Sermons on By What Authority:

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believ, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 4 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 3 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” The actions are the tip of the iceberg. We must have solid Biblical beliefs which in turn develop godly values that drive their righteous behavior. I must become ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Will: Personal Evangelism

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 5, 2007

God wants us to share our faith

John 15:16 God’s Will: Personal Evangelism Introduction A. Show Evangelism Linebacker video B. Review last week’s sermon – we talked about God’s will C. While our efforts at leading others into a relationship with Christ may not look like the video, God is clear about us sharing our faith. D. Read ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Point?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

Do you ever get tired or discouraged? Do you ever wonder what’s the point? Do you ever get tired of people rejecting your message? They aren’t rejecting you they are rejecting God. This message answers three common statements of discouragment and enco

“What’s The Point?” Introduction: Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever feel that you are the only faithful servant of God left? Do you ever feel that you are not being effective what you are doing for the Lord? Do ever feel like the church is in a stand still? I do sometimes. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A World Changer

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007

The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Missionary Or A Mission Field

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 26, 2007

Our task is to reach the world around us for Jesus Christ

The mission field calls to our minds far-away places of sacrifice, physical hardship, long separation from loved ones, and a touch of the exotic. The Bible tells us that the mission field is any place: 1) Where paganism saturates daily life, 2) Where differing cultures exist 3) Where a clear ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

We mustn’t keep the Good News to ourselves.

A Day of Good News 2 Kings 6, 7 Background: Siege against Samaria (vs 24) • Inside the city - great famine (vs 25) • Donkey head - 80 shekels, 5 shekels for a little grain • When hungry money doesn’t mean much • Women were eating their young (vs 26-30) Elisha’s message to the King ( ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Offers Sight For The Seekers Of 2005

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2004

Isaiah uses the rock of Abraham as a source of comfort and hope to the Israelites and us who face difficult times.

December 31, 2004 Isaiah 51:1-6 1 "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; 2 look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but one, and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005

The love of God is impartial, the word of God is essential, our response is crucial.

Stories Jesus Told - 1 "The Four Soils" Lk. 8:5-15 INTRO.: Today, we begin a series of messages on "The Stories Jesus Told." some of them are identified as parables. Others are not and may be true stories He used to illustrate spiritual truth. Jesus was the master story teller and used stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dogs, Pigs And You

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006

At first glance, do you know what this verse means? We need to know who the ‘dogs’ and ‘pigs’ are and what it is we are not supposed to do.

Dogs, Pigs and You Lighthouse Assembly of God 1/22/06 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” Matthew 7:6 NIV This is a difficult verse, is it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Win-Some Church Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006

What it takes to be a soul-winning church

“A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Made Felix Tremble?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When trying to decide on what to preach, remember Paul’s advice to Timothy.

WHAT MADE FELIX TREMBLE? Acts 24:24-25 INTRO: This text involves three people. Drusilla, a Jewish woman, and the great-granddaughter of Herod the Great. Her uncle Herod Antipas was the one who beheaded John the Baptist. She had previously been married, and it was questionable as to whether she was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Boldly Going #2 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

BOLDLY GOING ACTS 1:8 LAST WEEK, WE TALKED ABOUT THE WHO AND WHY OF MISSIONS. WE LEARNED THAT ALL OF US ARE MISSIONARIES AND THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF BEING ON MISSION FOR CHRIST. THIS MORNING, I WANT US TO LEARN ABOUT THE “WHERE OF MISSIONS. TAKE YOUR COPY OF GOD’S WORD AND TURN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spontaneous Combustion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2007

An example can be a powerfully driving force, even an ancient example like that of the Thessalonians.

Spontaneous Combustion (I Thessalonians 1:7-10) 1. Many people believe in the theory of Spontaneous Human Combustion. Others say it is merely an urban legend. 2. According to an article from Wikipedia, those who believe that Spontaneous Human Combustion is true describe some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rock Is The Hard Place

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 13, 2007

Our decision to share our faith can be built on shifting sands, or solid rock.

I’ve met folks who think that if Jesus walked among us today like he did back in Galilee, we’d be so much better off in our Christianity. How could we ignore him, they ask, if he was right here in front of us? Judging from the people who were right in front of him a couple thousand years ago, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Methodist

A Helpless Baby Lying Beside The Road

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 14, 2007

The picture of the condition the sinner was in before he or she came to Christ

A helpless baby lying beside the road Ezekiel 16: 4-14 In the book of Ezekiel we have a wonderful epitome of God’s marvelous grace. One may wonder how God could love a people such as Israel, with all their rebellion and idolatry. But then we also wonder how God could love sinners such as we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God