Sermons on Best Disciple:

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Following God's Call

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Lessons in following God in Amos’ life

Amos: Following God’s Call - August 7, 2005 Join me in turning to the book of Amos. If you can find the book of Daniel in the OT, keep turning through Hosea, Joel, and then to Amos. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seats, it’s on page ___. Amos isn’t exactly one of the more familiar ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Compassionate Christ"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 9, 2008

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Lectionary 11 Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8 "The Compassionate Christ" 35* And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity. 36* When ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mountaintops

Contributed by Fidel Patron on Mar 10, 2008

We need to move from the mountaintop into the valley, from transformation to sacrifice, if we are going to be effective in the world.

I don’t know about you but very often the place when I feel nearer to God is on top of a mountain. Mountain top experiences are great, and when I’m standing there, on top of a mountain enjoying the awesome majesty of God’s creation, that’s fantastic. And those who have been silly enough to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Refuse These Bonds

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

POWER OF DELIVERANCE

4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are A Success

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008

Success in Christ is not measured by numbers of people or popularity. We can find success in Jesus by being focused on Him and who He calls us to. (Power Point available)(Preached at The King’s Seminary)

YOU ARE A SUCCESS! Intr.: Sometimes I feel like a failure. My family cannot remember my sermon the next day. 1. People are losing jobs. Banks are closing. Where do we find success today? 2. Half of Americans are quitting their church. A book is titled “Jesus has left the building.” 3. Do ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Pentecostal

So You Want To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Seperating those who truly follow Jesus from those who merely look like they follow Christ.

Series: Journey to the Cross Text: John 12:23-36 Title: “So You Want To Follow Jesus” Introduction • At this point in time many were still following Christ (triumphal entry), but they failed to grasp what Jesus meant by “go after” Him. • Still today there are many who call themselves Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Wake Up Call Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 17, 2008

46th in a series from Ephesians. A wake up call to Christians to be light in a dark world.

[Video clip of “Cat Wake Up Call” - found on YouTube] Unfortunately, too many of us are kind of like the man in that video clip. We need a wake-up call, but unfortunately we don’t pay attention to some of the more subtle ways that God tries to wake us up, so eventually he has to hit us over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Follower Of God

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

We are to follow God as dear children.

Be a Follower of God Eph. 5:1-5 I. Followers a. Importance of choice of leaders i. Follow the leader. Hitler. Jim Jones (called “father”). Hollywood. b. Influence of choice on others The Asche conformity experiments The Asche conformity experiments demonstrated the impressionability of a group’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Prayer For All Believers

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 19, 2008

Jesus prays that we would be one.

Text: John 17: 20-26 Title: God’s prayer for all believers INTRODUCTION 1.WHO JESUS PRAYS FOR Here in John 17:20-26 we find Jesus praying for “those who will believe in me through their message,” …meaning all of us who believe in Christ. 2.WHAT JESUS PRAYS FOR And we don’t need to be in the dark ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Wants You

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A look at the call of the Twelve and how it relates to God calling out all believers.

Jesus Wants You! Mark 3:13-18 I am your servant, I am listening for my name I sit here waiting, I’ve been looking at the game That I’ve been playing, I’ve been staying much the same When you are lonely, you’re the only one to blame I am your servant, I’ve been waiting for the call I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon from a series on the Sermon on the Mount, this message is a call to check one’s priorities, one’s level of commitment to the Lord.

What are Your Priorities? Matt. 6:19-24, NIV One Tin Soldier(Lambert-Potter) “Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, buried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

De We Really Know God? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, message is a challenge to examine one’s relationship with God.

Do We Really Know God? 1 John 2:3-11 Two men given same amount of land. Provided seed and tools. One gets to work. The other spends his time trying to be certain he has rightful deed (which he does). At the end of a year, which will have produced more, the one who was assured the land was his, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Moment

Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 27, 2008

Followers of Jesus, under the leading of the Spirit, seize the moment to act in ministry.

Seize the Moment Acts 3:1-11 Miracle---Proclamation---Souls Saved---Persecution---Church Prays---Church Receives More Power---Another Miracle I. Peter Stopped Jewish day consisted of 12 hours Last Hour of prayer in the Jewish day was the ninth hour or 3:00 P.M. While others hurriedly pass ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2008

The joy of knowing Christ is relational, not living by a code of conduct and set of rules.

3/30/08 KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 INTRO- GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene