Sermons on Agape Love:

Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Stopping Power Of Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

Mistakes left uncorrected are like dominoes falling.

I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken July 20, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call On Your Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 10, 2008

The unique literary structure of Ezekiel’s vision points to the importance of ingesting God’s word in obedience to His call

God’s Call on your Life Ezekiel 2:8 – 3:4 If you haven’t read from Ezekiel recently, these verses probably strike you as the strangest thing you have read in a while. Here is the story of a man whom God told to eat a scroll – paper, ink, and all. And he says it was sweet as honey. I ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 14, 2008

DESCRIBES THE MIND AS ONE OF THE THREE MAIN BATTLE GROUNDS AND SATAN’S FOCUS ON IT.

THE BATTLE OF THE MIND 8/5/07 THE DEVIL HAS A PLAN OF ATTACK! HE HAS A DELIBERATE, WILLFUL PLAN AGAINST YOUR LIFE. HE HAS A GOAL: TO DESTROY YOUR BODY, MIND, SPIRIT OR ALL THREE. HIS PURPOSE IN DOING THIS IS TO KEEP GOD’S PURPOSE FROM YOU, DENY GOD THE GLORY HE MIGHT RECEIVE FROM YOUR LIFE, AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Days - Bad Days

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

1- The good day in the life of Jesus 2- The bad day in the life of Jesus

INTRO.- You’ve heard some of those good news/bad news deals. Here are a few for preachers. Good News: The Women’s Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 11-10. Good News: The Elder Board accepted your job description the way you wrote it. Bad News: They were so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Nic At Night Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 20, 2008

Our faith is grounded in the historical person of Jesus Christ – He who united the divine and human, being truly God and truly man - And therefore the only one worthy of our allegiance and our worship

INTRODUCTION Each of the past several Novembers have set aside one Sunday where I was pastoring as a day of prayer for persecuted church. (Info on persecution around the world). This is a message to persecuted church. Situation to those to whom the “exhortation” originally addressed: second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

God often calls us to minister in ways that seem to be beyond our abilities. Like Moses, God always equips us sufficiently to accomplish what He calls us to do.

Title: You Can Make A Difference Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The amazing wisdom of God in condemning us in the First Adam

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 1) Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

He Has Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Easter

Easter Service- 2008 Title- He Has Risen Indeed! Text- Matthew 28 Matthew 28:1-20 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. 2 And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sure God Hears You Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God delights in dependence which honors his superabundant sufficiency.

Scripture Introduction A little boy kneeled with his mother beside his bed to say his bedtime prayers: “Lord, bless mommy and daddy and baby Susie; and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!” Amen. Mom was surprised; Billy never prayed so loudly before. So she said, “You don’t need to yell, son; God’s not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 4, 2008

We are all called become mature followers of Christ.

Called In Christ Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 3. When we are in relationship with God we should expect to hear God speaking to us.

If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life we need to ask ourselves why? I think we can boil the problem down to one of three issues: 1) We might have a relationship problem with God. Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the importance of knowing God, having a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist