Sermons on Church At Philadelphia:

Stage 2: Engage Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009

The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And A Wedding

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2009

A wedding homily.

Wedding Homily I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You Handle The Pressure? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 2 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, please email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: The Early Church Imagine yourself to be a leader in the very early days of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-15

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009

1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M SORRY”, AND “I LOVE YOU”. 3. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I DON’T LIKE CARRYING AROUND A BURDEN SO HEAVY AS BITTERNESS AND AN UNFORGIVING SPIRIT. 4. SO

CBC THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS MATHEW 18: 21-35 INTRODUCTION: FORGIVENESS IS APPARENTLY A VERY DIFFICULT THING TO MASTER. IT SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST THING TO ACCOMPLISH. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

*James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Generosidad Series

Contributed by Manuel Glory Morales on Apr 6, 2009

La generosidad es una obra de la gracia de Dios en tu vida

Generosidad Serie: La Milla Extra 10/02/´08 Pasaje: 2 Corintios 8:1-5 1 Ahora, hermanos, queremos que se enteren de la gracia que Dios ha dado a las iglesias de Macedonia.2 En medio de las pruebas más difíciles, su desbordante alegría y su extrema pobreza abundaron en rica generosidad.3 Soy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Just Atheists, Dr D.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 10, 2009

It may be doable but does it work with the Lord?

"It is only the atheist who adopts success as the criterion of right." - Robert Lewis Dabney --------------- If Dabney were here today he would have to modify that statement to include many so-called Evangelicals. Just because you have a large church and mucho dinero don’t mean God is blessing. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Going All In: An Issue Of The Hands Part 1 Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 2, 2015

If we are to be all in for Jesus, His Kingdom and His church then we have to be hands on. As the gospel is engraved in your heart, it is ingrained in your head and should be expressed with your hands.

Intro: We know the power of snow. Snowflakes are all uniquely made and beautiful frozen water. Snowflakes that don’t stick together don’t stay around very long. When they do their unique properties allow them to become an avalanche, a blizzard, a snowman and a snow covered landscape ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

To Have It All You Must Love All

Contributed by Tim May on Mar 15, 2015

It is easy to love church family members in blue sky moments, but real love is demonstrated in the grey sky days.

This morning I want to focus on Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you." Please note it is a command and not a suggestion. You of course know that I as a military person understand the difference between a command and a suggestion. At first glance this command looks easy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fill In The Blanks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2015

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Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To Jesus

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to look to Jesus to do what He has called us to do

I. Do not let the past keep you from what God has called you to do. - “Let us lay aside every weight” - Exodus 2:23-3:12 - Moses made a bad decision out of a zealous heart - We have also done that at times - And there were consequences sometimes very great. - Sometimes it has affected ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Is Key Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 2, 2015

We must be willing to live in harmony with one another. We are to bless those who persecute, return love for anger, show grace to all we encounter. It is what the Bible commands that we do … plain and simple.

Unity is Key 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 8 1 Peter 3:8-12 EASTER SERVICES ON SUNDAY!! Introduction - Why is our testimony so important? -- v21, “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” -- We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Longings For Your Life #3: Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015

How to be renewed: 1. Move closer to our Master (vs. 18-22). 2. Hold on to your hope (vs. 23). 3. Be strongly committed to God's Church (vs. 24-25).

God's Longings for Your Life #3: Renewal Hebrews 10:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Over the past two Sundays, we looked at some of God's greatest desires for our lives. And we began with God's rescue: God wants to rescue all of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25, Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment: A Disappearing Animal

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 12, 2015

The thing about church is quite often people do not sacrifice much at all for it and then they get frustrated thinking it is the pastor or somebody’s fault when something is lacking or the problems appear but the reality they may be the problem!

Commitment: A Disappearing Animal Kelly Durant 2 Samuel 24:24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Salvation Army