Sermons on Sift:

Good News For God's Children

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

There are those trying times when even the children of God need encouraging with some good news from "home".

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN Prov. 25:25 INTRO. There is no denying the fact that there are those times when the child of God longs to hear some good news. We live in a sinful world made even more corrupt by the rulership of sinful men. Crime, drugs, murder, arson, wars and rumors of wars, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Unity

Contributed by Joshua Brady on Aug 26, 2004

We as children of God need to set aside all differences and opinions that we might have towards one another and we need to bind together in love and in unity and we need to call out the name of Jesus.

“The Essence of Unity” Ephesians 4:1-13 - What Does Unity Mean? – A) Definition for Unity: Oneness, harmony, agreement. 1) Oneness means just what it says, “ONE”. Now one may consist of more than one thing like for instance a car is made up by hundreds of different parts but just because it has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Assignment Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2006

Jesus has a job for you. When you come and bow to him, he not only blesses your life, he changes your life. Then he puts you to work for the kingdom.

Think back on people that have had the greatest impact in your life. Your parents. Your brothers or sisters. The person you married. Your children. It is usually those closest to us that shape our lives the most. How do you get close enough to Jesus so that he has the greatest impact in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Satisfied With Me? Series

Contributed by Charles Mack on Dec 18, 2006

When was the last time you took at good look at yourself?

But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup (1Cor. 11:280 IS JESUS SATISFIED WITH ME? Everybody wants to please somebody. The selfish man wants to please himself; the worker wants to please his boss; lovers want to please each other; and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Potty Theology

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us.

CA2PottyTheologyMalachi Scripture: Malachi 3: 1-4 Title: Potty Theology Theme: This scripture informs us what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us. The messenger has come and is coming! Are we allowing him to work in us? Come in with a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000

You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer! Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer!

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer! June 27, 2010 Luke 21:34-35 I wish I could say that I am an expert in my prayer but I am not. My prayer life, like most of us, ebbs and flows. There are times when prayer flows from my heart like a mountain spring and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Are You Kidding Me"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 11, 2011

Trusting God no matter how outnumbered is the powerful leson of Gideon and his fight with the Midianites. This lesson will show that God deserves the Glory in all that we do.

One of the best stories of God’s strength and desire for Glory is in the book of Judges in the Old Testament. First Moses had died and the Lord had given leadership to Joshua. Joshua captured in the Lord’s power many of the new territories in the Promised Land. After Joshua died there ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-3

Equipped For Battle

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Message interprets Paul’s instruction for spiritual warfare in the light of what he has already said in the first five chapters of the epistle. Sermon believers see the practical application of how to take the full armor of God and live victoriously.

Equipped for Battle Ephesian 6:10-20 (NKJV) Life Church 11-01-15 This is not a full manuscript but gives highlights of the sermon. The message is an expository verse-by-verse discussion. Vs 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Begins with word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Skeleton At The Feast...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2023

We need to consider the root of the problems we face. From where does strife and trouble come? Anger and bitterness become self feeding skeletons that are so weak they waste opportunities. We must identify strive causers.

THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) I have an old SIFTER I use. TEXT: Proverbs 30:33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:33, Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Section 5) Pastor Appreciation -Pastor Winston Mcclurg Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Pastors should be appreciated daily as they do their work. There should be especially one day when they are recognized.

PASTORS –Pastor Winston McClurg I. GOD A. His Plan 1. Salvation Is God’s Will II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:2, Romans 5:8, Jeremiah 3:15, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 1) Introduction And God's War With Satan Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

Original war began with Satan trying to be the one worshiped.

WORSHIP INVOLVES WARFARE INTRO: Why are we here? [There are several ministries of the church: dedications, funerals, weddings, etc. Typical answer may be to worship. Are we fulfilling our goal?] What is the main purpose of the church? [Look at the OT church with sacrifice, honor, worship, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 3, 2020

One of the birthrights that God gives to each one of his children is the assurance of their Salvation. I can't think of anything more important in the Christian life than knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that we have eternal life.

One of the birthrights that God gives to each one of his children is the assurance of their Salvation. I can't think of anything more important in the Christian life than knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that we have eternal life. Someone once told me, “If Satan cannot get you to drink, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 139 - Thanksgiving For God's Presence Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

What else can you be before God than honest!

A. MY OMNISCIENCE, OMNIPRESENCE AND OMNIPOTENCE – PSALM 139 “O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist