Sermons on Usefulness:

Because He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 5, 2008

Do we need God’s love to truly be able to love and how does God want us to love others

Because He First Loved Us God’s love for us produces love in us God’s love in us, enables us to… …Love others… … Sacrificially … Undeservedly God’s love for us is received through believing in Jesus Good morning. You can go ahead and be seated. We are glad that you are here. We started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

"God Gives Us Perfect Coverage.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009

God’s perfect table ofgood things

THE NEXT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: I was reading recently about Cal Ripken’s record. You know which one I’m talking about: He played 2632 consecutive baseball games. This is a record that may stay in the books forever; he will certainly be remembered forever as a legend in the game. Most sports ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cherish Is The Word I Use To Describe

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2009

A sermon for husbands from Ephesians 5:28-33. (Outline taken from Gary Kusunoki on Blue Letter Bible)

Sermon for 6/14/2009 Ephesians 5:28-33 Introduction: A. A husband was told by the marriage counselor to try and be more considerate of his wife. So one day he came home from work. He looked real nice, he put on some cologne on, and he had a bouquet of flowers and a box of candy in his hands. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'til Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2009

To show the true indicator of the heart’s condition (words) and the possibility of cleansing.

’TIL DEATH DO US PART Matthew 12:33-37 (The third in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: To show the true indicator of the heart’s condition (words) and the possibility of cleansing. Supporting Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-28; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now!

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 25, 2009

An Illustrative Sermon Using Peter’s Great Confession & A 70’s Disco Song To Drive Home One Of The Promises Of Jesus Concerning The Church!

*******SERMON OUTLINE********* Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now! I. Stopping Short... Praise the Lord!!! Turn with me in your Bibles this morning to Matthew 16:13-18. How many in here this morning has ever set a goal in your life, and you stopped short of completing your goal? You could have had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Does Jesus Care About Us? Series

Contributed by Bob Garbett on Sep 2, 2011

Examines question asked of Jesus - "Don't you care about us?"

Mark 4:35-41 What kind of questions do you think you might ask Jesus? In today’s message, we will look at the question, “Jesus, don’t you even care?” Maybe you are, or you have been in a position where you wanted to ask that question. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens To Us After Die?

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

“What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Make Us Sick? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010

Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Worship And Bow Down

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Let us worship and bow down to the LORD because of who He is, and let us avoid doing it in an improper way, from Psalm 95.

Psalm 95:1-11 “Let us Worship and Bow Down” Addressed: - Why should we worship God? - Who is this God that we worship? - How shouldn’t we worship God? - What is worship? Proposition: Let us worship and bow down to the LORD because of who He is, and let us avoid doing it in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Numbers And How They Are Used In Bible Prophecy Series

Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 13, 2011

This is one of my sermons giving Bible guidence showing how to use Numbers as keys to unlock Bible Prophecy

Remember to use these keys when dealing whith Bible Prophecy only Many of the numbers in the Bible have deeper prophetic or spiritual significance. Both in the Old and New Testaments, numbers reveal hidden concepts and meanings that commonly escape the casual reader. And throughout history, men ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011

Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How Does Jesus Love Us? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011

I love you! These are 3 words that we all long to hear. Can you remember when you first heard these words? We all want to be loved! Did you know that God loves you? How? Let's look at Scripture and see the ways God loves us...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 21, 2011 Date Preached: January 23, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: How Does Jesus Love Us? Sermon Text: John 3:14-17 [ESV] Introduction: I love you! ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Truth Will Make Us Holy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 7 - God's truth will make us holy. Jesus prays this for all believers. God's truth is always our message.

GOD’S TRUTH WILL MAKE US HOLY (Outline) June 5, 2011 - Easter 7 - JOHN 17:17-26 INTRO: John 17 concludes the lengthy, teaching discussion Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion. Jesus’ teaching started in chapter 13. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran