Sermons on Urgent Things:

Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010

This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'in Him, All Things Are Held Together'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2009

A message concerning the physical proof of Colossians 1:17, when it says, "In Him, all things are held together.’

TODAY’S MESSAGE IS A BIT DIFFERENT · · It is not so much a lesson on Scripture · · But on the concept of God’s love for us I WILL SHOW YOU · · Irrefutable scientific details · · That has only been revealed in recent years, · · And they show what God has done for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: *other

Why I Do The Things I Do Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

Ever wonder why we do the thngs we do? Why we do the things we don't want to do? God has the answer.

Why I do the things I do? Romans chapter 7:14-25 Introduction- We started a new series last week “Looking for answers”. Last week we looked at what it means to be alive in Christ. We also saw what it meant to be dead without Christ. This week, we ask the question, “Why do I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Thing Possible For The Worst Person Possible

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about loving enemies and allowing God to maintain justice for wrongs done against us.

Turn your Bible to Luke chapter 6, Luke chapter 6. And we are just kind of walking our way through the Book of Luke. And this is a fascinating part of—in fact, Luke 6 is one of my favorite chapters of the whole book. And the reason is because this is when Jesus really begins to unpack some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Able To Do All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2009

In my early ministry working with Missionary Evangelist T. L. Osborn I used one of his films called ’The Unlimited God’. It was used to help get the message out that during the citywide crusade that I was preceding in the city, that our God was able to d

Our God is ABLE to do all things! (Dan 3:17 KJV) If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 9, 2009

A message showing that when Christ comes, good things happen. We need to follow the example Jesus sets in prayer and time with the Father. Do we start each day with God, do we take time to be alone with God, are we at the throne of grace daily, are we i

Mark 1: 29-39 When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen Last week we saw Jesus go to the synagogue and preach and heal with Divine authority. He cleansed a man of unclean spirits and astonished those who witnessed and heard. His fame spread abroad throughout all the region around Galilee. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes All Things New

Contributed by Philip Gill on May 31, 2008

Even with its outrageous characters and weird scenery the Book of Revelation does have relevance for us today. We can look around us and name some of the beasts that plague us – terrorism, global warming, severe drought, rampant consumerism,and so on.

I have a love hate relationship with the telephone. Real phones I mean not these mobile ones with which I simply have a hate relationship. On one occasion when I was just beginning in ministry I answered a phone. On the other end was a voice of a man who wanted to come and discuss the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Seven Things That Will Frustrate Your Soul Winning Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 22, 2009

Just some helps on soul winning. Some pointers to use.

7THINGS THAT FRUSTRATE YOUR SOULWINNING GALATIANS 2:21 “ I DO NOT FRUSTRATE THE GRACE OF GOD: FOR IF RIGHTEOUSNESS COME BY THE LAW, THEN CHRIST IS DEAD IN VAIN.” Soul wining can & will become frustrating if: 1)When you do not ask the Holy Spirit for power Acts 1:8 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things You And I Will Leave Behind

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jan 23, 2009

A SHORT SERMON ON SOME THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE BEHIND. YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO THIS SERMON.

TITLE 5 THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE BEHIND (YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO SERMON) TEXT VERSE, JOB 1:21 AND SAID,NAKED CAME I OUT OF MY MOTHER"S WOMB, AND NAKED SHALL I RETURN LORD GAVE,AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY:BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD. OUTLINE, 5 THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

"I Am About To Do A New Thing;” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Understand the same God who brought this people out of the land of Egypt is not yet done with them. Babylon is not an end but rather, an opportunity for God to display his power and his grace to his people once again.

The book of Isaiah is divided into three sections: (1) events leading up to the captivity and exile in Babylon, (2) redemption and restoration (Comfort), and (3) the Messianic Reign. Today’s message comes from the Messianic Reign and describes the suffering servant. Today’s reading is the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God Does Marvelous Things Without Number Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 17, 2020

Wonder reveals God’s ability to do things beyond the powers and expectations of human.Every new baby is a miracle from God--a unique new person who has never lived on the earth before and there will never be another one like him or her.Amazing God

GOD DOES MARVELOUS THINGS WITHOUT NUMBER “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” (Job 5:9) The works of God are manifold, and not to be counted; the stars of heaven, the fowls of the air, the beasts of the field, and cattle on a thousand hills, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Psalm 104:25, Job 9:10, Isaiah 55:7, Psalm 51:1, 1 Chronicles 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thinking The Things Of God -Conclusion To The Small Catechism Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

This message is the conclusion to Martin Luther's Small Catechism. the 6 major theological points of scripture, concluding with "our vocation".

In Jesus Holy Name November 11, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text: II Timothy 3:16 “Thinking the Things of God” Conclusion to Martin Luther’s Small Catechism On this Sunday we have come to our final topic in our series of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 19, 2018

The Psalmist proclaims they looked back on their Captivity and they did not cry or complain they thought about how many times in the past God had brought them through. Based upon a Memory they moved from Prayer to Praise

TITLE: THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR US SCRIPTURE: PSALM 126 This Psalm, at first glance, appears perfect for this Sunday Morning message before Thanksgiving. What better holiday than the feast of pumpkin and sweet potato pie to read of shouts of joy and mouths full of laughter? What a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful In All Things Part 2- Salvation Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 27, 2018

part 2 of our thankful series

Thankful in all things Part 2 Salvation November 2018 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Today we are going to begin a short series on thankfulness November is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist