Sermons on Topical Preaching:

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time To Listen

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003

Illustrated sermon on the parable of the sower

It’s time to listen ILL: I read about a lady who had a hearing problem. One day she and her husband were driving from Tennessee to Little Rock, Arkansas. They were pulled over by a state trooper who asked if the husband knew how fast he was driving. The wife asked, "What did he say?” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8, Luke 8:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Graven Images

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

A sermon on the second of the Ten Commandments, No Idols or no graven images

No Graven Images Exodus 20:4-6 Evening Service for 1/26/03 Introduction: If you were to draw a picture of God, what would you draw? Would this display everything about God? What would be missing from your picture? What would you think if I took that same picture and bowed down and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Hard To Be Understood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 13, 2003

Have you ever wondered why some can seemingly sin and get away with it? What about terrorist who kill themself and others, why does God allow this? Many times we do not understand why God allows such, but we must trust Him for He is faithful to reveal th

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Some Things Hard To Be Understood By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer: Heavenly father, Please speak to us today through this message. We need Thee Lord. As best as I know how, I yield myself to You. Use these lips to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift And The Giver

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at gifts and their purpose in the Kingdom of God. To be "special" means to be "used".

The Gift And The Giver November 10, 2002 Introduction: How it feels to be the last person picked to play on a team -sense of emptiness, worthlessness -one who has no abilities Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

Beyond Imagining Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

The second commandment keeps us from putting God "in a box"

Beyond Imagining Introduction Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Read Me? ... Over Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Communication is not a luxury--it is a necessity, especially in today’s family. James 1:19 outlines three simple ways to improve your family’s communication lines.

Do You Read Me? … Over James 1:19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series entitled, “Family: An Endangered Species?” Last week I shared six common characteristics strong families share. One of them was the ability to communicate well as a family. Whether you are a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Being Too Busy

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004

This message urges each one of us to take a look at our priorities. Are we at peace with God and our self?

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35 – 43 Title: “The High Cost of Being Too Busy” Introduction: Ahab inherited the kingship over Israel when his father died. Ahab’s name is associated with evil royalty because of the way he lived. Ahab married Jezebel who was even more wicked than him. Ahab set up altars for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Little Problem” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 16, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages dealing with the importance of our speech as followers of Christ.

KEEPING MY TONGUE ON THE CUTTING EDGE “The Little Problem” James 3:1-12 ILLUSTRATION: Perhaps you remember some of these ACTUAL descriptions of accidents that were written on insurance claim forms: § “I pulled form the side of the road, glanced at my Mother-In-Law, and headed for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004

There is danger in searching for fulfillment in the things you create because those things can become your idol.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:4-6 "The Search For Fulfillment” My wife and I have some friends named *Bob & Sara*. *(names changed) They are multimillionaires. They weren’t always millionaires. In fact, they grew up on the south side of town; the poorest part of the city. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Your Tongue Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 7, 2004

Introduction: What is one of the most common complaints among spouses in today’s marriages? I read a People magazine article and the number one complaint is communication. Women say men don’t understand or listen and men say that women don’t understand us

James 1:19-27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (20) For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (21) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Four Way To Know We Are Trustin God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

How can I know I am actively trusting God in my life?

The Lovingkindness of God Psalms 119:41-48 • The difference God’s true work in our lives is amazing. Religious people are not very impressive to the world and are really not very impressive to themselves. When God does His work in our hearts then it is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Hearing But Not Listening

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Good communication is important not only between a husband and a wife, parents and children, but most of all, between us and God.

October 12, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Review of some Biblical principles on friendship 1. Friendly 2. Frank 3. Forgiving 4. Faithful B. Tonight’s topic is entitled “Hearing But Not Listening." 1. Focuses on one of the most important elements of friendship—communication 2. This is not just talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13, Matthew 11:15-17

Denomination: Adventist

Egypt And The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Idolatry is not simply worshipping an idol. Idolatry is not giving God first place in our hearts.

December 8, 2002 A. Review 1) Saturday evening—we studied “The Valley of Baca” a) From this study, we’ve learned that in our Christian journey towards the Promised Land we will experience some difficulty. This is the Valley of Baca. Also known as the Valley of Tears. 2) Saturday morning—we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Adventist

"Getting Connected For Health" Series

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

Christian unity is necessary for spiritual health.

Spiritual Gifts Series # 3 Introduction 1. Illus... Asperger’s Syndrome from Homiletics Online / Source: Osborne, Lawrence. “The little professor syndrome.” New York Times Magazine. June 18, 2000, 55ff. The syndrome was first discovered in 1944 by Hans Asperger who noticed that certain autistic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness