Sermons on Starving:

When God Has You (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 19, 2001

The thigs that we possess from God when we commit ourselves to Him.

Title: When God Has You Text: Matt. 10:1 Intro: Last Wednesday I spoke on When God Has you He has your worship, your service, and your heart. Tonight I want to take it a step farther and show you that when God has you there are things of God that you will possess. When God has us we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Total Committment Series

Contributed by Jim Kelly on Feb 19, 2005

Fisrst in series on committment

TOTAL COMMITMENT Johnny Unitas Story: Born Pittsburg: HS-QB Broke ankle-Unitas throw ball: wanted to go to Notre Dame, “Too Small” University of Louisville, Fantastic Soph year. Jr and Sr year-BAD. Tried out for Steelers-got nothing but bus fare home. Worked in Steel mill-Wife and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Our Prayers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 26, 2007

This week we want to look at a few additonal point about prayer & how it will effect us in 2007. Prayer is the key to our success in 2007.

Introduction ·Last week we discussed that God has given you dominion & authority on this Earth. Nothing happens on this Earth until someone prays. ·God is not obligated to do a thing until you pray. When you pray, you are taking your dominion on this Earth. ·Every success you will have in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 12, 2008

Consider Your Ways. Are they wise? Are they truly profitable? Will they end well?

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1:6-7; 12 Intro People desperately seek to read the signs of the times. This is true in every area of life. People in every walk of life put forth an earnest effort to interpret the factors that contribute to either success or failure. They are eager to succeed in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Message for the International Day for the Persecuted Church. This was delivered a week after the actual Day of Prayer, since I was out of town on November 14.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Hebrews 13:3 November 21, 2010 Me: This is probably going to be a shorter message today, because I want us to spend a bit of time actually praying today. Last week was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I delayed our participation in it until ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passion Of ‘the Christ’

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

Many of us are passionate about something or the other in our life. The important thing is … if we are Christians – Are we passionate about God more than anything else in our lives? When Christ was sent to earth, it was because the Father had unprecedente

Opening illustration: Funny how getting into God's Word and the life of Jesus brings a person into a personnel relationship with Christ; even in Hollywood. Oscar winning composer Johnny Green came to Christ reading the Bible doing research for an American bicentennial composition. Metropolitan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News - Rejected Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2013

Jesus' inaugural address is a bold proclamation that TODAY the Lord will move mightily in our lives and in our world.

Luke 4:14-30 “Good News—Rejected” INTRODUCTION On January 21, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will give that address before and expected crowd of 700,000 people gathered around the capitol and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Break The Mold – Part 1

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 30, 2013

Part 1 of a two part sermon going phrase by phrase of Romans 12:1-2

- Sahara Desert is more than 3½ million sq miles - Almost as large as USA - It is the world's hottest desert, and the largest outside th poles - During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes under the Sahara desert. - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Proving God With The First-Fruits

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Understanding the concept of first-fruits and how to apply it

Proving God With The First-fruits Bishop David Ibeleme God wants to show Himself strong on your behalf – Zeph. 3:15ff. He wants to show Himself as El-Shaddai – The All Sufficient God. That’s why He said “Prove me with the tithes and offerings” – Mal. 3:7ff. He guaranteed certain things if we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Push Beyond Your Limit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 14, 2010

An assurance that every believers have been empowered by God to do what he does and even greater things...

“Push Beyond Your Limit” Introduction: Whenever we struggle in our walk with God there’s always a tendency for an immature believer to entertain the option of quitting. The easiest thing to do is to quit but of course all of us know that this is not the best solution. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Displacement Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014

Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Your choices make a difference

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist