Sermons on undivided devotion:

Thankful No Matter What

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009

If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Properties Of Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009

This message details four properties of prayer that make it so important in the life of the Christian with reference to one’s relationship with God.

The Properties Of Prayer Text: I Thess.5: 17 Intro: Though the Christian practice of prayer is possessed of certain qualities and characteristics that make it an act of worship toward God, I don’t want us to be misled by the title of this message. When I refer to the properties of prayer, I do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Smoke!

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 10, 2008

Serve God with a Passion!!!!!!

MAKE IT SMOKE! Text: Leviticus 3:12-16, "And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Continuously, Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2010

We don’t know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritual sleep

Text: Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Watch Continuously, Ready for Jesus A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep Season: Advent 1a Date: November 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2011

1. God cares about our devotion to Him. 2. God cares about defending our relationships. 3. God cares about a greater degree of His goodness.

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 4 Exodus 20:18-22:24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 23, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *The LORD Jehovah, God of the Old Testament was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. Tonight we continue looking at the Old Testament ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Command And Teach These Things Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Command and teach things that affect our lives. 1- Don’t let others look down on you 2- Devote yourself to ministry 3- Don’t neglect your gift 4- Diligence will pay off 5- Doctrine is important

INTRO.- Command and teach! Strong words. ILL.- It’s been said that it is not the dog’s keen smell or hearing that has endeared him to modern man, it’s his uncomplaining readiness to obey and lavish affection on his human friends. A dog is loyal, loving, and lovable, even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 2 - Jesus' parents search for their Son. Where is Jesus? Jesus is in his Father's house. Jesus is in his people's hearts.

WHERE IS JESUS? (Outline) January 16, 2011 - Epiphany 2 - LUKE 2:41-52 INTRO: Can there be anything scarier than a lost child? Even for a few minutes? Such a situation fills any parent with shock and anguish. Joseph and Mary certainly asked over and over: “Where is Jesus?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Soul Doctor

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 21, 2016

Our country need to look to the doctor that can heal our nation.

THE SOUL DOCTOR When we are sick we look for a physician to find out what we need to cure what is alien us. We find help as quick as possible Mathew 9: 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2016

There are many things that can hinder us or stop us, from spending time with God, but perhaps the biggest hindrance can be ourselves.

People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 NLT As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship our focus this month is on The Word of God and today we are going to be thinking about Hindrances to God’s Word. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faithful And Wise Servant

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

We must be faithful and wise in our calling.

Matthew 24:45-51 KJV Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? [46] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. [47] Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure Extravagant Love

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 23, 2014

The longer we know Him the more we love Him, and the more we want to love Him. Our love for Him becomes an extravagant love. There is nothing too great to do for Him; nothing too much to give.

Pure Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of Mercy Shall Meet Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016

To show that GOD is my Sure Reward, His Very Presence in my life, and GOD has allowed us to see the defeat of our enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your enemies defeated? Yes. GOD is my Sure Reward and I will see the defeat of my enemies. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is my Sure Reward, His Very Presence in my life, and GOD has allowed us to see the defeat of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2014

The contrast of Herod killing John the Baptist to Jesus feeding 5000 in Mark 6 is very revealing of the life of sin vs. a life of service. We must be totally devoted to Christ to live for Him, and cannot live like He is a convenience.

Who do you follow? Mark 6:14-44 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - For us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformation

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 9, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES SPIRITUAL REFORMATION BY EZRA, A PRIEST.

REFORMATION OBSERVATION: NEHEMIAH WAS A JEWISH CUPBEARER TO A PERSIAN KING, ARTAXZERXES. THIS KING PERMITTED NEHEMIAH TO RETURN TO JERUSALEM TO DO RESTORATION ON THE TEMPLE AND THE WALLS AROUND JERUSALEM. EZRA WAS A JEWISH PRIEST WHO HAD RETURNED FOURTEEN YEARS EARLIER. EZRA EFFECTIVELY ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28

Denomination: Baptist