Sermons on Barriers To Growth:

Laziness Vs Diligence Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012

Thesis: The writers of this ancient wisdom literature inspired by God try to convey the message to us of “Don’t be lazy be diligent!” In other words “Make a commitment to work hard at being all God wants you to be!”

Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2012

1. Direct your delight to the Lord (vs. 4-5). 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 6-7). 3. Turn your thoughts to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Follow the footsteps of the faithful (vs. 9).

How to Be an Overcomer Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 7, 2012 *Pastor Steve Brown tells about a car he saw one day on the way home. It was the ugliest car he had ever seen. Steve said this car wasn't just ugly. It was ugly on top of ugly. That car had a big ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Return To Nazareth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the full humanity of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke has described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of His Grace!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

The purpose of God's grace in the life of a believer

Titus 2:11-14 KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nobody Does New Like Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2013

But God gives us a part in the process: 1. Get serious about spiritual growth (vs. 1-4). 2. Find more ways to work with God (vs. 5-9). 3. Have faith in God’s Foundation (vs. 10-11). 4. Stay focused on our future (vs. 8 & 12-15).

Nobody Does New Like Jesus! 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 6, 2013 *We call it a new year, but for most people, it really doesn’t seem new: Same routine, same troubles in the world, and pretty much the same me when I look in the mirror. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Tried Saint

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.

A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

“make The Commitment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2013

If our lives are going to count for Christ, we need to make the daily commitment to live for Him as opposed to living for ourselves.

We are thinking about how we, as believers, can “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the commitment; & Expect God to work. In “going for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Growing And Maturing

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

God calls us to grow and mature in our faith. How can we move through adversity and grow closer to Him.

Growing and Maturing October 28, 2012 James 1:2-5 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next, well, let me tell you his story . . . The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. She ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Como El Aguila

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 2, 2013

El aguila nos da un buen ejemplo de como de hacer las cosas para ser renovados en la vida espiritual.

COMO EL AGUILA Isa. 40:28-31 28 ¿No has sabido, no has oído que el Dios eterno es Jehová, el cual creó los confines de la tierra? No desfallece, ni se fatiga con cansancio, y su entendimiento no hay quien lo alcance. 29 Él da fortaleza al cansado, y multiplica las fuerzas al que no tiene ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race

Contributed by Efrain Perez on Oct 9, 2011

On that day the King of kings & the Lord of lords, the righteous Judge will award us the crown of righteousness. You can stack up all the awards & all the ceremonies in this world, none can compare to the Father's house. Well done good & faithful servant.

Running the race Striving for the Prize 1Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. • In order to get in a race we need to prepare, use an example of a runner • Races are challenging, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Si Conoces El Plan Puedes Enfrentarlo Mejor Series

Contributed by Pastor Junior Lemus on Oct 20, 2011

Cuando conocemos las artimañas y las estrategias de Satanas como nuestro enemigo, para el cristiano sera mas facil poder entender cuales son los planes y los propositos que el tiene, asi podremos defendernos y contra atacar mejor.

Si conoces el plan; puedes enfrentarlo mejor Pastor Mariano Lemus Jr. Predicado en J.E.S.E.G. Central Guatemala 09/25/2011 2 Corintios 2:11 (DHH) Introducción: Te podrás estar preguntando a que plan me refiero, y porque si lo conoces puedes enfrentarlo mejor, bueno me refiero al plan que Satanás ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Is In Charge Of The Kitchen"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 3, 2011

A sermon on growing up spiritually in Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “God is in Charge of the Kitchen” Many have noted that we live in a culture that does not want to grow up. People dread the mere idea of aging. Yet, if you just happen to be blessed to live another day, you will get older. Many parents forsake their role as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Come Shake Our Land

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 28, 2011

The god of Early Grey Tea and Cucumber sandwiches will never draw people to church. But there is a different God who will....

“Excuse me - we’ve lost something.... oh what was it ?… oh yes GOD - have you seen him anywhere?” Sounds crazy doesn’t it - how could we not notice God. “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Living A Transformed Life

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013

Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 20, 2013

How did God prepare Moses to be His man to lead the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage? He prepared him not in a day, but over time, not through en event, but with a process. Of course, others before Moses waited years for god to fulfill His leadership dev

How did God prepare Moses to be His man to lead the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage? He prepared him not in a day, but over time, not through en event, but with a process. Of course, others before Moses waited years for god to fulfill His leadership development process: Noah – waited 120 ...read more

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