Sermons on Submission Humility Reward:

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010

We live by God's grace and His generosity. Nothing we do can earn us His favor or qualify us for His blessings. Everything we have and enjoy today are gifts from a gracious and generous God. He gives us what we need, not what we deserve.

Today society taught us that nothing is for free. • You’ve to work for it, pay for it. If we work hard, we will be rewarded in proportion to our work. If you work less, you’ll get less. • There’s nothing wrong with that - but we bring that concept into our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009

If you will live for Christ like no one else, later you can live with Christ like no one else.

Today I speak to you as a free man. School is out for summer. I haven’t had this much freedom since I was a teenager. It’s been a good year, though. Not only have I learned to rely on God and witnessed more of His faithfulness, I learned a lot about my subject areas. I was truly challenged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of A "Good Enough" Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

This message focuses on the abundance that Christ wants to do through His servants and the "good enough" mentality of many people claiming faith. It focuses on the verse speaking of "everyone who has will be given more."

What This Is NOT Saying: “Jesus is a reverse Robin Hood” – because this is not about our money, but our responsibilities. - Luke 19:13, 16, 18, 24. - v. 24 makes the master (i.e. Jesus) sound like a reverse Robin Hood, taking from the poor and giving to the rich. - vv. 13, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Outward Conformity Or Inward Embrace? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2011

The Great White Throne judgment points out the importance of inwardly embracing Jesus.

Although the number of people identifying themselves as “Christians” here in the United States has dropped significantly over the past two decades, most surveys show that somewhere around three quarters of Americans still claim to be Christians. But when some more probing questions are asked about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Must All Appear Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 5, 2012

You would think that the most certain appearance of our lives would be the one we would prepare for the most but the truth is that many are not prepared.

Life is filled with certain events that we want to make sure we don’t miss: jury duty, court appearance for a speeding ticket, April 15th. There will be tremendous consequences if we choose to ignore important appearances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-14

How To Waste Time

Contributed by Todd Blair on Dec 30, 2013

When the first thing you do is seek Him and His Kingdom and His righteousness, then you realize that God really can be trusted. And your worries, especially about temporal things like money and stuff just start to disappear.

How many of you enjoy wasting time? I don't mean doing things that are just not constructive like watching TV or reading a comic book. I mean how many of you like to just sit and do absolutely nothing, especially when there are things that need to be done? Very few people would say they enjoy doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Up With Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2014

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What’s Up With Heaven? John 14:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatsUp.html Epitaph in Indiana: “Here lies the body of old man Peas, Buried ‘neath the flowers and trees. But Peas ain’t here, just the pod. Peas shelled out and went to God.” A lady tried to quote ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How What We Know Impacts How God Judges Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014

A look at our how our judgment is partially dependent on how much we knew, whether we're a Christian or non-Christian.

MORE THAN HEARING: How much we’ve heard impacts how much God expects of us. - 1 Timothy 1:13. - Verse 13 brings out an interesting phrase: “because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.” - Paul there acknowledges that part of God’s great mercy to him was prefaced on his lack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Faith Is Being Reported Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013

Paul speaks of the faith of those saints at Rome. 1- A faith that is remembered 2- A faith that is renewed 3- A faith that is rewarded

INTRO.- ILL.- Little Billy brought home his report card. His mother was very disappointed with his low grades and she let him know about it. Billy said, “But it’s got a good side to it too. At least you know I’m not cheating.” ILL.- Another boy came home from school with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eclipse Of The Sun - Return Of The Son

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 17, 2017

A brief sermon/devotion based on the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 and how it compares to the return of Christ

Eclipse Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse is coming to a town near you! The path of totality is just miles from Gainesville. The whole process of the moon blocking the light of the sun will take place over three hours. In Clayton, GA (where you can see the total eclipse) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Find It Difficult To Give?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

A lot of Christian don’t like giving. Just like me, I do give to people if I have and I give my offering in church but I find it difficult paying my tithe

I have realised that the principle of giving is a powerful spiritual law that is guaranteed!  Giving encompasses the following: 1. Giving tithes and offering 2. Giving to the needy 3. Giving to genuine pastors and ministers  4. Giving to widows and the elderly 5. Give to whoever God is leading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Present Need For Reformation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2017

Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us about our present need for reformation.

Scripture On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That might seem strange to us, but it was the normal manner of conducting scholarly debate in Luther’s day, as evidenced by his preface to Ninety-Five ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bifocal ---Always Get Up

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019

Most bifocals are two fold: DISTANCE and NEAR VISION. What makes one great? We could achieve so much more with a little more vision, effort and planning. DON'T FORGET HEAVEN. God is rewards His people!

BIFOCAL LENSE? NEVER DIE EASY, ALWAYS GET UP By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BIFOCAL: lense with two parts normally one for distance and the other for near vision. We seriously need clear vision in the church today. We die for a lack of vision. Many want to ride the ride, few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run The Race

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

Even amidst the difficulties, trial and troubles of this life, we must be willing to continue in our journey of faith, knowing that Heaven awaits us.

Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2019

Now let me ask you: “How do you want to be remembered?” What do you hope people will say about you after you are gone? How will people who knew you best summarize your 60 or 70 or 80 years of living?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:3 ILL. It was January, 2003, & the Ohio State Buckeyes were playing the #1 ranked Miami Hurricanes for the NCAA National College football ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ