Sermons on Active Pursuit:

The Source Of True Happiness Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 21, 2006

All of mankind is on a search for happiness, but we are looking in the wrong places.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAPPINESS The Source of True Happiness Psalm 146:5 Introduction: What was the most frequently given answer in the video, “What are you looking for?” Happiness! People desire to be happy. The pursuit of happiness has become our chief aim in life. It’s our purpose. We could debate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing The Call Of Christ

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008

This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2008

You can interpret this as a nationalist, a materialist or an eternalist Which one are you?

19-10-08 ATN The theme of our ATN services has been Jesus famous “I am “ statements And today’s I am statement of Jesus is: “I am the Bread of Life.” Bread in Jesus’ day was the staple diet of those on low income. It was usually made into flat cakes of wheat flour or barley flour. The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Anglican

Power Of Determination Part 2 Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Determination is the strength that carries you through the path of success in the midst of obstacles. The word obstacle is a compound word derived from two words, obstruction and tackle. Every obstruction in life is to be tackled. Determination is the abi

Malachi 3:2-4 - But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap: And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free, Full & Fruitful

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 2, 2007

Happiness is defined as a condition of supreme well-being and good spirits, joy, cheerfulness, gladness, blessedness. Happiness is conditional. We know that happiness is not the result of accumulation of things because some of the most miserable people in

FREE, FULL & FRUITFUL 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In, Not Of The World

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 28, 2008

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 8, series A.

7th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] June 29, 2008 “Series “A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal you Word for our lives, and through his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 7, 2008

The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. America was founded on Biblical truths.

One Nation Under God Psalm 33:12 Romans 13:1-7 I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Problems With Lack Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

People must learn to trust God for his material needs.

PROBLEMS WITH LACK OF FAITH Matthew 6:19-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION WHOEVER ISN’T SCHIZOPHRENIC these days isn’t thinking clearly.—LIFE magazine, January 1981 We can avoid becoming schizophrenic if we learn to live by faith regularly. One application of living by faith is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Just Give Them The Permanent Wave

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 29, 2008

When you make a mistake that will affect your future, you better deal with it at once. Maybe your faith has been weak and you have taken things into your own hands. Don’t wait any longer. Make the decided dismissal to the Hagar and Ishmael in your life

Giving Hagar and Ishmael the Permanent Wave - the dilema of following less than the perfect will of God for your life. Central Text: Romans 9:7-9 Gen. 21:8-14 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 ¶ And Sarah saw the son ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Doest Thou Here, O Man? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

The Fourth in the series. Examines the purpose and meaning of life on earth. IT IS THE QUESTION EVERY PERSON SEEKS THE ANSWER TO... Why Am I Here?

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE, O MAN? Sermon 4 Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, 12:1-14 Intro: We looked the first week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” The next week of our study we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Yokes

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 29, 2008

There is no reason for us to be bound by the yokes of bondage the devil puts on us.

Isaiah best describes the anointing of the Spirit. He sets the stage with a brief history lesson and in verse 24 he speaks the word of the Lord to the people of his day, “…do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did” (v. 24, NIV). It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Wash Your Eyes With Tears So You Might See

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 2, 2008

"He wipes our eyes with tears that we might see. The broken heart He knows is best for me." How God turns our pains in to joy. He who goes about in tears will reap with joy.

He Washes Your Eyes With Tears That You Might See (Psalm 126, 5,6) "He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed. Shall indeed come again bringing his sheaves with him." (Psa 126,5,6) Song: He washed my eyes with tears that I might see, The broken heart I had was good for me; He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Just Survivors But More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 7, 2001

As Christians in this dark world we are not just small survivors but more than conquerors in the power of Christ Jesus, our Lord who loves us. This sermon will help the audiance recognize their victory.

Question 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." Response 37No, in all these things we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving The Brethren Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like?

Loving the Brethren February 6, 2000 INTRODUCTION: If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like? Would we put a face on it and give it a personality; Or would we attempt to draw our perception of God, since “God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003

The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist