Sermons on Closing The Gap:

A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Establish A Consistent Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Before we will give ourselves to prayer we must conclude that it is genuinely worth the investment. We also generally do what we plan do do. Is prayer in your schedule?

How to Establish a Consistent Prayer Life (Fifty Days of Consecration #3)[1] Luke 11:9-13[2] 4-03-05 Intro[3] I want to introduce the sermon this morning with a brief clip from the movie, The Passion. Jesus is in Gethsemane knowing that the hour of his suffering is rapidly approaching. He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Leadership Tips From The Wisest Human Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 9, 2005

Before making any decision we need to do three things: 1). Get all the facts you can 2). Be open to new ideas 3). Hear all sides of the story before you make your leadership decisions. Ten points

Leadership Tips From the Wisest Human of All Time Most things tend to rise or fall on the basis of leadership. If we have great leaders we are able to enjoy blessings but if we follow incompetent leaders we suffer in numerous ways. Is it little wonder that people have their strongest opinions ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Trust God's Word?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 17, 2004

This message gives Biblical evidence why the Bible is trustworthy.

Can You Trust God’s Word? 2 Peter 1:16-21 II Timothy 3:16 This morning I want to answer the question: “Can You Trust God’s Word - The Bible.” People today have many different views of the Bible and of the Christian life. Signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trouble Will Come In Proclaiming The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Aug 10, 2002

Just as Moses will find in Exodus 5, you and I will come into trials and tribulations in carrying out God’s will or Proclaiming HIS gospel to a lost and dying world.

Trouble will come in Proclaiming the Word of God World will reject you Your tasks in the world may seem burdensome The people to whom you minister to may at times reject you DBF Sunday Sermon, 8/11/02 You know as much as I love the people, land, and region of Bristol Bay I cannot stand here and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of The Equilateral Triangle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 9, 2003

Strength in families requires all three elements: faith, hope, and love. Illustrated with timbers handled to show that without all three the structure is unstable.

Some of the old-timers used to say that bad things come in threes. Did you ever hear that? There is a notion out there that you never have just one disaster, you always have three, closely grouped. If there is a plane crash in the Andes today, look out, there will be two more in the near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Revival - Humble Ourselves

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The second lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

IF MY PEOPLE WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: This fall we will be studying about revival. Eventually we will study some of the great revivals that took place in the Bible, but we are taking a few weeks to learn more about what revival is and how it comes. That’s why in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Sure This Is God's Will?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2006

When things don’t go the way you planned do you begin to question whether or not you are in God’s will.

ARE YOU SURE THIS IS GOD’S WILL? LUKE 2:1-7 Video clip: Life of Mary Part Three: Unfamiliar (BlueFishTV.com) Introduction: The angel announced that Mary would give birth to the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords. With the anticipation and wonder of the moment Mary said: “My soul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Throw off everything that entangles and run the course marked off for you.

Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part II In part I we mentioned Robert Baxter and what he said concerning the materialistic direction of people and the church. Let’s look at that again. "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Cares...when I Am In Debt Up To My Eyeballs? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007

Fifth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores financial debt.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Have you ever experienced something, or some time in your life when things got so bad that you couldn’t do anything but laugh? Ever been there? Just had to laugh it off? Well, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Under My Roof Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repairing The Breach

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

An ever enlarging breach exists in America today between God and His people. We are guilty in America of abandoning our first love, Jesus Christ. God is speaking directly to His children in America in Revelation 2:4-5: "But I have this against you, tha

An ever enlarging breach exists in America today between God and His people. We are guilty in America of abandoning our first love, Jesus Christ. God is speaking directly to His children in America in Revelation 2:4-5: "But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Youth: On The Path To Good, Or The Path To Evil!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 14, 2015

What the millennial youth go through in today's current world and how adults should encourage them to stay faithful as Timothy did.

The Youth: On the Path to Good, Or the Path to Evil! By Kelly Durant 3-15-15 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2. They say you got to be young and dumb before you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013

If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

“SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:34-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Live A Lovely Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

1. Be willing to serve the Lord (vs. 25). 2. Sympathize with other people (vs. 25-27a). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 27a & 29-30). 4. See the Lord’s mercy (vs. 27).

How to Live a Lovely Life Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2012 *Pastor Frank Harrington told about a little girl who kept a daily notebook. And one day her dad noticed that she had drawn a picture of him in her book. Underneath, she had carefully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist