Sermons on Workout:

Warning This World Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jan 22, 2002

We tend to get so tied up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives that we can become idolatrous without even realizing it. Make God’s will a priority in your life to aviod the traps of this world.

Warning!! this world can be hazardous to your health John I 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. John I 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Get Offended

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God

Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21 A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a good plowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. The vet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Silence Is Golden Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 7 "Zechariah and Elizabeth"

SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age, which is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with this excerpt from a piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going One On One With God

Contributed by James May on May 17, 2005

Sometimes, the only way that we can get the answer to our prayer is to get alone with God and wrestle long enough to get the victory.

GOING ONE ON ONE WITH GOD By Pastor Jim May How many of you love being in a crowd? I suppose the answer to that question would depend upon what we are calling a “crowd”. For some folks, a crowd consists of anything more than 2 people. For others, the more people there are, the happier they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You've Got A Gift! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 30, 2004

We are spiritually gifted.

YOU’VE GOT A GIFT! I Corinthians 12:1-31 Romans 12:3-8 Ephesians 4:11 I Peter 4:8-11 S: Spiritual gifts C: We possess spiritual gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: YOU ARE SPIRITUALLY-GIFTED! ?: What? What are the facts we need to know? KW: Facts TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002

The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Happy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with.

Be Happy- part 1 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with. Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday and Scripture describes for us what happened that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In God's World & God's Way (Pt.2) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Living in God’s World, God’s Way

Sermon Series: 2007 - Releasing Your Drive and Passion for God Today’s Message: Living in God’s World & God’s Way (pt.2) Text: Colossians 3:23; Gen. 17:15-27 Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. January 07, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recentering The Sabbath

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Last week, we discovered Chapter 10 is the most critical chapter in Nehemiah. There is no better way to put it; it is the chapter of commitment. The Israelites have gathered to recommit their lives to God and they do so through four vows. Today, we see th

[Re]centering the Sabbath Nehemiah 10:31-39 Have you ever had to reboot your computer? I came into the Office two weeks ago and Tina’s computer had crashed. She tried to re-start it but it got stuck in that mode. We were reminded how dependent we’ve become on the computer and when it doesn’t work, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:31-39

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Why do we worry about so much when Jesus is committed to caring for our needs?

Cornerstone Church 02/10/08 “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” Matthew 6:25-34 This morning we begin a New Series Propelled by Prayer “Where the power to carry on comes from” a 7 week walk with Jesus In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Building A Better Body Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

Part 1 of a 6 part series on Building a Better body, church building.

BETTER BODY BUILDING INTRO part 1 Can you believe that we are headed for the holiday season already? Very soon we will be looking at celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and it will be another new year. I am praying that 2009 will be a year when we see great growth and decisions as we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifting Weights Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

a six part series on building a better chuch body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 6 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. LIFTING WEIGHTS It is almost hard to believe that we are 5 weeks into this year already and at the end of this series of sermons on Building a Better Body. I think it is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ode To Joy Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Last message (33) from Philippians. This message is an overview of the lessons learned from Paul's letter demonstrating the true source of joy in life.

Chico Alliance Church “Ode to Joy” An “ode” is a lyrical poem meant to be sung. Paul didn’t intend his letter to be sung but the music of the letter is clear. Certain pieces of music weave carefully crafted repeated musical themes or melodic phrases thorough the entire piece. Paul wove several ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Suiting Up For The Armour Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2018

God calls us to be strong (do those things that contribute to being strong) and to put on the armour He provides for the battle.

May 20, 2018 Sermon - The Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Them Koinonia Kooks

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017

How are you doing in the sincere love department? How are you doing in the zeal department? How are you doing in the blessing department?

THEM KOINONIA KOOKS ROMANS 12:9-21 #fellowship INTRODUCTION… WORDS THAT HAVE TWO MEANINGS (p) Words sometimes have two meanings. For example… “Bark” can mean the sound a dog makes or the bumpy skin on trees “Blue” can mean a color or can mean a feeling of sadness “Cobbler” can mean a person who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ