Sermons on True Value:

Understanding The Theme In Christ In Philippians

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 4, 2010

Paul uses the phrase in Christ eight times in Philippians and studying these occurances can help us find deeper meaning in the book

The phrase in Christ appears eight different times through the letter to the Philippians and is one of the major themes that Paul addresses. The wording is important because Paul does not use in Jesus, by Jesus or even because of Jesus. Paul makes the usage in Christ for two important reasons. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resolution We've Already Broken

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2009

We try to be perfect, in the "spotless" sense. But perfection means completion, and is tied to meeting others’ needs rather than achieving our goals. Jesus’ sacrifice was his "finished" accomplishment.

It happens every January. Just as sure as snow and the Super Bowl, with or without your favorite team, it always happens in January. Broken resolutions. Broken resolutions are the order of the day in the first month of the year. Those noble impulses we all have to do better and to be better – we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

What You Got Ain't Nothin'

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 20, 2009

To many trust in their wealth to get them through in life, but it will never be enough to get them through in the next. It is all about righteousness, not riches.

What You Got Ain’t Nothin’ Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 49 Key verse: Psalms 49:16-17 - 16Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; 17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Walking in Faith II Corinthians 5:7 Monte T. Brown July 3, 2005 Sunday Night First Baptist Riverton Scripture For we walk by faith, not by sight: II Corinthians 5:7 Prayer Father I come to you this holiday weekend and I just want to praise your name and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Character Counts In Citizenship. Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

As citizens of the Kingdom of God our Christlike character is vital as a witness to his grace for His glory.

Titus 3:1-11 KJV Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contagious Cristianity

Contributed by Bret Bone on Feb 4, 2013

How many of you here are familiar with the movie called the Avenger’s? The main characters in this movie are all super heroes…there’s Captain America…The Incredible Hulk…Iron Man…and Thor... Even though they all star in their own films…In the Avenger mo

Video..............Chairs Slide#1 Welcome Prayer How many of you here are familiar with the movie called the Avenger’s? The main characters in this movie are all super heroes…there’s Captain America…The Incredible Hulk…Iron Man…and Thor... Even though they all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Face To Face Time With God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 6, 2013

The sermon shares what it takes to get Face Time with God: It involves spending time with God. When one spends time with God it changes you, it puts greater balance in your life.

Exodus 34:29-35 Face To Face Time The Bible in today s lesson said that Moses Face did shine after meeting God Face to Face , vs 29he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 1. Let us consider: Surely it will take great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist

Educating The Child

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

“My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge” Proverbs 5:1, 2.

Theme: Educating the Child Text: Pr. 5:1, 2, 12-14; 2 Tim. 3:10-17; Lk. 2:41-52 Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘educating the child’. Educating a child begins even before the birth of the child. The right nourishment and the thought life of the parents affect the unborn child in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Radical

Contributed by John Quigley on Nov 12, 2012

A sermon that speaks of the radical preaching and teaching of Jesus Christ.

Mar 12:38-44 NKJV Then He said to them in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, (39) the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, (40) who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Believer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

Spiritual marks every Christian should bear: 1. The mark of God’s story (1:27-30). 2. The mark of charity (2:1-2). 3. The mark of humility (2:5-8). 4. The mark of giving glory to God (2:8-11). 5. The mark of loyalty (2:12-13)

The Marks of a Believer Philippians 1:27-2:13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 12, 2012 *In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he said: “From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” (Galatians 6:17) *Can you imagine that? -- In 2 Cor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Goals For Our Christian Growth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

God wants us to be: 1. more peaceful (vs. 14-15). 2. more faithful (vs. 14-16 & 19-23). 3. more joyful (vs. 16-18). 4. more hopeful (vs. 23-24).

God’s Goals for Our Christian Growth Philippians 2:14-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2012 *When I preached the funeral for Mrs. Opal Self last week, I saw a lot of people that I have not seen for almost two years. One of the people who stood out the most was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Lovely Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

1. Be willing to serve the Lord (vs. 25). 2. Sympathize with other people (vs. 25-27a). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 27a & 29-30). 4. See the Lord’s mercy (vs. 27).

How to Live a Lovely Life Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2012 *Pastor Frank Harrington told about a little girl who kept a daily notebook. And one day her dad noticed that she had drawn a picture of him in her book. Underneath, she had carefully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Statutes/ Constitution For Mankind

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 15, 2011

In the way the world thinks today God has been removed from the throne of judgment. God has been stripped of His authority. God has been robbed as the moral ruler of this universe.

Isaiah chapter 1/Duet chapter 6…Gods Statutes/ Constitution A revival is a spiritual awakening...So if we need a spiritual awaking then...we must be dosing off spiritually. I believe that our country has dosed off spiritually and so have a lot of individuals....when a country or a person ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Wind

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 18, 2011

Like the wind, God can be heard but not seen. He is constantly speaking, both to the Creation which He made by His Word and to people.

The Wind JOHN 3:8 “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” The word spirit in both Hebrew and Greek means “breath” or “wind.” Both a breath of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Diving Deeper Into Life Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Oct 18, 2011

We need to start living life as the precious gift from God it truly is. Deeper living from a deeper understanding!

This past Wednesday, Scott Evans Dekraai, got out of his car in Seal Beach (CA) shot a man who was sitting in his SUV talking on his cell phone then entered a beauty salon where his ex-wife worked and opened fire, shooting at point blank his ex-wife and eight other people. Six died immediately, two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist