Sermons on Called To Ministry:

Finish Line 2: Start Your Engines... Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the second sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the preparations that must be made in order to get ready to run our "race of faith." (04/17/05)

**Sermon Outline** Start Your Engines … Galatians 1:11-2:2 A Little Review (From Week 1 - Who Is Your Sponsor?) 1. This race of life has a finish line. 2. Sometimes you need a little help to run the race. 3. You are already on the winning team! 4. Does the world know who your “sponsor” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mark The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 15, 2006

This is message one from a series dealing with chapter 3, verse 16 of each New Testament letter.

Introduction I. Over the next few months we are going to embark on a journey. A. For me this journey began as I was considering the next sermon series. 1. I thought about asking you to write down what your favorite verse of scripture was, and preaching on those. a. But I decided that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Why Did They Call Them Christians? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 22, 2001

This is the third sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

Ever wonder why the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch? We’ve already learned in the first two sermons in this series that Antioch was a Spirit-filled, praying, good news-sharing, missions-minded body of believers displaying evidence of God’s power and grace in their midst. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008

The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Tests Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Determining calling by examining Passions, Gifts and Experiences.

Vision Tests Focusing on a Personal Vision There was only one letter on the first eye-chart I ever saw. It was the letter “E.” I could see it just fine. It was big and bold. I actually knew other letters at the time, but not all of my classmates in Kindergarten did. So there was just the one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For Immortal Combat Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 15, 2004

We need vital lifegiving relationships in order to win against Satan’s schemes.

Prepare for Immortal Combat Matthew 10:1-16; 24-25 Introduction: We hear a great deal of video games and TV shows talking about mortal combat, and this simply refers to a fight to the death. This is supposed to be the apex of all battles, but this morning I want to remind you that immortal combat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Are A Success

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008

Success in Christ is not measured by numbers of people or popularity. We can find success in Jesus by being focused on Him and who He calls us to. (Power Point available)(Preached at The King’s Seminary)

YOU ARE A SUCCESS! Intr.: Sometimes I feel like a failure. My family cannot remember my sermon the next day. 1. People are losing jobs. Banks are closing. Where do we find success today? 2. Half of Americans are quitting their church. A book is titled “Jesus has left the building.” 3. Do ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Phillip Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical sketch of Phillip

“PHILIP” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-46, JOHN 6:1-7 Sunday, March 7, 2004 We are on a twelve week series on the disciples if you are visiting with us. We are walking through Lent with those who walked with Jesus, learning the lessons they learned in their lives, how God encountered them, discovering their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Qualifications For Servant-Leadership Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

A Deacon ordination message. Character and spirituality are the essential indicators in the selection of church leaders. They are to lead through their service to God, His ministers, and His local church.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVANT-LEADERSHIP [Mark 10:42-45 / Acts 6:1-6] During local, state, and national election campaigns, voters are barraged by the claims of candidates who attempt to convince the electorate that they are the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Considering God's Claim On Your Life!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2004

In verse 5, God gives to young Jeremiah four reasons why he had a "claim" on his life. God has a claim on your life too!

“God has a claim on your Life!” Introduction: Jeremiah was only about twenty years old when God called him into the ministry. Most twenty year old people are trying to find enough money to put gas in the car for their next blind date. God told Jeremiah in this text that he was going to "Set ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating A New Course Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 15, 2006

3 of 5 messages on 1 Peter 1 & 2. This message is on the corporate and individual responsibility we have to live with respect for God. The second message on Valuable Cargo was given by a guest speaker.

Voyage to Eternity Navigating a New Course 1 Peter 1:17-21 This is the third in our series on the Voyage to Eternity. We began with “From a Rock to a Good Place” on New Years Day as we discovered that the church is the vessel that transports us from one world – the rock – to a new world – a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003

In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Danger Of Leaving The First Love"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

Loving Jesus first and foremost!

ATHE DANGER OF LEAVING THE FIRST LOVE@ Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 2:1-7 This church represents the church age in history between Pentecost and 100 A.D. Ephesus literally means "desirable". Ephesus was the chief city of the province of Asia. It was the metropolitan city that influenced both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

A person’s last words are significant. They can be a window, allowing us to look into a person’s heart. They can also be a measure that helps us evaluate their life. I want us to consider some famous last words. Not mine, but the last words of the

FAMOUS LAST WORDS "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." --Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943. "This ’telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." --Western Union internal memo, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peters Commission.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 25, 2003

The prerequisite for service is our love for Jesus.

Peters commission. John 21:15 -- 22. 09/24/03 The last time we were together, we talked about the great catch of fish. Some of the disciples had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming to shore, they saw a man standing on the shore. The man asked if they caught any ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist