Sermons on Astonished:

5 Benefits Of Sharing Your Faith

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The goal of this sermon is to encourage believers to share their faith by enumerating 5 benefits of witnessing.

5 Benefits of Sharing Your Faith Acts 8:26-40 Intro It was a time of persecution in Jerusalem. Instead of running scared, the believers saw God’s hand to push them out of Jerusalem so that they can witness and make disciples of “all nations.” Many went to Samaria in accordance to the word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Standing Up When Everyone Else Lays Down Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

This sermon looks at the life of Noah and outlines principles that we should emulate and warning signs to help us avoid danger.

STANDING UP WHEN EVERYONE ELSE LAYS DOWN Big Faith Series-Part 3 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6-9 Sunday, July 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Show “Noah Situation” video clip I think the bedrock principle of Noah’s life was this: NOAH TOOK GOD SERIOUSLY! Noah took God seriously & because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preaching On The Church Steps

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2006

Here are the people getting ready to go into the temple and all of a sudden they hear the words hold it; they all turned and looked and the prophet begin to preach his sermon on the church steps.

Preaching on the church steps Jeremiah 7-10 8/20/06 Let me give you something to think about this morning. Suppose as you come to church this morning I was standing on the church steps and before you entered the building, I began my sermon. I just started to preach to you while you are going to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Bright Idea?

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

The Wisemen sought after the Word Incarnate. We should learn from their example and seek Jesus through the Word made Script.

What’s the Bright Idea? I. My 1st view of the magi a. 1st or 2nd grade b. Thee Wise-guys! Moe, Larry, and Curly c. My Epiphany! i. Can you say that word in Church? ii. Definition: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something; an intuitive grasp of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Remember

Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 10, 2006

Often in the Bible we are called to remember the lessons of the past. May we remember today while we have opportunity to do something about tommorrow.

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Remember Deuteronomy 32:7 Intro: The book of Deuteronomy is the last of the books of the law… what is called the Pentateuch. The Jews sometimes called it “five-fifths of the Law.” The name Deuteronomy means “spoken twice”. Some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:7

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Signs On The Road To Judgment

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 21, 2006

There are warning signs on the road to judgment that can lead to safety or destruction

WARNING SIGNS ON THE ROAD TO JUDGMENT 3/19/06 Mark 6:53-56; 7:1-24a S__L__R__ 1. Young Preacher 1st Serm at New Church – 2nd Coming a. very dramatic presentation – forgot next pt. b. backed up –rushed forward – Jesus “I’m Coming’ c. still blank -w. more force – nothing; d. rushed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Jesus: Go Fish [fishing / Fishers Of Men] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2006

Jesus’ analogy of fishing helps us understand our job as His disciples. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Gospel of Jesus – Go Fish Matthew 4:12-25 Jesus must have liked fish and fishing, for He spoke of it often…he ate fish several times in the Bible, He called these fishermen to be His disciples, and when it came time to feed a bunch of people, like a true child of God He chose very wisely…fish! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day And Our Relationship With God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 5, 2007

This out line is very good for a FATHER’S DAY MESSAGE. This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers? Should it be done only one day a year? This message shares our relationship is much like our relatio

FATHER’S DAY MESSAGE This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers? Should it be done only one day a year? This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavely father. But first consider this: A LITTLE GIRL ONCE SAID ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Disappointments Are God's Best Appointments

Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 3, 2008

This sermon deals with Disappointments from the exemplary life of Simon Peter...Disappointments are God’s best appointments.

I would like to draw your attention to the fact, that in life many times we are disappointed. There is a passage in the Bible in the book of Luke, chapter 5 verses 1 to 11, here we see Peter being disappointed, since toiling all night he had not caught even one fish. For a better understanding it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Deliver You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 14, 2008

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego display their faithfulness to God - in turn, God shows His faithfulness to them.

God Will Deliver You – If You Choose Him Daniel 3 February 3, 2008 AM Sermon “Eye Openers for God” Theologian Warren Wiersbe makes the following statement: The Devil Tempts to Destroy our Faith God tests us to Develop our Faith Deliverance comes when we are Faithful to God There are some in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Amazing Promise

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 4, 2007

The story of Zechariah reminds us that God promises amazing things and he always keeps his promises.

“An Amazing Promise” December 2, 2007 God: The Christmas story is a story of an amazing birth that changed the world forever. However, it is also the story of another birth that ushered in the beginnings of Jesus’ kingdom. Zechariah was a priest in Israel. He was getting to be an old man and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Danerous Wonder

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 12, 2007

The Christian walk has become too safe. We need to have the exciting wonder that children have. We need to explore our Christian faith without the safety of tradition.

Dangerous Wonder * Introduction * Would you agree that being a Christian today is boring? * Daughter loves to fall off of my lap head first. * What would happen if we all took Jesus’ advice and “became like little children?” * The obstacle of Dullness * Don’t you just hate dull people? * “The most ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

What Does God See In You?

Contributed by Zera Young on Jul 24, 2008

This is a soul searching message as we live for God. Since God knows our heart and our thoughts we need to examine ourselves and see just where we stand with our Lord Jesus Christ. Check it out and see what you think.

Our Lord journeyed through Galilee "teaching in their synagogues and preaching the Gospel of the kingdom" (Matt. 4:23). The "Gospel of the kingdom" is the most important subject in the New Testament (cf Matt. 3:2). The Gospel and deeds of Jesus Christ were understood as messianic, especially when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

Worship In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009

Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Come-Alive-Power

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Four Words that help us come alive in Christ 1. Courage, 2. Confidence, 3. Commmunication 4. Companionship

Sun. Oct. 24/93 Jn.10:1-10 Come-Alive-Power Read John 10:1-10 What is it that Christ gives us ? <--- LIFE What do I have as a saved person? <--- We don’t know what that life means. - Paul’s salutation in every letter tells us what is ours --- Grace & Peace - Only ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist