Sermons on What You Should Know:

Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Understanding what forgiveness really involves and why its so important.

Why Should I Forgive? Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

God’s word is not only salvation for us but a road map for our lives. But with any map you have to know where your are and where you are going for the map to work. In this life do you know where you are and where you are going?

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” I have received numerous e mails ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-14

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

What Are You Pursuing?

C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Planning?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 11, 2003

Challenge your congregation to plan their lives with God.

James 4:13-15 I. 13Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." A. Here James is trying to get the attention of business people planing their futures, but I believe that we all can apply this passage to our own ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Me To Do What For My Enemy? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus said we should love our enemies. But I don't even like them, why should I even want to show them love?

OPEN: I’ve always loved limericks, and years ago I ran across this one: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats (pause) there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps 3/97 p. 8) Now that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will It Cost You

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 27, 2008

Sermon focuses on our ability to make different choices as we prepare to enter into a new year.

What Will It Cost You? Scripture: Luke 14:27, 28, 33; Romans 6:1-11 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Will It Cost You?” This Thursday, should we live to see it, will begin a new year and 2008 will close. We witnessed things in 2008 that we did not see in previous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Wearing?

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 31, 2007

Do people see love on you? Shouldn’t they be able to?

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? -> COL. 3:14 [for this sermon, a clothes rack was placed on stage with tons of clothes. Each point was printed out and attached to a piece of clothing, when said point is reached, pull it out on the piece of clothing.] -I’m sure all of you have noticed that there’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Methodist

That I May Know Him Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

How should the Gospel impact our daily lives?

That I May Know Him Colossians 1:1-12 We are beginning a sermon series through the book of Colossians on Sunday mornings. The apostle Paul wrote this wonderful book. It is known as a prison Epistle because Paul wrote this under house arrest during his first imprisonment in Rome. Ephesians is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

As children of God we are to work for Gods Kingdom.

What are you doing? Matthew 25:14 - 30 (NIV) Sunday morning we talked about counting the cost. What are you willing to pay to not only enter but also to expend the kingdom? Then Sunday Evening I talked about if someone wanted to make an impact on the world that we must view ourselves as servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Nazarene

What Are You Thinking

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 12, 2003

This sermon deals with your thoughts becoming your actions.

WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? 12/26/02 Proverbs 23:7 There are many sayings about thinking. “Who do you think you are?” One of Hopes favorites to the boys and myself is, “What in the world were you thinking?” (Example, Seth and the egg and the shower) In the dream world, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: *other

"The Requirements Of Following Jesus!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 4 in series - A Study of the Book of John -“That You May Believe.” Three things about following Jesus from the text.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 4 “The Requirements of Following Jesus!” John 1:35-42 When it comes to sharing our faith, two things are true of us. First, we all desire to see our friends ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Motivates You?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2003

When people are asked what it is that motivates them to go to work every morning, most people respond by saying, "I do it for my family, or for my friends, or to pay the bills or to keep myself occupied." Seldom do people align their motivations with the

What Motivates You? When people are asked what it is that motivates them to go to work every morning, most people respond by saying, "I do it for my family, or for my friends, or to pay the bills or to keep myself occupied." Seldom do people align their motivations with the the kind of incentive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What "Christian" Are You? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 1, 2012

In Revelations 2 and 3 seven churches are listed. These traits are found today in all churches. What church best describes you as a Christian?

Today I dip my toe into the Book of Revelation. Notice I am not plunging in. The Book of Revelation is the only book that begins with a blessing and ends with a curse. “God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

If You're Thankful And You Know It...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2022

A message delivered on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is a study of the impact of a thankful heart on the follower of the Christ.

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Who Brought You Out?

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 2, 2005

Some of us give the credit to the wrong source for our deliverance

Do You Know Who Brought You Out? Scripture Reference: Psalms 30 (KJV) Psalms 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal