Sermons on Such As I Have Give I Thee:

Who Am I, & Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2019

It is not just students! Many adults, like Peter Sellers, ponder such questions as "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" & "What is the meaning of my life anyway?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised & updated version of a message that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.) TEXT: Psalms 8:1-9; Colossians 2:10; Job 12:10 ILL. Some years ago, Time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Colossians 2:10, Job 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humble Will Receive Grace, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 13, 2020

God hates pride, but loves humility. God's promise is that if we humble ourselves before God, He will give us His grace. This truth is clearly displayed in the story of Nebuchadnezzar, and in the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

A. One day a certain preacher began to pride-fully muse about what a fine preacher he had become. 1. So he said to his wife, “How many really great preachers do you think there are?” 2. His wife thought for a minute and said, “Well, I don’t know how many really great preachers there are, but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10, 1 Peter 5:5, Daniel 4:10-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Hope I Get What?s Coming To Me

Contributed by Larry Starett on Aug 20, 2002

Sermon delivered at an Awards Sunday following an outreach Basketball Camp.

I HOPE I GET WHAT?S COMING TO ME Pastor Larry Starett August 25, 2002 AM Service 1 Peter 1:3-4 Introduction:The little boy wasn’t getting good marks in school. One day he quite surprised the teacher. He tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I don’t want to scare you, but my daddy says if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Alive For God! I Am Prepared For Eternity

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Nov 8, 2021

What is our reason for living? What are the factors why we get up in the morning? After this pandemic, what happened to our faith? Is it still alive? We need the power of God to make it alive once more.

Intro Good morning and Happy 43rd Anniversary to all of us. I hope many of us witnessed the glory of God in our church as we watched last Saturday, October 30, 2021 our virtual anniversary here in our GA church. With our anniversary theme “Triumphant Hope”, I know that everyone already had our own ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, Luke 10:38-42, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 10, 2021

Loneliness is a universal experience. It is another emotion that God has given us for our wellbeing. Loneliness can alert us to our need to draw closer to God and to others. God's provision for the lonely is a spiritual family.

A. Once upon a time there were three friends who were stranded on a desert island. 1. They found a magic lantern containing a genie who granted them each one wish. 2. The first guy wished he was off the island and back home – Poof it was granted. 3. The second guy wished for the same – Poof it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16, Psalm 73:23-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Share My Faith And How I Do It

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

I praise God for His faithfulness in using us for His glorious Kingdom purpose as we genuinely love the world around us and share the story of Jesus.

On the evening of April 15, 1912, a most horrible and tragic accident took the lives of over 1,500 people. What is more horrifying is the fact that there were 16 lifeboats and four rafts with enough space to accommodate over 1,700. There were almost a 1,000 more people on board the Titanic than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Live What I Sing, Every Day

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Sep 10, 2019

We sing many hymns of promise. How well do we live what we sing?

SERMON: I'LL LIVE WHAT I SING, EVERY DAY Scripture: Psalm 61, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 (from THE MESSAGE) Psalm 61 God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer. When I’m far from anywhere, down to my last gasp, I call out, “Guide me up High Rock Mountain!” You’ve always given me ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord Deliver Me, I Hate What I See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Struggles in a Kingdom Marriage are not just physical but spiritual, and we can overcome them through the Lord's deliverance and the power of transformation in Christ.

Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive deep into a sometimes tricky but always rewarding topic: The struggle of a Kingdom Marriage. But not just the struggle, folks, we're also going to explore the Lord's Deliverance and the Power of Transformation. As we go on this journey, let's take to ...read more

Topics: Kingdom, Marriages

I May Be Complacent - But I Don't Really Care Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 24, 2013

How to deal with complacency.

I May Be Complacent - But I Don't Really Care There was a Canada goose flying across the farmland of Kansas on a fall day. For whatever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love You, But, I Don't Like You.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 5, 2005

For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.

I Love you, but, I don’t Like You. Psa 78:38-39 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. For he remembered that they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When I Die? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

we can face death with confidence and peace because of all the good things we have when we die in the Lord

Luke 16:19-31 Intro: In London, many years ago, there lived a man named Solomon Peas. Upon his death, by his request, his tombstone was inscribed with this rhyme: Beneath these clods and beneath these trees, Lies the body of Solomon Peas This is not Peas; it is only his pod; Peas has shelled out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Am Saved By Grace, Can I Live In Sin?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

A serious issue in a culture inundated by sinfulness.

If I am Saved by Grace, Can I Live in Sin? Romans 6:1-2 Last week, I addressed a foundational issue in regard to the Christian faith: “Can I Know I am Saved?” I made the point that all believers can and should enjoy the assurance of salvation. And that the assurance of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022

do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:27, Isaiah 2:11

Denomination: Episcopal

What I Think Of When I Hear Jesus' Name

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

What’s the biggest problem people face? What’s the greatest news anyone could ever hear? What’s the greatest decision that every person faces? These 3 questions get answered in this evangelistic Christmas sermon.

Introduction Whenever I think of Christmas, there are a lot of names I think of immediately: Santa Claus Kris Kringle St. Nick Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer I think of all the names of the people on my list that I had to shop for this Christmas I think of the names of gifts I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist