Sermons on Barriers To Growth:

You And Me In The World

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

God has a view of what he expects his children to be. In His view they are a family of priest sent to represent Him in the world.

You and Me in the world Last week we talked about vision…We tried to see vision via God’s eyes….Which I believe is not limited by the walls of a building or a membership. A church that does not have a vision that extends past the walls or the church property is held back by man made limits and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Revived To Die?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2009

What must it have felt like to be revived, only to know that you will die again? It is true of a church that has undergone revival. Some will even try to kill the revival. Embrace it, unbind it.

We always welcome visitors in our church from wherever they may come. But I do wonder today if we have any visitors from the other side. The other side, you know. No, I don’t mean the Catholics. I mean the other other side. Do we have any visitors from beyond the grave? Thus begins the sermon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Ourselves As God Does” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 19, 2009

Paul prays for the Ephesian believers, and through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, for all believers, that they might see themselves as God sees them.

Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready my God, Thy will to see, Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Advance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

There is a cure for sin, and Paul was relentless in giving the remedy to all he encountered. Are you?

Paul lived a very powerful life. Responsible for writing most of the NT, he took the news of Jesus Christ into the world with a passion and attitude more fitting a soldier than a pastor! You talk about amped??? You couldn’t keep this guy down! You could beat him, flog him, throw him in stocks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009

As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Conviction

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

Dictionary defines conviction as a firmly held belief. There is a difference between believing and being convicted that your belief is true. James 2:19, You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. Belief by itself is not the

Living with Conviction Romans 1:1-6 Ro 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Ro 1:2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures Ro 1:3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-5

"Navigating Life's Pathways"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the parable of the Wide and Narrow Gates

For the last few weeks you have heard a lot of discussion about how God has created you and me with something quite amazing. He has specifically wired us so that we might have the capability to make decisions on our own—He has given us the power or the ability to choose. Obviously we use this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Way To Change Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

Examining the process of sanctification in light of what Paul writes in the book of Ephesians

The Way to Change Text: Ephesians 4:25-28 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As we continue on with our study of the Book of Ephesians we remember that last time we talked about how God expects us to change. God expects us, and even commands us to change. He tells us to put off the old self and put on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cultivating Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the importance of a Christian’s continued growth in Christ and challenges listeners to embrace God’s plan for their lives and their communities.

We have all at one point or another asked a simple question to ourselves, "Does my life have meaning?" In a mixed up, chaotic world, we wonder, what difference am I making? Am I part of the problem, or am I part of the solution? Is my life relevant? And when it really gets hard we ask the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: *other

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 26, 2009

How to kill a church without doing a thing.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 3, 2009

God the Father is the vinedresser, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches

ABIDING IN CHRIST JOHN 15:1-10 1. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3. "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Examination - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of The Incarnation:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

“INCARNATION” — is a theological term for the coming of God’s Son into the world as a human being.

The Importance of the Incarnation: How many messages have you ever heard on the “incarnation”? I hope you will pay close attention today as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3

Denomination: Baptist

Going Deeper

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him.

Going Deeper Opening Question: How much of God are you experiencing? Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him. These differing depths are our choice, not God’s. We decide how far we are willing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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