Sermons on What Really Matters:

Give To God What Is God's Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 17, 2005

Jesus’ answer reveals that we have obligations both to man and God. Are we aware of our obligations toward God? What do we really owe Him? Our life - time, tithe, talents, and sharing our faith, among other things.

All of us have payments to make. All of us have obligations to meet. It is a way of life. • We owe for the car. We owe for the house. We owe for the fridge. • A bumper sticker reads, “We owe, we owe, so off to work we go.” • We’ve got to work because we’ve so much to pay up. Along with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007

Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome The Fear Of What People Will Think Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Every one of us will face criticism and rejection if we start really doing something for God. Here are 5 steps to dealing with fear of men. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How to overcome fear of what people will think: Read Acts 4:1-31. (Tell the story. . . review Acts 3 briefly) One of the most natural things that humans do is be afraid of what other people will think. You may not think this affects you. . . you might not be a part of something like this: The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Here Are The Products Of Preaching

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 8, 2012

Stand on the word no matter what.

HERE ARE THE PRODUCTS OF PREACHING 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

And On This Day We Sailed On

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jul 21, 2021

Keep going, no matter what!

Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival-Fire From Above (Elijah) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 11, 2003

To ask God for Revival is to pray for Fire From Above. No one knew how to start a fire like Elijah!

# 4 in series Revival–Light the Fire (Elijah’s Fire from Above) 1 Kings 18 INTRODUCTION There was a man who was going skydiving for the very first time. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. He leaps out of the plane but he panicked and couldn’t remember how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Our Soul

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 29, 2006

3 reasons why many people lost their souls: I. WRONG PREPARATION (v. 16-18) II. WRONG INTENTION (v. 19) III. WRONG VISION (v. 20)

The Value of Our Soul Luke 12:16-21 Introduction: A certain ungodly tavern-keeper who liked music decided to attend one of John Wesley’s meetings to hear the singing. He had resolved however, not to listen to the sermon. He sat with his head down and fingers in his ears. But when God wants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Sing The Wondrous Story

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018

Sermon tying what Jesus did for us to the song " I will sing the wondrous story"

The Wondrous Story Rom 5:6-11 Ps 66:16 Come [and] hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Page 537 I will sing because 1. I’m Astonished vs 6 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Will It Be Your Then?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018

What will it take for an unbelieving world to turn to God?

When will it be your Then? Zechariah 13:8- 14:3 "Unbelief puts our circumstance between us and God, but faith puts God between us and our circumstances." F.B. Meyer (Then) An adverb that according ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Kiss In The Bible

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2015

What does kiss mean? Have you ever thought about the kisses in the Bible? This is a neat little study starting with Judas' dagger kiss to the kiss of the anointing.

UNDERSTANDING THE KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE CANDY KISSES THAT I GIVE EACH ONE AND ASK THEM WHAT DOES A KISS MEAN? Let us survey some of the kisses of the Bible. I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A KISS? To touch someone with your lips, a mark of affection, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

We have many questions that begin with the word, "why".

WHY? Luke 13: 1 – 9 Intro: How many questions can you think of that begin with “WHY”? 1) Why is the time of day when traffic moves the slowest called “rush hour”? 2) Why do we park our car in our “driveway”? 3) Why is the sky blue? 4) Why does our hair turn gray when we get older? 5) Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Best, Pure And Blameless? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 22, 2019

Can we spot what's best, pure and blameless today?

Philippians 1 What’s Best, Pure and Blameless? August 25, 2019 Psalms 139:23-24 NIV Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Philippians 1:9-11 NIV And this is my prayer: that your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Philippians 1:9-11, 1 John 4:1-3, Revelation 7:9, Proverbs 11:23, Luke 9:23, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving 20/20 Vision— And Beyond.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

The text I read to you came as the Levites gather for the dedication of the city wall; It was completely rebuilt in 52 days! Happiness and joy can be heard among this Jewish group of believer’s.

Receiving 20/20 Vision— And Beyond. Nehemiah 12:42b-47TLB When Kathleen’s teacher called her to the front of the class to analyze a sentence, she panicked. As a recent transfer student, she hadn’t learned that aspect of grammar. The class laughed at her. Instantly the teacher sprang to her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me! Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 15, 2020

So when I say “disciple” what comes to your mind, for most we would call them Christians. But when we consider the term Christian as mentioned in Acts 11:26 was a term signifying the identification with Jesus as a follower

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question. You don’t need to respond but I just want you to think about these questions? When I say electrician what pops into your mind, plumber, remodeler or astronaut. For me I would respond to these questions by attaching a person to those connected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist