Sermons on Adding:

The Vibrant Church

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003

A vibrant church is one that has resounding Life, and that life comes from the source, Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior.

The Vibrant Church Pastor Glenn Newton 5-4-03 Acts 2: 36-47 Stan Toler, Pastor/Authur and Speaker from Trinity Church of the Nazarene in OK City, OK. was telling us about his visit to Dr. Chow’s church in S.E. Asia a couple of years ago. Dr. Toler was investigating why this church was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Pleading With Jesus

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003

1. The Demons Pleaded with Jesus. 2. The People Pleaded with Jesus. 3. The Demon-possessed Man Pleaded with Jesus

November 16, 2003 Title: Pleading with Jesus Text: Mark 5:1-20 Introduction 1. The devil and his demons have become a big joke... people picture him wearing red long johns... with horns and a pitchfork... and it causes people to not take it seriously... in fact, many people don’t believe that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

3 Voices Of Isaiah 40

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 4, 2003

There are many voices clammoring for our attention during the holidays. It is so loud that we might miss the important voices of Isaiah 40. 1. Repent & Prepare 2. "Cry Out" 3. "here is your God"

November 30, 2003 Title: 3 Voices of Isaiah 40 Text: Isaiah 40:1-9 Introduction 1. There are many voices clamoring for our attention this holiday season! I have already been receiving many donation requests in the mail Many that I’m sure are important and legitimate. different ministries and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003

Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trip Tips

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 24, 2003

Suggestions regarding what to take with you on your journey into the new year to make it as enjoyable as possible.

¡°Trip Tips¡± Matt 6:25-34 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Win Your Kin Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

It’s hard to witness to them "cuz" we have to live with them. But if we don’t we’ll have to live without them forever, and until you do it will be hard to live with yourself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

How to Win Your Kin John 1:35-42a http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WinYourKin.html Every time we see Andrew in scripture he is bringing someone to Jesus...he was a great soul winner. But who was his first convert? His own brother. Naturally, our hearts are more burdened for our lost family ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Man Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2003

This is an introductory sermon for the book of Romans. I am looking at the heart of Paul

INTRODUCTION • It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. In many cases that can be a true statement. A sword put in the hands of another person has the power to take life, but the sword does not have the power to truly change a life. • The pen put in the wrong hands can destroy a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003

1. Look at the city of Sardis 2. Look at the Church in Sardis 3. The Remedy 4. What about OUR Church?

October 12, 2003 Title: Sardis Text: Rev. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... sometimes He sees churches (people) who are faced with persecution... and faced with spiritual battles... and in spite of all the struggle... they have remained faithful.. and they need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Each Other?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 1, 2005

How do we love as God does? What is real love? How do we love each other? questions we will try to answer.

John 13:34&35 Love Each other? Did God create everything that exists? Does evil exist? Did God create evil? A University professor at a well known institution of higher learning challenged his students with this question. "Did God create everything that exists?" A student bravely replied, "Yes ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Church Of The Potpourri

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Treasure - Our Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004

Hope is an interesting word. Allan K. Chalmers – The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Toady we will discover the greatest hope is the hope God offers Christians

INTRODUCTION, Tomorrow is President’s Day, a day where we as a nation stop to reflect on the 43 men who have led our country as President. From George Washington to George W. Bush, each man has left a mark on the country. Some have gained notoriety for their decisions, while others have been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 1 PART 1

The Book of Revelation WHO: The Beloved Apostle John WHAT: The book of Revelation is the written record of dramatic, God-sent visions given to one of God’s servants to uncover something’s previously hidden. WHERE: He wrote this book in his old age of about 90 from the lonely island of Patmos where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Disabled? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2007

You may appear as if you have it all together but inside be disabled spiritually. Jesus meets two people and shares with them how to become abled. Which group are you in?

Disabled (adj) crippled; injured; incapacitated. 1. to make unable or unfit; weaken or destroy the capability of; cripple; incapacitate: 2. to make legally incapable; disqualify. When we use the word "disabled" we normally think of someone who has a physical weakness. And in John 5 we meet someone ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

God is more interested in who we are than how we look.

Apprenticing Under the Master January 29, 2006 Mark 7:1-7 (Matthew 15:1-20) Inside Out How do you judge your spiritual health? When I was Pastor of Parkdale Neighbourhood Church, we had a woman that was always questioning here relationship with God. She struggled with mental illness, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-7

Denomination: *other

Life And Death Principles Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Acts 7:54-8:4 regarding the martyrdom of Stephen and its application toward suffering believers

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4, Title: Life and Death Principles, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Andrew Rivet from Piper’s sermon B. Background to passage: Stephen has just concluded his defense of himself with a blazing rebuke of the established religious authority. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist