Sermons on So Shall It Be:

Doing Life: Relationship Skills From The Bible For Today

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2010

God has chosen to reside in us, in our broken, hurting lives, in a hurting world BUT we do so in the compnay of a mending, healing, reconciling God.

Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 18, 2010 Intro: Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (Jn 10:10b, NLT). So, then where is it? Jesus also said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010

Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

So why did Jesus come? Why the miracles? Why the cross? John 8 tells us about WHO He is and WHY He came...

We find the "Scarlet Letter" Story... John 8:1-11 Woman caught ’red-handed’ by those that obeyed Moses’ law - asking Jesus what should be done ’cause she broke the law... (Deut 22:22 - ’put to death’) The law had convicted her & they hoped Jesus would condemn her (since they were ’too holy’ to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Shalom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2012

Just like the disciples' hopelessness and despair was turned into joy and peace, so Jesus moves in our lives giving us the peace that passes all understanding.

John 20:19-31 “Shalom” INTRODUCTION Does is seem to you that Easter Day was a long time ago? So much has happened this past week and it feels like the loud proclamations, “He is Risen,” and “He is Risen Indeed,” are now only faint whisperings. Yes, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Stones: Defeat, Help, Victory

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2009

As Israel found that after their defeat at Ebenezer the way to greatness was through repentance, prayer, and sacrifice, so also this church needs to build, using the same ingredients.

They were a good people if not yet a great people. They were a good people, with much to be proud of. Over the years they had faced many obstacles and had overcome them. There had been dangerous moments, but they had weathered the storms and gone on. They were a good people if not yet a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Greatest Promise Keeper

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 27, 2008

God’s word is true and his promises are sure but the liars voice seems so cleverly convincing. We must choose who we will trust.

Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 2 Peter 3:5 For this they willfully forget: that by the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacred Oath

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2009

God swore an oath to Abraham and fulfilled it in Jesus, even taking on the covenant curse so that we, even though unfaithful, could receive the covenant blessing.

January 19, 2009 The Sacred Oath When God made a covenant with Abraham, promises were made by both sides. In fact, God made three covenants with Abraham, one of each of the three types. In the first type of covenant, all the obligations were on the inferior party, Abraham, and he swore an oath ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-20

Denomination: Catholic

Facing Jezebel Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008

There are three battles and devil knows that he can not win first two, so he will try to win the third one- that is the battle between you and Devil...

Facing Jezebel 1 King 19:1 1 AHAB TOLD Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had slain all the prophets [of Baal] with the sword. 1.Elijah’s personal battle began at the gate of Jezreel A. He came to Jezreel and did not want to enter the city B. Pride affected his life. 1 Kings 19:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Things God Can Use

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

God uses certain things so that He might get the glory and not man. Here’s a scripture outline of three things that are in His tool box.

*****Sermon Outline****** God’s Tool Box: 3 Things That God Can Use... 1) Foolish Things.... 1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; 2) Weak Things.... 1Co 1:27...and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

He Said/She Said Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This first message in the "Fireproof" series outlines the in-born differences between men and women so we can understand and love each other appropriately.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just Say No Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2008

These principles are so simple and basic that we should instictively know they are right. Christians really shouldn’t have to be taught to them... but we do. Why?

OPEN: The popular author Robert Fulghum once wrote in the Kansas City Times, “Most of what I really need to know about life… I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but it WAS always taught in the sandbox at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Are Worried

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2008

God knew that we were going to have worries in life, so in 1 Peter 5 He tells us what to do about them.

What to Do When You Are Worried 1 Peter 5:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 8, 2008 *What are you worried about the most? -The economy? -The election? -Or something else going on in your life? *We know as Christians that we are not supposed to worry. Jesus tells us not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dying, We Live Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2009

The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. So, in our lesson today I want to examine four aspects of the principle of self-sacrifice.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other