Sermons on Wayward Child:

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003

Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

“Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

02 The Valley Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2009

One of the deepest valleys we go through as Christians is that of Discouragement.

The Valley Of Discouragement 15th February 2009 am Numbers 21:1-9 One of the greatest Valleys that God’s people go through, especially in these last days, is that of Discouragement. In these verses, we find Israel still wandering around in the wilderness because of their sin of unbelief. The 10 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Subtle Sin Of Codependency"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 31, 2008

We might assume that Eve wanted to know evil, however, was that her primary motive? It is my opinion that Eve wanted to become “God” so that she could be good, not necessarily so that she could be evil! And that is a subtle thought!

My personal definition of co-dependency for your consideration: When a person focuses on someone besides God, in an attempt to become the god of a person who is in distress, until the person they are trying to help, ultimately becomes their god. Our Church has begun a “Celebration Recovery” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

If Only I Had It To Do All Over Again Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines Solomon as he reflects upon his life toward the end of his days.

In preparation for this message I decided to Google the phrase, “If only I had it all to do over again” and needless to say, I was amazed by the results. The search yielded 47 million results in a fraction of a second, 0.12 to be exact. After some moments of reflection the amazement started to wear ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For The Lost

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 13, 2008

Who’s on your prayer list? We spend more time praying for the saved who are sick than for the unsaved who are lost ... more time trying to keep the saints out of Heaven than the lost out of Hell.

Praying for the Lost Matthew 9:35-38 Billy Graham once said that he estimated that only 5% of believers had ever shared the gospel message of salvation with someone else. Evidently, a young fellow named Jim did not want to be left out of that group. Having lived in Orlando, FL all of his life, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Resting Your Soul From Stress

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jul 26, 2011

Your life is a lot like a Rubber band...some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress.

Mt. 11:28-30 Your life is a lot like a Rubber band Some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress. Apostle Paul said it this way We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Demonstrates His Own Love For Us..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 4(A) - God demonstrates His great love for us by the fact that while were still sinners Christ died for us.

“GOD DEMONSTRATES HIS OWN LOVE FOR US…” (Outline) June 20, 2010 - Pentecost 4 - ROMANS 5:6-11 INTRO: Love, mercy, and grace are words that only believers can fully understand. The worldly do not grasp what true love means. God’s love for us reveals true love. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Without Ceasing

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 24, 2011

Are you close to God? Do you feel like you need to or want to get closer to God? Read this sermon about prayer and find out how you can hold a real conversation with God!

Pray Without Ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 says “pray without ceasing” which is the title of our sermon today. I have recently been reading the biography of George Muller, and like many others I have been very much inspired in reading about his amazing prayer life. It is recorded that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 1, 2009

We remember that Jesus rose from the dead, but do we remember that He raised others during His ministry on Earth, and this is our surety of eternal life.

John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.” INTRODUCTION Luke 16:19-31 (read), and that is the problem, Jesus did die and was resurrected, and still the Jewish leaders did not believe. We have a tendency to remember that there is only one resurrection from the dead, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Overcoming fear is a great and constant challenge, unless we have submitted in faith to Christ.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FEAR INTRODUCTION: I want to begin this morning by asking a question. Does anyone among us struggle with fear (if so, please raise your hand)? . . . Ah, I see that we even have some who are afraid of admitting that they get afraid! Let’s face it, we all have fears. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Fight A Good Fight

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 25, 2007

Preach the word and stand upon it. Preach it in both opportune and in-opportune times, which also means; day as well as night, in church and out of church, at home or away, everywhere and on all occasions, wherever the Lord’s work requires it.

FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT 2 Tim 4:1-8 CHAPTER 4 1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise And Repentance (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2020

A Summons to resounding praise. Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

1. A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-7. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014

THE MUST OF THE NEW BIRTH

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church John 3:1-15 June 29, 2014 You Must Be Born Again! Intro: People who are far from God • Nicodemus was different • Purpose driven life book • Buying the book..not homeless….but normal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Make Oaths? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 10, 2014

the church has been conflicted for centuries whether we should make oaths or not. What does this passage teach us about oaths?

Should We Make Oaths? Matthew 5:33-37 This passage is another demonstration of the problem with the teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees. As we have noticed throughout the study, the failure of the Pharisees was more than a failure to practice what they preached. The problem is that they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Worth Your Salt?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ