Sermons on 3000 Souls:

Holding On To Heaven, When Hell Is On Your Back!

Contributed by Jarrod Bottley on Jul 7, 2006

This sermon was written to elaborate on how when you are trying your best to be a christian and live up to the true creed of being Christ like, but Satan always attacks you and provokes you to do otherwise. But Greater is He who is in me than he that is i

Look at your neighbor and say, "Neighbor, I hope that you came to praise God. Empty your mind of worldly things and put your mind on Heavenly things and give me a high five because i am ready to be blessed!" The setting here is at the Sea of Galilee, a lake only eight miles wide. The lake is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants, Breaking The Chains

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Feb 13, 2014

So many Families in the body of Christ seem to be under attack by the enemy, whose goal is destroy their Faith.

Sermon - Facing Your Giants , Breaking the Chains Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 17:4-49 Heb 12 : 1-6 While this story is over 3000+ years old. We can still learn from it. Goliath was this HUGE giant over 9 feet tall and everyone was afraid of him. Obviously, he seemed invincible and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Just Can't Afford To Forget

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

Practice the art of remembering the wonderful things that God has spoken to you. Many are promises that you can see fulfilled in your lifetime.

What must I Remember in Difficult Times Gen. 28:10-22 (Jacob at Bethel) Intro.: When Willy Mays went to the major league, he only got one hit in his first 26 times at bat. The manager found him crying in the dugout. Willy felt that he was a failure and could not go on in the majors. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

get ready

Prepare to meet your God (Amos 4:12 ) Intro : Pearl Harbor A few minutes before 8 AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese carrier-based airplanes struck Pearl Harbor. In a raid lasting less than two hours, they sank or seriously damaged eight battleships and 13 other naval vessels. Almost 200 ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Of The Acts

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 28, 2017

How was the church in the times of apostles?

Introduction: The early church didn’t have the technology and planning techniques the modern day church have. But they were more effective than us. Let us find out from the book of Acts, the secrets of their powerful impact. 1. Hallmarks of the early church: a. Founded on the day of Pentecost by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ephesian Church Reproducing Itself Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Churches grow when people live natural lives with supernatural testimony.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An important quality. “This went on for the next two years, so that people throughout the province of Asia—both Jews and Greeks—heard the word of the Lord” (Acts 19:10, NLT). 2. Ephesus was the capital and supply connection for many by Roman highways to other important ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Matthew 18:20, Acts 6:1-7, Mark 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Mission Ignited Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

The Holy Spirit empowers the church for mission.

The Mission Ignited Acts 2:1-13 We are in week three of our series through the book of Acts - a sermon series I've entitled "The Church On Mission." I chose to preach through this book of the Bible in correspondence and connection to our theme for LVBC in 2015. We are, by God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008

How can revival take place today when the churches seem to be dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Are there any people who will stand in the gap and not only pray but act on God’s behalf to revive and re

Valley Experience [Part 1] Topic: How the breath of God can restore life even to the dry bones of the church. Big Idea: When Ezekiel saw the dry bones come to life through God’s Word and breath, it was a picture of what God could do for all of Israel - and for us. Opening Illustration: In 1904 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution Is Sure To Come Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 13, 2002

We will begin our walk with the nation of Israel through the book of Exodus. In the first chapter we will see that the persecutions of yesterday are not that different than some of our persecutions today. Hopefully you will take away a better way of wal

Persecution Sure to Come a. Reasons b. Results DBF Sunday Sermon 7/13/02 These last few weeks seems to have been ripe with what seems to be persecutions. Brother Mike Procter sent many e-mails from brothers and sisters in Christ that have had several ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some People Will Be Lost

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon will admonish people to examine themselves; if we won’t give up our love for this world, we will give up our future in the kingdom.

1 John 2:15-17 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. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Three Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/14/2012 How many of you have ever said something and, the moment the words left your mouth, you knew you shouldn’t have said it? If I had a nickel for every time I said something stupid… ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Back To School Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007

’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School For Saul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004

After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God is to be feared, and not to be.

Scripture Introduction I was listening (a few days ago) to a sermon by Tim Keller, a PCA pastor in New York. He made (for me) a helpful distinction between looking at a truth and looking through it. Some think of Christianity as a dry and stagnant and intellectual exercise — a religion that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed