Sermons on What We Can Know From History:

Because We Love And We Care

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This is a message I preached when our church was facing a large deficit ending the year and we were going to have to let go of some staff. We had spent time in prayer the week before. We ended with our largest giving month in our history and wiped out ou

Because We Love & We Care, Ecclesiastes 5:1-16 Romans 12:9-21 Glenville 12/18/2011 Our theme at Glenville for the past two decades has been, “we love and we care. “ This is the underlying theme that holds all that we do together. We love God and we care about people. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dreams, Visions And What-Knots!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2018

This sermon focuses on how God uses Dreams and Visions in our lives.

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 (cf. verse 5); Acts 2:17 - 21 Title: Dreams, Visions and Whatnot Theme: Dreams and Visions This sermon focuses on how God uses Dreams and Visions in our lives. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21, 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015

The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Reach A Muslim With The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2011

With the growing numbers of Muslims in our communities we now have the opportunity to present the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to Muslims. Though it may seem difficult, nothing is too difficult for God.

HOW CAN WE REACH A MUSLIM WITH THE GOSPEL? Philip Roberts of Midwestern Baptist Theol. Seminary said when developing a plan for witnessing to Muslims, “Muslims rarely hear a truthful presentation of the gospel.” [They may need dozens.] With the growing numbers of Muslims in our country and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 2, 2010

This Kyle Idleman message begins in silence. Sometimes we talk too much. To hear God, we need to be where He speaks, confirm His voice, avoid distractions, & respond with obedience. (34 PP slides/posters are available on request)

Sermon Notes Be Still and Know 1 Samuel 3:1-18 (Sermon notes courtesy of Kyle Idleman, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) NOTE: This is most effective if the speaker begins the message in silence, holding up 34 different posters for the congregation to read, making the point that many are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things We Need To Remember

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 27, 2008

A good memory can keep us from sin and close to the Lord.

1. REMEMBER THE PROPHETS Vs. 1-2 A. Keep Us From Sin - Psalms 119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. B. Bring Joy to Our Hearts Jeremiah 15:16 (KJV) Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Can't Lighten Up

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Can We Ever Earn Enough To Be Happy?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2009

A stewardship sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-10 “Can We Ever Earn Enough to be Happy?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Are these tough economic times or what? Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These words capture well the state of mind of many of us today. We have witnessed dramatic market losses, the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

What is your purpose in life? The same as that of the Lord Jesus Christ! Glorifying God! But we all do that in our own God-given unique way.

“THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:1-5 As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Can We Find A Man Like This? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 19, 2023

Based on Genesis 41:38 - Challenges men to Spirit-filled men of God.

“CAN WE FIND A MAN LIKE THIS?” Genesis 41:38 FBCF – 6/18/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 TV commercial for USMC – “We’re looking for a few good men.” The Marines may be looking for a FEW good men, but God is looking for MANY Godly men! EXPLANATION – Genesis 41:38 (p. 35) Where are we in Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38, Titus 3:5-6, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Really Understand The Influence Of Mothers?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2001

A mother’s day sermon

CAN WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHERS? 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-7 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Mother’s Day Background, Pulpit Helps 1991 It was a woman named Anna M. Jarvis who first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016

1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 12: We Can Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2015

1. God wants to use our concern (Neh 1:1-4). 2. God wants to use our heartfelt cries of prayer (Neh 1:4-11). 3. God wants to use our courage (Neh 2:1-2). 4. God wants to use our commitment (Neh 2:3-6).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 12: We Can Make a Difference! Nehemiah 1:1-2:6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 (Revised December 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Nehemiah 1, as we focus on another great Old Testament prayer. Here God shows ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009

Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

Child Dedication - Things We Can Do

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 25, 2001

An outline of a message for Child dedication service

Child Dedication - Things we can do God sees children as important. They are a blessing. Psalm 127:3-5 is clear: Behold, children are a HERITAGE from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a REWARD. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free