Sermons on Tell:

Leave It All Behind

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 9, 2014

What if Jesus was to tell you to leave all your possesions and necessities behind in 2014? Would you be up for the challenge?

The trip to Atlanta last weekend was spiritually educational. We fed 103 women and children plus about 20 men at The Garden. They really enjoyed the food. I was able to spend a little time with Pastor 7 and was able to tour the facilities. On Saturday in a cold, wet drizzle we went to feed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Messin' With Your Mind

Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014

You make the choice to believe or not to believe what the enemy says about you and your confession tells your story.

YOUR BRAIN IS MESSIN’ WITH YOUR HEAD Mark 11:23 5 Ways Your Brain Is Messing With Your Head Your brain lies to you all the time, “For Your Own Good” and you don’t even know it #5. Change Blindness • It's your inability to notice changes that happen right in front of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus told his disciples to open their eyes for the fields were ripe for harvest. He's telling us the same thing.

THE HARVEST John 4:27-42 1) Turning sorrow into joy (vs. 27-30). Vs. 28-she left her water jar. Where once she was fixated on literal water, now, after hearing about living water, her fixation is on that instead; so much so that she runs to tell others about it. How about us? What are we excited ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Grace #5: Crucified With Christ And Living By Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 3, 2013

The Good News of the Gospel tells us that we are justified by faith, crucified with Christ, and we can now live by faith.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #5: CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST; LIVING BY FAITH INTRO TO TOPIC: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE BY FAITH? STORY #1: One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: *other

Opportunities To Testify Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2011

God wants us to tell people about Jesus Christ and God gives us many opportunities to do so.

Let’s start with a little game. I’m going to give you a name and you tell me the work associated with them: George Lucas…… Frank Lloyd Wright…… Betsy Ross…… Alexander Graham Bell……. How about Juan Valdez? One more for us Filipinos; What work did Pedro Florez do?? Don’t you get excited when someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Love Is The Greatest" 1 Cor. 13 Pt 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 22, 2008

Paul tells a church which is divided that they need to live and act in love because this is the most excellent way to serve God.

“Love is the Greatest” Opening Illustration: Open with the Jars of Clay video, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” Thesis: Paul tells a church which is divided that they need to live and act in love because this is the most excellent way to serve God. Scripture Texts: I Cor. 12:31: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 22, 2007

A sermon that consider aspects of the christian life that reveal that we are in a battle. tells you what to do in face of all that.

MT 6:25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Never Called Shotgun

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008

Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

I Know Whom I Have Beleived

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 12, 2008

The bible tells us that we are to trust God for all things. Then why do we rely on "self" so much?

April 13, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Proverbs 3:5-10 Subject: Trusting God Title: I Know Whom I Have Believed Author Tim Hansel tells this story in his book, Holy Sweat. One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs, I heard a voice from above me yell, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

What does the Bible tell us about worship? This sermons summarizes the main New Testament teachings on this controversial subject.

1. Illus. of touring three churches • Traditional church. Only songs they sing are great old hymns of the faith. They sing the doxology after they take the offering. The choir special is an anthem written in the 60’s. The only musical instruments are the piano and organ. The congregation is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008

How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham Pt 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

1. (Reproach) No LIE is worth TELLING 2. (Recovery) God still PROVIDES 3. (Revelation) God will REVEAL HIMSELF

REPROACH, RECOVERY, & REVELATION Genesis 22:1-14 open to… Lessons to learn From The Life Of Abraham: tonight we continue our Character study from the life of Abraham… While Abraham will go down in the history books as a “friend of God” he was by no means a perfect man. Abraham had his defects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Grace To His Obstinate Children Series

Contributed by Jeff Voorhees on Sep 7, 2008

Isaiah tells the people of Judah that he will be there for them--his obstinate children--even though they rebel against him now.

Isaiah 30 The Promises of God—Grace to Obstinate Children Beloved, For those of you who have had children, did you ever have a particularly obstinate child? All of us have strong willed children. In fact, there are far more strong willed children than compliant children. The scariest part of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Silence Is Not Golden

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 3, 2014

Jesus urges Paul to keep preaching in Corinth. Likewise Jesus wants us to keep telling others about him.

“Silence is golden.” The mother who has just managed to get her toddler to sleep will agree with that statement. For a few peaceful hours there will be no shouts of “Mommy look!” or “Mommy I’m hungry!” Silence is also golden for the weary traveller who has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran