Sermons on Train Yourself To Be Godly:

Becoming A Great Commission Christian

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other

Pancakes And Peanut Butter

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 23, 2008

This is a very personal funeral message written for my grandmother, but could be adapted for anyone.

Grandma Geri’s Message Pancakes and Peanut Butter December 17, 2008 I have had the honor of performing many funerals. Whether I know the person who has passed away or not it is always difficult to watch a family mourn. It’s always difficult to see them in pain, wishing they could have their loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Timing And My Time

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 8, 2009

Originally preached as a New Year’s message, this sermon focuses on the importance of living our lives by God’s timetable...not ours.

God’s Timing and My Time [Inspired by John Maxwell’s "God’s Timing and my Time.] “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Icebreaker: In a recent panel for the comic strip The Family Circus, Dolly was shown drawing a picture with her ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fresh Start....with God - A Message Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 11, 2009

When we feel like failures, a fresh start is right around the corner. Luke details what repentance looks like and how it should be done.

TEXT: The anointing of Jesus’ Feet - Luke 7:36-50 TITLE: Fresh Start: With God - a Message on Repentance SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Repentance OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 11, 2009 PROP.: When we feel like failures, a fresh start with God is right around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Seeping Through Your Skin? Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences “seep into our skin.”

What’s Seeping Through Your Skin? Slowing Down, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 3, 2009 We’re going to do something tonight I have never done before. We’re going to pick up with new sermons in a series that I was doing a few months ago. This series will probably be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

There Is Power In God's Word

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 12, 2009

Bible

THERE IS POWER IN GOD’S WORD! Psalms 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. POWER BELONGETH UNTO GOD: Ephesians 6:10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Or Disciple 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 18, 2009

This is the second part of a message that looks at what makes a disciple

Last week we started to take a look at what being a disciple looked like, We discovered that the word Christian came from the original word Χριστιανός or Christianŏs and it originally showed up in Acts 11:26 where we read It was at Antioch that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story - Sermon 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Inspired by Frazee and Lucado

From Shepherd to King - Week 11 November 21, 2010 Last week, I spoke about distortions, then on Tuesday I received this from my mother in law. I thought it was pretty funny, but just amazing how easily we can be fooled; and how people distort what is really the truth. Okay, let’s move on, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Space

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011

Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Home Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible inspired by Randy Frazee and max Lucado.

The Return Home - 19 February 27, 2011 Sometimes life is all about pig slop and whale guts! How’s that for a start? The prodigal son can tell you about the pig slop. He requested his share of his father’s inheritance before his father died; and he took the money and ran off to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011

Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven.

Enoch’s Story! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: BC Justice League Introduction to series: Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Measure Of Success

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2011

God's people wanted direction from Micah, the instructions are still valid today.

When I was in High School I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, sometimes even today I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. However I had plenty of dreams and aspiration, and whenever I visualized myself doing any of those particular things that I dreamed of doing I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sure Cure For The Blues!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 16, 2011

Elijah experiences ’burn out’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). The characters concerned (vs 1-4): • (1). The Weak King: Ahab (vs 1). • (2). The Dominant Queen: Jezebel (vs 2). • (3). The Discouraged Prophet: Elijah (vs 3-4). (B). The Lord and Elijah (vs 5-18): • (1). The Lord Reveals vs 5-14). • (2). The Lord Commissions (vs ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

What Did God Do When The Lights Went Out

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011

I THOUGHT THAT THIS MORNING, WE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT GOD DID WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE PROBABLY HUNKERED DOWN, LIT CANDLES, PULLED OUT FLASHLIGHTS, SEARCH FOR OTHER HOUSING, OR A VARIETY OF OTHER THINGS. WHILE SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURE, I FOUND SEVERAL

WHAT DID GOD DO WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT A Survey through the Scripture concerning God and Darkness INTRODUCTION: THIS HAS BEEN SOME SORT OF WEEK HASN’T IT? THIS WEEK OUR LITTLE AREA OF THE WORLD HAS SURVIVED AN EARTHQUAKE, A HURRICANE NAMED IRENE AND A TORNADO. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS FOR A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist