Sermons on Ball:

State Of The Church 2008

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 15, 2008

A message on where we are and where we are going and how we are going to get there.

I want to start off by saying that I am pleased with where our church is at this point in history, we are healthy, we are growing, we are persevering, but in the same breath, let me say that I believe that we are capable of so much more. We are growing spiritually but we need to grow more. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Testimony Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Based on the Psalm and powerfully illustrated by the clip it teaches how we Christians must "sing our song" (give our testimony)

The Testimony of the Redeemed Psalm 40:1-3a I have watched that 2 minutes of film about 20 times this week. It makes the hair on my neck stand up. It was not meant to be a Christian film or have a Christian message but I tell you that is as powerful, as convicting, as biblical and as relevant as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dust, Dirt & Dung

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jun 11, 2008

This is a sermon looking at Jesus washing the disciples feet and what an example that is to us to be servants beyond our own comfort zone.

** Dennis video (You Teach Vol. 2 - The Skit Guys - 8 min) Can you think of a Stacy in your life? Take about 30 seconds and think about that person and what they did for you and for others. Think about their motivation. was it a neighbor who helped you when you couldn’t get your car ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Prevailing In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

The sword of the Spirit is the word of God and if YOUR sword’s length is determined by how much of God’s Word you know, then how long is your sword?

“I WILL PREVAIL”, Part 6: Prevailing in the Spirit (Sword & Prayer) The Armor of God: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus! We continue with our Series “I Will Prevail”. And today we speak about prevailing in the SPIRIT! Say this out loud with me: “I put on the belt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Or Celebrity? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007

What were the disciples arguing about? Who would get to wash the others feet? Who would clean the ancient toilets? No, they were arguing over who would be the greatest. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Servant or Celebrity? Matthew 18:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org.sermons/ServantCelebrity.html The church is people, and so it is natural that most problems in the church are between people. And most problems involving people are the result of one of these 3 things: miscommunication, wounded pride, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Help! I Need Somebody. Help! Not Just Anybody. Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

Christ can rescue us from any danger. He is also our greatest friend when things are going well.

HELP! I Need Somebody. HELP! Not just anybody. Hebrews 4:14-16 Pastor Jim Bohrer July 13, 2008 During the years of 1980s, I traveled quite a bit from Washington D.C. to New Jersey to go between my father and mother’s house. As a 10 year old I traveled alone on planes and news stories about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Awaiting God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 15, 2009

Exposition of Acts 19:8-20 regarding the church in Ephesus and Paul’s 3 year ministry there that reached an entire region

Text: Acts 19:8-20, Title: A Church Awaiting God, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/18/09, AM A. Remember this is Sanctity of Life Sunday! B. Opening illustration: funny church names like Corinth Baptist Church… Devils Lake United Methodist Church, Devils Lake, North Dakota, Crooksville First United Methodist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Give You A Mulligan

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

He is the God of Second Chances & more. (not just a New Year’s Sermon. It can be preached anytime.)

“GOD WANTS TO GIVE YOU A MULLIGAN” Dec. 30. 2007 Sunday AM Southside Assembly of God Introduction: I love play Golf. I’m going to take my truck to south Houston soon and get some new seats put in, as part of my purchase deal, and a friend of mine told me he would come and get me and we would go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting Upon The Lord, Sowing Into Your "Suddenly"

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2011

In this message I don't want to speak about the benefits of waiting on the Lord, but what exactly does it mean to wait on the Lord. If we do the waiting right, we will get the rewards right. We will be sowing into a “Suddenly,” moment.

Waiting Upon the Lord Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. The benefits of waiting upon the Lord: Inward strength - they shall renew their strength ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rumor Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Apr 17, 2009

The original and abrupt ending of the Gospel of Mark allows us to finish the story of Christ’s resurrection in our own lives. What will it mean to us to meet Jesus in our own "Galilees?"

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Lad, A Little Lunch, And A Large Miracle

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 3, 2011

One little lad with a little lunch became a part of one of the largest miralces in the ministry of Christ. We can learn from him and become a part of God's glorious work.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org A LITTLE LAD, A LITTLE LUNCH, AND A LARGE MIRACLE JOHN 6:1-13 Intro: The passage begins with “After these things...” That seems to be an odd way to begin a story... by saying AFTER. So it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Just How Close Are We? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

This message refers to when Christ raptures His Church.

“Just How Close Are We?” Whether you are a Christian or not one question seems to be on every ones mind lately is, “Are we close to the Tribulation, or as some refer to as the end of the world?” I mean just look around at what has taken place in the last year. Fuel prices have caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 12, 2008

There is no time like the present to prepare for the future. We don’t always have time to cram for the celebration that is sure to come.

Ready or Not! Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction A young man applied for a job as a farm-hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 20, 2018

I believe God loves me because I know only God can provide physical, relational and spiritual provision, among which Jesus Christ is the greatest provision God gave us. .

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (After listening the song "You were the reason") It was because of you and me that Jesus was born. We were the Reason that he gave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:25

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Dads

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2018

The word of God is foundational to every aspect of life. Hearing God speak and knowing his promises give us courage to face whatever is before us. This lesson is to encourage Dads as well as the rest of us to trust the promises of God and have courage.

1. Father’s Day Funnies: • A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Some of you men say, "Gift? What gift?" • "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ