Sermons on Thinks:

Am I Pleasing To God? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Romans 8:5-9 concerning the certainity of God’s approval and acceptance for the Christian. Romans Series #34

Romans Series # 34 April 17,2002 Welcome to New life in Christ. We are currently going through the book of Romans verse by verse. I believe all of us have found this book of the Bible to be challenging to understand at times but also very instructive and encouraging. Tonight we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strategic Goals Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

What are we striving for when we do battle for Christ?

The Strategic Goals of Spiritual Warfare What is the mission? That question is one of the most important ones we ask as we work on any challenge or project. When we take up the challenge of Spiritual Warfare, we need to understand our mission, our strategic goals. Knowing our mission ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agenda Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Faithful Or Unfaithful".

AGENDA Hosea 1:1-2:1 Hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of Israel in 722 BC. He preached to the Northern Kingdom. This book is a love story--the story of a broken marriage and of the heartache which unfaithfulness brings into a life. It is also the story ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Come Let Us Rebuild"

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 20, 2002

The ABC of rebuilding. A) Assess the situation. Admit there’s a problem B) Be Bold. God is with you C) Commit to change

“Come let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem” Neh 2:11-20 WGBC 22/9/02 Joke: your dog can’t swim! - God is at work here. There are good things happening in the church. Alpha. (one church had 90 visitors) Christmas. Unity. o Seems strange to me that EVERYONE doesn’t want it! - Can’t stop myself ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

The Greatest

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be the greatest disciple, greatness will not be found as the world defines it, but in servanthood and in embracing the least of God’s children.

Sports fans will know that Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. Ali himself used to tell everyone “I am the greatest,” but not everyone agreed, especially when he was younger. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Women In The Life And Teachings Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 10, 2005

Jesus placed high value on women during His earthly ministry. We should do the same.

Women in the Life and Teachings of Jesus Mark 16:9 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 8, 2005 Introduction (see footnote for credit) “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” I find it interesting and very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Settling Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in long series on Joshua. This is about the temptation to settle in, to give up when it gets hard, to accept less than the best.

Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling In an old Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demanded that her brother Linus change TV channels and then threatened him with her fist if he didn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asked Linus. "These five fingers," said Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Aquainted With God?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005

How we must be aquainted with the Father in Heaven!!!

ARE YOU ACQUAINTED WITH GOD?? Ephesians 3: 14-19 Tonight Spiritually speaking, there are two kinds of Families here on Earth... The Family of God and the family of satan. And Every person no matter what their backgrounds are....belong to one of these families...AMEN... Tonight Which Family do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Old Days? Oh Please!

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

Slightly sarcastic view of "the good old days". Like the scripture, this reminds people to live in the present, and not long for so-called better days of the past.

Ecclesiastes 7:10 – The Good Old Days? Oh Please! Tonight, instead of looking at a major topic in Ecclesiastes, I am going to look at one verse. It’s a verse that speaks to all of us, no matter how old we are. 7:10. This verse is funny because it so much speaks to who we are, and what we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Mix Gods

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 7, 2005

This sermon shows the sin of building idols in our person lives.

Introduction- As an introduction I show the congregation a picture (on power point) of me holding a box of ready mix biscuit mix in my hand. State: Ready mix biscuit mix can be a wonderful thing. It accommodates people who have busy schedules. It accommodates people (like me) who do not know how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand It Over

Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 5, 2004

When our blessings become our curses, it is because we are holding on too tightly.

Luke 12:32-40 Paonia United Methodist Church August 8, 2004 Life is hard. No, I mean it. Life in and of itself is rough. We get up, We encounter situations we would just as soon avoid, We deal with people we would just as soon pass on by, We struggle just to make ends meet… And, no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Devoted To Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Fellowship was such an important part of the first century church and was part of the reason for its exponential growth. We too need to be doevted to fellowship.

“Are You Devoted to Fellowship” Introduction: Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Teaches About Judging Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2004

In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst over reactions is a self-destructive judgmental tendency. Avoid a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be naive, bu

Jesus Teaches About Judging Others (Matt 7:1-5) In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst reactions is a self-destructive tendency that needs to be checked is a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational