Sermons on Be Direct:

The Worship At God's Throne Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 Revelation 4:1-11 Corporate worship is more important than private worship. Worship is Passionate in Expression (vs. 8-10) Worship Overflows Toward Mission (vs. 10-11)

The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 The Worship at God's Throne Revelation 4:1-11 November 9, 2014 We are in the middle of our series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on the Revelation, chapters four and five. Chapter four opens up with the throne in the center of heaven and is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manifestation Gifts - Tongues

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Tongues 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Manifestation Gifts - Gift Of Prophecy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Gift of Prophecy 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Manifestation Gifts - Word Of Knowledge

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Word of Knowledge 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Manifestation Gifts - Word Of Wisdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Word of Wisdom 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Health And Wealth? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 25, 2013

Focus on eternal matters not just the here and now.

As we had noted earlier, when Jesus entered the Holy City of Jerusalem, He was welcomed as the New King of Israel. People, including the Disciples of Christ, were expecting Jesus to take charge, get rid of the Roman Empire, and bring back the Glory of Israel like it was during the rule of King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Than I Deserve

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2013

If you got what you deserved, what would that look like?

One of the best pastors that I have ever served with always replies with “Better than I deserve” whenever someone asks him how he is doing. There is a bit of a debate over whether Dave Ramsey stole that phrase from him, but I have been using it as well. I think it is a good answer. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:39

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Life's Setbacks

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

Lessons can be learned from Life's Setbacks; Receiving Healing God's Way; When human power isn't enough;

Learning from Life’s Setbacks II Kings 5:1-14 There are lessons to be learned by the setbacks in our lives. An excellent study of setbacks is found in the story of Naaman, the leper, where there are specific events and decisions that can be applied to our times and lives. The setting is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicating The Wall Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2016

As Jerusalem's wall is dedicated, four critical points are shown to us: Each person is valuable to God; Everything done for His kingdom is remembered; Spiritual growth requires time to pass, and for people to be led; God should always be praised.

Dedicating the Wall Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:43 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed the pledge that all citizens took -- It was a pledge of faithfulness to God, and to one another -- “We will not neglect the house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2013

The letter that is written by James to the Jews scattered abroad is a letter that is often misunderstood and misused.

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1 August 14, 2013 James is a book that has long been misunderstood by many believers! We have seen some great men of faith come to the conclusion that what James seems to teach is in conflict with the teachings of grace from the Apostle Paul. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 12, 2013

This is a brief sermon used before our communion service.

Remembrance Isaiah 53:5-9 Intro: This week has been a week of remembrance. As I sat around this week rehabbing my leg after surgery, I had the opportunity to watch all the different ceremonies honoring all the people who were killed on 9/11/01. The day the terrorists flew planes into the twin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Through Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2017

The concept that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone is a solidly Biblical teaching. Last week, we looked at grace, this week we will examine the idea of faith alone. Both grace and faith are exclusive and must stand alone.

Through Faith Alone (Romans 3:23-28) 1. I had a good time visiting Dale and Katie Daniels and Mary Ann Bolinger in Warsaw/Winona Lake area. I went from there to Luke’s house. But the GPS had me go too far south and then took me back north. It got me there, but it was complicated and probably ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mark Among The Gospels

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 29, 2013

The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind.

Mark Among the Gospels 1. Topher and Fire and Flood. The youth group is amazing. All of you who help stand. Who participate. 2. One goal of our youth ministry is to develop the faith and service of our youth. It’s about Jesus. 3. If you read the four gospels in order, you will probably notice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 4, 2013

Perfect peace is found only in Jesus Christ by developing an intimate relationship with Him. Two ways to help with that is developing our prayer life and being obedient to Him.

Shalom! Peace! Jesus offers us the gift of his peace. Pope Benedict XVI, said of this, “Here, the traditional greeting with which people wish one another shalom, peace, becomes something new: it becomes the gift of the peace that Jesus alone can give because it is the fruit of his radical victory ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Things That Make An Outstanding Mother

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 15, 2013

To be the best we can be as either a parent or grandparent, we need to have a right relationship with God, a proper relationship with our family, and a willingness to serve God.

*THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUSTANDING MOTHER* Luke 2:1-2:7 INTRODUCTION: Giving birth does not make a woman a mother. It takes a special woman to be a mother. A mother is a person who is willing to take the responsibility of investing her life into another human being who is totally de-pendent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ