Sermons on Bringing Back Gods Glory:

How To Handle An Adversary Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Dealing with our enemies can be difficult, yet David gives us practical steps on how to handle an enemy in his relationship with Saul

INTRODUCTION, Quite possibly one of the most difficult statements Jesus ever made is found in Matthew 5, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Matt 5:44] That statement is found in the Sermon on the Mount. The verse right before it says you have heard it said, “Love your ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is A Wise Man Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 1 in a series of lessons from Proverbs, defining a wise man

Who Is A Wise Man? I. Introduction A. The difference between knowledge and wisdom. 1. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information. 2. Wisdom is the proper application of knowledge. 3. Knowledge is the awareness that a surface is hot, wisdom is not touching it. 4. Knowledge is knowing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Him

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 13, 2006

Reminds us that true fulfillment and true victory comes not by our own works but BY HIM.

BY HIM Heb 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. BY HIM In myself I never had any good thing to say, or hope to look to, but when I confessed by sins and gave my life to him, I found ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unshakable Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 5, 2006

We all need to be faithful. I know that is easier said than done when you are going through it. It is when we are going through it that we need unshakable faith.

MAIN TEXT: Luke 12:28-31 (NKJV) 28 "If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? 29 "And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. 30 "For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Father Forgive Them

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

Shorter sermon delivered during a special evening Lords Supper service

Luke 23: 33-34 (NIV) 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." I. Fulfillment of prophecy: Isa 53: 11-12 (NIV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Friday, But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Title belongs to Tony Campolo. It was Friday and they crucified the LORD, but little did they know, Sunday was coming

IT WAS FRIDAY The story of the crucifixion is probably the most repeated and familiar story of the Bible. The image of the cross is an ongoing reminder of the events that happened that day beginning in Jerusalem and ending on hill called Calvary. The events that took place may look like a bad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead On

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the need for leadership and qualifications of leaders.

LEAD ON! Acts 6:1-7 Sunday, May 4, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Background • The leaders of the church were being persecuted and the church was increasing rapidly. Thousands of people at a time were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. • With the blessing of more disciples the responsibilities grew in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Counterfeit Or The Original"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

There are many imposters in this world but only one original, who or what are you following?

Since the beginning of time there has always been people who make counterfeit’s of the original. The original always costs more money where the counterfeit can be bought at a fraction of the price. But the counterfeit usually has a big drawback. It isn’t made as well, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3-5

Baptism Service Sermon

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Simple sermon to newly baptised persons and to the congregation.

Baptismal Service This message was delivered in a baptismal service for several young persons. They were baptized early in the service and they were asked to return to the service as soon as possible. They sat in an upfront pew with their families behind them. The pastor came from the position ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 10:32, John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Great Commission

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you obeying the Great Commission? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with no ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage them to obey the Great Commission IV. TEXT: Matthew 28:18-20 18 Jesus came and told his discip

I. EXORDIUM: Are you obeying the Great Commission? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with no ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage them to obey the Great Commission IV. TEXT: Matthew 28:18-20 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missing Prophecy

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2012

A talk on prophecy that relates directly to the resurrection of Christ.

Text: 1 Cor 15:4, Title: Missing Prophecy? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/1/12, AM Opening illustration: the conversation that I had with the family about prophecies of Jesus Background to passage: it just amazed me that there weren’t more and more specific prophecies about the resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Do Community

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Sheep That Taught Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011

What a fantastic Pslam! This is a short talk using illustrations from shepherding, and the experience of an evangelist in hospital.

King David, the author of Psalm 23, trained as a shepherd. He knew exactly what it meant to care for, tend, feed and protect a flock of sheep. So when he wrote this Psalm I can picture him meditating on his own experiences, and realising that God was in them. Now I don’t know about you but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 7, 2012

Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

Christmas is the time of year when the thoughts of most Americans grow to be at their most devout. It is increasingly the time of year that the avowed despisers of the Almighty are at their most disrespectful. Before now, the most culturally embarrassing thing to come out of the wastelands of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible