Sermons on Why Am I Here:

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 12, 2003

A sermon on Faith, Love, and Personal Witness.

“I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel” Pastor Glenn Newton 6-2-02 “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-12

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am: God Is Able

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

God is truly able.

I AM: God Is Able Scripture: 2 Cor. 9:8; Eph. 3:20; Exo. 3:12-14; John 8:56-58 Introduction When I sung in the youth choir at our church as a child, we sung the song “God Is Able”. I loved that song because it was one of those repetitive songs so the words were easy to learn. Some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am With You In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 28, 2020

Psalm 34 is a gift from David to us. It gives us a rare and honest glimpse into the heart of a Godly man who was overwhelmed by fear and fatigue and for a moment panicked … just as we are being constantly being overwhelmed and worn down by what seems like a non-stop barrage of bad news lately.

It seemed like just another day in the sleepy little town of Gath. Merchants selling their wares in the little local market. People standing in front of the shops, discussing the latest news and gossip. Small town folks just going about another typical day … when “they” appeared. Now … any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 1 Samuel 17:46-47, 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2011

Jesus tells us that He is the bread of life, He can fill that emptiness within us. Jesus call is a radical call. Will you answer?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in one of the most diet-conscious societies that’s’ ever existed. There are some very bizarre diets out there. • The Fork diet, a diet where you can only eat stuff that you can get on a fork. • The Candy Diet, eat lots of hard candy to suppress your appetite. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020

A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

I AM the Bread of Life May 3, 2020 John 6:25-41 There was a health-food restaurant with a billboard that read, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign saying - “Eat here and die happy!” Food, glorious food. For some food seems like ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Who I Am Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 3, 2018

This message examines being a new creation in Christ and what that means for us.

The Looking-Glass Self: Much of who we think we are arises from who others say we are. - There is a sociological idea developed by Charles Cooley in 1902 called the “looking glass self.” The idea is straightforward: much of who we believe ourselves to be comes from what others think of us. - If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2022

When we focus only upon temporal physical and superficial longings – represented by physical bread – we neglect our eternal deep spiritual needs, represented by spiritual bread, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.

I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:35-51) 1. Most writers know not to use mixed metaphors. Here are some examples: 1. She was a couch potato in the gravy boat of life, flopping dejectedly on the sofa. 2. All at once he was alone in this noisy hive with no place to roost. 3. The little boat gently ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Second in a deven week series on the "I am" sayings of Jesus.

Last week we began a seven week journey to get to know Jesus better through His own words. In particular we’re focusing on the seven “I am” sayings of Jesus that are recorded for us in John’s gospel account. As we discovered last week, with each of those seven sayings, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Com Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2017

Ready? Prepared? Plans? Proceed? Persist? Luck is where preparation and readiness meet opportunity. Renewal helps us stay ready? Wish we all been ready?

READY, HERE I COME, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com READY? ARE WE READY? Do we have time to write our will? Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Linda and I had a friend? Doris was a wonderful lady? ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2003

What did Jesus mean when he said: "I am the Bread of Life?"

18-05-03 Stody Jn 6:25-40 Can any one remember what the theme of this year’s Family Services is? Answer: The “I am” statements of Jesus. And today’s I am statement of Jesus is: “I am the Bread of Life.” Bread in Jesus’ day was the staple diet of those on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40, 1 John 6:25-40

Denomination: Anglican

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

Incentives to share the gospel with others.

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL. Romans 1:8-17. It seems possible that the church in Rome began as a spontaneous house church movement as pilgrims returned from Jerusalem after Pentecost. There is no Biblical account of an apostolic foundation. In Romans 16, Paul greets twenty-six people by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

When life gets you down, and the constrains of this world tug at you --- seek Jesus your support

It Can Get Personal Message four of five I Am the Resurrection and the Life March 25, 2012 Michael Wiley John 11:25 Introduction: When I was in High School and then again in college, I hated studying poetry. Now the writing and reading of poetry is an art form. An art form I appreciate but ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 15, 2015

Message about overcoming inferior and the feeling of unworthy so we can witness.

Notes from: Sermon and Outline Bible for Romans & Utleys Commentary on Romans Title: For I am not ashamed of the gospel Theme: To show the importance of witnessing Text: Romans 1:16-17 “ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus is THE resurrection and THE life. DO you want eternal life? It comes only through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are just a couple of weeks from Resurrection Sunday, I want us to take you on a little mental journey before we unfold our text today. • I want you to imagine that you are a friend of the best Doctor in the country and you have seen Him do some amazing things. One ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed