Sermons on Church Letters:

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006

In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On Monday

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006

Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Negative And Positive Consequences Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

The gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the resurrection, just as the gospel ceases to be the gospel, so the church ceases to be the church.

NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-28. INTRODUCTION: As you can see on the PowerPoint slide behind me, the gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lives Given And Resurrected Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

We continue looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him.

LIVES GIVEN AND RESURRECTED 1 CORINTHIANS 15:29-49 INTRODUCTION: The 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians is an intense doctrinal study on the resurrection. We continue our part by looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him. I LIFE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29-49

Denomination: Baptist

My Transformation By The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, our transformation. Our metamorphoses. So, today, I would like to look at the changes we will go through at the time of the resurrection.

MY TRANSFORMATION BY THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that most, if not all of us have seen the caterpillar spin his cocoon and after a period of time emerges as a butterfly. In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Ancient Office Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relevance Or Relic: Pairing God's Anointing With A Calling Or A Corpse

Contributed by M B on Aug 25, 2006

Avoiding the common pitfalls that slow churches & christians down and learning to operate in God’s anointing.

TITLE: RELEVANCE OR RELIC: PAIRING GOD’S ANOINTING WITH A CALLING OR A CORPSE TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:19-21; 2 KINGS 2:1-18; 5:20, 24-27; 13:14-21 1 Kings 19:19-21 19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Revolutionary Part 2

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 28, 2006

Part 2... The definition that we are going to look at today is Definition 5 – The overthrow of a government or social system, with another taking its place. Whether or not we like to admit it, this is what is taking place today in the spiritual lives o

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Our Scripture last week and again this week are the words of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 30, 2006

Today we are going to look at the final definition: Definition 4 – A complete or radical change of any kind. God wants to do a sudden, radical, and complete change in each of us.

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Are you doing whatever it takes to get closer to God and to help others do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obedience Of Love; The Love Of Obedience

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fourth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

What is love? Love has always been a big topic of discussion between us humans. Much is said about love and much is written about love. However, it seems to me that we have never been able to give a satisfactory answer to the question, ‘What is love?’ (1) But we are often able to describe love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving It All, Giving It Well

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Intimacy

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

Why do I need friends? What is a godly friend?

Sayings about Friendship ¡ñ True friends are like Diamonds... they are real and rare. False friends are like leaves... they are scattered everywhere. ¡ñ Without humor, life is sad. Without courage, life is hard. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends, life is impossible! ¡ñ Everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Recover Series

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 5, 2006

Our church needs to be a place where broken people can recover.

Today’s message is about recovery from brokenness. This has been a strength of MCC and I hope it always is. Jesus loves and heals broken hearted people. Let’s be a church that He can use in this process. Our passage for today is Luke 15(11-24). (Read Passage) Being lost or losing something is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

5 Signs Of Revival

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

5 SIGNS OF REVIVAL tells us from the Word if we are realing in revival or not. This can help believers to believe and receive.

5 SIGNS OF REVIVAL I. Jesus is exalted! John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. A. New believer giving the poem ‘Twinkle twinkle little star.’ Caused harden men to be saved. They saw Jesus in her face. B. Jesus exalted brings ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Dead Man Walking: A Transformed Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 10, 2006

We are messengers of change.

DEAD MAN WALKING: A TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY Ephesians 2.1-10 S: Community C: A Transformed Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE MESSENGERS OF CHANGE. TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 2.1-10 how we have been made into a transformed community. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist