Sermons on Use What You Have:

"Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008

The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

“Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Know What You Have (Don't Be Deceived!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2014

Deception is the main fighting tactic of the Enemy and we are called to NOT be deceived by his wiles. Paul addresses the Corinthian church and admonishes/challenges them to not be deceived and to not be proud, but that they belong to God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 03, 2014 Date Preached: April 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Know What You Have! (don’t be deceived) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:18-23 [NLT] 18Stop deceiving yourselves. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Only What You Ought To Have Done

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 18, 2019

We can be a blessing or we can be half of a blessing

Doing Only What You Ought to Have Done! Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on the message, its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Have You Noticed About Your Mother

Contributed by E K Harrill on May 3, 2011

Mom does so many good things for her children but they often go unnoticed.

Mothers are special people and they are one of God’s best gifts to us. Today we need to pause and thank God for our mother. She isn’t perfect but she always seems to know what we need and how to help us. Abraham Lincoln said, All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Learned From The Wise Men?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 30, 2002

We sing about these wise men, and then rarely act like wise men ourselves? What can we learn from them?

IN MANY NATIVITY SCENES COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS ONE CAN ALWAYS CATCH A GLIMPSE OF “THE WISE MEN”. WE SEE THEM REPRESENTED ON CHRISTMAS CARDS, WE HEAR AND SING SONGS SUNG ABOUT THEM AND THEIR COURAGEOUS JOURNEY. MOST HOLIDAY SCENARIOS SUGGEST THAT THESE MEN (WHO TRADITION SAYS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Want What You Have – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

Philip’s journey continues as he meets the Etheopian and offers what he has...knowledge of scriptures.

I want what you have – Part 2 Today we are picking up with the second half of Chapter 8. Last week we learned about the dealing of Philip in Samaria and in particular with Simon the Soarcer. The main focus of last week was that when Simon say the success of Philip he was impressed and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Congregational

What To Do When You Have To Fight A Giant Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2020

This message looks at the story of David and Goliath and what the best steps are when we are facing a giant in our lives.

Through my ministry, when I’ve been planning and dreaming and dreaming and scheming, I often ask myself, what’s the worst that could happen? Basically, I’m asking myself “What’s the worst-case scenario?” Now, some people seem to only gravitate to the worst-case scenario in their lives, and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Have You Done With Your Damascus Experience

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006

A look in the book of Acts at pauls life and his Damascus experience. and what we can Learn from him.

ACTS 9:1-18 What have you done with your Damascus Experience I want us to take a look into the book of Acts and look into the heart of a man Name Saul who became Paul And see just what we can learn from him. I want us to Look at three Elements. #1 Sauls Conversion #2 Sauls ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have A Part To Play.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of whoever He wants to touch for repentance and salvation to take place.

"No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me makes them want to come. But if they do come, I will raise them to life on the last day." The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are What You Eat

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006

In a world of fad diets, cooking shows on tv, and gourmet grocery stores everywhere, Jesus reminds us not to work for the bread that perishes. We are reminded that Jesus is the bread eternal!

"You Are What You Eat!" Sermon on John 6:24-35 Pentecost +9-B August 6, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. They said to him, ‘Sir, give us this bread always.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Kicked Out Of Church – So What! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 16: 1 - 11

John 16: 1 - 11 Kicked out of church – So What! 1 “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 And these things they will do to you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why I Still Love The Church

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Nov 27, 2004

IN SPITE OF ALL THE SHORTCOMINGS AND PROBLEMS FOUND IN THE CHURCH,, I STILL HAVE A LOVE FOR THE CHURCH. LET ME GIVE YOU SOME REASONS WHY

EPHESIANS 5:25 TEXT.HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR WIVES EVEN AS CHIRST ALSO LOVED THE CHURCH AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR IT. INTRO. SOME SAY THE CHURCH IS FULL OF HYPOCRITES. SOME SAY THE CHURCH NO LONGER PORTRAYS THE LOVE OF CHIRST. SOME SAY THE CHURCH HAS BECOME A SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. THE MAJORITY OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

I Have Come That You May Have Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus said in different places why He came to earth. So, let's check out what He said and see how it all fits into His perfect plan of salvation for all who will place their faith and trust in Him! PTL!

Are you “Pressing On to Know the Lord”? - Hosea 6:3a Last week we took a look at who Jesus is and we saw that the Father in heaven revealed through Peter that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the Living God”. And, that this declaration, this fact is the very foundation ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene