Sermons on What Must I Do:

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

"The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13, James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #7 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because God desires that it grows but I may not want any of my family members who will take the spotlight away from me.

I received this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow – But Do I Want Anymore People #7 Philippians 2:1-8 For the last six weeks we have been looking at Church growth and some of the things that we do to sabotage that growth. I still believe that everyone here tonight ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Know Where I Need To Be Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2007

Our sin is that we do not know who or where we are, or where we need to be. We can discover that by setting no boundaries, taking risks, and finding that in God we are already where we need to be. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

“Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I work in the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out dead leaves and old twigs. I open up the flowerbeds for spring. But to do that I have to step into the flowerbeds; I cannot reach all the ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning Up Our Act

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 2, 2018

We all know about protecting our natural environment and the problems we have created in the past but what about moral pollution? Our Sin is moral pollution how can we counteract it?

CLEANING UP OUR ACT. MARK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Over the years we have become more and more concerned about protecting our natural environment. Once such concern was expressed by a few scientists and they were regarded as alarmists. The rest of the world thought that our earth was so vast and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, James 1:17-27

(I Don`t Look Like What I`ve Been Thru )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

IF THERE WAS ANY BIBLICAL CHARACTER IN SCRIPTURE THAT EVERY HAD A REASON TO JUST RESIGN FROM LIFE AND LIVE FOREVER IN TOTAL RESENTMENT FOR THE REST OF THERE DAYS

Job 42:10 (KJV) 10  And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (I DON`T LOOK LIKE WHAT I`VE BEEN THRU ) MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Trust Me? Malachi Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of God.

“Do You Trust Me?” Malachi Chapter 3 – pt. 4 Thesis: Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity—whose Am I? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #2 Our integrity is not a by-product of what I do and say. Our integrity flows from our identity. God works from the inside out. . . if we let Him.

INTRODUCTION: Everyone enjoys holding and looking at a new baby. Eventually the conversation will turn to something like this: “Oh she has her mommy’s eyes,” or “He looks like his dad.” As children grow up it’s amazing not only how much they may look like their parents, but even more so how much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2014

What does it mean top be a Christian Patriot?

“I Pledge Allegiance” Matthew 22:15-22 It’s been said that the best way to avoid conflict in any relationship is to avoid talking about religion and politics. There are marriages, in fact, functioning on that premise. And if that is true, I’m in big trouble this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Through PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

This sermon's main point is that no matter the storm we face, God's grace is sufficient to see us through, as demonstrated in the story of Daniel.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving headfirst into an intense and compelling story from the book of Daniel, a story that speaks volumes about God's Grace in the Storm, the Power of Testimony, and the Strength of Faith. To set the tone, let's reflect on these wise words from renowned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:27

Topics: Grace, Storm

Doing God's Work For Him

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident.

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident. In the ensuing days people tried to comfort our family in the best way they knew how. You know how it is. You feel the need to comfort a grieving person so you say something like, "He’s in a better place," or "God needed him in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How I Fit In Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 18, 2015

This is the 20th sermon in the Series "The Cure". How do you fit into the Body of Christ?

Series: The Cure [#20] HOW I FIT IN Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: It has been interesting watching my sons bring their girlfriends to meet the family and them going to meet the girl’s family. I know that they are all concerned about how well they will fit in with each other’s family. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the power of unwavering faith and trust in God's protection, even in the face of life-threatening trials, as demonstrated by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into a powerful part of Scripture today that's about God's protection, the power of standing on His word, and the victory of faith over fear. Our main text comes from the book of Daniel. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is an incredible testament to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Topics: Standing, God's Word

What Prayer Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 11, 2023

Even though we pray, we may wonder at times: “Why do I pray? What does it accomplish?” Along the way, we may pick up some misperceptions. I want to talk about what prayer isn’t.

The widow of the parable was pretty frustrated. In the Army, if soldiers feel they’ve been treated unfairly, they have several options: They can use their chain-of-command, see the Chaplain, contact Equal Opportunity, call the Inspector General’s office, or even write their Senator. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Hear? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 12, 2025

How do you respond to what you hear from the Word of God?

Do you hear what I hear? Noel Regney was born in France in 1920. He studied music in conservatories in both Paris, France and Strasbourg, Germany. Though being French, he was drafted into the Nazi army during WWII. He did not like the what the party stood for and secretly worked as a part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Baptist