Sermons on Spiritual Growth And Insight:

The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2008

“Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than others? Why

Subject: The Man God Uses Text: Genesis Introduction: “Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-43, Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I "Be Perfect As God Is Perfect"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 1, 2010

What did Jesus mean when He called us to be perfect?

A Supremely Baptist Excuse: “I’m just a sinner saved by grace.” This is something that we love saying and we mean it as a way to emphasize that there is no way to earn your way to heaven. That is absolutely true – salvation can only come by grace through faith. Too often, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

10 Secrets To Success Found In The Book Of James

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

The Bible is our rule of faith and conduct for this life. Those who are wise enough to realize this and follow passionately the principles of success outlined within it will find true meaning, purpose, joy and fulfillment in this life.

10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS FOUND IN THE BOOK OF JAMES I. Pray until you know that you have become a “different person.” James 4:7-10(KJV) 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Storm? Sound Out!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2002

there will be storms and trials that pass into our daily walk. No one is exempt from the storms. STORMS WILL PASS!

--- IN THE STORM --- SOUND OUT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Remember this: IT IS EASY TO SWIM, FAST IF SHARKS ARE BEHIND YOU! TEXT: Matthew 7: 24 --- 27 24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 14:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plan To Be There

Contributed by Garry Code on Sep 17, 2002

What you need to do to be at the wedding supper with the lamb

1st Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we, who are alive and remain, shall be caught up together in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diving In

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

A message that challenges the listener to live a life of Faith.

Diving In Glenn Newton 01-28-01 James 1:2-8 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of Maturity ... Responsibility

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Re-establishing Commitment Based Christianity Into The Church

INTRODUCTION I know that in the heart of every believer is the desire to mature … it is the desire to grow in their faith … and in our lives in this sanctuary I believe that our desire is to know CHRIST MORE! I also feel that many believers, however, are lacking in the pre-requisite to maturity … ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Smyrna: 2nd Church Of Revelation

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 7, 2002

This is the martyred church. Jesus had no condemnation only encouragement for the suffering they would experience. Many still suffered in and for their faith. Christ is still with us.

THE 2ND CHURCH OF REVELATION: Smyrna 3-3-02 Revelation 2:8-11 The first letter was to Ephesus … representing Apostolic Church – the church from Pentecost until about 110 a.d. If you recalled … Jesus commended that church highly … but warned it about drifting away from its first love: · The love of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Deal With Anger Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

What does God’s word tell us about dealing with our anger. Let’s look at this together that we may live peaceably together.

Jim Taylor in Currents tells the following story about his friend, Ralph Milton: One morning Ralph woke up at five o’clock to a noise that sounded like someone repairing boilers on his roof. Still in his pajamas, he went into the back yard to investigate. He found a woodpecker on the TV antenna, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

How Am I Identified As A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

What is it that identifies us as disciples of Jesus? The world can tell that we follow Jesus by certain aspects of our life. The question we need to consider is would people be shocked to find out you are a Christian?

“How am I Identified as a Disciple?” Introduction: How is it that people will know that I am a disciple of Jesus? I go to church every Sunday; does that make me a Christian? I tell people that I am a Christian; does that identify me as a disciple of Jesus? If I wear a WWJD does that identify ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"That I May Know Him."

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2004

Many people strive for prestige and prosperity, but the most important thing is a interpersonal relationship with God. That I may know should be the greatest desire of a child of God.

“That I May Know Him” Philippians 3:10 The book of Philippians has been called the “Song of Solomon” of the New Testament because of its intimacy and the passionate desire that Paul has for the church of Philippi. The manner of his writing is the same kind that distant lovers often communicate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Evaluating Your Effectiveness Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

What kind of gauge do you use to measure your effectiveness? Often we use the world as our measure and it leads us to see failure, when God really sees success. Learn the keys to accurately measuring your life for God.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Evaluating Your Effectiveness 2 Corinthians 6 Pastor Tom Fuller How do you evaluate your success in life? At work we do performance evaluations. At school we get grades. In business we either have sales or don’t. When we exercise or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Exercising Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon deals with learning how to apply God’s word to our everyday lives

Exercising James 1:22, Acts 15:20, Rom 14:19, 21, Ecc 6:7 November 13, 2003 I. Today I want to look at the sixth way to get into God s word. We ve talked about Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, and Meditate. If you remember that drawing that we did of the hand, the palm is Apply. A. You need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Acts 15:20

Denomination: Baptist