Sermons on Active Membership:

Our Need For Renewal

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001

In life’s race we need the spiritual pit stop where we may go for renewal,lest we grow weary in Christian activity and give out before the end of the course.

OUR NEED FOR RENEWAL Text: Galatians 6:9-10 - “And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we do not give out. As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good unto all man, especially unto them that are of the household of faith (fellow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Work Hard, Pray Hard

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy Gary Chappell

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 13, 2016

This is a eulogy for a man in his late 50's who gave his life to Christ about six months before he died. He was loved by his family but not very active in the church.

Eulogy Gary Allen Chappell by Rick Gillespie- Mobley John 14:1-14:7 Gary Allen Chappell came into this world in 1962 when John F Kennedy was president, and Dr. king was growing in influence in the midst of a Civil Rights movement. Gary was the youngest of Clarence’s and Phyllis’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thermometer Or Thermostat?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016

Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Ordaining A Priest

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017

The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012

This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warri Girl-God's Battle Axe And Weapon Of Warfare Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 6, 2014

THE MESSAGE IS AIMED AT FEMALE YOUNG ADULTS WHOSE LIVES ARE BEING RAVISHED BY SINFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY THAT IS EATING LIKE CANKER ON THE FABRIC OF THE WORLD.THE NEED TO EMBRACE CHRIST IS URGENT TO SAVE THEIR LIVES

WARRI GIRL: GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPON OF WARFARE. “Thou art my battle ax and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; -----------the horse and his rider” Jer.51:20-21 This is God’s message through me to a girl ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church Government

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jul 27, 2014

Church government is a necessary element in the body of Christ which serves to establish and maintain order. A church without orderliness will be chaotic in all her activities. This teaching is going to teach about church Government.

I. The Origin Of Church Government. A. Government itself started by God and was a direct commandment to Noah after the flood. In theology it is called, (The Dispensation of human Government) (Gen.9:5-6) B.Church Government started with Christ, the head of the church (Col. 1:8;Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2014

Marriage Therapy often calls for active listening, plus while affirming your spouse through paraphrasing, validation and positive feedback. No interruptions, really listening while giving positive feedback such as-

7 Keys To A Stronger Marriage 1 Corinthians 13:4-5NLT “Pastor was swinging on his porch as one of his deacons came over to talk with him. “Pastor, I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve never told this to a soul, it’s extremely difficult to tell you this now, but my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Give Life

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

As we come into contact with people in the normal ebb and flow of daily activities that we should impact their lives with the love, the power, the grace, the peace and joy that we have discovered in our own salvation.

THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE John 4:1-15, 25-26 In Genesis 2:9 we find these words: “Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Visible Servanthood Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

HERE AS PAUL PREPARES TO RETURN TO JERUSALEM, UNSURE OF HIS FUTURE, HE SPEAKS VERY CANDIDLY OF HIS LIFE OF MINISTRY, AND IN THE PROCESS OUTLINES FOR US THE ACTIVITIES THAT MADE HIM SUCH AN EFFECTIVE SERVANT FOR CHRIST.

VISIBLE SERVANTHOOD ACTS 20:13-38 Acts 20:36-37 When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. 37 They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. INTRODUCTION: JAMES BOICE WRITES, “It is helpful too because we see Paul toward the end of his ministry among these people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

If success is pleasing God, and God is not pleased with all kinds of external forms and activities, where the heart is far from him, than it follows that the only road to spiritual success is the road to inner space.

Henry Brown prayed for a way to escape. He was a slave in Richmond, Virginia, and desperately wanted to be free. He finally felt his prayer was answered when he was inspired by a unique idea. He had the plantation carpenter construct a box the same size of the largest boxes that were shipped in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020

How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23, Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Divine Disruption Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023

The God’s call is always a divine disruption. Salvation, discipleship, and service will disrupt your normal activities and redirect your life. It is life changing, redirecting, lonely, scary, but totally worth it!

Sermon: God’s Divine Disruption Scripture: Acts 9: 1-18 Saul’s Conversion “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18, Acts 9:17-22, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit Is Upon Me Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022

The Spirit of God upon the Christian believer is the power of God activated for the glorious manifestations in signs and wonders. When the Holy Spirit is operating through a believer, there's a great divine encounter

THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS UPON ME TEXT: LUKE 4:18; ISAIAH 61:1, 2 PETER 2:20-22 INTRODUCTION: The topic of this study is taken from the prophecy of Isaiah, as read by Jesus, in the synagogue, the text spoke of the reason why Jesus came. Jesus also fulfilled that mission. Jesus Christ left us an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal