Sermons on Thank Offering:

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008

Paul offers us an answer to this question by his approach to the law.

Living Life to the Fullest Romans 7:1-6 * In December 2007, the Gallup organization took a survey which revealed 8 in 10 Americans were (are) satisfied with their lives. In fact, almost 6 of 10 are “very satisfied” with their lives. Reading these numbers causes a person to ask this, “What exactly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Signs For Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

A church seeking revicel must offer life signs to the community.

Signs for Life Judges 6:33-39 Well we are in week 3 with the story of Gideon. We started out with a view of a coward, that an angel called a mighty warrior. The lesson for us was that we must come out of the protection of the winepress if we are ever to be used by God. Then last week we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-39

Denomination: Congregational

All I Want For Christmas Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 16, 2007

The Savior offers to save sinners from their sins. Jesus is the Jubilee.

All I Want for Christmas is Forgiveness Matthew 1:21 Rev. Brian Bill 12/16/07 Two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Foreman not only sells grills; he has five girls and five boys. All of his sons bear his name: George Junior, George III, George IV, George V, and George VI. He likes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

New Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2007

Love is the key ingredient, and Christ offers us New Love!

New Love Text: John 13:34-35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Men and women outside the circle of believers should ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

This is about the widow’s offering, and what significance really is.

Mark 12:41-45 – What Matters Most Today I’d like to speak to you on the issue of significance. As we continue to look at The Life of Jesus, there is an incident towards the end of His natural life that paints a picture of what significance is, and what it isn’t. This is a message that I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-45

Denomination: Baptist

Justice, Mercy & Grace

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

What do we need and what does God offer

Justice, Mercy & Grace Eph 2:1-10 INTRO: Dad & Son A Father disciplines his son for lying tell him he is going to get 5 swats of the belt (That is Justice). takes him to bedroom & begins, 1 swat, 2 swat, 3 swat and stops. (That is Mercy) Then dad hugs his son tells him he loves him and takes him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation

Contributed by Cameron Smith on May 12, 2006

God offers all people an extraordinary invitation to come to him....

1. An extraordinary invitation (55:1-4) Last week I attended my first ever Chinese Wedding Banquet. Because I had never actually been to one before, I was told there would be quite a bit of food. So right from the start I had fairly high expectations. I’m quite a big fan of food as some of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Restoration

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2007

the restoration offered to Peter after teh resurrection is available to everyone.

“Restoration” April 8, 2007 Intro: What is the bottom line of the resurrection? The purpose of the resurrection of Christ is restoration. The death and resurrection of Jesus was given for us in order to restore our relationship to God once and for all. There are many factors in our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 26, 2004

This message is to show Jesus as the Door and the protection he offers to us.

“I Am The Door” John 10:1,7-10 Intro: Jesus has told the Jews that he was God, and that he had seen and revealed himself to Abraham (John 8:58), and they had taken up stones to kill Jesus, however he hid himself and walked out of the temple. Leaving the temple, they came across a blind man sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1, John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sure About That?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 9, 2004

Make 3 decisions for the rich, full life Christ offers.

Matthew 5:2-12 Are You Sure About That? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 8, 2004 Introduction This morning I have a fun exercise that I want you to help me with before we get started with the message. I know that some of you will feel kind of silly doing it, but try it anyway. I want us all to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Want What?!?

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Jun 27, 2005

Abraham offers his son, Isaac, as a test of his faith

You want What?!? Genesis 22:1-14 Context: Today’s story is recorded in Genesis – the book of beginnings, of firsts. It records the beginning of world, the first man and woman, the first temptation, the first sin, the first offerings, the first sacrifice. And the first Hebrew, Abraham. So where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 4, 2007

God offers comfort in all of our troubles not just at funerals.

The God of Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 Isaiah 40:1-3 As I listened to Dr Ron Hawkins on the Counseling Ministry DVD’s he said his dad who was a pastor told him after he had retired, “If I had it to do over I would preach more messages of comfort. People have so much pain in their lives.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

10 New Year's Resolutions From Solomon, The Wise Man

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 1, 2018

Proverbs 3 offers a number of good principles for the New Year.

Introduction: A. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I pray that together we have a blessed New Year. B. I thought you might enjoy learning the history of the “Baby New Year.” 1. Britannica.com reports that the original “Baby New Year” was born in ancient Greece. 2. It was their custom to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dose Of Reality

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

Reality hurts! This message offers a dose of reality to the church in America

A DOSE OF REALITY Genesis 6:5-6 / 2 Chronicles 7:14 * In the beginning God created all that is (I.E. heavens, earth, plants, animals, sea, and mankind) and said “It is good.” When God declares something to be good, you can take it to the bank, “IT IS GOOD!” The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011

This sermon deals with common excuses people offer for disobeying God.

TEXT: Exodus 3-4 ETS: Moses tries to make excuses in order to avoid obeying God. ESS: There is no acceptable excuse for failing to obeying God. OSS: Believers will surrender to God’s will for their lives. PQ: What is the proper response to God’s will for my life? UW: Excuses ...read more

Denomination: Baptist