Sermons on Unprepared:

Using What God Has Given Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

God gives each of special abilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service. There’s no getting around the fact that we are responsible for what we’ve been given

Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he had a really hard time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Conflict Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

What’s the cure for the common conflict? It’s grace

Open: Well today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of James. This morning we will be exploring another topic that is relevant to every single person here today -- the topic we are going to looking at this morning is conflict. I read a story this week about two farms in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Higher Fools

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

There is power to mount up and there is power to pull down, but the best power is the power from on high, which will make you to mount up like the eagle. That is the kind of power that we should ask for. There are some Christians whose names have been tak

HIGHER FOOLS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like the eagle. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40: 31). There is power to mount up and there is power ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Was Tempted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010

The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Change Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Following up on last week's message about the means of grace, this message talks about how we can use spiritual disciplines to allow God to bring the change that is needed in our lives.

The Promise of Change The Company We Keep, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 13, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about “means of grace.” Let’s do a quick review. What are the means of grace? They are the ways you receive God’s grace into your life. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hard Lessons From Wisdom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What we learn from our suffering sometimes is difficult for us to understand and accept, but God is faithful and will bring us thru...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 16, 2010 Date Preached: January 17, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Hard Lessons from Wisdom Sermon Text: Job 28 [HCSB] 20 Where then does wisdom come from, and where is ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008

Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

“Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is In Your Spiritual Kitchen Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

Did you know that many believers try to live their Christian life on nothing but spiritual ’junk’ food? We are called to subsist on the Word of God and anything else is NOT nutritious for the believer.

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 25, 2007 Date Preached: May 27, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: What do you have in your spiritual kitchen? Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:15 and 2 Tim 3:15-17 Introduction: Junk food is the rage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stay On Task Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

For us to rid ourselves of idolatry in the church we must stay on task...with what God has called us to do!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 5, 2006 Date Preached: July 9, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Stay on Task, Avoiding the Idol of Distraction Sermon Text: 2 Tim 4:1-8 (NASB) read now… Introduction: 1 I solemnly charge you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bridegroom Of Blood Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009

Being "in" the Will of God doesn’t necessarily mean that we aren’t distracted by human concerns and relationships.

Personally, I have a lot of trouble with the theological term, “the permissive will of God.” We usually apply it whenever someone has done something wrong or merely made a foolish, but not deliberate, choice and then, God makes something good out of the human mess. My problem with the term is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-26

Denomination: *other

God’s Enduring Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2011

The message is a study of the permanence of God’s Word.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Among the many comforting words spoken by the Master for the encouragement of His people, the words of this text must assuredly rank among the most precious. Many Christians consider them seminal assurance. The comfort derived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Long For His Coming?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

The 2nd coming of Christ is a major theme in the Bible. In 2 Tim. 4:8 Paul talked about the reward that awaits “all who have loved His appearing.” Do I love and eagerly await the coming of the Lord? This sermon explores 4 characteristics of those who do.

Do I Long for Christ’s Coming? 2 Tim.2:7-8 Richard Tow 8/14/16 In 2 Tim. 4:7 Paul was approaching the end of his life. He has been imprisoned by Nero and knows that he will be executed.1 He writes in verse 7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7-8, Titus 2:11-14, 1 John 3:3, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Hebrews 11:14-16, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Shake Off The Dust Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Too many people are slaves to their past mistakes.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, one of the greatest televisions shows ever produced was the Andy Griffith show. I’m talking about the old black-and-white episodes when Ron Howard played a young Opie. One of my favorite episodes was “The Sermon for Today.” Here’s a question for you TV trivia buffs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way - Stand Up

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018

This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

The first message in a series on the life of David.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal