Sermons on Sleeping Around:

Are You A Serious Christian

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message is an encouragement to rejoice. Too often we walk around like pall bearers at a funeral instead of like children of the King.

Are You a Serious Christian? Ps 32 1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Hear His Voice

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 9, 2005

All around us Christians are wondering if God is really among us? The answer is clear when you listen for His voice!

Hear His Voice HEBREWS 3:9-12 Review from this morning A. We are being encouraged to hold fast to our faith until the end B. We are being encouraged to listen to the voice of God C. We are being encouraged not to harden our hearts, but to willingly follow God’s will and plan for our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Golden Connections

Contributed by Angela Smith on Aug 28, 2006

Your present season may seem like the fiery furnace of the 3 Hebrew boys, but look around for your golden connection!

GOD can connect you with anyone, anywhere within 24 hrs. HE knows where you live & HE is fully aware of every human being on this planet. I am telling you this because I want you all to know that no relationship is insignificant in your life. For it is through these relationships that GOD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive, Restore, Revitalize, And Repopulate Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 9, 2006

The list in Nehemiah is there for a reason. It is there to honor the men and thier families for stepping up to take responsibility to change the people and the world around them.

As we turn the corner, leaving the year 2005 behind us and jump head first into 2006, we too, turn a corner in the story of Nehemiah. Over the last few months, we have watched Nehemiah go through obstacle after obstacle as he worked with the Israelites to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:6-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Owning Our Exile

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2011

That we are different from the world is not a license to withdraw. We are to engage and to transform the world around us, for that is the key to our church's future.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 26, 1979; with minor changes, Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; Howard University School of Religion Chapel, Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 1979; Twinbrook Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, retreat, Jan. 19, 1980; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Help I Need Encouragement

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 23, 2011

A sermon on how to encourage others. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, also known as Barnabas is the kind of guy that everyone wants to be around.

“Help I Need Encouragement” "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) Intro: Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus…, was the kind of guy that everyone wanted to be around. When someone felt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Paradoxes To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 4, 2011

People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them.

THE THREE PARADOXES TO A FRUITFUL LIFE John 12:24-26 People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them. Jesus said: Joh 12:24 I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of Angels #2 Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 23, 2009

An essential study for all who preach the Word of God. It is vitally important to have a Biblical understanding of the unseen world around us

ANGELOLOGY The Doctrine of Angels #2 The Nature of Angels #2 Dr. Russell K. Tardo This study of the Doctrine of Angels, will cover not only the holy angels, but also unholy angels, i.e., the demons and the devil, all spiritual beings. There exists a spiritual world, the spiritual dimension ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Foundations For Managing Money Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

I want to invite us to gather around one of the striking dynamics that is at hand within our world… that of financial uncertainty and insecurity.

This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was elected to lead our nation. It was a moment in which I gathered my two older kids… and tried to convey just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Be Thankful

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

As Christians, in spite of the outlook of our personal lives or the world around us, there are always these constants we can be thankful for and rejoice in.

WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL? INTRO: We Christians are a weird lot! A. The world does not understand us…sometimes we don’t even understand us! 1. We live our lives (or we should) swimming upstream. a. We live in direct opposition of how most people think we should live. b. We do the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk Justice Series

Contributed by Danny Guglielmucci on Feb 16, 2010

A sermon given for Freedom Sunday, a day where Churches around the world preach about freedom and justice, and praying for victims of slavery.

As Christians we have a responsibility to share the freedom of the Gospel message, but we also need to activate what we believe, by lifting others to a place of strength and liberty. In John 13:34, Jesus gives us a new command -- 'Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

Caring For One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 20, 2010

People who have been touched by the love of God should share that love and look after the needs of those around them.

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene January 17, 2010 Loving God and loving others Stewardship month 2010 Caring for One Another “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Today’s Focus: God’s people care for one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene