Sermons on Swindoll:

"Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008

Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

“Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

Jesus said we are the salt a preservative of this world created by God and we are also His created light which will lead people out of darkness. One works quietly behind the scenes but you can taste and see what it keeps from spoiling, while on the other

Series: Cliff Hangers - part 2 Introduction to series: last week we started a series out of Matthew from Jesus famous Sermon on the Mount teaching. We will be gleaming spiritual truths from Jesus owns words as He addresses the crowd that is following Him. We are calling our series “Cliff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 11, 2008

The New Wine of Salvation bring true and lasting joy. If our wineskins are going to burst it should be because of our Joy spilling out into the world that Christ has made a difference in our heart and life.

LESSONS FROM PATCHES AND WINESKINS Mark 2:18-22 “Cynthia and I are into Harley-Davidson motorcycles. I know, I know... it doesn’t fit our image. Who really cares? We stopped worrying about our image years ago. We should be ashamed of ourselves? We aren’t. We should be better examples to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

4 Essential Building Blocks For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 15, 2013

Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION 4 Essential Building Blocks for Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way. INTRODUCTION Without a doubt, marriage and the family unit appears to be in trouble. Some would even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Should We Respond To God's Amazing Love? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2020

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? 1. God wants us to appreciate His love (vs. 9,13). 2. God wants us to abide in His love (vs. 9-11). 3. God wants us to apply His love (vs. 12-16).

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? The Gospel of John John 15:9-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *For many weeks now, we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. That's because God's Word puts a great emphasis ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Find Joy In The Journey - Laugh Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2019

Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility.

Series: Find Joy in the Journey! Theme for 2019 Highlight Vision! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lure And Cure Of Lust

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

It is no wonder the Pharisees wanted Him out of the picture. He just made the majority of the human race murderers by making anger equivalent to murder, and now He makes the majority adulterers by making lust equivalent to adultery.

Show me the man who has never looked at a woman with lust, and I'll show you a man with a white cane who was blind from birth. None but a blind man could get through life and not be captivated by God's crowning work of creation-woman. Anyone with an ounce of artistic appreciation knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 13, 2022

The same God that heard and answered Elijah's prayers, the same God that brought the rain, is the same God that is with us today. What a marvelous joy the foundation before us upon which we can rebuild the altars in our heart, that He is with us every step of the way.

Is Religion Good for Society? When preparing this message, I came across a survey conducted by the NCLS (or National Church Life Survey) that was released in November 2019. This survey has been conducted among 20 different denominations every five years since 1991, and surveys several thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profit And Loss Phil. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 18, 2019

We are searching for Joy in the journey this year and positioning ourselves to experience joy this year. Today we need to measure our lives in light of what is profitable for eternity and what is considered a temporary earthly loss.

Funny Video: Michael Jr. (6 min) Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Secion 1) Intro, Personality Types, Stages Of Love Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

After an introduction, What causes attraction, four temperaments

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION I. BEFORE YOU MEET Attraction, Love, Beauty, Temperament, God designed you to be married II. WHEN YOU MEET Stages from meeting to intimacy. III. BEFORE YOU PROMISE Things to consider IV. YOU PROMISED Taking it serious V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing On A Heritage Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2001

An examination of Amram and Jochebed’s faith reveals two principles about faith and the application of passing on a hertiage of faith.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 1 “Passing On A Heritage of Faith” Exodus 1 – 2:9 Dr. John R. Hamby This morning we are going to begin a study of the life of Moses. For many of the older generation the mere ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Cares Like Jesus

Contributed by James May on Feb 5, 2006

Loneliness is a huge problem facing mankind, bringing many to a point of committing suicide. If only they could realize that Jesus is there and they are not alone.

NOBODY CARES LIKE JESUS Sunday, February 05, 2006 By Pastor Jim May We live in a world where people can feel so alone, even in the middle of a crowd. Have you ever felt that way? Loneliness is one of the major causes of suicide because people just give up, thinking that no one cares, no one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Relate To Teens? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002

To relate to teens you need to understand what questions they are asking themselves. The three primary questions are: 1. Who am I? 2. What beliefs will I adhere too? 3. What’s my destiny?

How to Relate to Teens? Thesis: To relate to teens you need to understand what questions they are asking themselves. The three primary questions are: 1. Who am I? 2. What beliefs will I adhere too? 3. What’s my destiny? Texts: Ephesians 6:1-4: 1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Good Friend

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001

Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

By looking at the life of a man named Joseph we see that God is still in the business of helping people survive imperfect families.

Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 1 November 25, 2001 INTERACTION: I want you to get in groups of three to five, and grab a yellow prayer request card. Allowing for the possibility that there might be such a thing as a perfect family, complete one of these sentences: “A perfect family would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ