Sermons on Apollos Resume:

Becoming A Catalyst For Change

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Today God Is First Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first results in reaping His blessings.

Last Sunday, we saw the command to put God first. One way of showing that the Lord is first in our lives, that we are dependent on Him, is through our prayers. One time, a pastor found himself seated beside a Muslim during a plane ride. He then shared the Good News to him. To his pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A backwards look at how the poor are blessed. Part 2 of 9

October 5, 2008 Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 One Sunday after worship was over a little boy told the pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. The pastor replied, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Of The Midnight Hour

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 9, 2008

This message show Jeremiah’s ministry typifies Last Days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God.

Prophet of the Midnight Hour Aim: To show how Jeremiah’s ministry typifies last days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God. Text: Jeremiah 13:15-17 Introduction: Jeremiah is often referred to as the “weeping prophet”, and it is not hard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations: Are You Swimming Or Sinking?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008

Sometimes our EXPECTATION of something is due to our frantic pace, we don’t notice sin creeping into the back seat of our lives, putting us at great risk. Thank God that he’s always on the lookout for us, and that at times he uses setbacks to rescue us f

Expectations: Are You Swimming or Sinking? Jonah1:1 – 4:7 OPENER: Get a roll of toilet paper (individual is better) that is pre-wrapped. Carefully undo the wrapping and tape a $10 bill inside the roll and close the packaging. Tell teens that inside the paper bag is: Something that is very useful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Critical Need

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 17, 2008

Beware Satan will do whatever he can to destroy the working of God’s grace in your life. We live in a society where our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is under constant attack.

Beware Satan will do whatever he can to destroy the working of God’s grace in your life. We live in a society where our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is under constant attack. Satan is a deceiver and if he cannot tempt you with the temporary pleasures of sin, or convince you are of no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 28, 2008

This sermon presents the salvation of national Israel as part of God’s prophetic plan

The Hidden Treasure Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: We turn now to the fifth in this series of Kingdom Parables, and interestingly this parable marks a turning point in Jesus’ discourse. So far He has been detailing the development of Christendom, showing how the world is largely unfavourable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Jesus call is not always gentle. The discipleship He calls us to could seem a bit extreme, but what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

6. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 10th, 2009 Discipleship A few weeks ago my parents came down to visit for Easter and I got to relieve another childhood memory. My parents stayed at a hotel on Saturday night. Sunday after church we ate lunch and were hanging out before they had to start the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: *other

Who Am I That I Should Go? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2009

Second sermon in Exodus series from Chapters 3-4 deals with Moses conversation with God at the burning bush, and his call to ministry

Who am I that I should go? Exodus 3-4 CHCC: March 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We all know that our past President from TX is now a private citizen, back in his home state. I heard that recently George W. Bush was waiting in an airport lobby when he noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Headed To Jerusalem

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 16, 2006

A sermon on discipleship from Luke 9.

Sermon for 7/16/2006 Luke 9:51-62 Introduction: David Ogden (The New Reformation) tells the story of Oliver Wendell Holmes. "Holmes once boarded a train, but was unable to find the ticket. After watching Holmes fumble through his pocket in growing dismay, the conductor politely said, ’It’s all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Marriage In Heaven! (Luke 20:27-38)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

Things are about to change. The things we love as well as the things we hate - all is to be ’recreated’! ...

Luke Chapter 20 – Jesus tells us that there is no marriage in heaven. One of the few clear memories I have of being lectured to by our current Archbishop while in seminary was when he spoke on this passage. He began by saying that early on in his marriage, whenever his wife Christine read this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Just And The Justifier Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 17, 2007

This sermon examines justification and explains how God can be just and the justifier at the same time.

Scripture Today, we resume our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” The Apostle Paul wrote this magnificent letter to the Roman Church. He did not plant this church, and he had not yet visited the church, though he knew people in this church. He wrote this letter because he wanted to clarify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing The Race

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 22, 2007

Endurance and encouragement are needed to end well in the race of the Christian life

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:12-19 Finishing The Race Introduction [Show newspaper.] I enjoy reading the column entitled “History Lesson” in the Press Enterprise. It appears on page 2 of the paper and it lists several events of interest that happened in the past on that particular day. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Improper View Of The Father Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is a series of sermons dealing with the spirit of illegitimacy.

Spirit of Ishmael An improper view of the Father Text: Gen 21:1-20 1 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational