Sermons on Breaking Free From Bondage:

Dont Box Jesus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A day after Christmas sermon based on the faithfulness of Jospeh

What a weekend it has been? Can you believe it is all over for another year? All over for another year. No it is most certainly not!!! What do you think that’s it? Do you think that Jesus boils down to Christmas and Easter. BOXING DAY Boxing day has really lost its significance. Some say it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005

Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Obedience To God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 28, 2005

Obedience is pleasing to the Lord and will bring powerful results in our lives individually and corporately.

Results Of Obedience To God Text: John 14:21 Introduction: Early on in life, we become aware that we are to obey. We soon learn that obedience brings smiles of approval and that disobedience is met with frowns and often harshness. Parents tell their children, "You had better mind us!" Teachers: ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000

Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

God Wants To Be With You!

Contributed by Steve Wayne on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon is a salvation sermon pointing out that God wants to be with us and what He did to get to us.

YOU’VE GOT TO UNDERSTAND THAT GOD WANTS TO BE WITH YOU!!! ISAIAH 43:25-27 I, EVEN I, AM HE WHO BLOTS OUT YOUR TRANSGRESSIONS FOR MY OWN SAKE; AND I WILL NOT REMEMBER YOUR SINS. PUT ME IN REMEMBRANCE; LET US CONTEND TOGETHER; STATE YOUR CASE, THAT YOU MAY BE ACQUITTED. YOUR FIRST FATHER SINNED, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25-27, Romans 5:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consecrated Service

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

A challenge to a life committed to serving God

“Who Then Is Willing To Consecrate His Service This Day Unto The Lord” 1 Chronicles 29:5 Paul was & did! Why? Because of … 1. The God who called him. · (John 6:44 ) No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. · (Isa 1:18 ) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:5

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel: God With Us

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 9, 2004

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus’ title: Emmanuel.

What is so significant about Emmanuel: God With Us? •Notice the word ’with’ (Gr. prep. met-ah’)- a preposition properly denoting accompaniment; in the same way the instrmentalists accompany our singing. •Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Claim Your Blessings

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 9, 2006

So put your concerns, your worries, your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your families and your relationships in God’s hands because... It depends whose hands it’s in.

Theme: CLAIM YOUR BLESSING Text: James 1: 5-7 Date: February 27, 2k5 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Introduction: Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your Heart Focus: Courageous acts of Claiming James 1:5-7 I. WITH CONFIDENCE. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The content of the gospel is of paramount importance.

Thesis: The content of the gospel is of paramount importance. Intro.: 1. In the educational field ("academia") there is a raging debate over what a "core curriculum" should be. a. What courses should be required of all students? b. How do you decide irreducible minimum all should know? c. Who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

It's Time For The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. They waited until Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit was outpoured. Some people have waited for months, even years to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, thinking they were being scriptural! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:9-12

Closed Doors

Contributed by William Young on Oct 6, 2001

To bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ

CLOSED DOORS Thesis: to bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ Matt 24:32-33 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aim The Arrows!

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Where are you aiming your children?

Aim the Arrows Baby Dedication 3-10-95 Parenting is interesting. Someone defined a baby as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. After having their fifth child, a couple received a playpen from some friends. Several weeks later the friends who sent the gift received this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Good

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 18, 2004

The 2 1/2 tribes decide that the land on the east bank of the Jordan is good enough and they are confronted about their decision.

THIS IS GOOD Text: Numbers 32 : 33 The children of Israel have come full circle. They have been in the wilderness 40 years since leaving Egypt. 38 ½ years earlier they had stood at this place as children. Now their parents generation was dead and they were the adults. They were faced with the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:33, Numbers 32:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 23, 2004

A look at what it costs to be great in this life

“The Heart of a Servant” 1.Introduction · Who is the greatest person living today? Lead discussion Matthew 20:26-28 says… “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave, just as the Son of Msn did not come to be served, but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Harnessing The Power Of The Word Of God In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2004

This sermon shares 5 steps toward more fully experiencing the power of God’s Word in your daily life.

- for too many, the Bible ends up being a coffee table decoration, but not something that is a powerful force in their daily life. - v. 12a - “powerful” - the Word of God is powerful. - I struggled at the beginning in writing this message about the power of the Word because I was looking more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist