Sermons on What I Owe:

Heal The Wound, Leave The Scar

Contributed by Shawn Andrews on Mar 14, 2019

Big Idea: Forgiveness is healing the wound, even if it leaves a scar. Forgiving others means choosing not to be imprisoned by the actions of our offender. Jesus will heal our wound, but the scar remains to remind us of God’s work of grace in our lives.

INTRO: STORY: Last year, you all know I had shoulder surgery. I didn’t want to have surgery. I avoided it as long as possible. But eventually, my shoulder hurt all the time. It became debilitating. It was only when I became aware of what my wound was keeping me from, was I willing to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Isaiah 58:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am Stephen Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 21, 2008

Stephen is a prime example of someone who followed Jesus in holistic community. Imagine now what it would be like if Stephen was talking with us today.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community I am Stephen Acts 6 & 7 July 20, 2008 I would like for you to use your imagination. Imagine what it might be like if Stephen from Acts 6 & 7 were with us today talking to us as he might talk to us today. Hi, I’m Stephen. I understand that Pastor Mark has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

I Shall Return

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008

Jesus makes the same promise that MacArthur made when he left the Philippines. One day He will return, what will that day be like?

I SHALL RETURN Text: 2 Peter 3:3-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Most of us remember the famous statement by General Douglas Macarthur when defeated in the Philippines, "I shall return" 2. In some ways people have made a parallel between Macarthur and Jesus Christ a. Jesus came here and will return, so in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

What gives us our identity is not color or culture. But “chosenness.” Christians are not the white race; they are the chosen race. Christians are not the black race; they are the chosen race.

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2021

God has super stuff prepared for us and we can only imagine, what we may become, what heaven is like.

1 John 3:1-7 I Can Only Imagine When children play they believe they are much more than what they are: • Give them pillows and blankets, and they are no longer children, but mighty warriors constructing fortress. Tie a towel around their neck and they transform from child into an invincible caped ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Really Need For Christmas?

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2012

I received my gift in November, 1951. I was nine years old and I was in a small church in Kansas City, Kansas called the Rosedale Tabernacle. I listened to the sermon and there was nothing special about it that I can recall, but when the invitation was

What Do You Really Need for Christmas? John 3:16-18 Text: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Love You Th I I I S Much

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

God demonstrates his love for us by sending Jesus to die for us, the helpless, ungodly, sinners and enemies of God.

I Love You Thiiis Much Rom. 5:6-11 Introduction: Child to parent or grandparent, “I love you.” “How much?” Holding his arms wide, “I love you thiiis much.” Nothing is more precious to the ears of a parent or grandparent than a child’s declaration of love. But how do we know if that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Truth About Abortion?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Your Identity?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 14, 2008

Great Question - Whom Do You Say That I Am 1. People’s Identity 2. Christ’s Identity 3. My Identity

Luke 9:20KJV 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC also reports that identity theft costs $53 billion annually, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Broght You Into This World; I Can Take You Out!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2002

What does it mean to "Honor your Father and Mother?"

"I Brought You Into This World; I’ll Take You Out!" Exodus 20:12 INTRO: It is a dangerous thing to grow old! An elementary school class had been photographed and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Whoville: I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2019

This message looks at what it means to be called a disciple

Back in November the worship team introduced the song “Who You Say I Am”, maybe you remember. And as the team was singing, I had an epiphany. An epiphany is defined as: a moment of sudden revelation or insight. And maybe epiphany is a little strong but considering that many Christians celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do I Need Purging? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 20, 2025

A look at what happens after we die.

What About Purgatory? Hebrews 1:1-4 April 11, 2010 Lately, I’ve been asked by a number of people very sincere questions about eternal life. What is it? What does it mean? Is there really a heaven and a hell? What will happen when I die and what about my loved ones? Has God really forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2022

Through regular sex with your spouse, pay him or her what you owe, praise the Lord, and put yourself at ease.

Rita Fischer of Dexter, Michigan, recalls her wedding day, which was unseasonably warm. To make matters worse, the air conditioning in the church wasn't working. She became increasingly uncomfortable in her gown. She grumbled during the photo session, then endured the receiving line, cutting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Will Repay

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2023

What happened before you cannot be fixed by you and nothing is owed by you other than not repeating the sins and errors of the past.

Ezekiel 18:19 Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live. 20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:19-22, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Loyalty

Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002

Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-23, Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal