Sermons on Thinking:

The Key To Real Greatness

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2008

Servanthood message based on Jesus’ words from Matthew 20:20-28

The Key to REAL Greatness Matthew 20:20-28 April 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: When we think of greatness, all sorts of things come to mind. You might think of great men and women of history ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Our Reputation Precedes Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2015

This message focuses on the importance of natural and spiritual reputations and how those reputations are developed.

Our Reputations Precedes Us Scriptures: Judges 13-16; Acts 19:13-16; 2 Timothy 1:5 Introduction: The word “reputation” is defined as “an estimation in which a person or thing is commonly held.” The key word in the definition is “estimation” coming from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abundant Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 3, 2010

The abundant life is not acheived through accumulating worldly possessions.

Text: “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near” (Isaiah 55:6). Is the Lord going to move away? Some people might get that idea when they read this Scripture. If you think for a moment, “Seek the LORD while he may be found” does sound like He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Despicable Me - Part 2 - Confession Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 2 – Confession A. Introduction Last week I read to you a passage of Scripture in which Paul reveals his inward struggle and the inner turmoil that exists in him between good and evil, holiness and sin. It is an intriguing description and one that I believe that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Who Oppose The Truth Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011

Paul describes some specific people who opposed the truth of God. 1- They are home invaders 2- They are ignorant of the truth 3- They are depraved of mind

INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl came very early one morning to her mother, saying, “Which is worse, Mama, to tell a lie or to steal?” The Mother replied that both were so sinful she could not tell which was worse. “Well, Mama,” replied the little one, “I’ve been thinking a good deal about it, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Release Me

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This dear woman, as Jesus called her, despite her situation, which plagued her for 18 years, was in church - she continued to be in the synagogue on the Sabbath. I may have heard a similar message to this many years ago, but if I did, I do not know who i

Please Release Me Scripture: Luke 14:10-16 Do you remember this song? (Sing) “Please release me, let me go. I don’t love you anymore. To live together is a sin, so release me, and let me love again.” We’re not going to discuss the poor theology of the meaning behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Keys - Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 10, 2011

When we pray as the first church prayed, God will empower us as he empowered the first church and our altar calls will look like Peter’s altar call.

“They all joined together constantly in prayer...” Acts 1:14 “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day,” Acts 2:41 When he went to the Brooklyn Tabernacle, it was a ramshackle building with only a handful attending. They were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Plays The Fool Sometime

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 2, 2020

Why call them foolish, instead of mistaken? Well, the Bible calls them foolish with good reason. And that reason is important for us to understand.

TITLE: EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL, SOMETIME SCRIPTURE: PSALM 14:1 In the year 1972 a song reached the Top 40 in the United States by the R&B group the main ingredient. The group consisted of a trio with Cuba Gooding sr. -- Tony Silvester -- Luther Simmons, Jr. Their version of the hit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2018

Jesus should be at the heart of what we want for Christmas.

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus Luke 1:26-39 Matthew 1:18-24 December 25th Today is Christmas, and we find ourselves at the end of our series, All I Want For Christmas Is. How many of you have either given or received forgiveness this Christmas season? How many of you have either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-39, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do I Need Church?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2017

Jesus built HIS church out of flesh and blood. He took sinful, selfish and self centered people and created a church that would last forever. But how could He make a world changing church out of such useless material? Preached at Unity Service

OPEN: About 9 yrs ago, the Russian Orthodox Church had a 200 year old Church Building that had fallen into disuse. They wanted refurbish and begin worship services there, but when they arrived at village where the church building was … it wasn’t there anymore. It had disappeared. It seems that some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Build, Not Tear Down!

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018

Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Are We Satisfied With Our Daily Bread? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Through the Lord's Prayer we are being called to a life of daily trust - are we satisfied enough to trust all that God provides?

Message Matthew 6:25-34 Are we satisfied? Let me start with a poem. Young Mother Quak went to the fridge to get her children some dinner. But when she got there, the fridge was bare so the children she loved just got thinner. We laugh because it is so silly. We also laugh because – really – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Simeon Had Peace At His Death Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 17, 2021

This sermon focuses on the interesting comment that Simeon makes that, having seen the Messiah, he is now ready to die in peace. What would it take for us to die in peace?

READY TO GO? What would make you say, “Now I can die in peace”? - I ask this question in the half-joking way that we usually use this phrase. Someone meets their sports hero and then says, “Now I can die in peace.” Some teen girls go see Shawn Mendes in concert and leave saying, “Now I can die ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2021

Why is so much attention given to Christmas? Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of July, even Easter, are important holidays, but put them all together & they don't make the impact that Christmas does.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:37-41; Malachi 4:2b Why is so much attention given to Christmas? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:37-41, Malachi 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ