Sermons on Advocate:

4 F Christians

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 23, 2007

Examining why so many Christians have become inactive in the Church.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1 – Title: “4 ‘F’ Christians” Introduction: During the FIRST two World Wars (1 – 2) a classifications system was used to determine which area of service the person would be assigned to. Every person that was of the acceptable age received a CALL to Service beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Encouragement for the saints to keep on keeping on!

KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Signs From Heaven

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010

We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoicing In The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

May we thank God for the joy we could have even in a troubled world. May we rejoice in His promise of future joy with Jesus. May we indeed realize what Nehemiah said, “the joy of the Lord is our strength!” (Neh. 8:10). May we ever rejoice daily and consci

Intro: Can you read the newspaper or listen to the news and rejoice? (Sample typical news) Discouraging isn’t it? Only a true Christian can rejoice due to his special joy in the Lord (Phil. 4:4). Even after reading and hearing of bad news, we can still “rejoice in the Lord” because we have also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Super Bowl Is A Mega Event But So Is The Holy Mystery

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 4, 2012

The sermon discribes 6 things present at "The Holy Mystery".

The Big Event is The Holy Mystery Today is Super Bowl Sunday and no doubt there will be millions of people across the world watching this mega event. Today church we are also celebrating a Mega Event. We call this Mega Event The Holy Mystery, communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 13, 2008

This outline tells why we give thanks to the Father through Jesus and His Name.

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-21

Character Traits Of Successful People

Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011

Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Ransom For All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2011

Jesus paid it all for those who believe.

A Ransom for All July 17, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus paid it all for those who believe. Focus Passage: I Timothy 2:3-7 Supplemental Passage: "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 21, 2012

Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

For decades, Santa Monica churches erected nativity scenes on municipal park land there in celebration of the Christmas season. However, the onward march to abolish the assorted foundations upon which America was built continues unabated and is now even seeming to accelerate as evidenced by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Another Comforter = another of the same - who re-presents Jesus. He is the One who stands beside us to strengthen and empower.

THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER. John 14:8-17; John 14:25-27. This reading is an excerpt from the ‘Upper Room Discourse’ (John 13:31-16:33). John 14 is one of the most well-known, and best loved, chapters in the Bible. It is our purpose here to concentrate on just one, or perhaps two, of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Office Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The Christ of Our Lives.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christ Jesus is the God one who emptied Himself. Jesus Christ is the Man later glorified. Jesus – Name – Human Lord – Title – Deity Christ – Office – Savior 2. The New Testament Greek word Christ is a translation of the Old Testament Hebrew word Messiah or Anointed. 3. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Paraclete

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2018

The church is called to bear witness to Jesus, but this witness is primarily the witness of the Holy Spirit.

THE PARACLETE. John 15:26-27. I. CONTEXT Jesus said, ‘I will pray the Father, and (1) He shall give you another Comforter’ (John 14:16). The word Paraclete, here translated as ‘Comforter’, speaks of One who draws alongside. The same word can be translated as ‘Helper’, ‘Counsellor’ or ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mission To The "nones" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2019

Today we are all called to reach out to what sociology calls the “nones,” people who profess no faith at all. It is critical.

Tuesday of the 31st Week in Course 2019 St. Guido Maria Conforti One of the recurring errors embraced by lazy Christians is that all one has to do is accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior and you are saved. That statement leads to all kinds of presumptuous behavior. Neither Jesus nor St. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Catholic

The Office Of Christ Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Christ Jesus is the God one who emptied Himself. Jesus Christ is the Man later glorified.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christ Jesus is the God one who emptied Himself. Jesus Christ is the Man later glorified. Jesus – Name – Human Lord – Title – Deity Christ – Office – Savior 2. The New Testament Greek word Christ is a translation of the Old Testament Hebrew word Messiah or Anointed. 3. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

No One Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Paul gives us some important questions for us to be reminded of. Each is answered by the phrase, "no one."

Three questions that relate to your: 1. STRUGGLE (vs 31-32) Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? ?32  Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? ? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God