Sermons on African:

Embracing A Life Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 16, 2009

We will be Amazed and Afraid, We must remember a life of sacrifice has great costs, but if we are willing Sacrifice brings New Life

EMBRACING A LIFE OF SACRIFICE March 16, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 10:32-34 What are you willing to Give Up? If you are like most giving up is not a very comfortable feeling May see it as defeat as when bully holds you down says Ya give? Giving up may be seen as loss or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Black Man Is Coming

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

A black man is coming to cause us to revive our faith in God and to restore us into right relationship with God.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 “A Black Man is Coming” Text: Hosea 11: 1 – 11 Have you ever sat on the doorstep of expectancy waiting for a hope of a better tomorrow? It may have been as a child unable to sleep because your imagination is running wild as a holiday approaches with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 3, 2011

This power culminating in Christ's resurrection has immense implications for us today. One of its implications is that the power that enabled Christ to rise from the dead can impact our lives as well. And if there is a power like that available to us, it

The Power of the Gospel Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (Romans 1:16 NIV) May 18, 1980. You might remember that on that day there was an incredible explosion which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What More Can I Do For Jesus? (Revised)

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 19, 2011

Christians can discover more ways to serve those in need by asking themselves questions like: Who else? What else? Where else, in order to act as sheep rather than goats.

What More Can I Do? (Revised) The Parable of the Talents dealt with the obligation of people who have received special gifts to increase them, add “interest" by applying and developing them. Today in the Judgment of the Nations referring to ordinary Christians rather than just the leadership, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Planning Ahead Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2013

Life is more than just what we get (even more than just getting heaven). There is a place in our lives to do for others -- even others whom we will never meet in future generations.

1. Base Camp When people are climbing Mount Everest, there are at least 4 camps that people stop at on the way up. They have to stop because of the physical limitations of their bodies. They need time to rest. They need time to acclimatize to the atmosphere. They need time to be prepared to move up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Basket, A Baby, A Mother’s Heart

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 15, 2012

Mother's Day

Introduction “The most important occupation on earth for a woman is to be a real mother to her children. It does not have much glory to it; there is a lot of grit and grime. But there is no greater place of ministry, position, or power than that of a mother.” “What can compare ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Second Chances Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Have you ever failed at something? [TSTC Crusade story.] But thank God that wasn’t my only chance to do something for the Lord. Thank God for second chances! [2] This morning we’re going to look at how we serve a God of second chances as we continue our studies through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Unfortunately one of the things people will sometimes share with you and me is this: I don't have very many friends. Perhaps you have said that before. Or we may say you know I'm hurt. I thought they were my friend and I can't believe they did that to

“Making Friends” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Friends song You have most likely heard those words before …, It's Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This...

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

IT IS FOR SUCH A TIME AND PLACE AS THIS THAT WE HAVE BEEN CALLED.

For Such a Time as This... Phil 1:20 August 21, 2011 Installation service for Michael and Amy Bochman, Wayne and Christa Mushett INTRODUCTION Ninie Hammon is the executive editor for The Southeast Outlook in Louisville, Kentucky, but in 1988 she worked as a reporter for a small newspaper in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"We Love Because....

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2010

We talk about love and loving one another but Max Lucado reminds us that maybe we have forgotten the first step... accept God's love first.... then it can be passed on. Practical actions give "meat" to the word love. Acts of kindness. Acting patient. E

In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2010 Text: John 13:34 Redeemer “We Love Because……..” “A new command I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus These ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Bored Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

3. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 3) January 24, 2010 We are Bored When I was in high school my room was in the basement of my house. Outside my room was a sort of basement living room area where we had a ping pong table set up. Well one day I was sitting around with nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

From Nobody To Somebody Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 24, 2010

When God called Gideon, he was hidding and scared, but a few confirmation assured him of God's purpose in his life. What about you?

When I was a Dairy Farmer and up before dawn, I can testify to the fact that the darkest hour is just before dawn. But then the light breaks through and the darkness is quickly dispelled. In the same way in the midst of impossible odds God breaks into our lives and our situations to declare ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010

The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Together

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009

Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inexcusable Indifference

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 7, 2011

A sermon loosely based on Proverbs 24:11-12 (Title, outline and some material taken from The Pulpit Commentary Homilies by Various Authors under Hebrews 4)

Introduction: In his book, The Yoke of Christ, Elton Trueblood quotes a letter from a school girl who probes the depth of her soul. She writes, "I’ve been thinking much this year about the importance of caring, of the passion of life. I’ve often realized that it takes courage to care. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ