Sermons on Widows:

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 3, 2007

As we look at chapters 3-4 in First Timothy, we will see the importance of godly Leadership.

1 Timothy: From the Preacher to the Christian. . Godly Leadership requires: A. Godly Elders. (Slide #2, Click 1) Being an overseer: A noble task, it’s not for everyone. Deserves respect (verse 1) Demands desire. “Sets his heart on” (verse 2) The only reason to want to be an ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2009

This sermon briefly examines the qualifications and duties of elders and deacons serving the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Deacon. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ideal Servant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009

Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No, Never Alone

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Comfort from the Psalms for those who struggle with loneliness.

No, Never Alone Intro song – Stand By Me Psalm 139:1-12 After a ship sank in the ocean, three men ended up stranded in a lifeboat. They floated around for days without food or water. One afternoon a bottle floated up to the boat. The men grabbed the bottle and when they pulled the cork out of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Addicted To Jesus

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

THere is blessing is ministry.

Addicted to Jesus 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Loyal Friend

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 16, 2008

Friendship above and on the Earth

THE LOYAL FRIEND A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverb18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverb26:9 Introduction It’s an amazing feeling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Words Chiseled In Stone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 30, 2008

Words chiseled in stone are for remembering. Jesus said I’m coming back - Stay Awake! This message underlines why.

33Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Real Revival?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009

We need a real revival in our day and time, this message will point what needs to happen if we will experience a true Holy Spirit revival.

What is Real Revival? June 28th 2009 Malachi 3:6-16 Introduction I have been pondering on this question for some time now, what is real revival, now I have been a Baptist for all of my Christian life, and I have been apart of many revival services where an evangelist comes along with a music ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Child's Hero Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jun 28, 2009

Being your child’s Hero

“A Child’s Hero…” 6/15/2008 – Marsing, ID 6/18/2009 – Nampa, ID Prov 23:22 “Oye á tu padre, á aquel que te engendró; Y cuando tu madre envejeciere, no la menosprecies.” “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” (NIV) One of the first voices a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22

Denomination: Apostolic

Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009

Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s Battle Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 17, 2010

Facing the battles of life

Who’s Battle is it Anyway? 1 Sam 17:45-47 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel's armies— you have defied Him. 46 Today, the Lord will hand you over to me. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

"What Have You Got To Lose?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2010

A sermon about finding happiness and contentment based on Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:4-13.

Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:4-13 “What Have You Got to Lose?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Has it ever struck you what a basically happy person Jesus was? Oh yes, we know that, according to the prophecies, Jesus was “a man of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: United Methodist

A Graveyard Of Bones

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 28, 2010

God is able to restore dead and dried up bones. He is also able to give hope to the hopeless. He is the giver of life.

A graveyard of dry bones Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14 Introduction- Turn to Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14. Old Testament between Lamentations and Daniel. I want to talk to you about the dry bones of Israel. Before you think you know where I am going with this, I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene