Sermons on The Cross Draws Us:

Useful & Fruitful Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2011

Even in the place of your affliction, trust the Lord to use you for His glory; trust Him to make you forget your pain; and trust Him to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Useful To The Master Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011

How to make ourselves useful to the Master. 1- We must be cleansed from sin 2- We must pursue righteousness 3- We must avoid stupidity

INTRO.- ILL.- A director was screen testing Sylvestor Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new film about classic composers. Not having figured out who to give which part to, he asked Sly who he would like to be. Stallone said, "I like Mozart. I want to be Mozart" So the Director said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Use Of The Excuse

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Moses tried to excuse himself from God's mission at the burning bush. Can you relate to the excuses he offered?

The Use of the Excuse – Exodus 3:1-4:17 This story about Moses and his conversation with God at the burning bush (that wasn’t really burning) offers some insights into how we relate to God like Moses, when we offer excuses for why we can’t serve Him as His Word tells us to. Look ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is For Us

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God’s tapestry weaves “good” out of the seemingly bad things that happen, all for His glory.

God Is For Us February 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s tapestry weaves “good” out of the seemingly bad things that happen, all for His glory. Focus Passage: Romans 8:28-31 Introduction: Personal story of going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Use Of Money

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

Follow the principle of tithing, saving and giving.

We want to learn how to use our money in a way that is pleasing to God. We are all stewards of God’s gifts; we do not really own anything here. • We did not bring anything into this world, and we are bringing nothing out. • The resources we have are a trust from God; we need to answer to Him one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If God Be For Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 28, 2010

who do you want on your side?

IF GOD BE FOR US Rom.8 :31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Ever think you are on the wrong side .You have heard that there is aright side and a wrong. 1.God hath loved us. 2nd Thess. 2:16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

If God Be For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 27, 2010

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we

IF GOD BE FOR US! Romans 8:31-39 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Help Us Series

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

A call to wake up, get up, show up, and help.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Meant To Be Used Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008

Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Useful Or Useless Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The third in a series of messages from Jonah.

HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Putting It To Use Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

The first lesson in this two lesson series took a look at our "free" gift from God and what it provides. In light of the gift we as Christians are challenged to share what we have been given.

This morning we began our study on “Our Gift…from God!” by identifying His gift to all mankind – once applied to our lives Jesus blood provides: • Justification…(Romans 5:16-17) • Sanctification…(1 Cor. 6:9-11) • Preservation…(John 10:28-29) • Identification…(1 John 3:1; Rev. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For Us

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009

What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God With Us Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Shows the deity of Christ who came to be with us.

Title: God With Us Theme: Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Read that last verse, 23, with me Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Now let them words just resonate in your spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 23, 2007

A sermon for Christmas to highlight the fact that God became flesh and is with us

For many years Andrew and Susan had an artificial tree. However this year they decided to get the real thing, so the smell of Christmas could flow throughout their house and they could for once have the real thing. So early in December they approached some locals who told them where they could find ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran