Sermons on There Is A Compulsion:

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 19, 2007

Life does not begin until after the death of self. To be honest, I believe the Bible teaches that that’s when life really begins.

TO DIE IS GAIN Phil 1:21 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain . Rob Frazier, a contemporary Christian artist wrote a song titled, "He doesn’t want you better, He wants you deader" Dead people don’t mind the pain, Don’t get offended ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

God said that we should not fear or be ashamed of the power of the gospel.

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Romans 1:14-17 Are we ever ashamed of the gospel of Christ...? Embarrassed to tell others about Jesus? Could this be a reason why many are not active in personal evangelism? [Perhaps by examining how and why Paul was not ashamed of the gospel, we might be more diligent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon: Not The Man He Used To Be Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2006

Solomon’s downfall occurred when he was older because he gave into the temptation of the elderly: focusing upon himself rather than the Kingdom’s future generations.

Solomon: Not the Man He Used to Be (I Kings 11) 1. People are better off when they care about other people: Mamie Adams [an elderly widow] always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved For What? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Aug 23, 2011

This series focuses on bringing our attention back to what living for Jesus is all about. This second one answers the question; Saved for What? People are always saying yes I am saved. But what are you saved for? Check out the message. You can view it at

Saved for What? John 12:25-26 MSG "Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servants And Stewards

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

We are called to follow Jesus, let us choose to answer as did Joshua and Paul and choose to be His faithful servant and steward.

Servants and Stewards 10/11/09 AM Text: Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Introduction: This past Friday Robyn and I met together, which as Elders we do on occasion, and we were sitting at the table in the “high school” classroom discussing the state and affairs of the congregation. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Takes To Have A Great Harvest

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2011

God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest?

What It Takes to Have a Bountiful Harvest Matthew 9:35-37 God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest? I. We must envision the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Lamb Is Safe

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

Using Jesus’ Good Shepherd narrative, I’ve written a sermon for the death of a pastor.

June, Cori, Steve, family and friends, we gather today not as we have gathered before. A few of us were just recently gathered at Clarence’s bedside as he was recovering from his recent heart attack. Some of us recently celebrated our Savior’s birth together as a family. Many of us congregated ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Reasons Why People Don't Tithe Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Nov 3, 2010

Every wondered why people don't tithe? This sermon explores five reasons people do not tithe.

“Faith and Finances: The Blessing of Tithing” Been teaching a series called “Faith That Works” Today we are going to look at “Faith and Finances: The Blessing of Tithing” Text: 2 Corinthians 9 1There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thought Complexity (Ezekiel 22)

Contributed by Nick Michael on Feb 21, 2018

Talking about Ezekiel chapter 22 and specifically verse 30, Ezekiel talks about making a stand. typically people think you can just stand for what you believe and everything will be ok, and if people don't want to comply that's their own deal....

Ezekiel 22:30 Turn your mind into a shield - How to think for yourself – prophetofwar.com1 Talking about Ezekiel chapter 22 and specifically verse 30, Ezekiel talks about making a stand. typically people think you can just stand for what you believe and everything will be ok, and if people don't ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What You Were, What You Are Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 22, 2017

It is interesting to see what we once were and to compare it with what we are. Paul does that in Romans 6 as he says we once were slaves to sin, but now are slaves to righteousness.

Flipping through old photo albums, or even Facebook photos, can be a very interesting thing. It is neat to see what you were compared to what you are now. It can be interesting to see how you used to look and dress compared to how you do currently. Sometimes it can make you say, “What was I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Possessor Of Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt3- Possessor of Life Last weeks Challenge -continue- read Acts- turn a verse into a prayer for yourself/church- share verse prayed. Review/Recap Looked at- miracle of Pentecost/birth of- early church. The church had a strong sense of fellowship/unity. The HS unifies people around the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

#18 Understanding Love: More Than A Couch Potato

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2016

This is part of a series or can stand alone as a good lesson. THIS IS INSTALLMENT #18 ON LOVE UNDERSTANDS: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... Love can revert to doing-nothing neglect that dooms the chances of loves survival.

#18 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT NEGLECT IS JUST AS BAD AS ABUSE... WHAT MAKES US THINK WE CAN GET AWAY WITH NEGLECT? HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT? NELECT: to fail to take care of, or not give ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting God To The Test

Contributed by Robert Webb on Apr 25, 2016

Put God to the test, He is ready and through His word He encourages us to. If we reap what we sow lets be sowers.

Today we want to talk about Putting God to the test! Turn with me to Malachi 3:6-7 (NIV) 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

James teaches on the dangers of riches and material possessions...BUT focuses on the attitude of the possessor!

Taught at Oak Park Baptist Church Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6pm These six (6) verses are NOT a rant against wealth or any specific wealthy people, but what we find James doing here is making a proclamation... In v1 we find James proclaiming directly AT the rich believers ABOUT their wealth! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist