Sermons on Wants:

Saints With Broken Haloes

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 31, 2002

All Christians are ’saints’ but with broken haloes; God wants to restore and shine through us - see the story of Winchester Cathedral window.

CALLED TO BE SAINTS Many years ago the bishops in England thought that there were so many good people to remember, that one day should be set apart commemorate all who had lived Godly lives, and so November 1st was designated as "All Saints Day". When St Paul wrote his letter to the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7, Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Religion With A Kick!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 2, 2001

This is a message that deals with the lifeless attitude that keeps trying to creep into the churches across this nation and the change that God want to make in those churches.

Scripture: Matthew 9:17 Title: “Religion With A Kick!” Introduction: Jesus came into this world to institute CHANGES! The forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist, and Jesus Himself began their preaching ministries with the message of “REPENTANCE.” Evidently the Scribes and Pharisees were critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Watching Me?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon deals with God wanting others to look at us, because we have been called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

Who Is Watching Me? Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 5:1-11 Text Matthew 5:13-16 Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched, even though nobody appeared to be around? Well today, we are on more tapes and videos than many of us ever imagined. When we go into the bank, we are on video ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whose Friend Are You Anyway?

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

This sermon cuts to the heart of why people act as they do (even in the church) and how to live as God truly wants us to.

James 4:1-12 "Whose Friend Are You Anyway?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle When my children were small, I loved sitting with them and teaching them the songs I learned as a child. It was wonderful to sing with them; "Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, Only a Boy Named David, This Little Light of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cup And The Clock

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 18, 2002

As we think on these things, there are two images that I want you to put your mind on today. One is a cup; the other is a clock.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Julius Caesar said “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” And Jesus Christ, the Son of God knew that he would offer up the supreme sacrifice for the world and He would have to do that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, Mark 14:36

"Christ In The Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 31, 2003

Christ wants to be the center of our lives, our personalities, our mind, our will. (#3 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith...” We have come to a phrase of great significance that we cannot skip over lightly, thinking it has only a surface application and only joins one phrase or one thought to the next. If the reader is not careful, there is the danger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17

Denomination: Orthodox

If Only

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 3, 2003

We often live our lives thinking "If Only," and this attitude foils the contentment God wants us to live in daily.

If Only TCF Sermon January 12, 2003 As a rule, Man’s a fool When it’s hot, He wants it cool. And when it’s cool, He wants it hot, Always wanting What is not. Now isn’t that so true? When we have the hot summer weather here in Tulsa, we complain about how dreadfully hot it is. When it gets cold ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved To Save

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

“Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Heart Failure

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 6, 2003

In this message I want us to look at 3 ways to know your heart is failing you and more importantly failing God.

INTRODUCTION A. In our study about David we have learned how the Lord was blessing him. B. Last week we talked about the question David imposed upon his brother and the army of Israel, when he asked, “Is there not a cause?” C. David, I think was angry for two reasons. 1. He was mad at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Good Ground

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The choice is ours, we decide which type of ground we want to be. The problem is not with the seed or the sower the problem is a soil problem.

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully. So If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nitty Gritty...meet Who I Have Become #4 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based on Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

June 8 & 9, 2002 Matthew 10: 18-36 “Nitty Gritty …Meet Who I Have Become!” There is a wonderful story contained in Robert Fulghum’s book entitled “Uh-oh”. The story is about a young elementary school student named Norman. Norman’s teacher announced that the school play for the years was going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #1

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

God wants our best, our all. Mary the sister of Martha was an example of giving our best and our all to the Savior.

Alabaster Giving #1 John 12:1-8 Introduction In a few minutes I’m going to be reading about a home in the Bible. This is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In this home we find: Lazarus – who had been raised from the dead. Mary – who was sitting at the feet of Jesus in worship. Martha – who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Breaks The Yoke

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2003

We need the anointing power of the Holy Ghost in our lives if we want to the yoke that the devil attempts of put on us destroyed.

THE ANOINTING BREAKS THE YOKE By Pastor James May It seems that the church is under an all-out attack from the powers of darkness. Everyone I speak to is experiencing new troubles, new attacks that they have never seen before. The devil knows that his time is short and he is doing all he can to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get To Work

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

God wants us to be positive about His work. We as believers should not have the “TGIF” attitude about the Work Of God.

LET’S GET TO WORK TEXT: Hebrews 13:21 “Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” What do the initials TGIF mean. “Thank God It’s Friday” This can be positive or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist