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Are You Qualified To Serve? Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 24, 2002

What are the qualifications of a leader and those that follow and support those that take on that responsibility? The Scripture is clear and the authority that is given to those who lead is from God.

Sermon Title: Are You Qualified to Serve? [5 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 26, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As we prepare to read this mornings text, we need to consider that Paul is writing to his favorite pupil. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16, 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: *other

Worship Is Not ... Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Aug 28, 2004

In looking into the reality of spiritual authenticity of worship, walk, and witness, this sermon looks into the first part of worship "is not".

Worship IS NOT! When speaking of the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans of this time we must understand that there was a hatred and bitterness greater than any that we could probably imagine. The closest example I can think of to relate Jews and Samaritans may be that of segregation ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To I Am Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

Listening to ourselves is also listening to God. If we listen in availability, God will respond in our own history. If we listen for responsibility, God will offer His presence.

There come those times in life when we do not trust what we have heard. Something is said, our ears pick it up, but we don’t quite trust it. We don’t know whether we really heard what we thought we heard. Or we don’t know whether to believe what we heard. Or maybe we don’t trust the speaker. Or, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know I'm Really Saved?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

The Word of God gives me complete assurance of my salvation.

Title: How Can I Know I’m Really Saved? Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction A famous tightrope walker once strung a cable across Niagara Falls from the American side all the way to the Canadian side. To the applause of thousands of people, he would walk across that tightrope right on the very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Best News Ever Heard Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2011

This sermon examines three reasons why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the best news ever heard.

Introduction What is the best news you have ever heard? If you are a young child, the best news you have ever heard may be that your family is going on a vacation to Disney World. If you are a high school senior, the best news you have ever heard may be that you got accepted to the college of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Principled Living Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Why does James get so harshly judgmental against the wealthy?

“Faith That Works: Principled Living” James 5:1-12 Throughout his letter, James has been bold and blunt. He’s not wasted any words as he has outlined the basics of living out the Christian faith. He has told us to be tough in tough times, to stand firm against temptation, to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands (Conclusion To Acts) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 22, 2019

GOD HAS AN AMAZING WAY OF ACCOMPLISHING HIS PLAN WHILE CHANGING OUR PLANS!

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Concluding the Book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett Acts 28:1-31 (ESV) NOTES Acts 28:1-31 (ESV) You’re In Safe Hands Even when . . . Potential harm comes After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us ...read more

Denomination: Other

Confess, Repent, Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 26, 2026

This is sermon #5 of our series "At the Core"

“Have you ever wondered if faith is meant to be so complicated, or is it really just about following Jesus?” There some people who just make something that is so easy… look incredibly complicated? You know what I’m talking about? Do you remember when the Garmin GPS’s first came out in the mid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 10:9

Sustaining Christian Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2025

1 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-I—2Peter 1:12-15 So far in our analysis of 2Peter, we’ve discovered some provisions for God’s people that are ACQUIRED Thru FAITH(1:1-4)... Those being: 1. TRUSTWORTHY APOSTLES(:1a) 2. CHRISTIAN FAMILY(:1b) 3. The SINGULAR, PERFECT SAVIOR(:1c) 4. MULTIPLIED GRACE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Confess Jesus, Repent Of Sins, Be Baptized

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

This is sermon #5 in my series, "At the Core

“Have you ever wondered if faith is meant to be so complicated, or is it really just about following Jesus?” There some people who just make something that is so easy… look incredibly complicated? You know what I’m talking about? Do you remember when the Garmin GPS’s first came out in the mid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 10:9

Excluded From The Celestial City

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2018

Everybody talkin' 'bout Heaven ain't goin' there. The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. The message is a plea to those who are casual about God to avoid this condemnation.

“[Christ, seated on His throne] said to [John], ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Penecostal Refilling Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 9, 2006

The pattern that appears in the text indicates that there is a need for a refilling.

The Book of Acts Lesson #8 “A Pentecostal Re-filling” Acts 4:23-37 The pattern that appears in these verses as well as other places in Acts indicates that there is a need for a refilling of the Holy Spirit. This is very important in the life of a believer. Vs. 23 - Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelism Reflects Courage In Our Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2006

When we evangelize to the world around us it reveals our COURAGE in Christ!

Sermon Series: Living a Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism Reflects Courage in our Christian Walk (Consistency, Communication) Sermon Text:: Acts 5:19-21, 2 Tim 1:6-9; 2:14-17a; 4:1-5 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Moves Mountains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the believer’s arsenal, capable of moving mountains and bringing about change in any situation. Jesus assures us in Matthew 17:20 that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can move mountains.

Title: PRAYER THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 17:20 Supporting Texts: Mark 11:23-24, James 5:16, Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the believer’s arsenal, capable of moving mountains and bringing about change in any situation. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:23-24, James 5:16, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closet Christians

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 17, 2001

Encouraging believers to declare themselves as such in the light of our powerful Gospel.

Closet Christians! Rom 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan