Sermons on The Rich Man:

When You Can't Get Up

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 11, 2007

There are too many people who become recluse when we can’t get up. Instead of getting surrounded with people to help us, most of us try to eat the problem away or starve the problem away and stay behind closed doors.

I was chatting with my younger sibling brother this week and I told him what I was preparing my sermon for Sunday. I gave him my subject, “When you can’t get up.” He said, “Sing I’m satisfied with Jesus here and stay in bed.” After we laughed that one out he asked what it was really about. When I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Just Get Some Rest

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Aug 16, 2007

Rest, rest, rest. This is what I was told after my heart attck at age 34. It’s one thing to be told what you need to do, it’s another thing to be shown where the answer is.

Just Get Some Rest! It’s funny that one of my favorite Bible verses, John 14:27, mentions the word “heart”. You see, I had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago, and that is one verse that I have been continually going back to. The KJV reads, “Let not your heart be troubled: neither let it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Efficiency And Effectiveness

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 17, 2007

Spiritual activities naturally and supernaturally lend themselves to maintaining one’s personal spirituality, but when we’re confronted by a very common, boring, or repetitive activity…like driving, our spirituality tends to slip down a notch.

Spiritual Inefficiency John 13:17, Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Have you ever noticed either yourself or someone else’s inability to remain spiritual when doing certain activities? For example, we can be all spiritual in a prayer meeting, but what about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Agreement Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 focuses on what can happen when we come into agreement with God.

The Power of Agreement Part 2 Scriptures: 1 John 2:19; 5:1-12; Introduction Last week I shared the first message on the Power of Agreement. In that message I discussed the situation with the Tower of Babel; what the prophet Amos said and concluded with what Jesus said about what he would ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Faith Is

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 20, 2007

From the Faith Chapter, a reminder that faith comes from hearing God’s word and obeying it.

What Faith Is Heb 11:1-16 Introduction This is the great chapter on faith. It is the greatest example of faith in the whole Bible. In the last few verses of the previous chapter, the writer outlines how the Hebrew Christians in Rome needed to persevere in their faith. “Therefore do not cast away ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Fast?

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 21, 2007

There’s some confusion around whether Christians should fast and why. In this message we look at why Christians should fast and why it’s so valuable.

ILL: A few months ago my son got into an extension class that was working on making a clay movie animation. This completely captured his imagination to the extent that one day he came home with his lunch uneaten. Who needs food when you’re consumed with a project you love? Fasting is a topic that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Lost Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007

Sermon in on who are the lost, how are they lost, and discovering a God who finds the lost.

FINDING THE LOST ---CONCERN FOR THE LOST Luke 15: 1-10 When the tsunami struck the Kenyan coast on Dec. 26. Slide a baby hippopotamus was washed away from its mother down the Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean and then forced back to shore A Hippopotamus is a social creatures. Baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Do All To Stand Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007

We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News - The End Of Rules Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to defeat legalism

Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-end-of-rules-blogging.htm Good News- the end of rules Religions the world over have one thing in common: rules If we are honest rules both attract us with their ability to give us certainty about what we should do and repel us because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When People Ask...

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007

“As we trust God, all that he plans to do will be accomplished in our lives.”

Ephesians 3:20-21 “When People Ask…” “As we trust God, all that he plans to do will be accomplished in our lives.” Sunday morning Sermon 01.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) I am amazed at the lack of trust I have grown inside me. I’m sure it didn’t start out this way – it developed over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting God Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

This message looks at five things that cause people to become disillusioned with God. Part 3 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Is God real? Does He care? Is He even there? Is He there for me? All questions sincere people ask all the time. Why? Because they’ve experienced heartache. They’ve been disappointed. They’ve been disillusioned. What do I mean when I say disillusioned? I’m talking about you having certain negative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cleaning The Carpet

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 20, 2007

Picture for a moment carpet in your family room or any high traffic area. This carpet accumulates dust, dirt, and grime, etc. Now picture your soul as this carpet. You accumulate dust, dirt and grime, etc., these things are your sins.

CLEANING THE CARPET Open In Prayer I. Introduction: A. Picture for a moment carpet in your family room or any high traffic area. This carpet accumulates dust, dirt, and grime, etc. 1. Most carpets have a stain resistant chemical on it to help protect it but it still needs cleaned periodically, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared For Destiny

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

I believe that God wants you and me to come to be ready to fulfill a great destiny. However, we must be prepared/ready for that destiny. Just as the people of Israel had to eat the Passover Lamb with a certain physical posture about them, so we too must t

Text: Exodus 12:11 (NASB) Introduction: When you become a Christian, one thing we need to have is readiness. Readiness because the work in you that has been performed means a complete change in venue for your life. You are not the same in any way shape or form. Your plans that you may have laid ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Spiritual Atm

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2007

Obedience to God and the blessings which follow it. Obey in our church ATTENDANCE, our TITHE, and our MINISTRY. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Spiritual ATM I Samuel 15:22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ATM.html 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice. A growing, soul winning church that’s making a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist