Sermons on Assistants:

"Ordinary Time, Ordinary People" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

We know the newsworthy, the extraordinary and the flamboyant. But serving Christ is a day to day commitment in ordinary time, in our ordinary lives.

Peter, Peter’s Brother Andrew, John the Gospel writer, James – John’s brother, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the Gospel writer, the other James, Thaddeus, Simon & Judas. Ordinary men that God used in a very extraordinary way. 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 28 chapters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Christian Church

What Not To Do In A Time Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 7, 2011

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After G

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After God had delivered Israel from Egypt, He led ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare-Restore-Rebuild

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The Old Testament uses prophecy a great deal, but did you know there is also prophetic teaching in the New Testament. By the prophecy, God made understand his people that: “We need restoration”

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: What is prophecy? A. Easton’s Bible Dictionary defines it as a "miracle of knowledge, a declaration or description or representation of something future, beyond the power of human sagacity to foresee, discern, or conjecture." The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Given To Hospitality

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

Understanding the importance of hospitality as it relates to new comers and visitors who attend our services.

Be Given To Hospitality Otis T. McMillan, Director of the Bureau of Evangelism of the AME Zion Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Ro 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; (11) Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Survival Mode

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

An attitude of just getting by has crept into too many congregations and evangelism has suffered as a result.

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1 – Title: “Survival Mode” Introduction: Let me start by Re - Stating the vision God gave me for this church many years ago, “I’m Doing An Unlikely Work, In An Unlikely Place, With An Unlikely People!” • God hasn’t changed! / When God says it, He will bring it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 23, 2008

Jesus calls his disciples and then sends them out to continue his ministry of preaching, teaching, casting out demons and healing.

Matthew 9:35-10:8 “The Hand Off” INTRODUCTION There are times the people image Jesus traveling around Judea and Galilee in something other than the traditional dress of the time. Instead of a loose fitting coat and sandals they picture Jesus clothed in blue tights, with a red cape and a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Nothing But The Blood

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

Christianity teaches that redemption comes only through the shedding of innocent blood and Jesus did just that. Every hearer should be challenged to examine their relationship with God.

Subject: Salvation through the blood Scripture: Lev. 17.11 Sermon: “Nothing but the Blood” Scope: Every hearer should be challenged to examine their relationship with God. Summary: Christianity teaches that redemption comes only through the shedding of innocent blood and Jesus did just that. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of Submission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

The Mission of Submission Family Matters 2007 Part 2 Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 As we continue the series of Family Matters, we come to a text and topic this morning that is, by far, the most widely uses, misused and, at times, abused scriptures dealing with the dynamics of marital ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To The Point Where Your Obedience Meets Your Transformation”

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Jan 26, 2012

Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf.

Theme: Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf. When God acts people listen and experience the move of God in a way none could imagine. Ephesians 4:23, 24 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 10, 2012

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

In the 9/20/11 issues of Sojourners magazine is an advertisement for the 2012 Gladdening Light Symposium featuring Jesus Seminar scholar John Dominic Crossan. Part of the ad copy reads, "Feed the soul, savor the beauty, and experience the communion love of Agape in the Gladdening Light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012

As Christians it is our duty to go to those who have fllen away from God and bring them back to the fold.

“Help, I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up!” Do you remember the Commercial:I’ve fallen and I can’t get up? Do you remember the product being advertised? The company was being serious in their efforts to sell their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Regardless...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012

The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Haiti (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012

This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

Lessons from Haiti {Part 1} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

5 Steps for Future Success According to the Faith of Joshua

Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9 July 8, 2012 A. THE HINGE OF HISTORY “After the death of Moses, the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua, Moses’ assistant; ‘Moses is dead. Now it is time for you to lead My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist