Sermons on We Wanna Do What We Wanna Do:

Doing A Good Work For Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 19, 2003

“But Jesus said, ‘Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. She has done what she could’” Mark 14:6, 8a.

Theme: Doing a good work for Christ Text: 1 Chron. 29:10-18; Romans 12:1-8; Mark 14:3-9 Thanksgiving is a very important aspect of our lives and always results in blessing. Every one of us has a reason to be thankful because every one of us has been blessed. Today we want to remember our many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Need A Best Friend?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003

The awesome truth that God wants a personal, intimate relationship with us, if we will choose Him.

Do You Need a Best Friend? Pastor Glenn Newton August 10, 2003 RO 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Will Any God Do In Our Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 1, 2023

We are not to put anything between ourselves and God, but many do either intentionally or unintentionally.

All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Heavenly Father to ask for forgiveness. In verses 16-17: Theologians may contrast in their musings regarding what this transgression is, and regardless of whether the demise it causes is physical or spiritual. Paul composed that a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do You Look At The Lord's Table?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

We prepare ourselves as we look in different ways at the ordinance

3/5/95 Lk. 22:19-20 How Do You Look At The Lord’s Table? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The eastern large cities have elevated trains. One of the stations is near a great burying ground, Calvary Cemetery. For many years, because in that part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Do's & Don'ts Of Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

By following the example of Joseph we can learn how to restore rifts in our relationships.

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS Genesis 45:1-15 August 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-2, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 45:24

Having The Courage To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 7, 2001

There is a time when we must stand up and do the right thing, regardless of the consequences.

INTRODUCTION A. Listen to these words! “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything. I will not refuse to do the something I can do” (Edward Everet Hale) B. These are inspiring words of courage and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2013

What are the four of the attributes of God that we see in this one verse? Do our people know these truths of God? Do they not know? Have they not heard? If not, why not?

Isaiah 40:27-31 “Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God’? “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Doing Good Works This Holiday Season

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 10, 2021

Just because we are not saved according to our works doesn't mean that we shouldn't be concerned about pursuing a life of good works in full obedience to God's Word.

Topic: Doing Good Works This Holiday Season By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Introduction: Just because we are not saved according ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025

We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things Only God Can Do Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark continues to help us see who Jesus is and why we can trust Him. In this section we see that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds His sheep and rescues His sheep.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever fed 5000 men, plus women and children with only five loaves and two fish? Anyone? 1. Well, our Camp Hunt cooking staffs have come pretty close, especially in those early years when we had a shoe-string budget and got by on government surplus commodities, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56, Job 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We're Released

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Touch The Anointed Ones!

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jun 12, 2022

I have heard the word “anointed” used to describe a person. Some would say, “She is an anointed worship leader”, “He is an anointed preacher”. “That person is anointed to do this and that.” So, what does it really mean to be anointed?

I have been a follower of Jesus Christ since I was a child. Like most Christians, I have heard the word “anointed” used to describe a person. Some would say, “She is an anointed worship leader”, “He is an anointed preacher”. “That person is anointed to do this and that.” So, what does it really ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do The Nations Rage? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Preached on the Sunday Following Christmas. King Herod tried to kill the Child Jesus and he is just the tip of the iceberg. All the nations of the world and people without Jesus are in rebellion against God. Why are they in rebellion and what is God reaction to them?

This is the final message on the “Why’s of Christmas” and perhaps the more difficult to understand. We explored “Why Christmas?” a month ago. Why Jesus had to come and His purpose in coming was to die for our sins. This is why we will be observing the Lord’s Supper today, the last Sunday of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

My God Can Do Anything.

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 13, 2012

What happened to our faith?

My God can do anything!!!! You believe that? Intro: What happened to Christians? 1: 95% of Christians never share their faith a) Of the 5% that do 80% are new converts b) So what happened? c) Did we decide that we got enough members of our church d) Is there some quota we’ve achieved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Other