Sermons on Becoming More Christlike:

The Study Of The Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

I want us to think about / Remember / Work towards • Is that We need to put God first again in our lives. • We need to put Him first in our country, / our churches, / our communities and / in each one of our lives. • This kind of a commitment is go

Ecclesiology – theological doctrine concerning the church Ac 2:43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. Ac 2:44 And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had. Ac 2:45 They sold their possessions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayers That Avail Much

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015

What made Elijah's prayers the kind that God would certainly answer? What are the 4 characteristics about his prayers?

PRAYERS THAT AVAIL MUCH James 5:16B INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads of a motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon in his shop. 2. “Doctor, please come over here.” He did. The mechanic pointed at his work, “See here, Doctor. I also ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proof Positive

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Easter 2 b. The eye-witness testimony of the Apostles is evidence of the reality of Christ's Resurrection. We live confidently that the promise of the resurrection to come is sure, even as the fact of His resurrection is sure.

John 20:19-31 Easter 2 (B) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia. “Proof Positive” Julie Andrews as Maria in The Sound of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Those Feet Jesus Washed

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Apr 6, 2013

In spite of knowing what these disciples would do within hours, Jesus washed their feet and commanded them to follow His example: no excuse is acceptable.

This story is significant because of its timing – Jesus was preparing for Calvary * Hours before His betrayal – * He was leaving those whom He loved dearly * Critical messages – often last minute orders WHAT IS FOOT WASHING? A Cultural Necessity: * Necessary because of the foot ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Transgression Loss And Fulness Of The Jews

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: GOD loves all: Jews and Gentiles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the unsurpassing Grace of GOD to all: Jews and Gentiles IV. TEXT: Romans 11:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now if

I. EXORDIUM: GOD loves all: Jews and Gentiles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the unsurpassing Grace of GOD to all: Jews and Gentiles IV. TEXT: Romans 11:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognize The Opportunity! Seize The Moment!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013

The thief on the cross found his opportunity in the most unlikely and unexpected place but he recognized and seized on it!

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 21, 2013

The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: *other

Proclaim The Lord's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Cheers to divine health and CHRIST's life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember or remind ourselves of redemption until CHRIST comes. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:26 (Amplified B

I. EXORDIUM: Cheers to divine health and CHRIST's life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember or remind ourselves of redemption until CHRIST comes. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:26 (Amplified Bible) For every time you eat this bread and drink this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Comes From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Did you came from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our origins are from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, in [the plan of] the Lord and from His poi

I. EXORDIUM: Did you came from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our origins are from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, in [the plan of] the Lord and from His point of view woman is not apart from and independent of man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Love- Five Traits Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 13, 2013

Paul emphatically speaks that godly women and men don’t use their freedom in Christ to sin. On the contrary, as a believer you’re called to love and serve others. And then Paul say’s, the whole law is summed up by our love for our neighbor. (Love them, as

The Law of Love- Five Traits of a Godly Mother Galatians 5:13-18NASB  You’ve heard it said, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” (Unknown) When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I-Pray: Big Problems, Bold Prayers And Beautiful Praise Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 14, 2013

When we have a big problem in our lives, we need to know how to pray bold prayers, so that God can perform a miracle, resulting in beautiful praise.

iPRAY #2: BIG PROBLEMS, BOLD PRAYERS, AND BEAUTIFUL PRAISE HUMOUR: A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she ...read more

Denomination: *other

Weathering The Weather

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013

In light of the tornadoes of May 20, 2013, this lesson is an attempt to keep us focused on God in the midst of the storms.

1, It is Well with My Soul "It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford¡¯s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Promises For A Believer

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2013

Believers have the hope of an eternal reunion with Christ and with believing loved ones who have passed away. That’s why Paul exhorted us to “comfort one another with these words” (v.18). Today, encourage someone with the hope that allows us to say “so lo

Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outdistanced Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was short lived. The world’s admiration soon turned into revulsion as we learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Is...

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

The Thessalonians needed to know how God really felt about them, so God spoke some “Truth is” statements through Paul. We can look at these statements and realize that God feels the same way about us!

Lovers of Truth 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Anyone Asks You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 2, 2013

To show the ways we will fulfill our need by lending or to be used by GOD for others.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have a need to fulfill? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the ways we will fulfill our need by lending or to be used by GOD for others. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:3 (Amplified Bible) 11:3 If anyone asks you, Why are you doing this? answer, The Lord needs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal