Sermons on Blessings Growth:

Keeping Love For God Alive

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

Has you love for God grown cold? Do you find that you are stuck in a spiritual rut? Find out how God can help you to deepen your love for Him and keep your love for God alive.

Keeping Love For God Alive Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever bought or received as a gift something new that you have been wanting for a long time? Maybe it was a car that you really like. You bring it home for the first time and you immediately want to take it out for a drive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Will We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

There will be an evaluation of our lives when we stand before God. Will we pass the test? I hope so.

WILL WE PASS THE TEST? TEST-A basis for evaluation or judgment: A basis for evaluation or judgment: James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women Of Impact

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

mother’s day

Intro: over the last number of years there have been many powerful women in this world. Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbara Walters to name a few. All of these have had a powerful voice in this world. Today, we honor mothers and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Esther 4:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility: The Toughest Challenge Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

As believers, we are called to serve one another in humility. How do we do that? What does that look like in our day to day lives?

Humility…The toughest challenge “The Amazing Race” Phil 2:1-11 If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. C.S. Lewis Phil 2:1-11 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor's Concern For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

What every pastor prays for.

A PASTOR’S CONCERN FOR THE CHURCH COLOSSIANS 1:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THE ARTICULATE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE THIS EPISTLE DURING HIS INCARCERATION AT ROME, TO ADDRESS VARIOUS MATTERS THAT WERE OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE. THERE WAS THE DANGER OF THE JEWISH ZEALOTS, WHO UPHELD THE BELIEF THAT THE CEREMONIAL LAW ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

James Study 3 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

Study of the book of James

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 James Study #3 James Chapter 1 We have discussed that the name of Jesus is only mentioned two times in James and one reference is made to Him without naming Him. James is emphasizing, if you have faith show we your Fruit. Last week we were reminded that God does not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help, I See Fat People

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Nov 20, 2005

I think God wants us to be FAT. Faithful, Available, Teachable.

I see FAT people. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 6Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7We live by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So we make it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Measuring Your Faith

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2005

5 Kinds of Faith are discussed, as well as differing Degrees of Faith. PowerPoint template at website.

Measuring Your Faith Matt. 9:29 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html These tremendous words were spoken by Jesus to two blind men. They were greatly rewarded by their faith because their eyes were opened. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon For Proper 16. The 13th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 25, 2007

The Christian life calls for us to live our life respecting one another, especially those whom our Lord embraces in baptism.

13th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 26, 2007 Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord, through the power of your Holy Spirit, give us the eyes to see others as you see them, not in their limitations, sins, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Corrections For The Modern Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s corrections of the church in Corinth

Intro: an amazing fact about the letters of Paul to the churches that most people want to over-look, is the fact that a lot of what he said was corrective in nature. I know he had mushy intro’s and long gooshy good-byes, but the meat of the letter was instruction, and reproof and correction. Since ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battlefield Protection

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 31, 2002

We have, through Christ’s power, the ability to reduce our chances of becoming vulnerable to the attacks of Satan.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL THE WARNINGS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT ABOUT CONFLICTS WITH SATAN AND HIS DEMONS ARE ADDRESSED ONLY TO CHRISTIANS? WHY? BECAUSE JESUS SAID THAT HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD. SINCE JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY, THE ENEMY WANTS TO DO EVERYTHING ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 8, 2002

One thing is given: We will all face storms in our lives. Lets learn how to face them with Jesus.

THE PERFECT STORM Matt.14:22-27 Rev. R.B.Hughes 07/07/02 Indebted to John Maxwell Matt 14:24 “… the boat was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, Job 1:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Delight

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 12, 2008

If you are going to boast - do not boast in what you can do with your wisdom, might, and riches. Instead when you glory - glory in the Lord.

THE LORD’S DELIGHT Jeremiah 9:23-24 [23] Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; [24] but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Jesus is the fulfilment of all the O.T.sacrifices,He is the One and only Sacrifice that God will except as payment for mans sins.

THE LAMB OF GOD Have you ever thought about why the Lord Jesus was referred to as the Lamb of God? It was because HE was JEHOVAH GOD ALMIGHTY’S Sacrifice for all mankind’s sin. Today’s text is found in Revelation 5:1-14 and we’ll read it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Spiritual Immaturity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 23, 2008

The lack of spiritual growth is a dangerous thing. For there may be blessings to be enjoyed in Christ that only the mature Christian can truly understand and appropriate. If one remains spiritually immature, they do not come to fully appreciate their st

Marks of Spiritual ImmaturityHebrews 5:11-14Intro Just because one has been a Christian for many years, does not mean they are “mature.”  They may be like the person who had been a teacher for twenty five years.  When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position.  ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist