Sermons on Anchor Of Our Soul:

Who's In Your Family

Contributed by Thomas Hypes on Jun 5, 2005

A look at covenant relationships with God and the local church body as an introduction to membership into the local church.

Who’s in Your Family? - Amy and I went to Church Financial Seminar - Many churches are happy to hear this so Leadership is spending the church money wisely - Part is teaching Biblical practices for finances to people in church so they are not robbing from God what he commands to support the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely ca

The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 6, 2006

The journey of Ruth’s redemption gives us a glimps into how Jesus would come and redeem thousands so many years later. An outsider becomes part of God’s divine plan...

Often times in church we use words, but we never really know the true meaning. There is an old hymn that goes, “redeemed how I love to proclaim it, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.” Now we claim that we are redeemed, which is worth getting excited about, but how do to share that with others? What ...read more

A Five Fold Challenge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 5, 2005

The spirit of God wants to challenge the hearts and walks of every believer to step up the pace.

WE HAVE A FIVE FOLD CHALLENGE BEFORE US By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like to give credit for the main points to Joe Girlder, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. I adapted this from a lesson he gave to the 71st Kentucky District ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does God Know All?

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Does God know all. How would you prove that? This sermon points out several areas that indicate God is an all knowing God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and

Does God Know All? Pro 15:3; Matt 6:8; 1 John 3:20; Heb. 4:13 All NASB Prov 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching the evil and the good. Matt 6:8 "Therefore do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need, before you ask Him. 1 1 Jn 3:20 in whatever our heart condemns ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: *other

King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Palm Sunday Message of the King of kings.

King of kings and Lord of lords This morning we looked at Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As the Jews hailed Him as their coming king they waved the palm branches and scattered their cloaks before Him. In only a week’s time, the tide turned. Just a week later many of these same people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007

Your situation should never determine your joy.

In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006

This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Little Plus Jesus Means A Lot

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 26, 2004

The reason theat many of us go liking in the Church is, we go away spiritually hungry, we have Bread and Fish but no Jesus.

A LITTLE PLUS JESUS MEANS A LOT MATT. 14:15-20 NOW, I DON’T MEAN FOR YOU TO THINK THAT THE ORDER IN WHICH I NAMED THEM HAVE ANYHTING TO DO WITH THEIR IMPORTANCE. IF IT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THEIR IMPORTANCE, I WOULD SAY JESUS, BREAD AND FISH. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT BREAD AND FISH FIRST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2004

God’s great wisdom is illustrated in His choice of who to announce the birth of His Son. God chose shepherds, lowly, uneducated shepherd. Ever wonder why?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: LUKE 2: 7---20 I. IF I WERE GOD? If I were God I think I would have sent the most important message of the birth of my son into hands that were not the rough. I would not have called uneducated, lowly shepherd. A. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey To The Promise Land

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

How do I cross my own river Jordan and get to the Promise Land?

Journey To The Promise Land (NIV) Genesis 12:1-3 GE 12:1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.GE 12:2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Dream

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 23, 2007

IThis is a great sermon for challenging your church to dream.

What is Your Dream? By: Pastor Donny Granberry Over the past 4 ½ years I have preached several messages on the subject of dreams. This morning I would like to address the subject of dreams again with this question, “What is Your Dream?” The question this morning is not can you dream, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God