Sermons on Your Story:

Having The Children Of Your Dreams

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 19, 2002

A father’s Day Sermon -- How to be a blessing to your children in order that they may be a blessing to you. Based on Smalley and Trent’s book--The Gift of the Blessing

Having The Children Of Your Dreams A Fathers’ Day Lesson Pastor Don Hawks (Based on a sermon by Joel Smith on Sermon Central.com--How to Have the Children of Your Dreams) June 16, 2002 Bethany Church THE STORY IS TOLD OF A FATHER OF 5 WHO CAME HOME WITH A TOY, HE SUMMONED HIS CHILDREN AND ASKED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:26-29, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Methodist

How To Please Your Father

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 27, 2003

Note the conditions of behavior that we must meet in order to find our Heavenly Father’s approval.

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER © By 6-2003 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 5:44—6:4 I am amazed at how many people want desperately to please their fathers. So many people would love to hear their fathers tell them that he is proud of them and their accomplishments. They desperately want his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Your Independence Day!

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Dec 4, 2005

Originally delivered on July 4, Independence Day, it’s about how Jesus has set us free from the dominion of sin, by defeating satan for us.

This is your Independence Day! "For sin shall not have DOMINION over you, for you are not under law but under grace." (Romans 6:14) Our forefathers, who found themselves under the dominion of England, decided that it was time for them to declare their Independence! For them, this decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ordering Your Private World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

A message for those who look like they have it all together yet on the inside they are falling apart.

Introduction Illustration The popular TV series, “Extreme Makeover” and another called “Swan” that characterizes man’s pre-occupation with outward appearance. The “Cinderella-type” stories feature startling physical makeovers courtesy of liposuction, implants and cosmetic surgery. The skill of man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Sharing Your Life Message Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 25, 2010

If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, then your life long mission is to share this message with others.

Purpose: Proclamation #2 Sharing Your Life Message Intro: For some today’s message may be a contentious issue ... It is my belief that essentially we are called to “convert” or “proselytize” people. Now you will hear people say ... “should we even tell other people what they should believe?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 6, 2002

What does it mean to "Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your soul, all of your mind, and all of your strength"?

LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE Mark 12: 28 - 31 In the gospel according to Mark, chapter 12, verse 30 Jesus says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." If you think about it that is a lot of loving. All of your heart. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Focus On Christ Not Your Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ.

The Twelve Spies – Numbers 13-14 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ. Illustration:Where our Captain bids us go, ’Tis not ours to murmur no; He that gives the sword and shield Chooses too the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Your Encourager Or Discomforter?

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 7, 2005

God "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable" and frequently they are one and the same people.

1. Which of these two words do you most readily and easily associate with God? • Encourage • Discomfort (At the time of delivery 98% raised their hands for "Encourage" and 2% for "Discomfort".) 2. Well, I would like to suggest to you that as you study the scriptures, both of those words can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Let It Happen In Your Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2005

The outside of my life should match my heart. I think this is one of the lessons that we Christians miss most of all in our efforts to be like Jesus. Many times we can talk a good game or know the right places to be, but our heart is truly what God look

LET IT HAPPEN IN YOUR HEART Colossians 3:15-17 INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul tells us that when we put on the characteristics of Christ (mentioned in verses 12-14) that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. Paul says that these characteristics of Christ should not be just on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Christmas Making A Difference? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

We are called to make the most of Christmas by making a difference

Is Your Christmas Making a Difference? Matthew 2:1-11 Series: Christmas with the Classics December 4, 2011 Morning Service One of the great Christmas classics, It’s a Wonderful Life, tells the story of George Bailey. George believes that his life has amounted to little and means even less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Is Your Treasure In Heaven?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2013

A sermon about focusing on what is important.

Luke 12:13-34 "Is Your Treasure in Heaven?" Last week, the Times-Free Press had a survey question: "Should the government do more to help poor people of all races?" A recent news story stated that, according to a financial guru, 4 out of every 5 adults in America are living on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist

How Large Is Your Family?

Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016

A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Works Saying? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores how our character, reflected in our actions, can manifest meaningful ministries, mold moral models, and magnify miraculous moments in our faith journey.

Greetings, brothers and sisters, and welcome. Today, we gather together in the spirit of fellowship, united by our shared faith and our shared journey towards a deeper understanding of the Word of God. We are here because we yearn to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, to be vessels of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Topics: Woman Of God's Works

A Christian Carol

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2005

A sermon based upon the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Carol". Let the Holy Spirit reveal your past, present and future.

A Christian Carol Sunday, December 18, 2005 – AM By Pastor Jim May Let us take a journey this morning. It’s a journey that will begin right where you are now, for where else can we really begin? Today I want us to think of one of the greatest works of literature, penned by Charles Dickens, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible