads in our life that affect the rest of our life. I call these pivotal points or epics. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

While You Are Waiting

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

Things we should do while we are waiting for the Lord’s Return.

While You Are Waiting… I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Auto Focus Or Out Of Focus

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

To have a life that is auto focus on God, we need to have our Devotion and Duty in perfect balance.

Luke 10:38 As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk. Luke 10:40 But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Economic Empowerment Part 3: Kingdom Builders Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This third sermon in a series on finances discusses money's role in a godly person's life.

* My Disclaimer : If you are one of those people whose heart skips a beat when the church talks about money, you might want to take your heart medication! * Part of my pastoral responsibility is to bring people out of curse and into blessing ƒ{ There are Christians that still don't understand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dna Of Discipleship

Contributed by Brad Easley on Feb 27, 2010

This sermon explores three essentials to Christian discipleship: BELIEVING, BELONGING, and BECOMING.

“DNA OF DISCIPLESHIP” Date: April 13, 2007 Main idea: Biblical discipleship means believing in Christ, belonging to His church, and becoming more like Him every day. “Making disciples: how are we doing in America?” •Percent of churches growing: 15% • Percent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ultimate Future And Urgent Present Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2010

The kingdom for which we pray in the Lord's Prayer will come in fullness in the perfect future which God has planned. In the meantime, it is urgent that we demonstrate the kingdom's values in the present.

GOD’S ULTIMATE FUTURE AND URGENT PRESENT Isaac Butterworth “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10, NRSV This is now the third sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, and the approach I have taken is that this prayer, if allowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confusion Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2009

Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Confusion Genesis 11:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Confusion.html Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. 1) After the Flood, God commanded man to spread abroad, replenish and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Chapter 2(B) Revelations Of Judgment 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

Conclusion to last Sunday evenings sermon on Judgment. (Feb. 22/09)...

Dakota Community Church March 1, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 2(b) Revelations of Eternal Judgment Read Romans 2 Our thoughts on the matter really are not important. What then does God reveal concerning eternal judgment in Romans 2? God’s judgment is: 1. According to truth 2. According to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite