Sermons on bivocational: showing 46-60 of 113

Get Involved! Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002

The church that God desires us to be is full of involved people whom He has arranged! God can raise a church from the dead if people are willing to work!

If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church. For it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Mission Church With A Missionary Vision Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

From Acts 13 we learn about the young church in Antioch that sent out Paul and Barnabas to share the gospel with others.

A Mission Church with a Missionary Vision (Road Trip with Paul) Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Last week Ronnie talked about how Paul was transformed from Saul to Paul --- from a persecutor of the church to a preacher of the gospel. Today, we’re jumping 15 years later to the time when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

What does it mean to suffer for Jesus?

Suffering for Jesus 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction- Turn to 1 Peter 4:1-6 Good morning- Last week I asked you if you realized that your attitude plays a big factor in what you receive during the service. I hope you thought about that a minute and determined that as you came into church this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Attributes Of Action

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 15, 2012

Nehemiah models Patience, Prayer, Posession, Plan and Praise in his actions while being obedient to God.

Christian Attributes of Action Nehemiah 2:1-8 Intro: There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Church At Its Best Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2018

God want us to be the best church we can possibly be. How can we get there? 1. Be saved by the Lord (vs. 1). 2. Be seeking the Lord (vs. 2). 3. Be separated for the Lord (vs. 2-4). 4. Be serving the Lord (vs. 5).

Our Church at Its Best Acts 13:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2014 *I've often recalled something I heard Louis Bartet say 30 years ago: "If I searched and searched until I finally found the perfect church, then after I joined it, it wouldn't be perfect anymore." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Rhythm Of Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 16, 2021

A legacy unto the Lord is a life lived for the Lord! The following sermon is going to use my experience learning to play a guitar to help explain some of the steps necessary to offer one’s life as a sweet fragrance unto God.

The Rhythm of Life Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 One of the greatest gifts God has given to humanity is the gift of life itself! We have but one life to live and the way in which we think, speak and act matters to our Creator. Having been created in His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:20, John 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Peace--I Need It

Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 12, 2001

The whole world, it seems, is in turmoil. Well, let it be so; but, I need peace. Jesus is the only One who has ever brought peace to my life, and so He is the One whom I shall follow, adore, and worship.

"Peace--I Need It, I Want It, God Desires Me to Have It" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Luke 1:67-80, KJV Purpose: The whole world, it seems, is in turmoil. Well, let it be so; but, I need peace. Jesus is the only One who has ever brought peace to my life, and so He is the One whom I shall follow, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Holiness

Traveling Lightly

Contributed by James May on May 19, 2002

God’s workers are often too heavily laden to be effective in working in the ministry.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Highway Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Oct 26, 2003

The Low Road leads to a lake of fire and brimstone but the High Road leads to Heaven and eternal life. Which road are you on?

WHICH ROAD ARE YOU TRAVELING? How many of you can remember that little song that goes like this: You take the high road and I’ll take the low road, and I’ll get to town before you. For such a little song that has such a simple meaning on the surface, it certainly carries a tremendous weight of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9, Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gullibility Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

How gullible are you? How quick are you to believe what you hear - and what do you base your decisions on? The Corinthians were too quick to believe, and we can learn lessons ourselves on how to know truth from error.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Gullibility 2 Corinthians 11 Pastor Tom Fuller The old saying goes: “you can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time.” Some people are gullible by nature – some people are gullible through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Had Compassion On Them

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Discussion of the compassion Jesus had for the crowds that were "harrassed and helpless."

"He Had Compassion on Them..." Matthew 9:35-38 November 6, 2005 Introduction One of the things I really like about Jesus was just how available he was to people who needed him. There were times he had to get away and be by himself or his disciples, but generally, he was always where people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

In chapter 9, we explore having the Lord as your avocation – finding the best fit for you, fitting in with others, and becoming fit to excel in His service.

Do you have an avocation? I don’t mean a hobby you play at – or a job you work at – but something that really interests you – something you’ll spend hours and hours working on, even when you don’t have to? For some people its fishing – they not only have specific flies to catch specific fish in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ok If Married

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 14, 2018

Sex in marriage promotes godliness.

Recently, the Tonight Show changed hosts. Jay Leno had been the host for 17 years. He handed the number one late night talk show over to Conan O’Brian. Our young adults know this. Before Leno there was Johnny Carson, who hosted the Tonight Show for 30 years. Carson had several characters he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Church Dead

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2018

You may as well hold the funeral and move on.

Is Your Church Dead? Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist