Sermons on We Are Human Beings:

Being Critical

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A month ago I received a final copy of the audited financial statements for the Regional Synod of Canada. We had met with the auditors before and we had agreed on certain changes to their first draft. I called the auditors to thank them for the work they had done. After I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Doer Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 2, 2023

A journey through the practical wisdom of James.

Being and Doing James 1:19-27 August 26, 2001 Has someone ever told you a story and you have absolutely no clue where they’re going with it? One time, I was talking to someone who actually said, “to make a long story, longer...” Ugh! Make it shorter ... please, especially when I don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Being Called Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 8, 2019

Jesus has called all of us, not just a special few, to be living stones in His spiritual house. The called ones stand on Jesus the cornerstone who makes us a chosen people, a royal priesthood and a holy nation.

Message 1 Peter 2:4-12 In Fellowship Together – Being Called When did you know you were called? It is a question I have been asked regularly as a Pastor. The answer is for another time … but for now I want to get us to think about the question. Because, for some who ask the question, there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Forgiver Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

What it takes to be a grace giver - kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness.

Introduction We have come to the end of a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have received in Christ Jesus. Chapter 4 addresses the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Blameless

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:6

BEING BLAMELESS TITUS 1:6 This morning I would like begin my sermon by telling you somewhat of a tragic story. There was once this elderly women named Wilma. Now Wilma loved her pet dog very much. One day Wilma awoke to find her dog on the ground not moving and a little stiff. She ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6

Denomination: Bible Church

Being A Servant

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What are the characteristics of being a servant.

September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Be...

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001

First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022

Thankfulness is a lifestyle. it is being determined and intentional.

Being Thankful Selective verses Introduction- Welcome to those listening with us online. We are glad that you have chosen to join us. May the Lord be allowed to speak to us in our few minutes together. We have begun this month to look at being grateful and being thankful for the things that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Thankful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 21, 2017

Being Thankful and grateful are principals found in a growing and active Christian

Being Thankful Selective verses Introduction- This morning we will look at being thankful. Thankfulness is usually associated with getting something and showing your appreciation for it. But the principal that God wants us to understand is that thankfulness is a lifestyle. Not only ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Gentle

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 15, 2023

Looking at what it means to be gentle

Becoming Gentle Galatians 5:22-23 September 17, 2023 Fragile: Handle with Care – How often have these words been put on a shipment to protect the package. When we moved here, the movers told us if our dishes broke they were not responsible because they didn’t pack them. Have you ever packed and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Perfect” Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 9, 2022

Jesus said, 'You therefore must be perfect'. What an unreasonable demand! And yet, there are so many reasons to strive for it.

INTRODUCTION We’re continuing in our series in the Sermon on the Mount. In our passage for today, Jesus starts by saying, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ What do you think of that!? Back in March I told you about an interview I heard on Radio 4. The reporter was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Being Cleansed

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 27, 2003

A short sermon recognising the importance of being cleansed before God and living a a life of Holiness.

Being Cleansed God wants us to be in constant communion with him. So often we can find it difficult to get in touch with God. It is as if somehow we are shouting over from a distance to God rather than speaking to him face to face. Often we can find the reason for this is sin. It can often be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18, 2 Chronicles 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Merciful

Contributed by Timothy Mcginnis on Dec 28, 2000

The church exists not just too nurture and encourage Christians, but to be merciful to those who don’t know Him, and except them and love them for who they are.

BEING MERCIFUL Jude 1:20-25 Key Verse–verse 23 New Life’s Core Group–July 9, 2000 Jude 1:20-25 (NIV) 20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Thankful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of expressing gratitude for God's blessings, guided by the celebration and worship depicted in 1 Chronicles 16.

Beloved, we gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of life. We stand on the precipice of a new revelation, an understanding that will not only illuminate our minds but also ignite our hearts. We are here to embrace the wisdom of the Word, to drink ...read more

Topics: Thanksgiving

Being Adopted Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

God is seeking take us out of our slavery to fear and adopt us as his children.

In April 1998, a series of tornadoes ripped through the southern part of the United States. A day after one of the Storms had hit the NPR program All Things Considered aired a story about a congregation called the Church of the Open Door. Their church had been destroyed the day previous. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist