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  • Frank Lay avatar

    The First Christian Sermon

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    My first sermon was certainly no model for Christian preaching. However, Peter’s first sermon presents a model that should characterize all Christian preaching today. Notice the elements in the first Christian sermon. There was explanation, exposition,

    THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SERMON Acts 2:14-47 I remember my very first sermon. It was on Easter Sunday evening in 1961. For some years I had been wrestling with the call to preach the gospel. During the closing service of a revival meeting at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    The Window View

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    Paul had been in revival for 6 days. · This was the 7th and they broke the bread and Paul started preaching. · After preaching all day it was now midnight and the lamps were burning and Paul was just getting warmed up.

    Acts 20: (New International Version) 7On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. 8There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. 9Seated in a window was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    "Satan Is Strong, But Jesus Is Stronger"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,974 views

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost sermon preached 6/29/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS). Preached during a time of internal strife and division within the St. Paul congregation.

    Pentecost 3/ St. Peter & St. Paul, Series B. 6/29/2003. Mark 3:20-35 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa “Satan is Strong, but Jesus is Stronger” Introduction In his book The Renew Mind (Bethany House, 1981), Larry Christiansen tells a story that is a perfect illustration for our sermon text ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Jackson avatar

    Graced Into Giving Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2019
     | 7,203 views

    Guilt is a terrible motivator, because it works from the outside in. But grace works from the inside out. If you want to increase giving in your church, don't preach about tithing. Preach the gospel.

    We are in the second week of a series we’re calling “Overflow: Living the Generous life.” As I told you last week, I want to be transparent with why we are doing this series at this time. This afternoon, we are going to present the largest budget in Glynwood’s history to the Church Leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Responsibility Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,648 views

    In our text from Acts 18 I see the responsibility of evangelism. 1- We must preach Christ even though we are tentmakers 2- We must continue to preach until people stop listening

    INTRO.- ILL.- A church member of John Henry Jowett’s church said that he heard Jowett preach every Sunday and a friend responded with: "WHAT A TERRIBLE RESPONSIBILITY!" It is terrible to have to listen to some preachers and I may well be one of those! But we are supposed to be responsible when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Why Every Christian Should Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023
     | 2,670 views

    In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

    I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why, Lord?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

    September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,736 views

    This is a short gospel message preached at a baptisimal service, using the account of Noah as symbol of baptism.

    Baptism There are many misconceptions about God, many people just thinking that He is just an old man on a cloud. People can see Him as a person to cry out to only when desperate, to use as a swear word when angry or upset, and as somebody to blame when things go wrong. Many have a much clearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Who Do You Love?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    This sermon is one seldom preached but defenitly needing to be heard on our love towards others.

    Who Do You Love? 10/20/2003 1 John 4:7-11 Along our journey here on this world we encounter different people to whom there are some that we like more than others. We might have a common interest. We might have the same opinions. We might like the way someone looks or their personality. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Timothy Schultz avatar

    Seeing The Treasure In Others

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

    If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Rescue

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    This is the first sermon I preached. God is willing to rescue us if we will let Him.

    Rescue Introduction: We are fascinated by Rescues: Songs – Rescue Me (world) \ Rescue the perishing (church) T.V. – Rescue 911 News pays big money to get a rescue on tape. 5 Stages to a rescue 1. realization 2. reaction 3. rescue 4. rejoicing 5. reach out I. Realize A. Story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    An Abundance Of Hope

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 56,614 views

    A message on Christian HOPE preached in the lead up to Christmas - but applicable any time of the year.

    READ: Romans 15:7-13 (Text: v12-13) It’s Christmas time. A season of great hope. We are very mindful of Jesus’ coming to earth as our Saviour. He came to a lost world, and brought us the HOPE of being FOUND again in the grace of God. He came to a blind world and a deaf world, and brought us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Neglect Of The Gospel

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    The central theme of the church in the preaching of the message of the gospel, the cross of Christ. We are losing that message.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    The Prayer Vitamin Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,728 views

    This is the first in a series of short sermons on Spritual Growth that I preached at Wednesday Prayer Meetings.

    Spiritual Growth and Fitness Prayer 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text 2 Peter 3:18 Paul says that we are to grow in Grace. There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (we want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest Over the next few weeks we are going to study the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Vitamin Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,386 views

    This is the second in a seven part series of messages I preache at Wendsday night Pryer Meeting.

    Spiritual Grown and Fitness The Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 Testimonies Review Last week, There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. -Too much food we get fat, not enough we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist