Sermons on barriers to growth: showing 4,621-4,635 of 29,618

Running Your Race - God's Olympics

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003

Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Seed

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005

The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sick Society, Weak Saints And A Strong Savior

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jun 11, 2005

In order to be used mightily by God as an instrument of His deliverance and healing to others, we must learn to trust Him completely.

A SICK SOCIETY, WEAK SAINTS AND A STRONG SAVIOR H Lee Clay From the decadence of Sodom and Gomorrah to the debauchery of Herod and Herodias we have seen in times past the despair, the decay, and the decline of a dysfunctional and dilapidated humanity. Solomon in his God-given wisdom declared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Una Razón Para… Tener Esperanza- Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Jun 22, 2005

Cuando la vida se torna desesperante ¿Que te mantiene en la vida? ¿Que sistema de apoyo tienes cuando la vida se te derrumba? Muchos depositan su esperanza en sus amigos, en su familia, en sus negocios, en sus palancas, en su influencia, o en sus riqueza

Una razón para… Tener Esperanza Cuando la vida se torna desesperante ¿Que te mantiene en la vida? ¿Que sistema de apoyo tienes cuando la vida se te derrumba? Muchos depositan su esperanza en sus amigos, en su familia, en sus negocios, en sus palancas, en su influencia, o en sus riquezas. Mas sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can Kill A Church ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Satan’s goal is to kill the church. Sometimes church members help him and don’t even know it. the good news is Jesus promises that if we are faithfull "the gates og hell cannot prevail"

"WHAT CAN KILL A CHURCH" 2 Cor. 2: 4-11 1. In Re 3:1, the church at Sardis was described as a "dead" church... 2. This reveals that churches can die - and they often do... 3. There are at least two ways a church may die... a. It may cease to exist b. It may die inwardly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus wants to spend time with us. Do we accept the invitation or make excuses?

Jesus wants to spend time with us . . . do we accept his invitation or make excuses? Luke 14:15-24 Jesus has summed up the human heart – these are the main things that keep a person from experiencing a personal relationship with God. An excuse is a hint of a reason wrapped in a lie. 1) First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Las Respuestas De Una Vida Real

Contributed by J Spurling on Dec 27, 2008

Cada cristiano debe responder a Dios y mi creencia es que nosotros debemos responder porque hay muchísimos beneficios cuando estamos haciendo eso. En este mensaje vamos a investigar esos.

Las Respuestas de una Vida Real Juan 14:12-15 ¿Ustedes saben cuál es el significado de la palabra “responder”?. Voy a mostrarles algo en esta mañana para que entiendan el significado de esta palabra. 1. Hola; dígale hola a alguien. 2. Pregúntele a alguien: ¿Cómo estas? 3. Estornudar 4. Tirar ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is There Not A Cause

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 8, 2009

church planting challenage

IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? Romans 10:13-21 Text being 13-15 Romans For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Glue

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

This message explores the significance of the challenge, in 1 Corinthians 6:17, to unite (or glue) ourselves with the Lord and all that entails.

1 Cor.6:17 2. 1 Cor.6:17 - “He who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.” a. Unite: GK: Kollao, from root Kolla (glue). i. To glue, cement or fasten together. 3. There are 2 different aspects to this verse. a. 1 The initial and 2 the progressive. b. Example: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Citizens

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

This message is a study about what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God and what that means practically for each of us today!

Kingdom Citizens Lk.8:10 – “…The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you…” (His disciples) 1. His Kingdom is different than this world’s. a. Jn.18:36 - Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world…” i. James 4:4 – “…Friendship with this world makes you an enemy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Great Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009

What are some thoughts on how to build a great church or a great life. It requires three things: A Great Commandment, A Great Commission and A Great Commitment.

Mark 12:29-31 Building a Great Church Introduction – The Keys to Attracting the Unchurched (This article was written by Thom Ranier. I only quoted parts of this in the introduction.) We recently conducted a study of formerly unchurched Americans. What made them come to a church? What made them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Church For Today

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

This message calls the church, collectively and individually, to be "up to date" in their mission of reaching people.

“A Church for Today” 1 Corinthians 9:19-24 * Among the church culture in America it has become common to identify local churches with some troubling terms; “Contemporary or Traditional.” Why do I say these terms are troubling? Because the meaning of these words in this context has little to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dependence On God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009

I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Junk Food: A Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

Growing in Christ requires us to feast on the goodness of God.

Junk Food A Children’s Sermon 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Hello everyone! It is wonderful worshipping with you today! I have some things here in my treasure box to show you today. Oh look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009

Do you really know how precious the name of Jesus is?

Christ of the 2:10’s – 11th January 2009 pm To the artist He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the architect He is the Chief Cornerstone. To the astronomer He is the Sun of Righteousness. To the baker He is the Living Bread. To the banker He is the Hidden Treasure. To the biologist He is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Baptist