Sermons on Being Served:

Almost Being Saved Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 10, 2007

Almost being saved is not god enough when God bless, He blesses altogether, not half way. When God call us out of darkness, He calls us all the way, not just half way.

Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright Pastor ~ Teacher ~ Evangelist ~ Founder "Almost Being Saved Is Not Good Enough" TEXT: ACTS 26:24-32 24 And as he spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul thou art beside thyself; much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-32, Acts 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

There's Joy In Being A Soul-Winner

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

A quick outline of scriptures that reveal the joy of soul-winning.

*****Sermon Outline***** The Joy In Being A Soul-Winner 1) Soul-Winning Is Essential To Success In Christian Work.... Psa 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psa 51:13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Being The Kind Of Church People Need

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2004

We cannot be the kind of church that everyone wants, but we can be the kind of church that everyone needs !

Being The Kind Of Church That People Need Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: I suppose there are many churches whose mission is to be the kind of church that appeals to everyone. That is an impossible task ! In fact, I believe it to be an unholy task. Here’s why.....in order for us to be the church that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian Spouse In A Hostile Home Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians live in a marriage with a non-Christian spouse.

We have been going through Jesus’ disciple Peter’s first letter. Last week we looked at how we, as Christians, live as citizens of God’s kingdom, heaven, while still living here on earth in a society which frequently does not share our values. Peter’s particular focus was on how we live under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes"!? 1 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

A Christian can experience happiness by having the right attitude and using the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” I !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 1. We all want to be happy. Right? we want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes" !? 2 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

Happiness is connected to our attitudes and the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” II !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 <click> Last week in our message we shared four of the eight conditions required to enjoy happiness. The first was to be poor in spirit; second, to mourn; third, to be meek; and fourth, to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Outbreak: The Downside Of Being So Negative Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008

This message looks at what being negative really gets you...

Where does joy come from? I think so many times we equate joy with stuff. If I have all the right toys, the big house, enough money - then I can be happy... Other people equate joy with relationship. If I am getting along with all my friends, if my family is in order, if things are going well... ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Prayerful” (A Communion Message) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 18, 2010

Our prayer life is a indicator of our reliance upon God. God’s will for each of us is that we so rely on Him that prayer is a spontaneous activity throughout our daily life as individuals and throughout our weekly activities as a church family.

Last time, we thought together about how it is God’s will for each of His children to be joyful. Now today, I want us to spend some time reflecting on the second thing that Paul says is God’s will for each of us - v. 17. There are two ways in which this needs to be applied: 1. It must be applied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012

When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011

Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Better Than Looking Good Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011

We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Christian Without Following Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Part 10 and final in series, The Company We Keep, this message answers the question, “Can you be a Christian without spiritual practices?”

Being a Christian Without Following Jesus The Company We Keep, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 18, 2009 We’ve talked a lot about spiritual formation the last few weeks – how it is that you and I can begin to be formed into the image of Jesus, so that fear, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Overcome Being Easily Offended

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 21, 2011

The Bible has a lot to say about offences. In Matthew 24:10 Jesus says one of the signs of the last days would be in the fact that many would be offended.

The Bible has a lot to say about offences. In Matthew 24:10 Jesus says one of the signs of the last days would be in the fact that many would be offended. Matthew 24:10 (Amplified Bible) 10And then many will be offended and repelled and will begin to distrust and desert [Him Whom they ought to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist