Sermons on True Believers:

Developing Patience Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2008

This sermon looks at three aspects of developing Patience. I. WHEN should I wait? II. WHY should I wait? III. HOW should I wait?

Developing Patience As many of you know – I am in the Army Reserve. There is a saying in the Army that has been around as long as I have been in the Army and I’m sure it was there long before I arrived. The saying is: Hurry up and WAIT! It seems there is a lot of waiting in the Army – but you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Pack In Your Travel Bag

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

Service recognizing students as they leave for school: Pack in your travel bags warmth for others, but no destructive attitudes; and pack gifts to share but no self-destructive feelings.

Everyone say with me the key verse, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Getting ready is the biggest part of taking a trip. It takes almost as long to get ready to leave home as it does to take the trip itself. Around our house, when we’re getting ready to go away, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God In 2009 Series

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jan 7, 2009

How we need to be Aware & Concerned for the Presence of God. His Presence in our life will do wonderful things throught & to us.

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN 2009 Sunday AM January 4, 2009 2009! We’ve made it another year. It’s almost hard to imagine another year has come & gone so fast. For those of us of a notable age the years just seem to get faster & faster. I’m not going to be long this morning! I want to make a few ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When All Else Fails, Read The Instructions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2009

The Bible gives us understanding of human life and relationships, it equips us for effectiveness, and it is the standard by which a church becomes great.

Why do we prefer to stumble along and do a job halfway, when, with just a little effort, we could do it well? Why is it that we will take a stab at something we don’t know how to do, .we will fool with it, we will mess with it, but, if it takes some study to learn to do it right, we’re not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Shallow Waters Behind And Going Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 11, 2009

Sometimes you must leave the shallow waters behind and go out into the deep to recieve the blessing that God has in store for you.

St. Luke:5:1-11 Topic: Leaving the shallow waters behind, and launching out into the deep As we embark into the new year of 2009, we must learn to leave the shallow waters behind. That is, we must learn to leave the shallow waters of our past, and be willing to launch out into the deep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of A Kiss

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2009

Black History Month: There is a price to pay for friendliness: Christlike behavior even when others disappoint us, commitment to the development of others.

The passage I am about to read is the very ending of the Second Corinthian letter. It includes a verse which has a warm place in my memory because it was the favorite verse of lots and lots of male seminarians back in the 60’ s when I was in school. You see, in the 60’s there were not very many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 5 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-V—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - The Conqueror Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 3, 2009

Gideon faced a large enemy 135,000 strong and the odds were against him. Don’t take 32,000, only take 300. I am the LORD.

Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 1 Judges 6:34-7:9 Introduction During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, "Sir, I am not a brave man. . . The truth is, I am an utter craven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With People In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- Respect your leaders 2- Live peacefully with all 3- Warn some, encourage others 4- Never seek vengeance

INTRO.- ILL.- A man asked the preacher, “How many active members do you have in your church?” The preacher said, “They’re all active. Half of them are working with me and half of them are working against me.” AND THIS DOES HAPPEN IN SOME CHURCHES. What’s a preacher to do in a situation like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Can You See The Manger?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008

This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Burn On Without Burn Out

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008

Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Like Attitude

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 25, 2008

The attitude of a Christian should mirror the attitude of Jesus.

Text: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). All of us have an attitude. Sometimes our attitude is positive and brings about a good outlook and sometimes it is negative and projects a bad image for the rest of the day. A positive attitude will put a smile ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)

(Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Huge Pricetag Of Instant Gratification

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008

We will often miss the best things in life because of impatience. The price of impatience is a price we don’t want to pay.

The Huge Price Tag of Instant Gratification By Pastor Jim May Matthew Chapter 15:22-28 We live in a world that wants what it wants and it wants it right now. There isn’t one of us that does not love a little instant gratification now and then. How do I know that? All you have to do is look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible