Sermons on Advance:

Spiritual Mayday

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 9, 2009

Compares the firefighters mayday situation, to our spiritual lives; identifying the need to call the spiritual mayday.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Phl 4:6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6) (NIV) There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aggressive Faith: I'm Pressing On! Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

If we expect our spiritual life to produce anything, we must practice perseverance. This sermon contains the types of circumstances where perseverance becomes an absolute necessity.

Aggressive Faith: I'm Pressing On! Matt 11:12(NIV) 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. Matt 11:12(KJV) 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight (A Long Walk On A Short Pier)

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

Your intellect and your five senses are hollering “No! It won’t work. I’ll make a fool of myself.” But God’s Word and His Spirit say “Yes!” We are faced daily with challenges to walk by faith, not by sight.

•• Philip took the proverbial “long walk on a short pier”. He had been having an immensely successful revival in the city of Samaria, with many conversions and healings, signs, and wonders manifested (Acts 8:5-8). Philip immediately left all that to follow the instructions from “an angel of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slow Start Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

An Exposition of Acts 9:20-31, related to the beginning of the ministry of Paul in Damascus

Text: Acts 9:20-31, Title: A Slow Start, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One of Lynn’s biographical anecdotes for the children, tell about the church the other day who decided not to call their members “members,” but to call them bi-vocational staff. So everyone who joined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let Heaven And Nature Sing Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008

It’s true that we have our various musical idioms. The way churches sing here has very little resemblance of the way a church sings in Africa or Brazil. And we have little idea how the first Christians expressed their melodies. What matters is that we

Let Heaven and Nature Sing Ephesians 5:18-21 Illustration I heard of a farmer who was making his regular visit to the big city to stock up on supplies. Only this time, for one reason or another, necessity kept the farmer in town over the weekend. So he decided to find a church for his Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Build Upon: Involvement Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

The involvment of every member is vital to the church’s success.

Principles to Build Upon: Involvement Introduction: I heard about an elderly man who went to his doctor for a physical. The doctor checked him out thoroughly. He told the elderly fellow that he was basically in good health for his age, but also gave him some guidelines concerning his lifestyle. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open Door

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 5, 2009

Evidently, Paul is tired. He has already spent more than eight years on his first two missionary journeys traveling from city to city, working tirelessly, preaching the gospel, starting churches, facing opposition, sometimes even having to flee from thos

AN OPEN DOOR 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 Tonight I feel a little bit the way the Apostle Paul felt when he wrote the words we find in 1 Corinthians 16:5-9. After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon: Warriors In Hiding Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

LEADERS LEAD, EVEN WHEN IN NEED OF REASSURANCE.

Gideon: Warriors in Hiding Judges 6:33-725 6/14/09 INTRODUCTION In the spring of 1851, he accepted a newly created teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), in Lexington, Virginia. He became Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Artillery. Despite ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Money Problems At The Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009

This is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. They are an example of when we do a good thing but do with the wrong motives and attempt to make ourselves look good to others.

“Money Problems at the Church” Acts 5:1-11 On your way to church today you may have been greeted by someone who wanted you to buy a Sunday paper. They are stationed I read that one of these workers spotted a man who would drive up, buy a paper with a $20 bill, get his change, then go to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

God has given us amazing grace through His Son Jesus Christ

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 February 18, 2007 Morning Service Introduction William Wilberforce led the charge to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. He battled with the British Parliament for over 45 years and one month after his death the tyranny of slavery came to an end. One ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Women Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Servant-King

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

When It Comes To My Attitude Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

Need a better attitude... look no further than Jesus!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: ATTITUDE Philipians 2:5-11 Video Clip: Facing The Giants My attitude is a window to my heart. Not necessarily my desired heart, but my true heart… depraved and self-serving as it is. We all fight with our attitudes. The victories are many times hard fought ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life That Now Is

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

God has provided for us, both in heaven, and the life that now is.

The Life That Now Is! Foundational Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 15 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal