Sermons on Willingness:

The Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 20, 2007

USING OUR GIFTS GOD GIVES TO US

THE GIFT INTRO: DOES EVERYONE HAVE A GIFT? 1: YES!! A) 1 COR 12 PAUL TEACHES US ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS. B) VERSES 7-11 TOUCHES ON SOME OF THE GIFTS POINT: WE ALL HAVE SOME KIND OF GIFT, WE ALL HAVE SOME FUNCTION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. OUR GIFTS ARE DIFFERENT AND WE ALL DON’T POSSESS THE SAME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jan 9, 2007

To show that joy is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

INTRODUCTION -Tonight, we are going to begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -Warning 1: These fruits are the results and evidences of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives -We cannot create them in ourselves -Much as we would like to and often try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gospel Of Joy Is A Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2017

"Peace in society cannot be understood as pacification or the mere absence of violence"

Thursday of Sixth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel We are now in the season which the Extraordinary Form calendar still calls Septuagesima, or the seventy days before Easter. In other words, we need to remember that we are looking toward the beginning of Lent on March 1, and the sacrifices we need ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Seventy Sent Forth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2016

We are warned not to delight so much in our gifts and victories as to rejoice in the fact that our names are written in heaven.

SEVENTY SENT FORTH. Luke 10:1-11; Luke 10:16-20. The first thing we might notice about the appointment of the seventy in this passage is that they were appointed by Jesus (Luke 10:1). It is hazardous for anybody to enter into ministry without the commissioning of Jesus (Romans 10:15). However, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Over. . . And It Has Just Begun . . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

needs of the world will still exist after elections

The campaigning and election is finally over – and there are people rejoicing and people fearing for their lives as they know them. Every election always has a winner and a loser, people who are happy and those who are depressed. But this election has splintered the fabric of America, torn it ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016

Choosing God over the world.

PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME Mark 8:34-38 I. THE FIRST PART OF THE COST IS TO DENY A. Grey’s Anatomy (Season 2 Episode 5 Bring the Pain) 1. Last Week commandments related to man. 2. This week commandments related to God. B. What is the cost of discipleship? C. Total abandonment of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Reasons For Hope, Not As An Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2017

"we will know the missionary joy of sharing life with God’s faithful people as we strive to light a fire in the heart of the world."

Thursday of Thirteenth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This incident on the Mount of Moriah, which Jewish tradition holds to later be the Temple Mount, is one of the critical Old Testament passages that looks forward to the New. Remember that St. John and St. Paul later would see the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 23, 2019

Christians must guard against living in conformity to the world.

As Ron Luce of Acquire the Fire has said, “We constantly see the effects of a generation that has been led by ungodly influences, peer pressure, and by people with no solid foundation in God. As a result, we have a generation of young people, young adults, and young at heart who are hurt, who are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Being At Peak Performance"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015

The super bowl winner will need to be at peak performance and so does the children of God. This includes having a desire, a disciplined life, a committed life, a sacrificial life, and a life that finishes.

2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Being at Peak Performance” The winner of the Super bowl will need the following traits • A Desire, A Discipline, A Commitment, A Sacrifice, and A Finish • Coach Paul shares with Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Our Passover Is Sacrificed For Us.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2023

A perpetual feast to the LORD.

CHRIST OUR PASSOVER IS SACRIFICED FOR US. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8. The context for this passage is one of church discipline (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:1). The case in point concerns an incestuous affair which, far from addressing, the church seems to have been ‘puffed up’ about (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:2). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Great Supper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 24, 2023

It is not only an invitation, but also a command.

PARABLE OF THE GREAT SUPPER. Luke 14:15-24. LUKE 14:15. “Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God,” remarked one of the guests sitting at table with Jesus. How sincere the remark was we may only conjecture: but it is, on the surface, a true enough sentiment. But it is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arrival At Sinai.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 9, 2023

What a privilege to be the chosen people of the LORD.

THE ARRIVAL AT SINAI. Exodus 19:2-8a. EXODUS 19:1-2. The first thing which the children of Israel were expected to do after escaping from Egypt was to make their way to Mount Sinai, as the LORD had instructed Moses (cf. Exodus 3:12). This was not the promised land, that is for sure, but here in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Lessons From Elijah: Drawing Closer To God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023

Today, we delve into the remarkable story of the prophet Elijah and explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from his life. Through these powerful accounts, we discover seven key points that highlight how Elijah's journey can relate to our own spiritual walk.

Bold Faith and Trust in God (1 Kings 17:1-6): Elijah's story begins with an incredible act of faith as he confidently declares a drought upon the land of Israel. This demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's power and his willingness to obey divine instructions. Similarly, we can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:7-16, 1 Kings 18:36-39, 1 Kings 19:1-21, 2 Kings 2:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Jesus makes a profound statement about leadership that turns the world's view of power upside down.

"Visionary View: The Heart of a Servant" Today, let's explore the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as found in Matthew 20:25-28 in the New Living Translation of the Bible: "But Jesus called them together and said, 'You know that the rulers in this world lord it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: Specks And Planks Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023

The importance of recognizing our own shortcomings.

Visionary View: Specks and Planks Introduction: Today's sermon delves into the concept of a "visionary view" by exploring a passage from the New Living Translation Bible that deals with specks and planks. Let us turn our attention to Matthew 7:3-5: "And why worry about a speck ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal