Sermons on What Matters Most:

Weightier Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Book in my library entitled, THE COLUMBUS CHICKEN STATUTE; AND MORE BONEHEAD LEGISLATION. a. Humorous collection of outdated laws: 1) Columbus, GA--letting a chicken's head dangle--$25.00. 2) Baltimore, MD--Bowled since 1833 you must pay $2.00 fine. 3) Hartford, CT--Theater owners ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Worship Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

There are five reasons why we worship and why it matters.

Worship Matters 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Mary Louise Rowland asks, “Why do we come here to worship, Sunday after Sunday, 52 Sundays a year for 5, 10, 30 years or even a whole lifetime? Getting up early Sunday morning, getting ready, getting the children dressed, driving to chuch in all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 6, 2012

The Kingdom of God is not based on Doctrines it is based on matters from the heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Deuteronomy 6:1-9 New International Version (NIV) Love the Lord Your God 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Matters

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Never underestimate the value of raising godly children.

“Family Matters” Ephesians 6:1 – 4 OPEN: So this morning we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of Ephesians. And this morning we are going to be looking at family matters and God’s pattern for parenting. What one word would you use to describe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Manger Matters!

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

How relevant could a baby born 2000 years ago really be to us in the 21st century? Does Jesus’ birth really impact me today? If so, how? Answer the questions your audience is asking by preaching this sermon.

Introduction You may have heard of what happened to a Christian church in Denver, Colorado last week. According to the Denver Post, George Morrison, who pastors the 4,000 member FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL was inspired to propose a float last spring after he attended last year’s parade and didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships That Matter Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

Relationship with others matter in our lives. casual and intimate friends are needed to spiritually guide us.

Life choice series Relationships that matter Good Morning everyone… We are so glad that you have joined us as we dig into God’s Word and continue with the series “Life Choices” Life choices involve life decisions… and life decisions should be thought out before they are made. We know that most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25, Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Theology Matters Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

The Theology of the Empty Tomb is Foundational to All Christian Theology

Resurrection Sunday 2014 “Theology Matters” 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 QUOTE: RC Sproul “Theology is the queen of the sciences and all other disciplines are her handmaidens.” Throughout history, some of the greatest minds have devoted themselves to the study of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Matter Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A Sermon on the Ninth Commandment

“No lies about your neighbor.” Ex. 20:16 This Commandment has to do with controlling our tongue. That is a very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us the tongue can be tamed by no man, James 3:1-8. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin comments: Over the past decade, whenever I have lectured ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: *other

Everyone Matters

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 27, 2019

Paul uses the human body to illustrate three wrong attitudes Christians sometimes hold onto, and how to move past them toward unity in diversity.

Everyone Matters 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 27, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] The church today is messed up. We all know it. We’ve been in churches that had a wacky pastor, or wacky people, or both. We’ve been in churches that cared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Alan Adams on Jun 4, 2001

Belief is not a product of ’signs and wonders’ it is a product of faith.

STRATHMOOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY -- 05-03-01 -- John 4:43-54 / Isaiah 43:1-9a A MATTER OF THE HEART I. Are you confused yet? (You’re probably not alone -- if you’ve given up -- on tracking Jesus’ whereabouts.) 1. You aught to be confused -- because I have found that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Matter Of Degrees

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments.

Title: A Matter of Degrees Text: Matt 7. 13 – 14 MP: Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments. SO: Mainly, I want to set up my “Seven Deadly Sins” series by explaining what sin is and why we must not choose it. ------------------------------------------- He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

God’s love is a matter of the heart.

Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Life That Matters

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

The Life that Matters is: I. The life that God has designed for you to live. II. The life that produces enduring reward. III. The life of Christ expressed through you.

The Life That Matters Eph 5:15-18 2-15-09 The title of my message this morning is “The Life That Matters.” Soon you will see signs on this building that not only communicate the name of our church but also our passion. That passion is expressed in the brief statement “Pursuing the Life That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Tomorrow Matters Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 16, 2017

. We need is to learn how to manage the finances we already have in a way that acknowledges God’s wisdom and leads to financial freedom.

Introduction I’d like to begin by making an observation. There are people in this room who live in comfortable homes and drive nice cars and eat in good restaurants who are not doing as well financially as they appear to be doing. We all like to think that we’re good at crunching numbers…but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible