Sermons on Starting Poorly:

We Give Because We Were Lost.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

THis is a stewardship sermon which deals with different motivations for giving to the cause of Christ.

We Give Because We Were Lost 10/24/99 Eccle. 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 Let’s suppose that instead of God being the loving and gracious God that He is, suppose God was like what a lot of people think. Many think God is an old grandfatherly figure sitting on a throne ready to zap us for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love / Hate Relationships

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 30, 2002

REAL LOVE IS SHARING IN THE NATURE OF GOD!

LOVE / HATE RELATIONSHIPS READ TEXT ROMANS 12: 9-21 PREACHED TEXT MATTHEW 5: 43 –48 INTRODUCTION: The pilot was Jewish, and the co-pilot was Taiwanese. It was the first time they had flown together, and it was obvious by the silence that they didn’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Captain finally ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Stewardship

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

Everyone is given Time, Talent, and Treasure. How shall we invest each of these? God owns us, and he definitely has priorities for us to follow in these matters.

Looking at Stewardship Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 1, 2006 What is Stewardship Which Honors God? Let’s define some terms and frame an understanding now. Steward: one who manages property belonging to another Stewardship: the office (that is to say “function”) of performing management “Let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathering Unto Maturity

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Fathers Day

FATHERING UNTO MATURITY Introduction: 1. Responsibility for children, is seen as belonging to the mother. Fathers spend about a third as much time as mothers in providing direct child care. A review of research in 186 societies found that fathers have "regular, close relationships" with their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stir It Up Part Xx - You Still Got Plenty

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 29, 2014

Here is another message from Pastor Dre - We hope that you are blessed.

Stir it Up Part XX "You still got plenty" Acts 14:19-20 19) And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20) Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words Can Hurt Or Heal

Contributed by John Quigley on Sep 14, 2012

Showing how Christian people can be hurtful with their words or helpful.

Jas 3:1-12 NKJV My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. (2) For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. (3) Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Promise To Love, Honor And Cherish? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2015

Talk about the two roles in marriage: husband and wife (material adapted from: http://idcraleigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ephesians-5.18-33idc.pdf and Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, chapter 3, Marriage in NT, pgs. 64- 75)

HoHum: Clint Eastwood- They say all marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning. WBTU: Review and background for Ephesians 5:21-33 God designed marriage Vs. 31 we have heard a lot lately. Paul quotes from the Genesis account in Ephesians like Jesus did in Matthew 19. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Fear Of Failure Here

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015

We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Advent - Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2008

Examines "Come All Ye Faithful" and Hebrews 1. Hymn speaks of much more than birth of Jesus, it calls us to worship Jesus because He is divine. YES, THE INTRO STORY IS ALL TRUE.

Christmas Eve 1990. I came this close to being physically thrown out of church. We were new to town and we heard that a certain church in town had a fantastic Christmas Eve service. So, we went with some friends, about ten of us total, to this church in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Well

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 22, 2004

This was a Narrative sermon where I acted out as a citizen from the Kingdom of Judah. I give life lessons from two kings who were Amaziah and his son Uzziah, from the perspective of a citizen in that time.

Title: Finishing Well! Text: II Chron 25-26 Pray!!! (Playing the role of citizen under Uzziah’s leadership) Introduction: It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and I had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. I felt I was in pretty good shape. As I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Call On Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 29, 2001

How to pray and get what you ask for.

JUST CALL ON JESUS JOHN 14:13-15 INTRODUCTION: GOD HAS DIVINELY DESIGNED AND COSMICLY CREATED ALL OF HIS CHILDREN TO BE THE BENEFICIARIES OF HIS UNLIMITED, UNPARALLELED, AND UNRESTRICTED POWER. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, AS JOINT-HEIRS TO THE KINGDOM, GOD STANDS READY TO SUPPLY OUR EVERY ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

This Ain't The Ritz

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004

the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.

This Ain’t the Ritz Scripture: John 6:35–40, especially verse 37b: . . . the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. Introduction: If we visited Paris and strolled like gaudy sightseers into the gilded lobby of the Ritz Hotel at the Place Vendôme, the concierge would look on us with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Cisterns Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

the danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in trusting God.

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:13,19 Primary Purpose: The danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in God. Introduction Most of us know how important water is to sustain life. I’ll never need a rain gauge. Every time it rains and I come to church somebody is telling me how many inches of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:5-6, Jeremiah 2:13-19, Jeremiah 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

The entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is about how believers are to be different. In Jesus’ model prayer, we find the prescription for being different.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT – Choose a Different Path Matthew 7:13-14; 6:9-10 The entire ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (Matt. 5-7) is about how believers are to be different. Choose the Road Less Traveled I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character (Matthew 6:9 “Your Name is Holy”) A. What is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christians' All-Time Greatest Failure

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2013

Exposition of John

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Farewell Address – 1st Command—Love One Another 1. Preliminaries a. Glory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist