Sermons on What I Owe:

Motivation?? Part I

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 15, 2005

What’s your motivation? Where do your interests lie? Are they transparent? What is your motivation? Why do you do what you do? Is it for Jesus and Him crucified or is it to see your own self lifted on high? What is your motivation?

Title: Motivation? Scripture: Acts 21:30-40, 22:1-30 Introduction: What’s your motivation? What compels you to get out of bed in the morning? A desire not to be late, or a desire to get a head start on the day? What compels you to eat? Is it hunger, taste, or the price you paid for the meal? When ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011

We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

What I Learned From Jesus' Mothers

Contributed by Don Hawks on May 8, 2002

Today’s lesson for this Mothers day worship service is "What I Learned from Jesus’ Mothers"—yes that’s right Jesus had more than one mother.

(Powerpoint presentation and audience outline accompanies this message). Slide 1 Happy Mothers Day to you from BUMC. If you are a mother or have been like a mother to someone please stand so we can recognize you. Today’s lesson for this worship service is What I Learned from Jesus’ mothers—yes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-5, Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Survivor: What Am I Doing Here Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here?

Imagine going through all the work and effort of Survivor and not winning. Same with Olympics. Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here? What am I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What I Learned Form Forrest Gump

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

This is a sermon that was inspired fron a message from Mike Breaugh at Southland Christian.

What I learned from Forest Gump Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 17, 2002 A few years ago a movie came out that swept this nation by storm. It was a movie that spanned more than 20 years of us history. It was a movie about someone named Forest Gump. That movie did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Too often, we feel that we are listening what God is saying to us but we really hear only what we want to hear.

Luke 8:18 "Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have." Introduction: I read about a lady who had a hearing problem. One day she and her husband were driving from Tennessee to Little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:18, Luke 8:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed No Matter What State I'm In Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Finding contentment in Jesus, no matter what your circumstances of life might be.

Blessed No Matter What State I’m In James 1:9-11 I. The Poor Man A. Lacking in a material or social sense 1. money 2. status 3. friends 4. family B. Generally looked down upon by others C. Take pride 1. The ability to look past circumstances 2. See themselves as children ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 29, 2001

I briefly look at some of the main reasons why people don’t read the bible then show why those reasons aren’t valid. I conclude with three things the bible will help a person do.

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Two of our greatest presidents said some pretty important statements about the Bible. George Washington said, “It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible.” President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of one single book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Could I Possibly Give To God?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 4, 2001

We are indeed the sheep of his pasture. We are living on his earth and breathing his air. But, there are some things we can give God that might not be his yet. Here are five of those things you could give God today.

What Could I Possibly Give God? 6-02-01 Do you know anyone that is hard to buy a gift for? (Use a personal example of someone close to you who is hard to buy a gift for). When it comes to this persons birthday or Christmas it is hard to buy for them because they have everything. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Student Am I? Teacher?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

We look at what I have learned as a student and teacher.

WHAT AM I LEARNING? TEACHING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 7:15 And the Jews marvelled saying, How knoweth this man letters,’having never learned? Phil. 4:9 Those things which ye have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, DO: and the God of peace shall be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-11, John 7:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Man, & Who Am I?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

Before it’s too late, it is important to find an answer to David’s question, "What is man that God is so concerned about us?" What are we, & where are we going?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Some years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor. The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His interview began with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Colossians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Shape Are You And I In?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

We are called and equipped to serve - in Jesus’ name!

One of the beliefs about our economic system is that it has moved from being an industrial economy to a service and information economy. In other words, more and more jobs are based on providing a service or information than providing a product. Service has therefore become an important part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Ok, I Am Saved, Now What?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003

Salvation is not an end, it is a beginning. To often we focus on salvation then we stop dicipling after salavation. That should not be. Salavation is a beginning not an end

Philippians 2:12-18 Ok I am Saved, Now What? Introduction A. For Christmas my brother gave me a (no not stickers this time (He probably was feeling guilty)) a really cook 3d puzzle among other things B. So I open this 3d puzzle and I look at it and here is 806 foam pieces just sitting there C. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Don't Know What To Do Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002

What should we do in the face of life’s stress? Stress is what King Jehoshaphat must have felt when he found out about the upcoming war. We can learn some lessons about stress management from this great leader.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-17, 2 Chronicles 20:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

It’s not about us. God’s purposes are paramount.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. [Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist