Sermons on Belt:

Apostolic Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2003

An apostolic perspective will make decisions based upon God’s purposes, plans and praise. In other words, all of our decisions will be determined by what will bring greater praise, fulfillment of God’s purpose - HIs glory known and given throughout the wh

Apostolic Perspective And God has appointed in the church first apostles... (I Cor. 13:28) An apostle is one who is a sent forth messenger of truth. Paul identifies himself as Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father. (Gal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give Up

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 25, 2002

We are called to never give up when we have God on our side

Don’t Give Up Selected Passages August 24, 2002 Introduction A man decided to join a monastery and one of the rules of the group was that you were only allowed to speak two words every ten years. At the end of ten years he said, "Bad food!" Ten more years went by and he said, "Hard bed!" ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Just Do Something...stand There!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Sometimes all you need to do is stand!

I. Don’t Just Do Anything…. A. Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

From Passover To Easter

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2003

The feast of Passover foreshadowed Easter in several important ways.

There are many kinds of sermons. One is the kind you hear from ministers on Sunday mornings. Another is what Saint Francis of Assisi was referring to, when he said, "Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words." Saint Francis, who lived in the thirteenth century, understood that those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 9, 2001

An examination of the petition in the Lord’s Prayer for the LORD to protect us from the evil one.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 8 “Deliver Us From Evil” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.(10) Your kingdom come.Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (11) Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

How God Makes A Sword Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 8, 2007

There are 7 steps in the creation of a sword. These steps are how God tranforms us from what we are into a instrument for him.

How God Makes A Sword (Take English sword for visual affect) There are 7 steps to making a sword. This parallels how God transforms us. Step #1 Choose The Design -God choose our design before the world was created -His design was perfect Genesis 1:27 27So God created people in his own image; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

This sermon explores the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry and how it really all began for Jesus, and how it begins for us.

The Commission Part 3 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERIES We started this series before Good Friday, Passover and Resurrection Day. I began talking about what God has called us to do, and how we need to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

War Of The Worlds Pt Ii Series

Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005

Identification is done, now we look into the distant path and see Lucifer ruling in a perfect state until he decides he is to good to be where God wanted him to be, the war begins.

Rev. 12; Ezekiel 28:1-14; Isaih 14:11-15 INTRO: It’s a fact that we don’t know what truly transpired in the distant past, we only have bits and pieces that God has left us in his word. We don’t know everything God did in the distant past and the things that Satan did is for the most part a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Faith In Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Dec 7, 2005

Peter recieves the sword of truth from Aslan and is expected to use it to defend the faith against the White Witch and all her minions, in other words defend the faith. How do we defend the faith?

Message: Peter; Defending the faith in Narnia Scripture: I Kings 2:2 (Message) 2"I’m about to go the way of all the earth, but you--be strong; show what you’re made of! Eph 6: 11-18 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Powerful Prayer Of A Simple Man

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 27, 2006

Powerful prayer of the Elijah, a man just like us.

Powerful Prayer of a Simple Man James 5:17, 18 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. NIV Elijah was an ordinary ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressing On (Determination)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gospel Shoes Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008

How to stand against the devil

TITLE: “Gospel Shoes of Peace" INTRO: Tell a lot about a person by the shoes he wears - Your shoes are making a statement about you. - Cowboy boots - you’re saying you’re macho, mountain man - Wingtip shoes - Accountant, Engineer - Tassels - cool & hip - Sandals - California - No shoes - from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unbind Us All

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 20, 2008

Funeral sermon for Richard Dean Lewis, a young man who had a great deal of potential, and whose death caused his family to rethink their relationships.

There is no binding so tight as the one we wind for ourselves. Others may strap you into a seat or use restraints on your hospital bed, but those are never so confining as the bindings with which we confine ourselves. For the bindings we use on ourselves are generally so snug that we cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Prevailing In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

The sword of the Spirit is the word of God and if YOUR sword’s length is determined by how much of God’s Word you know, then how long is your sword?

“I WILL PREVAIL”, Part 6: Prevailing in the Spirit (Sword & Prayer) The Armor of God: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus! We continue with our Series “I Will Prevail”. And today we speak about prevailing in the SPIRIT! Say this out loud with me: “I put on the belt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Methodist