Sermons on Start Something:

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Down To Nothing God Is Up To Something

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 24, 2012

This sermon examines how God's plan is carried out in our life even when we are facing trials and tribulations. We must simply trust Him and live for Him.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something Genesis 37:23-28; 39:21-23; 41:37-45 Prayer I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week this week. God’s blessings are too numerous to count even when we cannot see them. Have you ever felt that you have reached the end of your rope, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By Something Better - Funeral Message For Charles Shirah

Contributed by Danny Janes on Jan 9, 2013

Funeral message for a male believer. Ideal for an avid sports fan.

SURROUNDED BY SOMETHING BETTER Funeral Message for Charles Shirah Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 As I started to prepare for Charles funeral today – there was a passage of scripture that just kept coming to my mind. That’s not really odd itself. But the unusual thing was that I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024

Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021

This is a combination continuation of Christmas and New Year's message. Looking at the lives of David and Simeon, we see how God works through common life events to fulfill his promises in our lives. We have to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

This Just Might Be Your Day January 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17:12-22 Luke 2:21-40 If you are believer, there are going to be situations in which you pray for something to happen, and you will have an assurance that God has said yes, or you may hear God tell you that God is going to do something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reimagine Your Life: God Is Doing Something New PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to trust in God's promise of new beginnings and His ability to provide guidance and rejuvenation in seemingly barren situations.

Welcome, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere attendees, but as a community of believers, united by our shared love for Christ and our shared journey towards understanding His will for us. We come together not as perfect beings, but as individuals humbly seeking to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Topics: Reimagine, Life

Need God? Thats Where Your Blessings Start. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 10, 2011

The beatitudes, what are they all about? Why are these people blessed, to be poor in spirit brings blessing but why?

The Beatitudes. Matthew 5:1-12 Interestingly enough when we think about beatitudes we often get this sought of thinking going on that these things, poorness of spirit, mourning, etc should be our attitudes. However the word beatitude comes from the Latin word for ‘blessed’, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Will Finish What He's Started

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 27, 2023

Based on Philippians 1:3-11 - Sermon encourages hearers to keep pressing on after mountaintop revival experiences

“HE WILL FINISH WHAT HE’S STARTED” Phil. 1:3-11 FBCF – 2/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Philippians 1:3-11 How many of you have been to the mountains? Rockies? Smokies? Nothing like view from the top. - Mt. Mitchell NC - Top of ski run in CO - Sunrise at scenic overlook at Ridgecrest, NC - Early ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Chapter 1:1 – 15 My goal is that you would “draw a line in the sand”, so to speak, that you would start believing things to die for. Go over the Romans Outline. Let’s Begin... Rom 1:1-6 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 2, 2007

We all want to believe in something bigger than us. Are we willing to investigate and follow the light to find the Savior God has revealed to us?

Matthew 2:1-12 iWant to Believe in Something Bigger Than Me Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2007 Are you from a small town? I’ve got some clues to help you know. You know you’re from a small town when… • The city limits signs are both on the same post! • The local Motel 6 only sleeps 6. • You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Happiness

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011

Psychologists say that people need 3 things to make them happy. 1. Something to DO. 2. Something to LOVE 3. Something to LOOK FORWARD TO!

TRUE HAPPINESS John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. 1. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO DO.. 2 THEY NEED SOMEONE TO LOVE 3. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. However, to be truly happy and satisfied we must make sure that we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making A Fresh Start! Lessons From The Potter's House!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 29, 2011

When you have messed up in life, do not give up for God is able to remake you if you yield to Him

Jer 18:1-10 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endless Possibilities

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 31, 2013

In this message we will see 4 words (Go, Risk, Adapt, Believe) that will help us G.R.A.B. 2014 so that another year does not slip away from us.

Endless Possibilities #makingthemostof2014 Video bumper QUESTION… • AS YOU – look back and reflect on the year 2013, what do you see? • WAS IT – a good year? • WAS IT – all you hope it would be, when the ball dropped 363 days ago, at midnight on January ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Home Into Something Better--Let's Deal With Attitudes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon looks at how our own attitudes contribute to discord that we find in our homes. Our goal is to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

Turning Home Into Something Better “Let’s Deal With Attitudes” Glenville 11/4/12 Genesis 25:19-34 James 4:1-12 Is there anybody here who is a part of a family that has some kind of attitude problem? Is there anybody here who has been told by others, you need to change ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Pray When You Want Something More Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 8, 2009

Interactive sermon with several impromtu prayers by members of the church family like the praying of Nehemiah when he wanted something more.

From Dr. Reggie Kidd in July/Aug 2009 issue of Worship Leader magazine: "My father was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. It was hard to watch this once-vibrantly inquisitive retired college professor lost his ability to remember. Along with his ability to remember, he lost his capacity for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist