Sermons on Weights:

The Power Of Today

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2006

A New Years Eve message looking at Today.

Start with e.ssentials video “Word on the Street have you made any resolutions?” Well, we’re a week into it, how’s the New Year going for you? You doing all right with the entire resolution thing? How many people made resolutions for the New Year? It’s tough isn’t it? I mean it’s easy to find ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

In God Do We Trust?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 26, 2005

This is a sermon on what happens when we begin to trust in God.

In God we trust? 7/25/2005 Proverbs 3:5-6 I have a riddle for you. What words do we share on a daily basis without even opening our mouths? In God we trust. Those are the words that you will find in all of our current currency. Our money may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: *other

Endurance

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Enduring trials

ENDURING INTRO: In 2 Cor 4:8- 18 (rd) Here the apostle Paul is speaking to the Corinthian church about some of the hardship & trials that he & his co- workers were subjected to for preaching the gospel. 1. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; 2. we are perplexed, but not in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

After All This! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 18, 2012

DISOBEDIENCE BRINGS CURSES!

Leviticus 26:18 “And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.” The above scripture opens with the words, ‘after all this’, which set me thinking! The Lord said: ‘AFTER ALL THIS, if you continue to sin then I will ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life-Giving Words

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2013

The passage alludes to God resting on the 7th Day the first day of man's existence on earth was experiencing God's rest ... When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless ... now Christ is inviting us for a more permanent rest in Him.

Opening illustration: On November 19, 1863, two well-known men gave speeches at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The featured speaker, Edward Everett, was a former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University. Considered one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 6 (Spiritual Thirst) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2013

Christ thirsted for more than water on the cross. He also thirsted for our salvation. We must thirst for him the way he thirsts for us for us to be truly satisfied.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates His knowledge of scripture. He also demonstrates His humanity and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Nazareth, The City Jesus Grew Up In Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2016

Jesus grew up in Nazareth and he was forever known as "Jesus of Nazareth". But what was it about this city that would have formed His teachings and what can we learn from this region? This was the 2nd in my series of lessons telling of my trip to Israel.

(Slide of our tour bus) This is a picture of our tour bus. It’s a Mercedes Benz and it seemed that every tour company in Israel had one just like it. The bus was very comfortable and roomy. After spending a couple of nights at Bethlehem we traveled by this bus down to Masada. Masada ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Design In Man’s Despair

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 24, 2018

Today's Sermon is about how Christmas is God's Design in Man's Despair. It is taken from Jesus's genealogy found in Matthew's Gospel. It looks at how God perfectly ordered history, how God works through sinful man, and that we have to resign from being our own gods.

God’s Design in Man’s Despair Matthew 1:1-25 Looking at this title, “God’s Design in Man’s Despair,” it doesn’t look or sound like a positive and uplifting Christmas message, but stay tuned, because I believe you’ll be blessed knowing that God’s has a design for our lives. This actually came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:17, Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Foursquare

Let It Be

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2019

This message is about how powerful the words "Let", "It", and "Be" are in Scripture as it relates to how we are to function as Christians in this world.

Let It Be Scriptures: Philippians 2:3, 5-8; 4:6; Ephesians 4:25, 29; 1 John 4:7 The title of my message this morning is “Let It Be.” Two weeks ago I asked all of us to make a choice, a choice to be all in for Christ in 2019. Making this choice requires each of us to change how we think and how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 4:25, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoption Day

Contributed by Bobby Key on Oct 6, 2018

Our name does not define us, Christ does.

Our names say a lot about us. We put thought into what we name our children and our pets. Some of us even name our cars. Everything has to have a name. Some names are strong and powerful, some are humble and meek, and others…well… In April of 1940, a baby was born in New Jersey. This boy was one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 8:14-17

Marks Of Spirituality

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Those who live by the Spirit can be identified.

Thesis: Those who live by the Spirit can be identified. Introduction: 1. What does it look like to be a spiritual person? a. Seems like an odd question! 1) Perhaps you've always thought spirituality was invisible. 2) Spirituality IS seen--but man's idea & God's often differs. b. Man has always ...read more

Gossip: Deadly Sin Of The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This is the time of year when many of us are making/breaking new year's resolutions! a. Lose weight. b. Read Bible through .... read each day. c. Become more involved in life/ministry of the church. 2. Another resolution which many of us need to make (seldom made this time of year) ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Four Way To Know We Are Trustin God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

How can I know I am actively trusting God in my life?

The Lovingkindness of God Psalms 119:41-48 • The difference God’s true work in our lives is amazing. Religious people are not very impressive to the world and are really not very impressive to themselves. When God does His work in our hearts then it is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007

A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Hold Your Pastor’s Hands Up

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 24, 2006

This sermon emphasizes the need to support your leader in their time of adversity.

In the heat of battles, our souls will often become faint. Bouts of depression will come to most of us. The strong are not always vigorous. The wise are not alway ready. The brave are not always courageous. The joyous are not always happy. Great travail is created for all men. It is clear that the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-12

Denomination: Baptist