Sermons on Active Membership:

Having Faith In A Crippling Situation Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 13, 2007

This sermon is to help the believer understand that the time to activate your faith is not only when things are going well, but the critical time to display your faith is when there appear to be little hope.

HAVING FAITH IN A CRIPPLING SITUATION Acts 14:8-12 My brothers and sisters in the book of Hebrews chapter 11 first verse we’ve read, Now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence we have not seen. And while we often quote this text, we still show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18, John 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Progressive Faith

Contributed by Finny Samuel on Nov 16, 2011

Faith is not a one time activity for a believer. Rather, its a continuous and progressive aspect in christian life. From the word of God, God taught me 7 stages of the progressive faith.

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christian life is based on faith. It is by faith a person is saved, made right with the God and attain the undeserved privilege of heavenly inheritance. We know that the faith comes from the hearing of the Word of God (Romans 12.6) and without faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wwjd: Days Off / Vacations Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010

What Would Jesus Do… with regard to vacations, hobbies, sports, amusements, break-times, fun & relaxing activities? For the answer, we take a trip back 6,000 years…

What Would Jesus Do… with regard to vacations, hobbies, sports, amusements, break-times, fun & relaxing activities? For the answer, we take a trip back 6,000 years… Since Creation Week, God has taught that a scheduled, consistent period of rest is a good thing. God put down his paintbrush, He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Must I Keep Preaching

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 13, 2014

When age, activities, physical conditions hinder, or it seems we are just spinning our wheels so to speak, we ask "How long must I keep trying"?

Text: Isaiah 6: 1-11 Isaiah was awed at the majesty and power in the presence of God. He saw the need to minister around him and heard God's command to do so. The same as in our time, The Prophet saw wickedness on every hand or every side. The need for God's ministry was so great yet the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nevertheless

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 1, 2017

never underestimate the power of this simple word: Nevertheless is your bridge to the supernatural. Nevertheless puts the power back in Gods hands. Nevertheless activates heaven on your behalf and paralyzes hell.

Help I've got a net breaking boat sinking blessing. ( I've got a too much blessing) It's too much for me. If you would have been on the shore that day, that is what you would have heard Peter yelling to his partners on the shore. But that shouldn’t surprise us, Isn’t that what the bible says: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Established Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2017

The genuine mission to the Gentiles begins, and Antioch in Syria becomes the center for the developing church, leaving Jerusalem behind with a narrow view of evangelism. For the first time the church actively proselytized Gentiles.

May 13, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.1: The Church established (11:19-21) Scripture (Acts 11:19-21; KJV) 19 Now they which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Demoniac Healed On The Sabbath Day Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2017

Demon activity was rampant in the Roman Empire, at this time. They operate in the spirit realm and they function by controlling the bodies of the people they invade. But God is in control in the spiritual realm, and He can control demons.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Demoniac Healed on the Sabbath Day Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37 -Mark- And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. (Mark 1:21) One time, the religious leaders questioned Jesus about His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014

A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2019

The focus of Part 5 of this series is on the role the Holy Spirit should be playing in our lives. He is the third person of the Trinity and should have an active role in the lives of all believers.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Scriptures: I John 4:1-3; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 14:15-18, 26-27 During a prayer line the minister lays hands on a person and the person faints into the arms of the deacons/ushers standing behind them. This is referred to as being “slain in the Spirit.” People get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:19-21, John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

busyness Is Bad For Business

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

Everyone is concerned about time and making sure that our time is not wasted. More activity doesn't mean that you are more productive only a lot more sweaty.

Proverbs 23:4 (NASB) 4 Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Cease from your consideration of it. 5 When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens. Do not let your heart envy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:4

Denomination: Christian Church

How The Bible Moves Us To Praise Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise should be an active part of the Christian life. As with all of these qualities, praise is connected to the Bible.

God promised the Israelites that He would lead them out of bondage and into the Promised Land. How sad that they did not believe His words until after they saw victory over the Egyptians. For the Christian, God’s Word should lead to praise. Along with prayer, service, and witnessing, praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

3d - Pt. 1 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction Out of sight . . . out of mind can be more than just a statement about forgetfulness. It can also be a dangerous and costly spiritual condition. I can remember growing up hearing this statement about church folks . . . "They are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

3d - Pt. 2 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction I recently read this statement about loss of sight. Vision problems may signal serious health conditions, and they can increase your risk for injury or death. I asserted last week that we have become so consumed with earthly things and in a knee jerk response to seeing demons behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:13-23, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Onam A Christian Celebration Or Its Biblical? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2020

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun.

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun. Refraining from Onam Celebration and its activities is the safest and most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Deuteronomy 10:12

The Bow In The Sky

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 24, 2020

As we discover the many promises that the Lord has given to us we must stop and take note of a very special promise that the Lord made with Noah and is still active today.

Discovering the Promises Of God “The Bow In The Sky” Genesis 9:8-17 1-26-2020AM As we discover the many promises that the Lord has given to us we must stop and take note of a very special promise that the Lord made with Noah and is still active today. It is important to know why God made such a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist