Sermons on Continual Growth:

Definitions Of Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 10, 2007

what the Bible says about what prayer is--a defintion from scripture.

Intro: most of the sermons on prayer generally emphasize the need of prayer, the how to of prayer, the outcome of prayer. Tonight, I would like to simplify this subject by looking at, "Definitions of Prayer." The bible is full of verses that include the words pray, prayed, praying—in examining ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opposition At Paphos Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 22, 2007

To get the listener to understand that although we will face opposition from many, we are still on the winning side.

OPPOSITION AT PAPHOS Acts 13:6-12 My brothers and sisters life is full of opposition. Even in the smallest of things such as playing your favorite game or choosing a place of worship there will always be someone who will oppose you. Even in nature we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-13, Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Light Burning

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

What happens when we fail lo let our light shine - Don’t let the light go out.

Keep The Light Burning! 1 Samuel 1:1 – 3 In this passage we see the contrast between the wickedness of Eli’s family and the faithfulness of the young boy Samuel. He ministered before the Lord under the guidance and supervision of Eli at a time when God was not speaking to His people very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh-Hour Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 24, 2018

We watch the Nobleman's faith grow from a spark to a fire and then to a bonfire. He rose to the place of seventh-hour faith for a miracle. So can you.

SEVENTH-HOUR FAITH John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kids have a way of coming up with tall tales about what happened at school. Parents are told the wildest things. 2. One wise school teacher sent home a note to the parents of all her students that read, “If you promise not to believe ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Proverbs 16:3, Romans 8:28

Topics: Faith, Growth

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven's Heroes: Abraham Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003

By faith Abraham obeyed the call of God; by faith Abraham patiently waited for the promise of God.

THE LIFE OF FAITH IS THE ONLY LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD. “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see” (Hebrews 11:1, NLT). Abraham OBEYED a GOD he had never seen. Abraham PATIENTLY WAITED for a CITY he had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1, Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Victory

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 9, 2004

Deals with the difference between what’s happening to me and what’s happening in me, and victory over circumstances as compared to victory over self.

SERMON TITLE: Real Victory SERMON TEXT: Philippians 4:11-13 -------- -------- Date: August 8, 2004 Written By: Louis Bartet Email: lou2247@bayou.com -------- -------- 11 I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with humble ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church In Transition

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 19, 2003

Did you know that only 15% of churches in America are healthy? Could God be asking us to change? If so, in what areas? How do we identify what God is wanting us to change?

An interesting article that I found. “Age changes things.” Who changed everything when I wasn’t looking? I’ve noticed lately that everything is farther away than it used to be. It’s even twice as far to the corner now, and they’ve added a hill! I’ve given up running for the bus; it leaves much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"It's All Good Or It's All Bad”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

Through the cross the believer has the promise that God is working in all things for his eternal good. But it’s a different story for the nonbeliever.

The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven-Part2 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

The blessed in the kingdom of heaven are a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life.

The mourners are the meek, a contradiction of the world viewpoint of life. The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His plans for their lives and the world. They are gentile towards all men. They bear provocation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Gideon On Commitment

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

God’s committed three hundred proved to be Brave, Selfless, and Alert.

INTRODUCTION: Humor: Adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 30, 1994. Borneo in 1964. The Elite Troops of Nepal were known as Gurkhas. In combat, they had earned a reputation as tenacious and fearless soldiers. They are probably most famous for the long forward sweeping knife that bears their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Confidence In You!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

So many times we preach on the need to have confidence in God, but we also need to understand that He has confidence and complete trust in us that we can do all things....

GOD HAS CONFIDENCE IN YOU! By: Ron Crandall • This morning I want to present to you that God has Confidence in you. Each of us at one time or another have felt insignificant and the enemy plays on our fears and weakness…. • Yet God has already written in the word that he has confidence in you…. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Jesus Impacts Me

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 5, 2002

Knowing Jesus is meant to have an incredible impact on our relationship with ourselves, from which will come more ability to help others.

Knowing Jesus Impacts Me August 3, 2002 How do you feel about yourself? Truth is that most of us don’t feel all that good about ourselves- our self image and self confidence are not at raging highs, but are more at lows, and have been for years- likely since we were children. What are some of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational