Sermons on Advancer:

Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing a deep sense of gratitude, recognizing blessings in all circumstances, and expressing thankfulness as a path to joy and fulfillment.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to see all of you here today. We're going to be talking about something that's as natural as breathing, but sometimes, we forget about it. It's gratitude. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Gratitude? Sure, I say thanks for my food and when someone holds the door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Thanksgiving, Godly Way

Embracing God's Purpose For Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our identity as God's deliberate, purposeful creation, encouraging us to live in alignment with His divine design and purpose.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are here, together, ready to bask in the warmth of God's Word. Isn't it amazing how God's creation reflects His glory and reminds us of His love for us? We are His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10

Topics: Walking Boldly, God's Purpose

He Must Increase PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.

Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Topics: Jesus Increase, We Decrease

Processes Of Maturity In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Processes of Maturity in Ministry

Processes of Maturity in Ministry 1. Exposure - When the truth of the scriptures is revealed to people through teaching, life examples, films, conversations, power encounters, healing, answers to prayer, people are able to see the benefits of a mature relationship with Jesus Christ. The difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006

Jesus calls us to justification, fellowship, and, sometimes, conflict.

Called to Be Saints (Holy) I Cor 1:1-3 INTRO.: In verses 1 and 2 of this chapter, ‘called" is used three times. It is a very common word in the N. T. We see: Eph. 1:18 "hope of his calling Phil. 3,14 ‘The high calling II Thess. 1:14 "your calling" II Tim. 1:3 a "holy calling" Heb. 3:1 "the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007

Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.

TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Christian Pray!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

The nation received a wakeup call from hell on September 11th.

Pray Christian Pray ! The horror that occurred on September 11th is indelibly imprinted on all our minds. Our nation in response, is in the process of trying to root out terrorism wherever it exists around the world. However, does the body of Christ realize what the Lord expects from us in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Catholic

The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005

Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level of accountability becau

How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable Matthew 4:19-4:19 Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Favor Of God!pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 12, 2006

Living with the favor of God means everything! People take notice of someone who walks in the fruit of God! Favor brings natural promotions, but most of all, it brings Spiritual promotions!

Walking in the Favor of the Lord pt.2 Isaiah 1:18 20 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD,Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Uniqueness Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

There’s No Place Like The Church.

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CHURCH PSALMS 122:1 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH, WITH ALL OF HER DIFFERENT AUXILERIES AND MINISTRIES, IS A UNIQUE ORGANISM THAT HAS NO PEERS. NO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE CHURCH IN ALL OF THE WORLD. EVEN WITH HER VARIOUS MAN MADE DOCTRINES, THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Your Family-Investing For Growth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

Families are gifts from God and our primary fields of ministry.

MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 23, 2005 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 “Your Family—Investing In Growth” INTRODUCTION Some of the most important investments we make are in our families and other relationships. The potential of effects of our family investments truly make them ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Let God Be Magnified

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2005

As believers we need to magnify God so that others may see him !

Let God Be Magnified Psalms 70:1-5 This Psalm is a prayer of David. It is a time of desperate pleading before the Lord. Most of us have had times where we felt desperate, and where we cried out to God. David is crying out to God because of his enemies. It is a prayer often repeated by David in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What We Are About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005

The core values of a church, help to define who you are and help the members to be investors not just consumers.

“What We’re About” August 14, 2005 Last week we began discussing our core values. What is it that makes us who we are. We defined core values as the stakes in the ground for our lives and that it was through these values that the heart of our church beats and the mission of our church is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist