Sermons on Strain:

Plodding Along

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013

The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Came To Give Us Abundant Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 24, 2013

1.INHERITANCE 2.INCREASE 3.INCENSE 4.ILLUMINATION 5.INFLUENCE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.ITINERY

JESUS CAME TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE **************************************** OUTLINE 1.INHERITANCE 2.INCREASE 3.INCENSE 4.ILLUMINATION 5.INFLUENCE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.ITINERY THE MESSAGE JESUS CAME TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE *************************************** 1.INHERITANCE " The thief comes ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Names Don’t Define You!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 28, 2013

Can you imagine what it must have felt like to know your name meant…Sorrow or Pain? The one who is suppose to be your biggest fan, biggest supporter, the one who is suppose to take up for you, is in fact putting you down!!

1 Chronicles. 4:9-10-Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Dedication

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 11, 2014

“Why We Need Good Leadership? Or Why you need to get involve in our Church Leadership. Here are the answers: I. PEOPLE NEEDS TO BE MET II. PEOPLE NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZE III. PEOPLE NEEDS TO ORGANIZE & DELEGATES IV. PEOPLE NEEDS WILL BE SATISFIED

TOPIC: LEADERSHIP DEDICATION TEXT: Exodus 18:13 – 27 13 The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. 14 When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he said, "What is this you are doing for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Purpose Of Worship (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 28, 2013

The truth is worship is not about us, it’s not about our likes or our dislikes, it’s not about who’s doing what or who’s not doing what. Worship is about God!

Purpose of Evangelism-To tell someone about Christ, like someone told you. Purpose of Servant Hood-To give a hand up instead of just a hand out! Matthew 4:10-Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year For A New You

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2012

This will be a four part series at the first of the year. Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christian’s spiritual growth. The believer has not reached his goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, he must continue to pursue it

A New Year For A New You Philippians 3:12-14 Ill. Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Pharisee & The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 13, 2009

Be like the tax collector, not the Pharisee

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE TARGET AUDIENCE To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable (v. 9). This parable was directed at SELF-RIGHTEOUS people. THE CHARACTERS “Two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

02 The Way 0f Faith: Removing The Barriers Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 14, 2008

❶ Go In By Faith ❷. Go In By Following His Plan ❸. Go In Without Question ❹. Go In For God’s Glory

Mission: Impossible was a TV series that ran from 1966 –1973 and again from 1988 to 1990.Then 3 movies. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret American government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The team is sent on covert missions to combat dictators, evil ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Christmas Eve reflection on the gift of Jesus

THE GIFT. So, it’s that time again. Each Christmas, we face the same endless round of activity - shopping, presents, cards, last minute shopping, last minute presents, last minute cards. There hardly appears to be enough time to think about material concerns let alone spiritual ones. Yet, is there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 23, 2007

Christianity is not a religion of information, but rather about a relationship with Jesus Christ that results in transformation. God wants us to be transformers!

TRANSFORMERS! OPENING JOKE: As the new pastor in town was walking down the street, he saw a little boy straining every muscle to reach the door-bell. He realized the little guy would never make it, although he admired the kid’s tenacity. So he walked up on the porch to help. "Here buddy, need some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

A Model To Follow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008

John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Trade Your Sorrows For His Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 3, 2011

How to Give Up Your Hang Ups in Exchange for His Loving, Liberating and Life Giving Inspiration

I’m Trading My Sorrows, I’m Trading My Shame, I’m Laying it Down for the Joy of the Lord Eph. 4:22-32; 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Reasons Why You Should Not Quit The Race Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ronald Amaya on Dec 6, 2018

You will not be remembered for the things you start but rather, for the things you finish. And the best part is, in the Christian race, you are not rewarded because you finished first – you are rewarded because you finished strong.

When you think of long-distance races, you most probably think Kenyan or Ethiopian athletes. But long before these athletes began shining, a young man from Tanzania embedded his name in the annals of history. The year was 1968 and John Stephen Akhwari was in Mexico in a bid to clinch Tanzania’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Ecclesiastes 9:4, Colossians 1:27, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 13:12, Romans 4:4, Psalm 30:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calms The Storm Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

What is Your Storm?

What Is Your Storm? 1. Why did Jesus not want to be king? a. They wanted a military king. b. Jesus wants to rule our hearts. c. Jesus is building a spiritual kingdom. 2. Why does the Lord send you into the storm? • His purpose is not to keep you from storms (trouble) but to grow you in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Vineyard

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 5, 2023

We can learn from the parable of the wicked vineyard tenants how to stay vigilant with being good stewards of God's Kingdom on earth.

THERE IS A COST INVOLVED WITH FOLLOWING JESUS. THERE ARE STRICT REQUIREMENTS OF SACRIFICE, INITIATIVE, AND EFFORT AS WE BECOME MORE PASSIONATE WITH HOLINESS AND THE PRIORITIES OF LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR, PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL, AND BEING MORE FOCUSED ON THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND MAKING DISCIPLES. WE SEE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:7-14, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 10:27, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 118:22, John 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist