Sermons on Urging:

Stewardship - More Than Tithing

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 3, 2012

Stewardship suggests to most people simply tithing-- tithing is just the beginning of stewardship.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 310-591-2968 Pastor David Wilson CELL: 310-213-4586 Pastor David Wilson email abimilech@ca.rr.com For the first month of 2012 we will place a heavy emphasis on Stewardship. We have designated January as stewardship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of Speech

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010

If we have God's truth in our hearts, we must speak our witness. It is not good enough to remain silent. That word must be a word of love and it must be a word of justice. Martin Luther King exemplified this discipline.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 19, 1986 It was the spring of 1964, and I had to make a choice. I had to decide whether I would, in my very first year of ministry, do something which would create a bit of tension in the church, but which the students with whom I worked were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2017

This sermon attempts to address the growing challenge of getting along in church given our differences due to culture wars, politics, personal opinions, prejudices, etc.

Title: Getting Along Text: Philippians 2:1-13 Thesis: When we have the same attitude as Christ, we will get along together and please God. Introduction: Our text was originally written to Christians living in Philippi which was a Roman Colony and as such they were citizens of the Roman Empire. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commend, Greet And Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2014

1- We must commend some people 2- We must greet all who are in Christ 3- We must watch out for those who cause trouble

INTRO.- ILL.- I heard someone say one time that there are two kinds of people: saints and aints. We’re all supposed to be saints in the church but sometimes we act like aints. ILL.- David Lloyd George (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916-1922) was addressing a meeting in South ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Give To God Part 2

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 5, 2010

We may lose what we keep, but we will never lose what we give to God. Giving to the Lord’s work is an important part of our fellowship with each other

Part II II Corinthians 8:10-24 Purpose: To explain why and how we should give to God’s work. Aim: I want the listener to see that God often gives us extra money so we can give more to Him. INTRODUCTION: "The trouble with money is that too many people are spending what they don’t have for things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

We need to be in the encouragement business! And If you have any message of encouragement for others,Please speak it!

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man who was getting ready to sail around the world in his homemade boat. • And there was a crowd of people on the pier that weren’t being supportive. • They were telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. • “The sun will burn you.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-43

Denomination: Christian Church

From Kindness To Kindness

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019

“Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is His Commandment Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 14, 2021

"And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment." 1 John 3:23-24

This is His Commandment By Marc Heatherington Our passage today is from 1 John 3:22-23: And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, Romans 7:7, Acts 15:23-29, Acts 17:30, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, Matthew 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26-37, 1 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 16:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 John 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Moves God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 3, 2020

The believers pray acknowledging God's sovereignty, submitting to God's will and relying on God's help.

Good morning and welcome back. Let’s commit this time to God. PRAYER Heavenly Father, we are meeting again online to worship you, to acknowledge your presence in our lives and for your help throughout this circuit breaker time. There are moments of anxiety, restlessness, boredom and worries, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hell Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 11, 2020

What is hell? a) punishment, b) separation from God, c) ruled by evil. Why would God send people to hell? What should we respond to the reality of hell?

HELL—Matthew 25:31-46 Last week, we talked about heaven, and this week, we talk about hell. Why talk about hell? It is not something we talk about with strangers, or even casual acquaintances. Some people—even people we know well—might consider it taboo, worse than talking about politics or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:11-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense, Then What?

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE THINK WE KNOW BETTER THAN GOD WHAT HIS PLAN SHOULD BE. IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK AND IN PAIN, WE WANT TO TREAT THE PAIN RIGHT AWAY, WHEN THE PAIN COULD BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM

WHEN GOD’S WAYS DON’T MAKE SENSE, THEN WHAT? JONAH 1:1-16 WE’VE JUST STARTED A SERIES DEALING WITH THINGS IN LIFE THAT DO NOT GO AS WE WOULD WANT THEM TO. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS TRIAL AFTER TRIAL PUT ON OUR PLATE AND WE WANT TO ASK GOD WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHEN IT WILL STOP. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 7, 2019

Faith in Christ is not always easy, but simple. Elisha, Naaman, and his servants remind us to: 1. Offer a simple witness to someone in need 2. Encourage others to do the right thing, and 3. Accept what God offers you.

2 Kings 5:1-14 The Simplicity of Faith There is a saying: “Nothing is as simple as it seems.” Sometimes that’s true. Someone well-meaning gives you advice, and you’re thinking, “You don’t know the half of it!” Or you plan something out, and Murphy’s Law kicks into gear, and makes life a lot more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, 1 Peter 5:6, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Called To Be A Salvation Army Officer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world.

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world. I did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

For A Little Guy, He Turned Out To Be A Pretty Big Man

Contributed by David Nolte on May 13, 2021

People won't always like us and they shut us out, but Jesus will not reject us.

There are people in this world who just never fit in, who never find a place, who never get invited. Charlie brown for instance. Here’s a typical scene from his life: Charlie Brown is walking along when he approaches two girls. One of them says, “Well, what are you doing here?” Then both girls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ