Sermons on What Hinders Us:

When Christians Disappoint Us.

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

What do you do when you can

When Christians Disappoint Us July 11, 2010 New Liberty Christian Church with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: ACTS 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Right Use Of Our Talents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2014

Our stewardship of what God has entrusted to us.

A RIGHT USE OF OUR TALENTS. Matthew 25:14-30. A “talent” (Matthew 25:15) was a small gold coin valued at the equivalent of fifteen years national minimum wage. Whatever currency we translate that into, it is bound to be tens of thousands - and more. Five talents was enough to provide one of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Growth: To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 11, 2002

What hinders churches from growing and what causes them to grow?

CHURCH GROWTH: To be or not to be Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- It was their 13th wedding anniversary. The husband was away at a meeting on their special day. He called a florist to send a bouquet of 13 helium balloons with a message of gratitude for the heights to which his wife had inspired ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use Of The Word Precious By Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

What does the Bible teach about faith? What makes the Blood so special? The Church is built upon this Rock, and the Scriptures furnish us with many promises.

PETER’S USE OF THE WORD “PRECIOUS”. The word "precious" conveys: something of great value; something greatly loved or treasured by someone. PRECIOUS FAITH. 1 Peter 1:7; 2 Peter 1:1. The Apostle Peter speaks of “precious faith” (1 Peter 1:7; 2 Peter 1:1). What does the Bible teach ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 1 Peter 2:7, 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 1:19, 2 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Unto Us

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2013

The sermon shares with us what is born unto each and that is a wonderful councilor, born unto us is the activity of God, born unto us is the vision of an everlasting Father, and born unto us is Prince of peace.

Isaiah 9:2-7 "Born Unto Us" Key verse’s 6-7 A child was born in Bethlehem, and the world was introduced to a new way of seeing. Expectations were turned upside down by a prince being born in a barn, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 21, 2007

The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us.

Title: What Is In a Name? Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Thesis: The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us. Introduction When I was a kid, some brave souls dared to call me Sir Isaac or Fig, which I did not appreciate. In our first church, an elderly German lady could never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Us (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 25, 2019

Today we close out the series on seeing how the people of the bible are just like us. We've looked at Abraham, Samson, Elijah, Joshua, David, and last week we focused on Peter. Today, we'll finish by looking at Paul. Let's see how he was just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part seven) Last week we looked at Peter. Peter was the foremost of the Apostles. He was a leader and devout follower of Jesus. He withstood persecution and was bold and courageous in contending for the faith. Tradition indicates that Peter met his fate being crucified upside down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Hebrews 12:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

“Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

28. The Representative Principle Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Jesus not only died for us, He also lived for us

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 28 – THE REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPLE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17-19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 1:8-9, Ephesians 2:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Presence - Omnipresence Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 7, 2015

What do we mean when we say that God is everywhere?

GOD’S PRESENCE - OMNIPRESENCE Early American Indians had a unique practice to train their young braves. On the night of the young brave’s 13th birthday, on his threshold of manhood, after learning hunting, and fishing, and scouting skills, he was put to one final test. He was put into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Declarations That Defeat Us

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 25, 2019

Far too many Christians are defeating themselves. And they’re doing it with words. This message looks at Numbers 13 and 14, a passage about the spies sent to verify what God said about the Promised Land.

Are we ready to get into the Word? If you have markers, put one in Deuteronomy 1 and in Hebrews 3. We’re going to open tonight in Numbers 13. The greatest struggle for most Christians is their declarations. Tonight, we’re going to talk about “Declarations That Defeat Us.” We’re going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-20, Numbers 13:25-33, Deuteronomy 1:19-23, Numbers 14:1-9, Deuteronomy 1:26-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of His Own

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2018

How well God knows su.

GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS OWN 1ST Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. He knows our names. John 10: 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 2. He knows how much hair ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Needed For Evangelism? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 28, 2012

Jesus tells us what’s truly needed for evangelism.

Luke 19:10 states “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Jesus Christ, who is God, left heaven for earth to seek and save the lost! How did Jesus seek people? – Jesus sought people in various ways. As we had noted from the beginning of the Gospel of Luke, Jesus revealed Himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible