Sermons on Christ Imitaters:

Jesus - Hope Of The World

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A New year’s day message.

Introduction I was talking to a church leader recently who does some voluntary work for Citizens Advice Bureau. He was commenting that what struck him was that with many people who came in there was an absence of hope. People come in, perhaps their relationship has broken down and there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run To Win! (Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

God is preparing us to accomplish His vision for the Church

Run To Win! 1Co 9:25 Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that dies, but we to win one that never dies. 1Co 9:26 That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I box, not like someone punching the air. 1Co ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Our Freedom (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

How to enjoy the benefits of freedom and stand firm in Christ.

Gal 5:1-6 Christ has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop attaching yourselves to the yoke of slavery again. 2 Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bride For The Bridegroom

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A beautiful picture of the church as the Bride of Christ.

A Bride for the Bridegroom Gen 24:1-4 24:1 Abraham was now old and well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. 2 He said to the chief servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, "Put your hand under my thigh. 3 I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4

Urgent

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary rather then doing the important. The value of accountability, wisdom and counsel of godly leaders, such as, looking at a schedule and projecting how I will use the time God has given me for His glory.

URGENT John 11:9 I love to read and study, but sometimes I find myself doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary. Do we give up the important for the urgent? Are the urgent issues of life the important issues? Working with the elders has been excellent accountability as well as a way to gain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declarando La Palabra De Dios En Estenuevo Año

Contributed by Jose Favela on Feb 28, 2007

Es importante que en este ano, declaremos la Palabra de Dios en cada circunstancia y no glrifiquemos los problemas que hay a nuestro alrededor.

Introducción: Dios nos ha otorgado una herramienta poderosísima con relación a nuestro desarrollo y crecimiento espiritual, físico y material. Su Palabra es la herramienta que tenemos para que podamos ver el cumplimiento del propósito de Dios para con sus hijos. Es por eso que quiero que puedas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Petitions For The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

I would propose to you that prayer for our next generation is needed more today than ever before as we live in the last days of the return of Jesus Christ.

I am going to read from 2 John 1:1-4 Title: Petitions for the Next Generation Theme: Praying With Authority for Our Children Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: There is a battle for the minds, hearts and souls of our kids. Anyone who enters this battle seriously spends many hours ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Send Forth Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

The church of Jesus Christ may be a part of making disciples of Christ if she has the same compassion for the lost that Christ had. She must be committed to Jesus’ call to go and make disciples.

I am going to read from Matthew 9:35-38 Title: Send Forth Theme: Petitioning for Laborers for God’s Work Series: Girding up the Church Listen as I read Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungering For His Presence Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

I would propose to you that the Sunday morning service is meant to be a time when the children of God can see the Lord do a powerful work among His people.

Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 3:14-20 Title: Hungering for His Presence Theme: Praying for the Sunday Morning Service Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: I love the heart of the psalmist who wrote “I rejoice with those who said unto me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Churches That Survive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007

jesus gives the keys for the churches survival in a hostile world

Intro: the other night a report was given that about 3000 churches close annually in the United States. When you hear a report like this the first thought is I wonder what attributed to the decline and closure of a church. Did it lose vision? Did it get older and not make adjustments to minister to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Right In A World Living Wrong

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007

people who chose to live right in their generation

Intro: now that Bradley has preached his first sermon and moved on to the State level, some people say that I better do good today because he is after my job. Some people said he can say more in five minutes than his dad can say in an hour. Fine arts was so much fun yesterday, and seeing all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sometimes Life Isn't Fair

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 1, 2007

This message can be helpful when tragedy strikes within the church family.

Sometimes Life Isn’t Fair Book of Job A) As a church family, we have experienced that in a very real way over the past few weeks. That truth has been vividly illustrated to us – as we have hurt – suffered and shed many tears together as a family. Most of us could cite examples of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

A description of how Abram walked with God and God’s response back to Him.

The Joys Of Walking With God Genesis 17 Today’s society thrives on big events, speed, noise, movement, and drama. But it is not hyperactivity that troubles us - it’s quietness. Solitude is often considered boring, a waste of time. Mistakenly, we suppose that walking with God is a quick, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Making Decisions In Time Of Stress

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

How do you make decisions in time of stress. Abraham is an example of what not to do.

Making Right Decisions In Times Of Stress - Genesis 16 This is a passage of Abram’s disobedience to God. He listened to the voice of his wife rather than God. In order for us to learn something of importance from this passage, we need to understand two things: 1. THE STRESS THAT ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Promise To Abraham

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

How do you resond to God’s call on your life.

The Promise of God To Abram - Chapter 12 Genesis 1-11 is the introduction to the Bible. Genesis 12 is the beginning to the main theme of the Bible that God will bless all the nations of the earth through Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3 (NLT) The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-18

Denomination: Foursquare