Sermons on ceasarea philip:

Used! Being The Instruments Of God

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2009

God is still working His will today, and He uses whomever he needs to accomplish that task.

USED! Being the Instruments of God BRAINSTORM:  God’s mission is to bring the world to a love of him!  He desires that none should perish but all come to eternal life!  In the beginning of the church, God birthed her at Jerusalem, under the apostles labour.  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018

Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Singing A New Song Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2022

David speaks of singing a "New Song." What does that mean, and what difference can singing songs about Jesus make in our lives?

OPEN with song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjF_xGUS6X8 gives example of melody) “Sing unto the Lord a new song, sing unto the Lord all the earth (repeat); For God is great and greatly to be praised (repeat). OPEN: Years ago, I was at a Christian camp, where the Dean of that week challenged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

20 20 Vision

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2019

With this year being 2020, its worthwhile to ask: what would 20/20 vision look like for us as Christian and for our church?

OPEN: Three ladies were in a restaurant and as they picked up their menus each one put on a pair of glasses. A little embarrassed, the first woman said "I really only need mine for close reading." The second shyly remarked, "I only use mine when the light is bad." The third ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ancient Paths Are Ripped Up And Crooked Ways Prevail Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

Our nations have bulldozed out the ancient paths that were set for us by more decent legislators and leaders in the past; indeed, by God Himself. Every moral statute of God has now been trashed – marriage, creation, birth, sexuality. Judah did that and met God’s judgement.

ANCIENT PATHS ARE RIPPED UP AND CROOKED WAYS PREVAIL {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, AND ASK FOR THE ANCIENT PATHS WHERE THE GOOD WAY IS, AND WALK IN IT, and you shall find rest for your souls, but they said, ‘We will not walk in it. Jeremiah 6:17 “I set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Psalm 125:5, Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14, Hosea 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2015

Moses was sent by God to free His people from slavery and he is a model for us who are sent by God to free people from their slavery of sin. What can we learn from what God gave Moses for his task and how can we use those tools effectively?

There’s the story of the college professor who always began his first day of class at the University dramatically telling his students he could prove that God did not exist. Looking up toward the ceiling he would say, "God if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power That Empowers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2021

Jesus said the Spirit would convict the world of Sin, Righteousness, and the Coming Judgment. What does that mean, and what difference can it make to us?

OPEN: A woman was taking her mother for a drive, and whenever she went over the speed limit… her mother would give her a hard time. Well. she dismissed her mother’s advice; but it wasn’t long before a State Trooper pulled her over and gave her a ticket. As the policeman was walking away, the woman ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Say He Is

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 29, 2007

It Is very Important that we have knowledge of who we follow; moreover, we have attributes that come from who we follow and that the opinion we have will be the opinion of the world; Therefore it is all the more important that we esteem our following.

WHO DO YOU SAY HE IS THE QUESTION THIS EVENING IS WHO DO YOU SAY HE IS Matt 16:13-15 KING JAMES VERSION 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Richard Horton on Aug 30, 2017

Who do you say Jesus is by your words, your actions and your attitude?

I have been known as many things during my 45 years on the planet. There are quite a few that I won’t be able to tell you this morning! But here’s a list of the more suitable ones. Husband, father, brother, son, paster, minister, uncle, production planner, purchasing officer, manager. I am also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophetic Body Builder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015

Some scholars call the gifts in Rom 12 "motivational" gifts. What do they mean by that and how does that help us understand the value and purpose of the gift of prophecy?

Have you ever heard of a TV personality from years ago named Merv Griffin? Back in his heyday Mr. Griffin hosted a TV talk show called "The Merv Griffin Show" where he would have guests who would sit down with him and talk about their lives and the passions in their lives. One of those guests ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impacting Our Community Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Part 3 of our mission/vision series. Presenting our vision for how God desires to use our church to impact our community

Sermon 9/24/06-I: Impact Our Community Intro: Review mission & first 2 Letters of acrostic. Today, Impact our community through relevant ministry. Book of Acts. Pray Start by looking at: I. The Impact of the Early church They were a small group of believers (possibly around 120) that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

If You Have Faith, God Has Power

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 23, 2002

Four steps to building s strong lasting faith in God.

Intro- Faith is th cornerstone of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:6 declares : " But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is , and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." The Amplified Bible says in the same book, chapter, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be A Messiah Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2012

Some people regard Jesus to be like Santa Claus - He’s just a little further up the food chain. But as our Messiah, Jesus came to offer far more than a jolly elf. What is it that Jesus as Messiah offers that this world can not equal?

It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. The preacher, was looking at the nativity outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing. Immediately, he turned towards the church to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Out Of The Way!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 14, 2021

Has anyone ever told you to get out of the way? Hopefully they said it a little more tactfully than that but we've probably all heard it at some point in our lives. One of the people that got in the way a few times was Peter. Let's see how he got in Jesus' way.

GET OUT OF THE WAY! Has anyone ever told you to get out of the way? Hopefully they said it a little more tactfully than that but we've probably all heard it at some point in our lives. Usually this happens because someone is doing something or going somewhere and we are impeding their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Matthew 26:51-54, Luke 22:49-51, Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Through Customs Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2014

The Bible tells me I can't get into Heaven if I have sin in my life. But how do get rid my sin? How can I make myself acceptable enough to God so that God will let my through Customs at the Pearly Gate?

How many of you have ever traveled to a foreign country? For those of you have not, there’s an arm of the government that you’ll encounter on the way back in to the states. Does anybody know what government agency we’re talking about? It’s called the U.S. Customs and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ