Sermons on Character Of The Shepherd:

Can I See Right Through You?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Christians should be transparent and God should be vivible behing each of us.

Can I see right through you? Ephesians 5:8-14 Well here we are 4 weeks from Easter. Just 4 weeks until kids are on sugar highs and spring will have been completely sprung and summer will be right around the corner. But, we are not there yet. We are on the Lenten journey with a long way to go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Congregational

Who Needs Revival?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2006

If our church is to grow numerically and spiritually, if our church is to have any impact on the culture around us, if our church is to please God – we must have revival within the church! What does God see as He looks at our church? Who needs revival?

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. WHO IS IN NEED OF REVIVAL? Psalms 85:6 Will You not revive us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." Examines the evidence in our lives that we are God’s Chosen

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Operation Sanctification Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

7th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Examines God’s Plan to make us holy.

In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core Values -- Excellence Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values – Excellence – Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom What is Excellence? · Possessing good qualities in high degree · Synonyms: Class, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Living Example Of Practical Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James was a pastor/servant whose life portrayed the practical faith which he encouraged his readers to live by.

SERIES - JAMES "A Living Faith for Practical Living" "James: A Living Example of Practical Faith" James 1:1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. Today, being the first Sunday of 1998, my prayer is that not only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitfulness

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

The way to become fruitful Christians.

FRUITFULNESS Genesis 49:22 "Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall. [NIV] Joseph is a fruitful bough (Heb the son of a fruitful tree), A fruitful bough by a fountain; His branches run over the wall. (Heb daughters). [ASV] I. THE FACT OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because We Belong To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

Because we belong to God we must be holy in our conduct, live in reverent fear, and love one another sincerely. An expository message.

Because We Belong to God I Pet. 1:13-25 INTRO.: the Apostle reminds his readers in vv. 1-12 of all they have for which to praise God. They are truly blessed by the grace of God. However, such blessings carry with them serious obligations and in the passage before us, he outlines some of them. Here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because We Belong To God, Part 2

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

Because we belong to God, we should desire spiritual nourishment to grow, we enjoy certain blessings, and we have a holy purpose in life.

Because We Belong to God Part 2 I Pet. 2:1-10 INTRO.: We want to continue today thinking about certain things a Christian should do and be just because he is a Christian. Last week we spoke of being holy in conduct, living in reverent fear, and loving one another sincerely. There are other very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confused Yet Saved

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

This is a sermon that honestly looks at how even as Christians, we still struggle with the things we know we should and should not do.

One of my things as a pastor is that I try to be as transparent as I can be. I tend to share stories that show my faults as much as my strengths. It’s kind of like the pastor who was told by his church, “Preacher, we’ve always heard our pastors say they were sinners just like us, but you are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Doesn't Grow In The Dark

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005

We must continually draw close to the Lord of Light because He is the one who produces fruit in our life.

INTRODUCTION Who’s afraid of the dark? Who’s ever been afraid of the dark? I was. Yep, that’s right. I had a nightlight too. Anybody have a nightlight? I had one of those really cool care bear ones. Wish Bear to be exact. Did you ever stop and think why people have nightlights? I mean, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming And Looking Different

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005

Christians must remember that they are called to put off their former way of life, to renew their minds, and to put on the new self, which will produce a Godlier lifestyle.

Let us pray... Our passage today is from Ephesians 4:20-24. It says: 20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Prayer Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005

To be Christ-like is to be a person of prayer.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE CHRIST-LIKE – PRAYER I. A look at how Christ prayed. A. Without ceasing: the Fact that Christ prayed often shows the need for Christians to pray. B. At the Beginning of his public ministry and baptism. Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Holiness

Contributed by Paul Cull on Nov 6, 2005

We are part of God’s family, we have the resources to grow in the family likeness of holiness

The importance of holiness It is always wonderful when a baby is born. It’s great when the proud parents bring their baby out on its first adventure into this wide world. And you know without a shadow of doubt that one of the first comments that will be made about the child is ’oh she’s the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican