Sermons on Cheerful Evangelists:

The Christmas Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 10, 2006

Today, Christmas is still about what it was the night Jesus was born - it is the good news of a Savior born to save us from our sins.

The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:10-11 Introduction: Christmas is about the gospel. We are going to explain today how the entire message of Christmas was and still is about Jesus and salvation in His name. I.The Completed Gospel “which shall be to all people.” The coming of Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Christians, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

Soldier training for Christians

Basic Training for Christians Part 3 Review from last week: 1. Last week we learned, its all about the group, its not about us. It is all about being strong in the grace that is in Christ, not our own strength Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 A. A soldier endures hardness. Vs. 3 1. Endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010

We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Ananias

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 6, 2016

Some of earth’s greatest are often unnoticed and unknown; they do their appointed work and then vanish - This is Ananias

Sermon Ananias Acts 9:10 Some of earth’s greatest are often unnoticed and unknown; they do their appointed work and then vanish I. His Character a. He was a disciple v10 i. One who sat at the feet of Jesus and thus able to teach him who sat at the feet of Gamaliel. He is not described as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Vbs Training Outline

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 31, 2015

Outline that gives the ABCs for adults to share Jesus with children during Vacation Bible School and Beyond

Why was VBS Started? Unofficially, it's possible to trace the roots of VBS as far back as the 1870s, when the Methodist Episcopal Church offered summer Sunday school institutes to the general public near Lake Chautauqua, New York. In 1873, Bishop John H. Vincent proposed the movement should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 6:7-13 "Ambassadors On Mission" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 6:7-13 "Ambassadors on Mission" This morning we will look at the world's first recorded evangelistic crusade I. They Were With Him (v. 7) Called='kaleo'(to call) & 'pros'(forwards) i.e. Jesus called them to Himself face-to-face=intimate & personal a. They were given an associate- (two by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Women Preachers Mentioned In The Bible? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

These examples show that women were involved in preaching and prophesying in the Bible, although their roles may have been limited in certain contexts.

1. Deborah: In the book of Judges, Deborah is described as a prophet and a judge of Israel who leads the people in battle and speaks on behalf of God (Judges 4:4-9). 2. Huldah: In 2 Kings 22:14-20, Huldah is a prophet who is consulted by the king of Judah and delivers a message from God. 3. Anna: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20, Judges 4:4-9, Proverbs 1:20-33, Acts 21:9

Jesus And Women Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples.

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples. However, this assumption is far from the truth. While the Twelve Apostles were men, Jesus' ministry was inclusive, and women played a vital role. Let's explore biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus' heart for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 10:38-42

The Gift Of Giving

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

In this sermon you will find five gifts that can be given away. Give someone the gift of Jesus!

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE GIFT OF GIVING “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 5, 2007

Giving is a topic that most preachers would rather avoid. Most often we are reluctant to preach on "giving" because of our measly offerings. It’s understanding the "God-principle" behind our giving that helps make preaching on "giving" much easier.

GIVING THAT FEELS GOOD (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: "Take Got At His Word") A. I was given a FREE BOOK written by Dr. Kregg Hood three years ago entitled: Take God At His Word. 1. I opened it up and read the FORWARD and quickly realized that it was about "GIVING." a. I did what ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing For The Soul

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

When you soul needs healing: rest, tell God all about it, rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation.

Sermon: Healing for the Soul 1 Kings 19:1-18 March 13, 2005 Rest, Tell God all about it, Rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation. Police officer Ricky Orlowski was on patrol about 5 pm March 11 when he noticed a minivan with Illinois plates parked on a secluded street near a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8, 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

One Thing I Do

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 9, 2005

Paul had one great aim and purpose of life. To this singleness of purpose he owed his exemplary godliness and his uncommon success as a minister.

We have here a very personal letter written by the Apostle Paul. What I mean by that is simply that Paul shares a lot of himself in this letter. He shares with us his thoughts and attitudes as he talks about his past and present circumstances and the hopes he embraces concerning his future. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's Your Faith On Friday?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Gift Empowered Ministry Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006

This sermon continues our look at Spiritual gifts and their value to the church

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry through Our Giftedness Part 2 INTRODUCTION: We want to pick up our lesson by continuing to define the Spiritual Gifts God has given us for our use in order to accomplish his purposes. You will remember that Spiritual Gifts are all about God, and not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist