Sermons on Starving Sheep:

Investing In Your G R A Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2013

Why should I seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness... and how can I know I’ve done so?

OPEN: There was once a rich man who was very, very miserable. He had all he could buy, but nothing seemed to please him and he didn’t know why. So, one day he visited an old friend and explained his misery to him. The old friend smiled and said “Fred, I know what your problem is, and I can show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Name Written Down In Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2021

Jesus makes us a New Creation and gives us a New Name. Why does He do that, and what kind of difference can that make in our lives?

Does anybody know what the “S” in Harry S Truman stands for? NOTHING! It doesn't stand for anything. He was born with a middle initial… and that was it. The letter “S” was a compromise that his parents made to satisfy his grandfathers, whose names were Shippe and Solomon.” Several years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"You Want Us To What?"

Contributed by Randall Long on Aug 2, 2017

When Jesus' followers give Him what they have, little though it is, He does a miracle and feeds many through them.

The events in today's text took place at a pivotal time in the apostles' relationship with the Lord. They had just returned from their first "mission trip", when He had given them authority over unclean spirits and diseases and had sent them out to preach. They had a lot to tell Him, but there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vii Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How Long," is anwered by "Who!"

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VII - How Long?! John 10:10; and 10:7-15 We’ve been following a series of questions to help us thing properly about the Abundant Life of Jesus, asking the questions: Who, does What, When, Why, Where, How and How Long! There’s power in each of these, check out ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Have Come That You May Have Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus said in different places why He came to earth. So, let's check out what He said and see how it all fits into His perfect plan of salvation for all who will place their faith and trust in Him! PTL!

Are you “Pressing On to Know the Lord”? - Hosea 6:3a Last week we took a look at who Jesus is and we saw that the Father in heaven revealed through Peter that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the Living God”. And, that this declaration, this fact is the very foundation ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Contagious: Week 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 16, 2010

This is the first of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek's Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from “Motivations for Evangelism” by Bill Hybels Several weeks back we distributed a Congregational Questionnaire that asked questions about your attitudes toward church growth, worship, and our education program among other things. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Message 11 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:15-17 – Vengeance, Rejoicing Always, And Praying Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

Do not seek vengeance on others or render evil to anyone. Injustice is everywhere but leave it in the Lord’s hands. Then we have the words “Pray without ceasing” and we look at a lot of references for that. We will consider joy and rejoicing as well.

MESSAGE 11 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:15-17 – VENGEANCE, REJOICING ALWAYS, AND PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING There is a fair bit of scripture in this message. It deals with vengeance, injustice, persecution and rejoicing and we look at a lot of verses dealing with those matters. PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:16-21, Micah 3:1-12, Amos 5:10-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 5:11-12, Luke 1:58, Luke 10:20-21, Matthew 18:13, Luke 15:5-6, John 20:20, Acts 13:48, Romans 12:11-15, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:42, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Non-Absentee Farmer

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017

Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

God welcomes repentant sinners and rejoices over them.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] It’s often said that Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of all time, considered the parable of the prodigal son to be “the greatest story ever told.” Since this parable is really about the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012

Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Love ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007

If we really love God the way we say we do would we live the way we do? If we really loved God the way were supposed to would we have as much problems witnessing? Who do you really love, The Father or the Flesh ?

WHO DO YOU LOVE? 1 John 2:7-17 Intro: Those here that are not saved, still living in sin will most likely not agree with or like this message. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3) 1. The reason a. These things have I written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Responsiblity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2014

Because the Christian is unsupervised, irresponsibility is a great possibility. Jesus tells us this parable so we will be encouraged to faithfulness & warned against unfaithfulness.

LUKE 12: 41-48. [PARABLES IN LUKE] RESPONSIBLITY / RESPONSIBLE SERVANTS [John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2-3] Last week we learn that Jesus’ disciples are to be alert, expecting His return. Not only are we to be watching and waiting for Jesus, we are to be working for Jesus. So here Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015

This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Should A Pastor Be Paid

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2019

Whether FT or PT a workman is worthy of his hire.

Someone posted a comment about paid pastors not being biblical as well as one man only pastors not biblical. My answer was – Actually. paid ministers are biblical. That there should be a multiplicity of elders rather a single man, I agree, but they can all be paid, but the one who is the main man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Corinthians 11:8, Galatians 6:6, 1 Corinthians 9:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 101 - Part 1 - Reaching The Lost Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

God loves sinners. This is what we will be talking about today and for the next several lessons.

God loves sinners. This is what we will be talking about today and for the next several lessons. God loves sinners. The Bible says, “God demonstrated His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” He didn’t wait for us to get better before He committed His Son ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible