Sermons on Am I A Soldier Of The Cross:

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

The Greek translation of faithful is actually persuasive and trustworthy. How often is the second part missing in the church?

What is the worse thing that can happen in a marriage? Wouldn’t most people agree it is unfaithfulness, having an affair? Personally I believe that the most important aspect of love is trust and trustworthiness. Once trust is broken it’s incredibly difficult to totally regain it. It’s like our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Being A Gamechanger Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010

The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspoken Essentials Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010

If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of Almighty God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

The Fire of God is what is needed in the Individual and Church today

THE FIRE OF ALMIGHTY GOD 29For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29 ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Selfless Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

3. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 21, 2010 Selfless There was a mother with two young children. She wanted to raise her kids well by teaching them to serve and to help others so one night she called them both into the kitchen after diner. She said to them: I need one of you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Beautiful Feet Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 24, 2012

Are you willing to be the beautiful feet for a person who needs Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week finishes our Life Group series. We have examined three of the four ways we seek to help connect people with Christ through our Life Group Ministries at FCC. • Today We will conclude with one of the most difficult, yet maybe the most rewarding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. We as Christians are looking forward to something too. We eagerly await our arrival into our heavenly home. But what exactly

HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. At this time of year we looked forward to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. Although I’m sure by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Big Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 28, 2008

Has God changed or have our prayers gotten smaller?

TITLE: PRAY BIG! (By Mark Nichols) TEXT: (1st Kings 17; Joshua 10; Genesis 25:20) TOPIC: Praying for God to do Big things! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 29th, 2008 PROP.: Because our God is BIG, our prayers should be BIG! INTRODUCTION: All month long, PRAYER has been our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2009

We all have emotions as did Jesus, Mary and Martha.

Text: Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21). When that verse is isolated one gets the feeling that Martha is casting blame on Jesus because His absence brought about the death of her brother Lazarus. You can almost feel the emotion of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Delay Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 12, 2016

There is evidence that Abram delayed God's plan, resulting in disobedience. However, God prompted him to get moving toward the ultimate goal for his life.

A couple from north Oklahoma decided to go to Florida for a long weekend to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. Because they both had jobs, they had difficulty coordinating their travel schedules. It was decided that the husband would fly to Florida on Thursday, and his wife would follow ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is Workin'

Contributed by Darren Woods on Oct 6, 2015

A brief peek inside the cover of the book of Habakkuk. Sermon based on Hab1:1-11 It's how God is still working and still working things out for our best - even when it seems He's indifferent to our situation or simply inactive

God Is Workin’ - Habakkuk 1:1-11 Play Habakkuk video...... If God is love.... Where is the love?? Does he care?? Why isn’t he doing something??? Prayer.... Lord we look around our world and we see violence and injustice. We see suffering and evil, apathy and disillusionment. Lord it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Longing For Home Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Through Fasting Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

It's one of the most ancient of spiritual disciplines but the most neglected today. This sermon seeks to answer why we should fast and how to do it

Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 Carl Lundquist was President of Bethel College for almost 30 years. In the latter part of his life, he began to study the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith and build them into his life, especially those he had not practiced, including the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Spiritual Incubation

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2019

The process of chick development closely resembles that of believers developing into the nature of Christ. 3 similarities: their beginning, the need for brooding, and their maturity empowering them to break out of their limitations.

THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL INCUBATION Mt. 23:37; Lk. 13:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was at a large Starbucks in Los Angeles. He reached in his coat pockets and pulled out a tiny piano and a medium-size rat. The rat began to play the piano. A crowd gathered, amazed. 2. “That’s nothing,” the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God