Sermons on Supporting:

Two Full Plates Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009

We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Religion And Government

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Final Thoughts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2008

This sermon examines a man who did not compromise even when virtually everyone around him did.

Scripture Some of you are familiar with Maxine, the cartoon character who has an irreverent outlook on life. Recently she said, “Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, and alligators attacking people in Florida. Not me. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Got Joy? Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Nov 5, 2007

The way of the world seems to focus on pleasing ourselves or pursuing a life of ease. But that brings no lasting satisfaction. God is so much bigger and has so much more for us, no matter our circumstances.

Introduction Years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a profound essay. This is how it began. “Most of what I really need to know about how to live…I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Spend So I Can Glorify God Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship

I Spend So I Can Glorify God Did you know that the first modern-day lottery was started in 1963 in the state of New Hampshire. Did you know that the state of Massachusetts, started their lottery in 1972 with 50 cent tickets and a drawing once a week. It now has 33 different games to choose from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012

In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pleasing God Instead Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013

Apart from public sin, nothing shatters the fellowship, the spiritual growth & the witness of a congregation so much as disharmony among its members. Romans 15 continues Paul’s teaching in the vital importance of unity in the church, here meaning the loc

ROMANS 15: 1-6 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF OURSELVES [Psalm 78:5-7] Someone once said, "The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog." Dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive. Don’t you wish people were more like that? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Believe The Bible Is God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

To help people have a strengthened confidence in the Bible and an increased awareness of why this is so important.

For 40 years, Gallup has been asking America its view of the Bible, and over that period of time, there has been an interesting trend. While more people now say they believe the Bible is God’s inspired word, the same group of people also say that it isn’t meant to be taken literally. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The need for teamwork

Teamwork - Titus 3:12-15 - November 13, 2011 ** Start with Johnny & Chachi “Teamwork” movie I hope this morning that you love “teamwork” more than “all getout”, just like Chachi. We want to talk about teamwork today, and to do that, I’d like you to turn ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Call It Treason

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010

A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity

SOME CALL IT “TREASON” Rev. 5:1-14 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity REV. 5:1-14 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a mighty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

David’s Song Of Praise

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2010

David’s Song of Praise (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

David’s song of praise Reading: • 2 Samuel chapter 22 verses 1-51. • 2 Samuel chapter 23 verses 1-7. • At least seventy-three of the psalms are assigned to David, • But his last one is found here in 2 Samuel chapters 22-23. • The phrase in chapter 23 verse 1: “These are the last words of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Brethren

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 7, 2008

Continues to look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit such as Faith, Giving, Intercession, Knowledge, Wisdom, Discernment, Craftsmanship, Apostle

What We Believe Series -Part 11 How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us (Acknowledgement: Dr. Heny Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB) In his book the Holy Spirit Billy Graham says that man has two huge spiritual needs o One is for forgiveness; the other is for goodness, to make a positive contribution ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-13

Overflowing Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014

Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 27, 2018

The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next to important shipping lanes running along the East Coast. Toward the end of the 1800s, sailing ships were in their heyday. Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day—all navigating without the advantages of modern technology. Treacherous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Living From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 28, 2018

1. Walk in the Way of Christ (vs. 23). 2. Observe our opposition (vs. 23-29). 3. Find help from godly friends (vs. 30-31). 4. Remember the good that government can do (vs. 31-41).

Wisdom for Living from the Word of God The Book of Acts - Part 70 Acts 19:23-41 (Initial reading: vs. 23-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist