Sermons on The Life Of The Believer:

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

“We have met the enemy, and he is us” - Pogo

“In those days Israel had no king; every one did as he saw fit.” (Judges 17:6) “We have met the enemy, and he is us” - Pogo We’re going to hang with the Judges for one more week. From last week’s letter you could tell that things were beginning to go astray in Samson’s time, but after he died life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gaudete!” Better Than "Gesundheit!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 14, 2009

“Gaudete!” Better Than “Gesundheit!” 1) Because the Lord’s joy, and not your health, is your strength 2) Because the Lord’s Word, and not man’s pious wishes, is your confidence

It starts with a tickle, then a quiver, followed by a gulp of air as if you’re getting ready to swim the length of a pool in one go, but then suddenly, violently that air gets expelled in a loud “Achoo!” I don’t like to sneeze. Every time I do, it feels like I pop a blood vessel. That’s why I’m ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Thanksgiving (1 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is a powerful thing, breaking Satan’s hold on our lives. Series preached leading up to Thanksgiving Day, but good for anytime.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 34 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

The last time we were in the book of Genesis went through the events surrounding God’s test of Abraham asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham passed the test, Isaac didn’t have to die, and they both came down from that mountain having grown in their faith. Soon after this word came to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Name And Identity

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009

This passage in Proverbs 22 illustrates our potential for our names, positions, judgments and behaviors.

OUR NAME AND IDENTITY Text: Proverbs 22: 1 – 2, 8 – 9 & 22 – 23 Someone once said “True wealth is not found in gold, silver or other tangible forms of treasure. It is found in the possession of a reputation for honor, integrity, and justice”. (Walter Bruggemann, Charles B. Cousar, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Lame In Both Our Feet

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 30, 2009

Using the story of Mephibosheth, this is a sermon about desiring and doing God’s good pleasure.

Lame in Both Our Feet 2 Samuel 9 I have been your pastor long enough now for you to know that sometimes my mind works a little weird. That is the case today as we look at a couple of scriptures. I actually started out to preach a sermon on Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who worketh in you both ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

(Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Like Christ

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Oct 14, 2006

This Sermon Take a literal reading of The Beatitudes. It argues that by living Christ teachings we can and will change the world.

(Steve gets up to read the morning scripture. Galatians 5:22-23) 22But (A)the fruit of the Spirit is (B)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, (C)self-control; against such things (D)there is no law. 24Now those who belong to (E)Christ Jesus have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Character #6 - Jesus Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

Who is the center of your Christmas celebration? Who is Jesus to you?

Christmas Characters #6 – Jesus - 23rd December 2007 am The Christmas story is truly amazing. Perhaps no other story in the Bible speaks with such clarity about the power and the purpose of God. Just the fact that God stepped out of eternity into time is mind-boggling. Look at the shepherds, lowly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Remember: Bless The Lord And Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 30, 2007

THIS SERMON EXHORTS US TO BLESS THE LORD AND FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS. IT IS A TIME TO REMEMBER THE LORD AND HIS 1.WAYS 2.WORKS 3.WONDERS 4.WORDS 5.WARNINGS 6.WILL 7.WATCHING

A TIME TO REMEMBER: BLESS THE LORD AND FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.WAYS 2.WORKS 3.WONDERS 4.WORDS 5.WARNINGS 6.WILL 7.WATCHING THE MESSAGE A TIME TO REMEMBER: BLESS THE LORD AND FORGET NOT ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To Moses

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

A sermon about the 7 "I wills" of God in Exodus 6:1-8.

Introduction 1. Well, there’s a new pirate movie out... I’m sure most of you have heard about it... Pirates of the Caribbean 3... It has become a record breaking movie... So far, as of Tuesday, after only 5 days... it had made $160,831,171. With all this interest in all things pirate... I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

King Hezekiah And His Son Manasseh

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 18, 2007

A sermon for Father’s Day starting with the story of King Hezekiah and his son Manasseh!

Sermon for 6/17/2007 Father’s Day Isaiah 38:19 King Hezekiah and his son Manasseh Ho Hum: My grandfather taught me to fish. My father-in-law’s father taught him to build houses. Today I love to fish and my father-in-law builds houses for a living. May we pass on these things but most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Will Be Some Changes Made

Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 6, 2007

This sermon talks of all the changes that Jesus brings to our lives. from Salvation to the change at the rapture.

We are certainly living in a changing world. There is only one human thing that is certain in this old world – the fact that things will change. There is nothing as certain as change itself. We don’t know what changes are coming – but we are sure they will come. 1. Places Change: The old dusty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run But You Can't Hide

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Oct 8, 2007

This sermon is designed to help you understand that God is everywhere, and if he gives us a command, we should follow.

Text Jonah 1:1-3 (NIV) The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Ammitia Go to the great city of Ninevah and preach against it because its wickedness has come up before me. But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish went down to Joppa where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Dandelion Paradox Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

What is a dandelion? To some it is a flower, to some it is a vegetable, and to some it is a weed. It is hard for us to know the difference. If we uproot the dandelion we may be causing damage. If we uproot what we think are weeds in our churches and c

Last Sunday as we were looking at the Parable of the Sower I told you about moving in to a new parsonage at Lovelady and with that new parsonage came a new yard. One of the men in the congregation, the chair of the board, thought that the lawn needed to have grass so he bought Bermuda grass seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist