Sermons on Take Things For Granted:

This Thing Called Faith Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What is faith?

Tonight I want to talk about this thing called faith! I mean, what the heck is it? We hear it talked about all the time. Married couples are supposed to remain faithful. Church tells us to be men and women of faith. Even the Boston Red Sox motto for the year is, “Keep the Faith.” But do we really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things In Common

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008

The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Christian Church

All Things New

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 9, 2021

Jesus will change every thing to how God wants it.

All things are New Revelation 21:5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 1; New Creature Galatians 6: 15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Pondered These Things

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A short meditation at the end of or presentation "From Prophesy to Fulfilment".

1. We have heard about the one who was born - how the prophets foretold his coming - how the cradle leads to the cross - we prepare to light our candles to remember that X is God’s light to us 2. At end of Luke 2 the events of Chrit’s birth are complete - Christ is born, the angels and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things God Hates

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

God hates certain things and He Loves Certain things

7 Things God Hates & Things God Loves Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 1. Haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked schemes, 5. feet that are quick to rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Things New Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Four word pictures of the eternal state, explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

The central claim of the Christian faith is that someone has died and lived to tell us what lies beyond death’s door. That’s the Easter claim, that Jesus Christ died at the hands of professional executioners, that he was placed in a heavily guarded tomb, and that three days later Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 19:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

Part two - a message showing how when we give God the first part of our finances he is able to bless the rest.

Introduction: A lot of you missed last week – and let me tell you – when you missed last week you missed out on a blessing! The Holy Spirit was here in a powerful way. One person trusted Christ as we introduced this series on Recession Proofing Your Finances. You also missed out on a fasting and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Are Not What They Seem Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-24, Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

It's A Heart Thing

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

In times past the theologians, preachers and teachers have, and to some extent still, teach and preach the behavioral modification of the Christian and how they should live. Though this is not totally wrong, there is a problem with it in its practice. Wha

1 Peter 1:22-25 It’s a heart thing In times past the theologians, preachers and teachers have, and to some extent still, teach and preach the behavioral modification of the Christian and how they should live. Though this is not totally wrong, there is a problem with it in its practice. What needs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things To Cherish This Christmas

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

In this special season of giving, it’s important for us to cherish God’s great gift.

It’s that time of year again. . . Christmas. How are you doing on purchasing those Christmas presents? They say that the Saturday before Christmas is the busiest shopping day of the year, but the most grueling shopping day of the year is the day after Christmas. That’s the day when we return all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Small A Thing Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Isaiah 49:1-13 in order to kick off our season of prayer for International Missions

Text: Isaiah 49:1-13, Title: Too Small a Thing, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Judges 7:2--And the LORD said to Gideon, "The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ’My own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

once you establish your priorities, make sure that these things are taken care of before anything else. Never let anything get in the way of your priorities. Put first things first.

BALANCE “First Things First” Luke 2:52 and Luke 10: 38-42 Stephen Covey has written an excellent book titled the Seven habits of highly effective people. The book is been around for some time now. I first read it about 25 years ago and I studied the book with a group of professionals in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Written Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024

The things that Jesus knew about himself and the thing he said and did can be traced back to what the OT prophets said about him.

ALL THINGS WRITTEN Text: Luke 18:31-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright states in his book Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, "I find myself aware that in reading the Hebrew Scriptures, I am handling something that gives me a closer link with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Turning Things Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Philippians teaches us to navigate trials with faith, leaning on God's promises and the power of overcoming adversity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to our time of fellowship and reflection in the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the book of Philippians. This is a book that speaks to all of us, in every season ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Topics: Overcoming

Speaketh Better Things!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

Many voices may speak about you but there is only one voice of the blood of Jesus which speaks better things!

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” Hebrews 12:24 Everything in the world today is turning from bad to worse. Things that used to be good are now bad; people who used to be nice are now monsters. The world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal