Sermons on Approve:

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH FROM ACTS 2.

HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Christ In Genesis

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 5, 2013

Genesis opens with a picture of redemption & closes with a promise of redemption

Discovering Christ In Genesis - Bible’s message – Redemption - Jesus Portrayed, Prophesied, Presented, & Proclaimed Gen. 1:1''In the beginning God Creation reveals the unity, power, and personality of God. • It denies atheism-- in the beginning God. • It denies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilites Of The Work

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 23, 2013

A sermon on Christian responsibilities.

The Responsibilities of the Work Nehemiah 7 Introduction: The walls have been re-built and Nehemiah moves on to the next phase of the work that he had set out to do. I. The tasks of Nehemiah to Protect, Re-Build, Re-Vitalize, and Re-Populate Jerusalem A. Appoint Rulers, Gatekeepers, Levites, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seeker, The Believer, And The Skeptic

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Dec 21, 2011

An Easter message to identify and challanges belivers to see what kind of believer we are. There are 3 types of believers... The Seeker, The Believer, and The Skeptic. Where do you fit?

The Seeker, The Believer, and the Skeptic Text: John 20:1-9 Pastor Dwight L. Hord • The Seeker In Vs. 1 of John 20 we find Mary on resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quality Of Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 11, 2011

The quality of our worship of God is not totally dependent on a worship team or the preacher; it is a matter of knowledge and heart!

How is our worship of God? In your own mind what score (from 1-10, 10 being perfect) would you give your worship of God when you come to church on a Sunday? Here’s a peek into the main point of the message today: the quality of your worship of God does not totally depend on the worship team or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tempted And Tried. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

We are almost like the sign i seen...Don't lead me not into temptation, because I know a short cut. Let's learn from Jesus how to fight temptation.

The Full Fly A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. But one little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Real Gospel Preaching Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 30, 2010

Characteristics of the Mechanics of Gospel Preaching

1. FRUITFUL – not in vain Vs. 1 a. 1 Corinthians 15:14-17 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Need For Limits And Boundries Series

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 18, 2013

Youth need many things in their life they are just not getting, one of those things is limits and boundaries.

The Hungry Games – Part 1 – Dr. Travis Shipley Worship Time - Banana Minion Song -Youtube BANANA put back- Cut up a banana into 10 pieces, get four groups of two people, give them toothpicks and scotch tape and give them 3-4 mins to fix the banana the way it was. Banana blind- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

Going The Distance To Please God

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016

We need to learn to walk with God, and completely sale out to Him!

"GOING THE DISTANCE TO PLEASE GOD" GENESIS 22:12 INTRO: How do we as flesh human beings even begin to please God? She sung that song last Sunday and it really blessed my soul and God began to deal with my heart on this thought, Going the distance to please God. I believe in order to do that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019

“When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

03 The Only Righteous Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Mar 26, 2021

This is the 3rd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 2:1-2 “Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. Paul had just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lion Who Is The Lamb Is Worthy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 Revelation 5:1-14

The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 The Lion Who is the Lamb is Worthy Revelation 5:1-14 November 23, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” We finished chapter four and started chapter five last week. If you remember I have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Is True And Spiritual Worship. The Holy Ghost Intercessor

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 18, 2015

We must understand our prayer life is Spiritual. Sounds simple enough, But when we realize the position of the HOLY SPIRIT in our prayer life as our intercessor, this Spiritual Intercessory effectually fervent prayer, becomes WORSHIP in its highest form

2015.04.18.Sermon.The Holy Ghost Intercessor. PRAYER IS TRUE AND SPIRITUAL WORSHIP. William Akehurst, HSWC Understanding our prayer life IS SPIRITUAL. THE BIG IDEA: We must understand our prayer life is Spiritual. Sounds simple enough, But when we realize the position of the HOLY SPIRIT in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Always Working For Our Good And His Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Seeing God in the Ordinary: God is Always Working for our Good and His Glory

Seeing God in the Ordinary: God is Always Working for our Good and His Glory Ruth 4:9-22 One of the reasons the book of Ruth comes after the book of Judges is to demonstrate that God is always working on our behalf, even in the worst of times. All the twists and turns in our lives are not dead ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational