Sermons on Total Satisfaction:

You Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008

A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Twin Murder

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Aug 27, 2020

Cain and Abel

GENESIS 4:8 “A TWIN MURDER” A) I read that the murder rate in the United States is more than one per hour every day of the year. * In all the wars in the nation’s history, 530,000 United States combatants have been killed. B) But since 1900, there have been more than 800,000 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Center Of The Universe

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

We must decide what lies at the center of our universe

Text: Colossians 1:15-20, Title: The Center of the Universe, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/16/18 A. Opening illustration: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physical/Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualization (meaningfulness in life). We need a spiritual “gut-check.” Uncle Chuck, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Jesus: Our Father Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 12, 2019

The Lord's Prayer begins with defining the relationship: God our Father is strong, loving, and faithful/

Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! I know I really shouldn’t, but…” “Man, what was I thinking? How did I let it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Isaiah 57:15, Colossians 4:4-6, John 1:12-13, Deuteronomy 33:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Twin Murder

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Cain and Abel may have been twins.

GENESIS 4:8 “A TWIN MURDER” A) I read that the murder rate in the United States is more than one per hour every day of the year. * In all the wars in the nation’s history, 530,000 United States combatants have been killed. B) But since 1900, there have been more than 800,000 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Where we have our treasure is important as a follower of Christ

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT LET’S TALK ABOUT TREASURE MATTHEW 6:19–21 “DO NOT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES ON EARTH, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DESTROY, AND WHERE THIEVES BREAK IN AND STEAL. 20BUT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DO NOT DESTROY, AND WHERE THIEVES DO NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Graduate Studies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2011

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 26

Ecclesiastes 2: 1 – 26 Graduate Studies 1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure”; but surely, this also was vanity. 2 I said of laughter—“Madness!”; and of mirth, “What does it accomplish?” 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Purpose Of Work Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

Work was instituted by God as a purposeful, fulfilling, and divine assignment for man, designed for stewardship, creativity, and worship before sin entered the world.

THE PURPOSE OF WORK BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:15 Key Verse: “And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” — Genesis 2:15 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:23–24; Ecclesiastes 2:24; Proverbs 16:3; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2012

What reward are we to look toward to be able to choose to suffer the reproach of Christ? Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, mentions the reward.. “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of me

Text: Eph 2:4-7, Col 3:1-4, Title: Too Heavenly Minded, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/12 A. Opening illustration: “The strength to endure present suffering is the fruit of meditating on future satisfaction.” B. Background to passage: Paul is exalting in the salvation that we share in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Simplicity And Contentment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues the series on spiritual disciplines. Here we discuss the discipline of simplicity or contentment.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. These disciplines diminish the things that block our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9-11, 2 Corinthians 11:2-3, Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Need To Be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 22, 2002

To often it becomes easy for the "veteran" Christian to develop a holier than thou attitude,instead of impressing the lost we drive them further away, we should never forget from whence we came!

Sermon Title: You Need to be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed Scripture: Psalm 51:14-19 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - February 17, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We find ourselves here this morning, for obviously different reasons then others find themselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-15

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016

Today's message is on the first beatitude and how those who are poor in spirit. We'll be looking at what the word "beatitude" means and what it means biblically to be happy. We'll also explore how being poor in spirit increases our happiness.

Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit” Matthew 5:3 Last week we looked at the meaning of the word “beatitude.” The word “beatitude” comes from the Latin meaning happy or blessed. Walter Bauer in his Greek-English Lexicon defines this word as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Foursquare

When Good Things Happen To Bad People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

When unworthy people get good things, prayer helps us discover that we too do have good things, that the issue is not goods but our feelings, and that ultimately God is just and gracious.

There is, indeed, very little justice in the world. But that’s very old news. We established that last week. Last week we talked about that age-old problem of what you do what bad things happen to good people. We thought about how, when good people get into tough times, it just feels as though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist