Sermons on Controlled Passion:

Worship Passionately Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 25, 2006

Let the triumphal entry teach us about what it means to have a "cup up" mentality about worship.

“Worship Passionately” (Luke 19:28-44) I trust you have been praying about where you can serve…where and how you can give [hold up the “I’m Ready to Give” worksheet]. Eric will be standing by the ‘Serve’ banner after our services, so feel free to stop by and get connected to one of our ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For Relationship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

Not even Josiahs passion could turn a nation into desiring relationship with God.

Lincoln Memorial – 28 August 1963 Martin Luther King I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

A Passion For Preaching

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

How explaining the bible to people can change lives.

A passion for preaching By Adrian Warnock Subtitle ‘Why I am obsessed with preaching’ INTRO The Japanese eat a low fat diet and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans. The French eat a high fat diet and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans. The Japanese drink ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passion For God

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 23, 2007

Where is our passion for God?

A Passion for God Psalm 42:1-2 1. As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God. 2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? A recent poll was taken among pastors across then nation. The question was asked, “What do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passionate Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 17, 2007

Praying for one another as Paul prayed for the Christians at Ephesus.

“A Passionate Prayer” May 13, 2007 When lives are changed by Jesus, it should produce excitement in the life of the church. “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Passion

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Message created for Missions Conference, expanding on the call to be a blessing to all peoples.

GOD’S PASSION WELCOME: Martin Luther once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in mourning clothes. "Who’s dead?" he asked her. "God," she replied. Luther rebuked her, saying, "What do you mean, God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Praise With Passion Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

praising with Passion

Praising with Passion October 8, 2000 Psalm 66:1-12 As we begin our new series on Praise &Worship, I want us to look at our exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ as a whole. How many of you know there is a distinct difference between Praise and Worship? They are not the same thing. But you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-12, Psalm 66:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Week Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

An outline of the events of the passion week.

PRELUDE TO THE PASSION WEEK 1. Raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11.38-44) 2. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21.1-10; Luke 19.28-44) 3. The cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21.12-13) A SERIES OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THE RULING JEWS IN JERUSALEM. 1. The Chief Priests and Elders question His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Congregational

Rekindling The Passion

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

In these verses we see a group of people who have come out from the spiritual honeymoon period. And there are three things that Jesus says to these church members at Ephesus that I believe He wants to say to us.

You know, for every sort of relationship there is a honeymoon period, a time when everything is lovey-dovey and wonderful. All sorts of differences are overlooked during this time. All words are spoken kindly. Every consideration is given to the other party. It’s just a nice and peachy time. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Wasted Passions

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2008

The passions of our life are wasted if they aren’t the same passions that Jesus has.

Wasted Passion Sunday, January 06, 2008 - AM Pastor Jim May What are you passionate about this morning? Every one of us is passionate about something. Passion can be defined in a number of ways but what it all comes down to is this: What is it that compels you to get up and get moving? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Passion For Souls

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 14, 2008

We must come to recognize that not everyone is saved and millions are on the edge of everlasting damnation!

A Passion For Souls Text: Matt. 9:36-38 – PPHC April 5, 2006 Intro: The Bible is a book filled with meaning and blessing. However, some passages are very disturbing. For instance, Ps. 142:4, where the Bible says, "no man cared for my soul." I believe there are literally millions in our world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passionate God

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Zealous for God

Life seems to dry up our energy leaving little left for God or the church sometimes. Sometimes life gets so crazy that little can be done for the drained state we find ourselves in daily. How would you like to be totally reinvigorated from the inside out? How would you like to rekindle the passion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Passion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-30

Denomination: Methodist

Passionate People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2008

As followers of Christ we must become passionate about loving God and others.

Matthew 22:34 – 46 / The Great commandment Intro: Doris and Buddy lived on a farm in rural Missouri. They had 8 kids in a little 3 bedroom house. Doris told me that when she was in the hospital having their 8th child her roommate asked her if they were catholic. Doris responded, “No. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passion Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist