Sermons on Sin Problem:

Responsible Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God has given us gifts, talents and opportunities, and he wants us to use them in his kingdom work.

RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP LUKE 12:47-48 INTRODUCTION If there is one message of importance we need to hear today, it is responsibility. We are raising a generation taught to believe that we can escape responsibility for our actions. One of the Andy Griffith episodes begins with Andy and Barney ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live With God’s Family Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2010

We need to learn to live with those who are a part of the family of God!

INTRODUCTION • Slide #1 • Behave while living in a lost world. • Dealing with the issue of government. • Conduct at work. • Conduct within the home. • Up to this point the focus of our behavior has been focused on how to live with those outside of the church. Today, the focus is going to change to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit & The Believer Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Oct 4, 2010

As we continue our Sgt. Joe Friday approach of "just the facts" look at the Holy Spirit, we examine what happens when a person is saved and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer.

Introduction Last week we saw how the Holy Spirit ministers to the non-believer in convicting them of their wrongs and drawing them to Jesus Christ the only hope of salvation, but what happens then? Does the Holy Spirit stop or does He go further? Emphatically yes! He stays with us and goes much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010

In most of our experiences, we find that it does not pay to be truthful and we end up not liking and not trusting the truth. We need to learn to love the truth, learn the truth and live the truth. We are most like our Lord when we are truthful.

Show video clip: Heart2Heart [Take A Look At Me] People hide their true selves. It's been said that honesty is the best policy. • It sounds like the simplest thing in the world; but being truly honest – with God, with others and even with ourselves - is a real challenge. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 4, 2010

Each of God's children will spend eternity in either Heaven or in Hell.

Text: “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned” (John 5:24). The word “eternal” means everlasting, never-ending, timeless, or ceaseless. How many of you would like to live in these earthly bodies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Trusting In The Lord Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Trust in the Lord. Inward trust and faith, outward obedience. If we truly put our trust in the Lord, giving up relying on our own intellect, than our outward appearance should reflect this faith and trust.

In Proverbs chapter 3, verses 1-10, Solomon teaches us about wisdom. My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Heart Of The Matter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 22, 2011

A sermon about not allowing money and stuff control you.

Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34 “The Heart of the Matter” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanoga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Habits Of Heavens Heroes Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We can learn from God's people.

The Habits of Heavens Heroes - Joseph Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. [Confident expectation] Habit - A recurrent, often unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teaching Our Children Respect For Themselves

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark. [1] Where does character come ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

El Shaddai "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 3, 2011

What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You may want God to restore a broken relationship. You may have a physical weakness or disease that you would like to see God cure.

Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Christmas Time Again"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Nov 28, 2010

This is a study of the first chapter of Luke leading up to the birth of Jesus

Christmas Time Again Prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, oh prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, will we be ready to meet our Lord and King? This is the question people have asked over the centuries. Will we be ready? Is Jesus Christ really coming back? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 12: Don't Panic Part 1 - Marriage & Divorce Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2010

There are many misunderstandings about Paul's words on marriage and divorce. Looking at them in the context of the situation they were written in, and context of our purpose as redeemed humans offers us some real wisdom.

Beginning in chapter 7, Paul begins to address specific questions the Corinthians had sent him regarding marriage, eating meat sacrificed to idols, worship, the Lord's supper and the resurrection. First he addresses a question about marriage. If you look at the chapter as a whole the context might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Intentional Leadership 1 Series

Contributed by David Roch on Dec 19, 2010

Intentional Leadership is greatly needed after Jan 2011. WE need to upgrade our leadership training, and deploying as soon as possible as a powerfull move of GOD is on. Jesus is looking for leaders who will be accountable and intenional!

David & Phyllis Roch http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php Intentional Leadership DAVID Four objectives are: 1. That we would each grow closer to God. 2. That we would grow closer in our marriages. 3. Get to know each other in a closer way, so we can encourage, bless, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 38 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

When you were a kid did you ever run away from home? Maybe one of your kids? I read a story about a 5-year old who decided to run away. His neighbor lady saw him go, as she worked in her garden. There he trudged down the sidewalk, past her house, hauling a little suitcase in his red wagon. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Then, Jesus Now Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Aug 6, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering not simply how to imitate the historical Christ, but how to manifest the life of Jesus now.

Good morning and welcome - this morning what God has given me has the potential to ruin us completely. How many of you are ready to be ruined? Open your Bibles with me, if you will, to the book of John. Most of you would by now, if you are at reasonable astute, have discovered that we are studying ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: *other