Sermons on Take Responsibility:

An Extra Letter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2010

For Remembrance Sunday 1995, commemorating those who had died in the previous year: their lives remind us to embrace but not misuse our freedom, to love without limitations, and to serve concerns wider than our own lives.

Before I begin, let me ask you first to turn to Galatians 5: 13, and be ready to read it with me in a little while. [Read II Corinthians 3: 1-3] I have an announcement to make. The most amazing thing has happened. We have found another letter from the Lord to the churches. We have discovered an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010

This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

My Prayer For You

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Abraham’s Faithful Work! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that Abraham's faith that Paul taught about in Romans chapter four is the same faith that the Holy Spirit inspired him to write about and both he and Paul teach that biblical faith is a working faith.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:21-24. 2. In the earlier lessons from this chapter James has declared and illustrated over and over the truth that a Christian is saved, “not by just faith, but rather by faith and works”. 3. In the last six verse of the second chapter of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Mutual Acceptance To The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Most Christians understand how we are supposed to live in the world. We are lights in a dark world. We are Christ’s ambassadors, His personal representatives in a foreign land. Yet, sometimes we struggle to live peaceable with fellow believers. The princi

Give Mutual Acceptance to the Body of Christ Romans 14 and 15 As I bring the last message in this Series of messages from Romans, the Apostle Paul continues his teaching on how Christians ought to behave. In Romans 12, we are invited to present ourselves to God as living sacrifices. How do we do ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Moment Of Intense Prayer

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 5, 2010

A sermon examining those moments where we cry out to God with intensity.

A Moment Of Intense Prayer Psalm 55:16-17 In October of 1871 D.L Moody had reached a place of a deep hunger for God. He was in agony of soul as he prayed and sought the power of God. At times he would roll on the floor in agony and in tears. One day while passing through New York on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 8, 2010

What does it mean to be poor in Spirit?

Poor in Spirit The Beatitudes – Attitudes to Live By Slide Good Morning. On a visit to the Beethoven museum in Bonn, a young American student became fascinated by the piano on which Beethoven had composed some of his greatest works. She asked the museum guard if she could play a few bars on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

To stay encouraged you need to stay focused, stay in fellowship and stay fresh.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010

Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God & Loving Each Other Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 21, 2010

This is sermon # 7 from 1st JOHN. It deals with how GOD LOVED US & how we are to apply that same LOVE to one another.

Sermons from 1 John: 02-21-2010 Sermon #07: Loving God & Loving Each Other Scripture Ref: 1 John 4:7-11 Introduction: Several years ago BILL GAITHER wrote a song entitled, Loving God & Loving Each Other. That song title is what I would like to use for the subject of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

A Messiah Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 24, 2010

Jesus gives mercy to anyone who asks.

A Messiah of Mercy Text: Matthew 9:27-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Methodist

"What Happened Next?" A Sermon About Waiting

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016

Waiting on God

Sermon for Sunday December 27, 2015 What happened Next? Luke 2:22-35 Well, it is the Sunday after Christmas. Many pastors have a hard time figuring out what to preach this particular Sunday. Often, we’ll hear a year-end message – a summary of all that God has done, and how we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Love Deeply Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 9, 2016

Peter, like Jesus, John, and Paul commands us to love others deeply.

LOVE DEEPLY 1 Peter 4:8 READ 1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” JACOB AND ESAU Jacob and Esau are two brothers that we meet in Genesis 25. Even from their birth, it was said that these two brothers would not get along. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Base Of Operations - Capernaum Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016

Although Jerusalem was the center of worship for Israel, Capernaum was the center of Jesus' ministry. This 4th of my talks on my trip to Israel focuses on the contrast between what Jesus did in Jerusalem and what He did in Capernaum for His 1st two yrs

(Opened with a video of me singing “Amazing Grace” at St. Anne Cathedral in Jerusalem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3adHtDj6tA4 What we’re going to do tonight is visit two cities in Israel – Jerusalem and Capernaum. What you just saw was my singing “Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 - "our Daily Bread" Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 6, 2023

The more I study the text of this prayer, the more astonished I become over the weight of each word our Lord said. I have become overwhelmed by the richness of this masterpiece.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we continue in the portion of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. Some would say it is better called The Disciple’s Prayer, and really, I’m good with that too. What we name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Brethren