Sermons on Usefulness:

The Scrooge In All Of Us

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 17, 2007

I have adapted a recent J. John’s sermon, using Scripture to compare Herod and our own sinful tendencies with the Dickens’ character Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Scrooge in All of Us Matthew 2:13-18 Christmas is one of those times that almost demands that we be creative with the familiar- the story of Bethlehem, and the baby Jesus in a manger. The angels we have heard on high. You might feel that you are familiar with the story that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A historical look at great revivals of years past.

Revive Us Again Acts 2:1-13,41 If you ever want to know the truth about something, all you need to do is ask a child. You see, when we ask adults questions that do not have easy answers, they will usually hem and haw around the topic so as not to offend anyone. Children, however, will let you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Heritage: Us! Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Eighth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Show personal “artifacts” (at this point, I displayed a number of personal items that had great value to me, but which would have no value to anyone else); “the fair market value of these items is about 2 cents, give or take…" To you? Worthless. To me? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Working In Us

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

God saves us by His mercy, then supplies us through His riches, and also strengthens us by His power.

GOD WORKING IN US I ACCORDING TO HIS MERCY HE SAVES US Titus 3:4-5 When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise Leads Us In Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 1, 2006

Its not our singing that brings a change in the Atmosphere! Its our praise and worship that attracts the Lord, and leads us into His Glory

IAN JOHSNON www.papelim.org.nz When Israel was ordered by the Lord, into ranks and tribes When they crossed the red Sea Whenever they moved forward and travelled on (Numbers 2) Whenever they went to war (Judges 1:1-2) Whenever they were called to stand before the Lord One tribe always took ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Us Worshipers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006

Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Glorified In Us

Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006

This message deals with Christ’s prayer in John 17 for His disciples sanctification and our need to live a sanctified life for Christ to be glorified in us.

Not much is said about the disciple’s conversions… that is… Some he saved, he said, “Go and sin no more… Or Thy sins be forgiven thee." Some say that weren’t saved until they got the Holy Ghost… (meaning Holy Ghost baptism and salvation are together as one work) Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on May 18, 2007

A sermon on the refreshing/restoring of our service to the Lord.

Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN Intro: Ill. • We know neither the author nor the background for this Psalm. • Most scholars believe that it was written just after Israel returned from captivity in Babylon. • Israel had been sent to Babylon for 70 years as punishment for their sins against the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Used By God

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on May 18, 2007

This is a Father’s Day sermon based up Abraham, and why God called him to be the "father" of the nation of Israel.

Gen. 18:19 A Father Used by God Intro: Today is "Father’s day". A day in which we want to honor someone very special. Today, I would like for us to look at one of the main fathers in the entire Bible. He is an O.T. character who due to his faith the entire world received a blessing (the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vessels For God's Use

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

All of God’s people are a vessel of some kind.

VESSELS FOR GOD’S USE 2 Timothy 2:19-21 INTRO: All of God’s people are a vessel of some kind. We are either a vessel that brings honor to Him, or we are a vessel that dishonors His name. Which kind of vessel are you? Paul teaches us what God expects of each of us in his instructions to Timothy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21, 2 Timothy 2:19-26, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Talent Used Or Wasted

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

What are we doing with what god has given us?

INTRO: Movie – Papillion Story (prison delusions, court guilty of the worst crime) (crime: wasted life!) D.L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” TITLE: Talent Used or Wasted TEXT: Matt. 25:14-15 (READ) I. The Talent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007

Did you know that angels are mentioned either directly or indirectly nearly 300 times in the Old and New Testaments? The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Angels Among Us 5/07 Col. 1:15-17, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

The lords prayer explained

Teach us to pray Talk about the need to pray Luke 11:1 - 13 (NIV) 1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Us Rejoice

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 19, 2007

A sermon on welcoming back the sinner

The title of my sermon today is “Let us rejoice!” Even though it may be under somewhat different circumstances, rejoicing is a common theme throughout the 15th chapter of the Gospel according to Luke. In our gospel reading for today, we read of two different parables that Jesus is telling to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Set Us On Fire

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

God promised that He would put His Spirit within you.

SET US ON FIRE! Luke 3:15-16 (KJV) “15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic