Sermons on Attainment:

Profiling The Pastor

Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 30, 2011

Encouragement

PROFILING THE PASTOR In the Old Testament, Israel was a predominantly pastoral people; its religious concepts were therefore colored by the vocabulary and vocational habits familiar to a pastoral community. So we find the image of sheep and the shepherd used again and again. The figure of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Achieving Maturity In Our Faith Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 8 in a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Achieving Maturity in Our Faith Ephesians 4:7-16 I. We Must Have Leaders for the Church A. Apostles B. Prophets C. Evangelists D. Pastors E. Teachers II. What is the Purpose of Church Leaders A. To Prepare the Church for Ministry. “…to prepare God’s people for works of service …” Why? - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ Personally Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 11, 2007

2nd in the series Living in the 21st Century

Knowing Christ personally will change your life Living in the 21st Century If you don’t know Christ you can’t you tell someone else about Him. I. Knowing Christ is the most important knowledge we can have. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: *other

Eight Steps To A Divine Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 5, 2011

How to build a Christian life.

Eight steps to a divine life How to clime the mountain God has for us . 1. Step to humility (conscious need) Matt. 5;3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Step to penitence (morning for sin) Matt.5;4Blessed are they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Wise! Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 10, 2017

MINUTE SERMON HOW TO BE WISE!

MINUTE SERMON HOW TO BE WISE! First: Ask God. James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Second: Listen to the Word, Spirit and good ministry. Proverbs 19:20 (KJV) Hear counsel, and receive ...read more

The Upward Call Of God

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 15, 2014

A BELIEVERS’ CALL IS UPWARD.

THE UPWARD CALL OF GOD OBSERVATION: A BELIEVERS’ CALL IS UPWARD. INTERPRETATION: PHILIPPIANS 3:14 (NKJV) I PRESS TOWARD THE GOAL FOR THE PRIZE OF THE UPWARD CALL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. POINTS TO PONDER: PAUL UNDERSTOOD HE WOULD NOT ATTAIN PERFECTION IN THIS LIFE. PAUL STATED HE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Described Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 10, 2004

God initially gave man the way, with a free will and we should never set up our free will against the holy will of God. The Everlasting way (eternal life) was in man’s hands from the beginning, and now it is not.

The Way Described John 14:1-6 Introduction Have you ever noticed that in most cities, or towns or villages, there are no roads named after God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? As I begin this “Way to Jerusalem” series, I experienced a number of thoughts concerning roads, streets, paths, alleys, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope That Stands In The Storm Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2011

Through God’s message of Ephesians 4:13-15, the people of God can have "Hope that Stands in the Storm" though a: 1) Unity of the Faith (Ephesians 4:13a), 2) Knowledge of Christ (Ephesians 4:13b), 3) Spiritual Maturity (Ephesians 4:13c) and 5) Authentic Lo

Audio Link: http://sermon.net/Kratz/sermonid/2782483/type/audio I was encouraged this week to join a protest against Pepsi co. about a new Pepsi soda can which omits the words "under God" from the American Pledge of Allegiance. This intrigued me for my kids have recently been on a strange Pepsi ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Other

Foundational Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2012

2 of 2. The audience was told of the importance of biblical saving faith. Christians must be reminded of faith’s foundational nature. Why is it foundational? Foundational Faith enables A Foundational...

FOUNDATIONAL FAITH-II—Hebrews 10:39-11:3 Attention: A husband & wife were at a party chatting with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up. "Oh, we’ll never need that. My husband & I have a great relationship," the wife explained. "He was a communications major in college & I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Hold On Your Calling Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Our goal is not to get to heaven, but to strive to lay hold of our calling.

Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Hold Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

To lay hold of our calling is to get an eternal perspective. Not to wait for heaven, but to press toward the prize.

Lay Hold on Your Calling Philippians 3: 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Perfection Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

In so much of life we are searching for perfection.

Growing up in California, I used to hear about all the surfing that was going on. In surfing there always seems to be this search for the elusive perfect wave. The perfect wave has the right amount of curl, a perfect tube, just at the right height for the surfer. The wave isn’t too fast so that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mind Control 7 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 11, 2006

A mature Believer must have the hard steel of discernment and perseverance blended together with the soft steel of humility. True humility is not a groveling, self-despising spirit. It is a right estimate of ourselves, as God sees us.

Proper perspective brings assurance and confidence. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mile Wide And An Inch Deep Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 14, 2007

31st in a series on Ephesians. Paul gives Christians some instruction on how to avoid a faith with no depth.

Artemus Ward, an early American humorist, once described the South Platte River in northeast Colorado as “a mile wide and an inch deep”. It would be a considerable river, he mused, if it were turned on its side. Unfortunately, Ward’s description of the South Platte River could just as easily be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist