Sermons on Be Supportive:

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part One Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

At a men's retreat I noticed the verse on the back of the shirt of the guy sitting ahead of me. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." I pondered that and wondered how power, love and self-discipline counter fear.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part one) The back of Sergii's shirt at the Men's Retreat. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." 1) No fear! 2 Tim. 1:5-7, "I have been reminded of your sincere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:5-12, 2 Timothy 4:14-18, Psalm 121:1-2, Philippians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elisha’s Ministry: "Christian – How Is Your Little Upper Chamber Furnished?” Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

Our God is a wonderful God for provision. Elisha used to travel a circuit in ministry, and at Shunem, He provided for His servant through a childless couple, where Elisha had his own simple room. This is most informative.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY: “CHRISTIAN – HOW IS YOUR LITTLE UPPER CHAMBER FURNISHED?” Part 1 of 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 8 2Kings 4:8 Now there came a day when Elisha passed over to Shunem where there was a prominent woman, and she persuaded him to eat food, and so it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17, Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Talk About Love # 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Love is central to Christian living. Good deeds without love as the motivating factor do not impress God!

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 5 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 As we continue our study of that grand word, LOVE, we turn this morning to one of the best-known chapters in Scripture, 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter. Our focus this morning will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Honored By Mouth Far By Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To prove that JESUS knows the hearts and minds of unbelievers and does not need anyone to tell Him about it. Matthew 15:11 (Amplified Bible) It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that makes him unclean and defiled, but what comes out of the mouth;

I. EXORDIUM: Do you honor GOD with your lips? Yes. Constantly I offer GOD a sacrifice of praise using my lips in tongues and with my understanding. Hebrews 13:15 (Amplified Bible) Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mouth Defiles A Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is aware that our mouths are built to praise Him and not to defile us. Psalms 19:14 (Amplified Bible) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenet

I. EXORDIUM: How do you guard your mouth? By guarding my heart. Proverbs 4:23 Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fools Dont Believe God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015

To show that a fool is worst than demons and shows the description of fools.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is worst than demons? A fool. At least even demons believe and tremble but a fool will never believe GOD. James 2:19 (Amplified Bible) You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Issachar's Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show that Issachar saw his own strength, rested on it and became a slave. Don't rest in your own strength but rest in the power of the LORD. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with H

I. EXORDIUM: Do you relax in your past victories? No. Keep on glorifying the LORD for more new victories. 1 Chronicles 16:27 (Amplified Bible) Honor and majesty are [found] in His presence; strength and joy are [found] in His sanctuary. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Is In Charge Of His Brothers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show that Joseph is blessed beyond Abraham and Isaac and he is above his brothers as their leader, just as JESUS is infinitely above us and we are lead into blessings after blessings because of JESUS within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because the Seed of Abraham dwells within me. Psalms 105:6 (New King James Version) O seed of Abraham His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Joseph is blessed beyond Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eyes, Feet And Fingers Of A Wicked Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

To show in the bible how GOD sees a wicked man.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked person? Before yes, but now I'm GOD's Righteousness and established in His Righteousness. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sudden Calamity, Broken With No Remedy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show in the bible that the wicked has no future at all, one calamity is enough to destroy him with no hope of recovery.

I. EXORDIUM: How many times GOD will help the righteous? Seven symbolizes completeness in the bible. Any time the righteous fall, the LORD is always there to raise him up. Proverbs 24:16 (Amplified Bible) For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked are overthrown by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrifice Of Peace Offering From Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that we are the living sacrifice offering offered to the LORD by ourselves, our free will, and the changes start from within.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Yes. A living sacrifice offering. Romans 12:1 (Amplified Bible) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Asks, The Father Gives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show JESUS as our Provider and Liberal Supplier of our daily bread: food, shelter and clothing and our responses as well is to win souls, He provides the souls to harvest.

I. EXORDIUM: Who liberally supplies our needs? The LORD JESUS Matthew 6:11 (Amplified Bible) Give us this day our daily bread. Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Selection Of A King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD has chosen and set up a king over Israel and it will not be a foreigner but a brother like me.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Israel of GOD? I am an Israel of GOD. Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! Psalms 125:5 (Amplified Bible) As for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Levite And A Victim

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Compassionate Samaritan that lives within us and He is delighted and pleased more than in our servanthood rather than our greatness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a compassionate samaritan? No. JESUS is the Compassionate Samaritan that lives within me. Luke 6:36 (Amplified Bible) So be merciful (sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate) even as your Father is [all these]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Activities Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Healer, Savior, and He always took care of us moment by moment.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you healed in JESUS's Name? Yes. Isaiah 53:5 (Amplified Bible) But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal