Sermons on Charles Colson:

Cut Out Controversies Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 30, 2010

God gives every guidance and every grace for building a healthy church.

Scripture Introduction Paul and Titus traveled the island of Crete, preaching Jesus. God blessed their evangelist zeal, converting many and creating churches in towns scattered across the land. But caring for these new Christians proved difficult, in part due to the character of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ground Zero Mosque-Take

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

A look at the controversial Ground Zero Mosque

Introduction: A If you have not heard of the controversy of the Ground Zero Mosque that is trying to be built just two blocks from were nearly 3,000 people perished at the hands of 19 Islamic terrorists, then you will become very familiar today with that story. (13 stories, glass/steel, where 1 to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Just What We Say

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

What we say has the power to destroy or to build up. As Christians we should in every case seek to build up those around us.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous British preacher of the nineteenth century, was once invited to preach in London in a public auditorium called the Crystal Palace for a special service. The facility seated almost 24,000 people. A day or two prior to the event, Spurgeon went to the Crystal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Real Or Not Real?

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 13, 2009

How to know what is truth and error, real or not real based on Simon the sourcerer.

Real or Not Real? 12.07.09 JCC am (From the game show, deal or no deal?) What is truth and what is error? You will have a son and you will name him Jesus. There is a tall man who will enter your life You will win a fortune within the next year You will cast out demons in my name It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival Is For The Redeemed

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2009

This message basically peels away the layers of 2 Chronicles 7:14 to show God’s requirements for revival.

Revival Is For The Redeemed Text: 2 Chron.7: 14 Intro: Our text is perhaps one of the most recognized verses of Scripture within the Christian community. Yet, it speaks of a topic that is also among the least understood and most misunderstood truths of God’s Word. “How so,” you may ask. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Behavior In This World

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healing Power Of Hope

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 15, 2008

Hope comes when we see Jesus and hope gives us a fulfilling future.

The Healing Power of Hope Luke 5:12-16 Our scripture text today tells about a man who made an awful discovery. His discovery kept him awake at night. His friends began to notice he was pre-occupied. The man knew what he had to do. He had to make a journey. He told his wife and children not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Worship Is A Verb Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 10, 2009

This series focuses on our need to enter into true worship of God.

Worship Is A Verb Part 1 Scripture: Psalm 34:1; 51:14-17; Hebrews 13:15 Introduction: Many years ago when I was elementary school, we learned to diagram sentences. I am not sure if they still do that today, but when I was in school we had to and I hated it. The first thing you had to know in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Filled Life Part I

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010

This sermon examines the first three fruits of the Spirit.

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART I GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION We might imagine buying a tree. It has no leaves on it or any fruit because it is only a seedling ready to plant. Unless there was a tag attached to it, we would not know what kind of tree it was. Suppose we bought it anyway and took it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Hind's Feet On High Places

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 27, 2021

Habakkuk

HINDS FEET ON HIGH PLACES (HABAKKUK 3:1-19) There was a fellow who was about to jump from a bridge. An alert police officer slowly and methodically moved toward him, talking with him all the time. When the officer got within inches of the man he said, “Surely nothing could be bad enough for you to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trouble With People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 28, 2015

When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them.

Title: The Trouble with People Text: Mark 6:30-44 / John 6:1-14 Thesis: When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them. Introduction Recording artist Seth Glier sings in his The Trouble with People” album, “The trouble with people is they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, James 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jabez The Power Of His Touch Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

Having God's Hand on your life.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 READ TEXT “that Your hand would be with me,” Figuratively the hand of God signifies favor and power in the Bible.But this word hand and prayer means so much more than that. As we have been studying and praying the prayer of Jabez as a church family my hope is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Total Recall

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 17, 2016

We are not created for death; We were created for life, but unfortunately we chose death in that Garden so long ago. We were in a prison of our own making and there was no escape until we were recalled to life.

Total Recall Ezekiel 37:1-10NLT Introduction: Most of you have heard of Charles Dickens’ book~ “The Tale of Two Cities.” "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Charles Dickens writes in the opening lines as he paints a picture of life in England and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 7 Step Cycle Of The Body Of Christ's Growth In Acts

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

The mysterious Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. After Jesus rose from the dead, and spent time with his disciples and others in the city, he told them that though he was leaving, he would send the Holy Spirit to lead them and guide them in their mission.

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-5, Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: This message examines the real story behind Valentine’s Day, and discusses the true nature of the love that’s supposed to be remembered and practiced on this holiday.

As you well know, Valentine’s Day will be here in just a few days. In America, Valentine’s is a day of love. It’s a day for remembering our vows of love made for each other, and it’s a day for those who are desperately trying to win the affection of another male or female by enticing them with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist