Sermons on Cost Of Compromise:

#7 - The Toxin Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2009

One more message inspired by "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Caner and Dr. Brunson

#7 – The Toxin of Bitterness (Jealousy) Hebrews 12:15 * Most of us (that is, NORMAL people) are afraid of snakes. The reason a person’s first reactions to a snake is generally fear has a Biblical and practical reason. The Biblical reason is born in Genesis when God put enmity because the snake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Perfume On A Guy?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 17, 2009

Message about Mary’s sacrifice of expensive perfume to anoint Jesus before His death.

Perfume on a Guy? Matthew 26:6-13 June 14, 2009 Me: Most of you know that my wife and I lived in Colorado Springs, CO, for two years, just after we got married. We worked for The Navigators, which is a missions organization that I was involved with while I was in college. We were part of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

“disciple” (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2016

Part 2 of a sermon on the name for the people of God, "Disciple." This study discusses three characteristics of true disciples.

“Disciple” (Part 2) Series: Names for the People of GodA Chuck Sligh April 24, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Open Bibles to John 8 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Did you know that Walt Disney ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Conditioning In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many believers suffer "burn-out" or from lack of preparation. Like any other pursuit, if we are to be effective in service, we must make the proper preparations and condition ourselves spiritually.

The Conditioning in Discipleship 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 Over the past several weeks we have been discussing discipleship and what the Scripture reveals about being a disciple of Christ. I am convinced the Lord desires every believer to be a disciple, but discipleship is not immediate following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dynamic Disciples On A Mission For God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2016

Mission is a response of the command Jesus gave His disciples in Matthew 28:18-19. Why are we to go? Because Jesus told us to go! Where are we to go? Into all nations.

INTRO TO ELIM & ELIM MISSIONS =========================== Today is Elim Missions Sunday. It’s a day Elim sets apart for two main reasons: The first is to remember the great Sacrifice of our Missionaries in the Vumba Massacre of 1978. The second is to speak about the importance of supporting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living An Impactful Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 4, 2016

We are called to be disciples of Christ and disciple-makers for Christ. Jesus challenges us to consider the cost commitment of discipleship, and not be distracted by the comfort and convenience this world offers.

Being the first Sunday of the year, I want to take some time to revisit our ES mission – to grow as disciples of Christ and be disciple-makers for Christ. Why are we doing what we are doing? Why is this important? Can we do something else, or can we not do this at all? • We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2015

Guard your heart my friend. Beware, as we serve God that are heart problems that can bring spiritual death. What causes heart trouble? Prepare yourself and thrive in the storms.

GUARD YOUR HEART, BEWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON, OR CONDENSE SOME OF THE MATERIAL. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Assessing The Situation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Building God's people requires both dependent praying and deliberate planning

Our mission as a church is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. And since that mission statement was developed based on a careful consideration of the Scriptures, it ought to be something that we all agree on. But when it comes to how to actually accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can Learn From Stephen Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 26, 2015

Stephen's actions and attitudes in the time leading up to his martyrdom give us lessons to learn about the Christian life. This sermon examine 4 things we can learn from Stephen

What We Can Learn from Stephen Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 6:9-15 – “Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 6, 2014

What it is to become a christian and to live as a christian.

Matthew 16:21-24 REAL CHRISTIANITY! Matthew 16:21-24 Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finish What You Start, Never Quit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Are you are good started but you seldom finish what you started? You need to finish, persis, complete the task before you. Have we counted the cost if we do? If we don't?

FINISH WHAT YOU START: DON'T QUIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FINISH: To succeed in doing. Bring to an end, COMPLETE, To over come completely. Accomplish, achieve, carry out, COMPLETE: To make whole, entire, PERSIST: To continue firmly or obstinately, steadfast, DON'T ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Construction Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part,

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part, the actual work and perseverance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-30

Who To Invite?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

We want to control the cost of inviting people to an event. We don't know why people need an invitation to our church, so we don't accept the cost of inviting outsiders into the church.

Who to invite? It is pretty amazing how many special occasions all of us are involved in. There are birthday parties and graduation parties, block parties , retirement parties, 4th of july, labor day. I have been blessed as a pastor to be involved in lots of special occasions for families. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-41

Denomination: Congregational

The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010

Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Anglican

Loose Your Life To Save It

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

We are not called to a superficial Christianity. We are called to be Christ's disciples. We are called to discipleship.

“Life is precarious, and life is precious. Don’t presume you will have it tomorrow, and don’t waste it today.” —John Piper Losers Keepers Mark 8:27-38 Peter’s Confession of Christ 27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel