Sermons on Tithe Or Give:

Lord's Supper And The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2014

A sermon on the Lord's Supper or Communion (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating, pg. 255- 265)

HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them: Objects needed: A piece of string, a pad of Post-It Notes, an electronic pocket calendar (Kindle), a throw away communion cup and a piece of communion bread Do you ever have trouble remembering things? Of course you do. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 27, 2014

Are Christians required to keep the Sabbath? Should we be holding our congregational meetings on Saturdays?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2014 Sabbath Keeping Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

We Are Not Divided All One Body We Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 29, 2014

A sermon on the body of Christ, the church, and how the parts interrelate (Material adapted from Dr. Justin Imel at: http://www.preachinghelps.com/bodilyfunctions.html and seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 11)

HoHum: Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, Mr. Kaspryzak. They had met one another in school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guilty! – But – Forgiven!

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 5, 2014

This message uses the story of the woman taken in adultery to teach us that: (1) whether accuser or accused, we are all sinners, and that (2) all of us can find forgiveness in the grace of God through Jesus Christ.

2Early in the morning He came again to the temple. All the people came to Him and He sat down and began to teach them. 3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, 4they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014

Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-23

Denomination: *other

Where Are You Going

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

Where are you going

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17

Denomination: *other

Does James 5:15 Promise Physical Healing? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014

Are Christians promised physical healing through prayer and anointing?

Imagine one of these situations: Your wife has been in a terrible car accident. There is internal organ damage. The doctors do not give much chance of survival. You are distraught with grief and concern for her well being. Your ten year old daughter is diagnosed with a rare blood disorder. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Draws Us Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

Apostle Paul has faced enemies in the Corinthian church that have damaged his relationship with them. He appeals to several things which serve to draw them together, if they will open their hearts to him once again.

What Draws Us Together 2 Corinthians 6:1–7:4 Introduction Paul faced opposition from one or more factions within the Corinthian church. - His opponents claimed to be superior to him in knowledge (1 CO 8:1, 2). - Some taught that immoral behavior was of no consequence (5:1, 2; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven-Fold Purpose Of Marriage - A Biblical View Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014

“The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18)

The Original purpose of marriage, family, relationship and Completion in Scripture are found in the Book of Genesis. Listen as I read Genesis 2:18-24. According to Dr. David Mace, "Poor communication is the main problem in 86% of all troubled marriages." A Happy and healthy home is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Labor Day 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2014

When looking at the roots of Labor Day seeing the evil & greed on both sides, it begs the question, "Is this REALLY something we should be celebrating?" What about the "labor strike" that started when humanity rebelled against God? How will it be settled?

Tomorrow is Labor Day! Illustration: Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100,000 a year, depending on the benefits ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Gentleness And Goodness (2 Lessons) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

Lessons 5 and 6 of a teaching series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit—Gentleness and Goodness Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh July 7 & 14, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Four Steps To Forgiveness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 15, 2014

When we find hate in our heart, it is simply a sign that we are going to need to forgive. Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right, it sets you free. For a believer , forgiveness is not simply the wisest choice, O Beloved, it is our only choice.

For Those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114; Romans 14:1-12 and Matthew 18:21-35 A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car..... which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

Forgiveness. Real forgiveness. What’s done is done; but God works to restore and to heal and to bring good out of it all.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: The Work of God Scripture Text: Genesis 50.14-21 INTRODUCTION This week I read a story about former-basketball-coach Bob Knight. Bobby Knight became a stand-out coach with the University-of-Indiana ~ …coaching almost 3-decades, …winning 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2014

Becoming the best version of ourselves also involves fleeing from sin and the occasions of sin.

Laetare Sunday 2014 For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free From the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. 23 But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. 24 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing God’s Encouragement When We Are Discouraged! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF PAUL AS HE ENTERS INTO THE TOWN OF CORINTH. HE COMES INTO THIS TOWN DISCOURAGED – AND SEEING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO COULD BLAME HIM. YET, WHAT PAUL DOES NOT INITIALLY SEE, AND WHAT GOD BRINGS TO HIS ATTENTION IS THAT THERE IS MUCH

SEEING GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN WE ARE DISCOURAGED! Acts 18:1-17 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2  There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist