Sermons on Allowances:

Teaching Can Be Dangerous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The New Testament takes teaching so seriously that it demands only the most qualified be allowed to do it. The modern church takes teaching so lightly that it will allow anybody who is willing to do it.

Roger Williams was the founder of the First Baptist Church in America in 1639. He was considered a trouble maker and a nuisance by most church leaders, and they wanted to get rid of him. They finally were able to banish him. Williams told this story to illustrate his experience. There was a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Chains Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 6, 2007

Paul allowed the Lord to use his chains to further God’s kingdom.

Chains 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church God Uses...sticks Together Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 9, 2004

A series of messages on the biblical characteristics that allows God us use and bless a church.

“The Church that God uses...Sticks Together” Acts 2:42-47 “Three ingredients surface in the book of Acts to show us God’s method of church growth: The inspiration of His Presence, the demonstration of His Power, and the proclamation of a Person (Jesus).” J. M. MacKnight In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standard Operating Procedure Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-53

Denomination: Congregational

You Got To Go Through It To Get To It Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 5, 2007

It’s how you go through that allows you to get through

You got to go through it to get to it II Perseverance 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 24You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So, run to win! 25Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever. The apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Committed To The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2006

1- Committed to acquiring His help 2- Committed to allowing His transformation

INTRO.- ILL.- AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked "intellectual leadership". He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who was lacking intelligence. ILL.- A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Kept

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Subject: There is no necessity to look for help elsewhere. Proposition: Allow God to be your provider.

When one deliberates upon the attributes of someone who is kept, negative thoughts oft times come to mind. A woman, who professes to be "kept", would be observed in unflattering manner most of which cannot be repeated in mixed company. A male who proclaimed to be "kept" would be labeled as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Love That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 3, 2005

God’s Love will change everything if we allow Him to love us!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • I hope that all who were able to come to Revival services came here this morning with a new or renewed passion for Jesus! • Today we are going to build on what we learned during Revival as we continue in our series in 1 John. • What is it that can change people? What can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ye Shall Know The Truth..."

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005

Many Christians do not allow themselves the pleasure of being a Christian and the associated freedoms.

“Ye Shall Know the Truth and the Truth Shall Set You Free” Text: John 8: 31-41 Purpose: The attitudes of the 1st Century Jews are comparable to those of many Christians today. I. Introduction: A look at the text A. Arrogant 1. Them, children of Abraham/We are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Of Man Lifted Up

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005

"Why does God allow it?"************* The Old Testament is the tadpole, the New the frog!

I wonder how many of our eyes go glazed when we hear this: “The Old Testament Reading is taken from the Book of Exodus”!? Someone, in a Lent Study Group, once asked me: “Why should we pay attention to the Old Testament? Isn’t it’s teaching out of date?. Isn’t the New Testament all we need?” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Attitude Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2002

The first step to unity is Christ--allowing His life to be lived out in us.

Philippians 2:1-11 “The Attitude Of Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Jeanne and I found out that I had been appointed to serve here at Parkview United Methodist Church we were so excited that we would be serving a church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessings Of Today

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

How blessed are we today that God allows us the privilege of being alive.

“The Blessings of Today” It is a great blessing today or any day, when we are allowed the privilege of just seeing the birth of another beautiful day. Many of us take for granted that another day is coming and life will go on. If we could just realize how important that just “Today is”, and live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry-Champion Or Chump

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jul 24, 2001

THis sermon deals with how we should not allow worrying to dominate our lives.

`Worry! Champion or Chump? “I have a mountain of credit card debt”, one man told another. “I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am not worried about it”, exclaimed his friend. “No, I’ve hired a professional worrier. He does all my worrying for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Tested By Persecution Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000

Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist