Sermons on True Humility:

Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

You can share your faith without changing who you are.

[Much of the material in this sermon was taken from the book Becoming a Contagious Christian.] When I say the word “evangelism” what pops into your mind? Many people immediately conjure up memories of infamous televangelists, known primarily for extracting large amounts of money from their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Guilty, Or Not Guilty

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Apr 15, 2006

This message builds off the qustion: "If being a Christian was against the law, and you were charged for being one, would there be enough evidence to convict you?" 4 points discussing possible types of evidence are used.

For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail to: notguilty@aweber.com -------------------------------------------- Guilty, or Not Guilty Text: Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? [17] Likewise every good tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eulogy For Helen Walker

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a eulogy for a believer who gave of herself to her family and was a great help in the church.

Helen Walker 4/8/06 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important than to be special, but I think when we come to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Envious Heart

Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006

It’s been said that there are two kinds of people in the world -- those who are millionaires and those who would like to be. And that’s one example of jealousy, but it’s only a piece of it.

Introduction: Those of you who are Muppet fans will know that one of Kermit the Frog’s most famous lines is, “It’s not easy being green.” But I beg to differ. Shakespeare called jealousy “the green sickness”, and we often speak of people being “green with envy”. And, in that regard, it’s all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God In Everyday Living

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Message regarding how we can move from the idea of trusting God to actually doing it.

Trusting God in Everyday Living Matthew 6:25-34 July 3, 2005 Introduction Before I get into the message for today, I want to extend a special invitation to make sure you’re here next week. We’re going to look at that all-important hot topic so important to our society, the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

One Heart - One Voice

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 21, 2005

This message confronts the poverty and pandemic AIDS situation in Africa and calls for a biblical response from God’s people.

ONE HEART – ONE VOICE – THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST LUKE 10:25-37 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2005) SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2005 Introduction: On July 6th - 8th, President Bush and other G8 leaders will discuss the major social, political and economic conditions that leave nearly ONE billion people living in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Birds And The Bees

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 1, 2005

Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally and physically wise.

Title: The Birds and The Bees Text: Proverbs 5:3-14, 20-23; 6:23-24, 27-29, 32-34 Truth: Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally, and physically wise. Aim: to encourage biblical sexual purity. Life ?: How can we hold to biblical standards of sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Unworthy?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 1, 2005

Using Zacchaeus as an example, this sermon shows that no matter what our past, we are lovingly accepted by Jesus Christ as His own. Sermon based upon a sermon by Lee Stroebel.

One of your greatest needs in life is to feel valuable; that your life matters; and that you are worthwhile. Because of this, you’ll find yourself looking around and comparing yourself to other people. In our society we tend to base our self-worth on four things: 1 - We judge our worth first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: *other

Hope For Healing Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 9, 2005

This is the launch sermon in a five part series on healing and miracles. The series will focus on the spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration that God can miraculously do in our lives today.

(The Story of Nick from Joel Olsteen’s, Your Best Life Now, pages 72 & 73) Our thoughts are very powerful things. They can fill us with a spirit of victory, or defeat. A spirit of hope, or helplessness. A spirit of promise, or pain. They can cause us to quote with great confidence, “I can do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divine Illumination

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

The disciples didn’t recognize the miracle of the loaves and fishes as a miracle because they were still spiritually blind. How many times do we miss out on a blessing because we are in need of some Divine Illumination.

Divine Illumination By Pastor Jim May How often do we witness a miracle and don’t even see it as a miracle? How often does the Hand of God move in our lives and we don’t even see Him at work? How much do we miss because we not looking for it? God still moves in the lives of His people but how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fighting Past Fear To Freedom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 16, 2005

The second in a five part series on healing: focusing on spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This message specifically addresses how fear can be a road block to healing and freedom in our lives.

(As with many of my sermons. . .a great deal of the inspiration for this message came from the writings of Max Lucado on this passage.) Introduction - This message was launched with a video from Sermon Spice which addresses fear. It is a dynamic clip that runs just a couple minutes, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Connecting In Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005

Every Child of God has gone through a dry period in prayer and some have never really been able to enjoy the success in prayer that the Lord Jesus wants them to experience. This message can enable you to once again "Connect in Prayer" with our Lord Jesus

Turn Your Bibles to John 15:7 Title: Connecting In Prayer Theme: Five Truths to Success in Prayer Listen as I read John 15: 7, “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” Pray!!!! Introduction: Every child of God has gone through a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Sacrificial

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 25, 2005

When Jesus asks, "do you love me," it fills us with repentance and an eagerness to show our Lord that we do love him. Peter was forgiven and given a new opportunity to feed Jesus sheep. Who are your sheep? How can you respond?

August 28, 2005 Proclaim Peace Through Jesus - in Love - based on John 21:15-19 After Jesus rose from the dead he asked Peter three simple questions - “do you love me?” When Peter answered with a resounding “yes,” Jesus then replied, “feed my sheep.” Although this reinstatement to ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran