Sermons on The City Of Our God:

Using Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 11th sermon in our series dealing with the Baptist Faith and Message

Using Our Gifts (BFM #11 ) Text: Exodus 4:2; 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) St. Bernard of Clairvaux (the man the dog was named after) once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” As we continue on in our study of the BFM we’ve been looking at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscovering Our Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

We need a spiritual revival because our focus has shifted, our hearts are disheartened, our joy has lessened, and our spiritual work has been interrupted.

Today, I want to talk about why we need revival as individuals and as a church. Revival is like a breath of fresh air that brings new life to our faith. It restores our passion for God, fills us with joy, and renews our commitment to serving Him. There are four main reasons why we need revival: our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Topics: Recommitment To Christ, Spiritual Revival

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 5, 2003

Easter 3: We’re still celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead... and in this Resurrection, Christ offers us a new identity.

Jeff Foxworthy became famous with jokes based on the line, “You just might be a Redneck IF...” and then he would give you a stereotypical behavioral association. He would say stuff like: ·“You just might be a Redneck IF...You use your fishing license as a form of identification.” ·“You just might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 14, 2003

A look at the words "give us this day our daily bread".

How do you pray “Give us this day our daily bread” in a land where you can walk or drive down to your local Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, or anywhere else and be faced with a choice of fifty different types and sizes of bread to buy? How do you pray “Give us this day our daily bread” when you can go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Life

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2021

I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. Let's see if we can discover why and how Jesus is our life.

JESUS IS OUR LIFE I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. I was talking with another person just recently who was mentioning a video they had watched about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, John 10:28, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:8-10, Colossians 3:1-4, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 1:1-4, Galatians 2:20, Acts 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Determined Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Nothing could stop Jesus from the cross. It was a rough road with pot holes galore, and obstacles everywhere, but He plowed ahead not looking back.

Robert Fulghum, who became famous for his book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten, has written another funny book titled, It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It. He has officiated at over 1000 weddings and knows by experience that they are the events that bring out the ding dong in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Discipling Our Children Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007

Part 3 in series Relationships That Work. This message looks at the challenge of raising spiritually healthy children.

Discipling Our Children Relationships that Work, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers June 3, 2007 I want to begin this morning by calling your attention to the title of today’s message. Chris, would you show that please? Notice it is not “disciplining” our children, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Increasing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019

Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increase Our Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Even the tiniest mustard seed of faith is capable of monumental things. Jesus encourages us to expand our understanding, belief, and trust in Him.

Today, we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that helps us believe in God and trust Him even when life gets tough. We're going to see how even a tiny bit of faith can make a huge difference in our lives. So, let's dive in! What I want you to walk away with is this: Even the tiniest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Development, Biblical Understanding, Prayer Life

Facing Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 15, 2005

A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. There is another meaning...

Facing Our Obstacles by Gerald Van Horn The Victory Side of Life #1 of a series Joshua 1:2-9 A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. We feel that there is also another meaning, as we will discover in this message. So many illustrate the crossing of Jordan as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Colliding With Our Destiny

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Mar 24, 2011

Discover How to align ourselves with our destiny, in order to collide.

COLLIDING WITH OUR DESTINY Intro: What Should We Be Doing to align ourselves for a head on collision w/our destiny? When Out Of Alignment - we drift/hit something on the side (of life) rather than a head on collision Other Wrd's 4 Collide: Hit, meet head-on, plow into Text. Ecc 10:7 This ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7

Denomination: Christian Church

A Mirror Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#20] A MIRROR OF OUR SOULS Luke 6:37-42 Introduction: I have told you often about my work challenges; but as I think about it, all jobs have these types of issues. Issues like- People passing off all of the work onto you; but taking the credit for the good things. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42, Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Our Nature

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 28, 2006

It’s hard to change what comes naturally to us. It’s really not in our nature...

Roman 7:14-23 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Our Enemies

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

This means the Christian must love the non-Christian, and even the anti-Christian. He does not need to like them, but he does need to love them.

Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States and one of the most popular presidents ever. After two terms he left office with greater popularity than when he entered. He is one of the most interesting presidents to study, for the record would indicate that he had no business being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-43