Sermons on converting:

The Church God Favors Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 9, 2001

This is the second sermon in the series "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

There was something special about the church at Antioch. We’ve already seen (in the first sermon in this series) that God’s hand was on them because they were a praying, Spirit-filled congregation. Notice what Luke says about the way Barnabas perceived the church at Antioch. In Acts 11:23 it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing And Growth Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study in the book of acts sixth sermon in the series.

The Cleansing and growth of the Early Church Acts 5:1-16 Acts # 06 I. The cleansing of the membership of the church. 5:1-12 A. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira. 5:1-2 1. The circumstance of the sin 5:1. NOTE: Was the sold property. 2. What was the sin? NOTE: Kept back part of the money and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Restoring The Garden"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2013

A sermon for Easter Sunrise.

John 20:1-18 "Restoring the Garden" The great dividing line in history, the moment when before turned into after, is not the BC and AD division... ...it is not even the page that separates the Old Testament from the New Testament. The Great Dividing Line in History is Before the Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"i Will Be Diligent: Part 2" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020

The man of God is to not follow trends, fads, feelings, what people would like to hear, or preach messages that make them feel "good", but instead preach the Gospel without compromise or apology and to stay committed no matter what happens.

The previous message based on 2 Timothy began with the definition of diligence. It means being constant in your efforts, finish what you started, stay committed to the task and not quit or become distracted. Preparation and thought are a part of this process. Never start anything without going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The "c's" That Make A Christian

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 18, 2019

All the different facets of being a Christian that start with C.

The “C’s” That Make A Christian Robert A, Glass In school, a C is not the best of grades. But as a Christian, some C’s are very important. These “C’s” make us a BETTER Christian. 1. Conversion: Are we truly converted to Christ or are we “Sitting on the fence?” Conversion is a CHANGE! AC becomes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children For Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008

We must resist today’s tendency to "Judaizing" and perform works of charity.

Children for Slavery 13 October 2008 Monday of 28th week in Course If you have been following carefully the weekday readings this month, you realize that the Epistle is one of a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This is two-fisted Paul. He is hopping mad with the Judaizers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Furtherance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 20, 2008

PAUL WRITES TO THE PHILIPPIANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL.

FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRO: JOURNEY OF PAUL 1: CONVERTED ON DAMASCUS ROAD A) GOING TO KILL AND IMPRISON CHRISTIANS B) ENCOUNTERS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST C) CONVICTED, CONVERTED, CONSECRATED POINT: GOD WOULD USE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PERSECUTERS OF THE EARLY CHURCH TO HELP ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Other

You Are Free Indeed Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon is about the response that came from the Jerusalem Council.

The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice. They had been at the center of a great controversy concerning what they need to do to be saved. There were some who had set high requirements for these Gentile converts to Christ. However after much debate and prayer the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

St Anselm Patron Of American Bishops

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012

The Church is Incarnational, and must have both a sacred and secular existence, and yet must not become subservient to the state, whether kings or democratically elected tyrants who would make us do evil.

St. Anselm Day April 21, 2011 If today’s lesson from Acts chapter 6 has any historical meaning at all, it is a confirmation that there have always been little fissures forming in the living stones that make up the Church. Early in our history, Greek-speaking converts to Judaism were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

A Heart That Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 18, 2011

Adapted from Tim Hawkings book and study Awesome on the inside.

Awesome on the Inside #1 A Heart that is Powerful Intro: Image is everything It is not hard to understand the message that the media tries to present as the “ideal” teenager or person or family. TV, movies, magazines, internet advertising and radio all tell us how our lives should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Study Of Colossians

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 28, 2018

We are encouraged to live the Christian life with the view of Christ as the Supreme God over all.

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF COLOSSIANS TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 The book of Colossians is one book that every Christian must study and hold on to it for a victorious life in Christ. It is perhaps the most Christ-centered book in the Bible. The writer spoke more on the preeminence of the person of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

The early believers were in one accord, with one mind and one aim. They always had high respect for one another. They enjoyed meeting together in the houses and had wonderful days of fellowship over the worship.

Romans 16:01-16 Remember every act of believers Ministry of the Women – Romans 16:1-2. This recommendation and commendation on the ministry of Paul on the Pastor of the Cenchrea. She was a deaconess which was equivalent to the Deacons of the Church in those days. The Acts of the Apostles give ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

God's General And A Willing Army

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

God's young army of warriors

Psalm 110 v 3: Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning; thou hast the dew of thy youth. Interpretation of the scripture based on my meditation: When the message of salvation is preached, the anointing will come upon God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

That These Bones Might Live.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2024

How long-dead sun-bleached bones revive, and become an exceeding great army.

THAT THESE BONES MIGHT LIVE. Ezekiel 37:1-10. The valley into which Ezekiel was transported “in the Spirit of the LORD” was “full” of bones (EZEKIEL 37:1). They were very many, exposed in the open valley, and very dry (EZEKIEL 37:2). The question is: can a vast miscellaneous collection of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philemon

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 12, 2013

A sermon on the complete book of Philemon.

Today, as we look at the Book of Philemon, we are going to see forgiveness in action. So if you have your bibles with you today, open up to the Book of Philemon. Now I suspect that Philemon may be a difficult book for you to find. Unlike the Book of Eli it IS actually a book in the Bible, it is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church