Sermons on Convince:

Transforming The Present Future

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2004

5th in series of 6 on the 237 church. Based on Acts 2:47. The Internally Strong - Externally Focused Church

Transforming the Present Future Acts 2:43-47 47 They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers. Last Spring I read a book by Reggie McNeal called "The Present Future". The title caught my eye. As I read the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003

Paul tells the truth about the steps that God uses to obtain our salvation ... and the truth about what to do with our salvation once God has poured out His grace upon us.

“To Tell The Truth” 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: In our last study we saw how Paul told them the TRUTH about the coming of the Lord (Rapture) … and events during the Tribulation Period (2:1-12) Satan had sent LIES to the Christians at Thessalonica in the form of a fake, counterfeit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Much; But It's All I've Got

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 4, 2003

Shamgar was a nobody, who posessed the right amount of noble discontentment, and had the faith to make a difference

Before God ruled His people with powerful kings, he delivered them with great judges. Shamgar was the third of these judges. Let me give you some background about what is happening during this time. Israel had a habit of turning from God. And in this particular time there was a definite need of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Taking Ownership With God Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003

getting past the things that keep us from taking ownership in what God is doing.

Acts 6: 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Concern For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back to the slavery of legalism, about the RELATIONSHIP between himself and the Galatian churches, and about the REASONS why the Judaizers wanted the Galatians to follow their false doctrines.

PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE GALATIANS TEXT: Galatians 4:8-20 INTRODUCTION: In these thirteen verses Paul expresses his concern for the Galatians. That concern can be expressed in three ‘R’s. They are REGRESSION, RELATIONSHIP, AND REASONS. 1. Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Stewardship

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 21, 2005

We belong to God and all that we have belongs to God. How does God want us to spend his money?

Stewardship June 12, 2005 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Who do you belong to? Those of you who are Simpson’s fans might remember the episode called “tree house of horror” when Homer sells his soul to the devil for a donut. “Mmm... forbidden donut.” Homer is out of donuts at work, so he sells his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: *other

Put It In Writing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

Nehemiah, Pt. 2

PUT IT IN WRITING: FROM ASPIRATION TO ASSIGNMENT (NEHEMIAH 2:1-9) At the height of the phone wars, AT & T, MCI, and Sprint advertised their advantage over another in the papers, on TV, and through telemarketing. Many people were bombarded with slogans like Get 100 Free Minutes, Save 20% or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Baptist ...?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 21, 2003

What makes you a Christian or a Baptist?

Are You Baptist By Birth? I run into many folks who they tell me that they were born Christians and raised in a Christian home. Many times I find out that these folks are not really Christians as some get saved later. Others have fruits that belie their profession. The Jews thought because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-9, 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control (Really!!)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2003

A message briefly discussing the sovereignty of God.

God is in Control (Really!) Ephesians 1:11-12 October 26, 2003 Introduction Last week I talked about six strategies for living a life that¡¦s filled with the peace of God. I said that before we can live in the peace of God, we need to have peace with God, by placing your faith in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Jesus coming to the upper room

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"  "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Easter Make A Difference

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Does Easter make A Difference?" 19 ¶ On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

My God? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2006

Having just one God is both a command and a blessing

Title: My God? Text: Exodus 20:2-3 Intro: In 1999, ESPN named Michael Jordan the “athlete of the century.” AP ranked him number 2. Anyone who ever saw him play – even someone like me who doesn’t care for sports – knew that his ability was something special. But what you may not remember as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Receive Gifts From Your Ascended Lord”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006

According to these verses from Ephesians 4:7-16 Jesus ascended into heaven to be better able to provide for his followers.

Where should a coach stand while his team is engaged in an athletic contest? The rules for various sports often dictate where a coach can stand during a game, meet, or match. But it makes sense that the coach should stand where he or she can see what’s going on and also be able to offer advice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran