Sermons on Use Of Wealth:

Chains That Hold Us Back

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002

This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002

Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:5-8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity That Gives Us Joy

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Jun 20, 2002

An extended outline of Philippians 2 on how unity can bring us joy, individually and corporately.

1A. Background of this book 1B. Paul is writing from jail 2B. Paul is encouraging the church to have his mindset in the midst of their discouraging circumstances 3B. Paul is directing the church to remain united despite inner conflicts. 4B. Paul’s main theme is Joy 1C. Joy is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

God has a great plan, and He uses Satan to accomplish it. Amazing!

Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Intro: The Word of God never ceases to amaze me. 1. come to this little “housekeeping” passage, a summary of what went on. 2. and yet in it we find the fingerprints of God, the events that reveal the plan and purpose of God. 3. and because we discover them here, we can also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Knows Us By Name

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 6, 2006

In our society, we are often known by our numbers. Jesus, the good shepherd, knows us by our name. What a difference

4th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that we might come to know the truth and depth of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 3 - Abide With Us Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 15, 2006

Part 3 of the 40 Days with the Lord Series. In this sermon we will examine Jesus’ appearing to the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus.

40 Days with the Lord Part 3 – Abide with Us Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION I will catch you up with where we began a couple weeks ago. It is Sunday morning, and the women who came with Jesus from Galilee had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blood Sets Us Free

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2005

A sermon showing how the blood given to us in the Lord’s Supper is a way in which the Lord helps us to escape from this sinful world and our sinful selves.

March 24, 2005 Zechariah 9:11-12 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. Almost every Disney classic presents ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 9:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The King Herod Within Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 1, 2005

A sermon that shows all of us have a little King Herod in us, but Christ brings a sword to put that nature to death so a new nature can rise up.

To many of us, we are the center of our own universe, aren’t we? To many of us, we are the only one who counts. And, too many of us think that God is our co-pilot. Let me start by saying that if God is your co-pilot, you had better change places with Him as quickly as you can. In MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-35

Denomination: *other

Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 20, 2006

Pentecost 1(C) - Hope does not disappoint as we boast about God’s glory which also leads us to boast in our sufferings.

HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US June 11, 2006 - PENTECOST 1 - Romans 5:1-5 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How many of you have ever been disappointed? It would not take us much thinking to think of a disappointment or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

What Salvation Means To Us

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005

Here Jesus is telling us that we need not worry about the everyday functions of our life. God, all ready knows our need’s, and our wants. What we need to be worrying about is our own salvation

WHAT SALVATION MEANS TO US Sunday AM February 18, 2000 Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Exposes Us To God

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Why Adam lost the relationship with God and how faith impacts on our retreaving that relationship

The Sunday School teacher was dismayed when she saw the picture that one of her pupils had drawn. "Why, it looks like a cowboy walking into a bar!" she said with concern. "It is," said the child. "But it’s all right. He’s not going to DRINK anything. He’s just going in to SHOOT a man!" The Great ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

God Bless Us With Victory

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

We need victory over the troubles of this life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Healing Belong To Us?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 6, 2005

Has divine healing been done away with, was it only for the early church?

Does Healing Belong To Us? The question that many Christians have today is, does healing belong to us as it did to the early church? There are 3 basic beliefs on the subject of healing in the modern Christian church. 1. Many believe healing has been done away with, that it was only for the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Always Use The Front Door"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 8, 2005

Life is tough. Everyone is looking for a "door of escape." In this chapter, Solomon mentions two "woman." You have a choice. The Harlot? (Verese 5-27) Or Chirst? (Verses 1-4) Choose Christ as your "door of escape!"

“Always use the front door.” Introduction: Life is tough… Everyone is looking for a door of escape. The Boss has been unfair to you. The wife seems unreasonable. The children are intolerable. Your Church is in a mess. Life is tough. You want out... We want to escape from reality… Not all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To A Useful Life For God

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Gideon is our example of a useful believer

Judges 6:23,25,26,36;7:9,14 `I. Purge sin from your life. 6-23 II. Revive True Worship. 6-25,26 III. Act on your Faith. 6-367 IV. Yield to the will of God. 7-9,14 PRAY. Prayer is the secret weapon of the Christian. James 5:13–16 1) You must have a personal encounter with God! 2) You will then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist