Sermons on Counseling:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature who by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can Our Sermons Have Greater Influence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the f

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the first century apostles. Notice in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Help Resolve Conflicts In The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts (Acts 15:1-35) Conflicts, like the one in Acts 15, often occur because of differences of perspectives. Some people viewed the will of God differently because of their personal, cultural or religious conditioning. Resolving conflicts should always begin by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Communication Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Does God still speak to His people? (The Holy Spirit speaks to us on a continual basis.)

March 28, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit - Part II The Communication of The Holy Spirit 1) The witness of the Holy Spirit. Rom 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, A witness is a ‘knowing’ or a ‘spirit connection’ that God is confirming an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, 1 John 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving Conflicts By God's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Conflicts can be resolved when people are willing to avoid defining the other party as incorrigible. Even though all people have a sinful nature, Spirit led individuals are able to find unity, peace and harmony through the mutuality of our shared union in

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts (Acts 15:1-35) Conflicts, like the one in Acts 15, often occur because of differences of perspectives. Some people viewed the will of God differently because of their personal, cultural or religious conditioning. Resolving conflicts should always begin by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Hensley on May 19, 2003

A message to Singles about being a Single Christian. Also speaks to the rest of the church about respecting these vital members.

May 18, 2003 The teaching ministry of Rev. Mike Hensley, First Baptist Church, Raton, NM Ben Young, whose various singles ministries at Second Baptist of Houston typically draw 7,000 people, says that the greatest challenge he faces as a singles pastor is twofold: Helping prepare people who will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Declares War On Man Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 26, 2003

Second in the series on spiritual warfare, "THIS MEANS WAR!" This sermon explores why and how Satan wants to destroy our testimony, if not us.

Can I let you in on a secret? SATAN HATES US! He once had a prominent place and authority in God’s realm. Ezekiel 28 describes him as having the seal of perfection, perfect in beauty, an anointed being, covered with precious stones and being on the holy mount of God. But Lucifer sinned. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bible's Superman

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The strong man of the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com -------------------------------------- "THE BIBLE’S SUPERMAN" Judges 13:1-16:31 We are all familiar with the Comic Character, Superman: He was "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revlation Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 12, 2006

Examine Revelation Chapter 5 Verses 1 - 7.

Revelation Chapter 5 Vs. 1-7: the Sealed Book Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007

For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Star

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 28, 2007

Has the real star of Jesus Christ risen in your heart?:

Christmas trees are beautiful to look at. Most of them are adorned with ornaments and in some cases little gifts. Larger gifts will be put on the floor close by the tree. The belief in US is that Santa Claus will visit the homes, coming down through the chimney (If you don’t have one, through other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purchased Possession

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

Our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven.

“THE PURCHASED POSSESSION” TEXT: Ephesians 1:11-14 “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things (manipulating, moving, maneuvering, & arranging all things according to His purposes) according to the counsel of His will, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Spirit

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We want to have an encounter with God just as John did on the Isle of Patmos.

IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY TEXT: Revelation 1.9-11 INTRODUCTION: John knew who Jesus was. He had walked with Him for 3 years. He had seen Him heal, save and raise the dead. Many miracles were performed while John was watching. John is around 90 years old at this time. He was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Has No Promises

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 9, 2007

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT WE MAXIMIZE EVERY MOMENT THAT LIFE BRINGS MAKING SURE THAT OUR MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, WEEK, MONTH OR YEAR IS LIVED WITH PURPOSE IN MIND.

LIFE HAS NO PROMISES JAMES 4:14 14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time; and then vanisheth away. THE CHARACTER THAT WRITES THIS EPISTLE IS JAMES THE BROTHER OF JOHN AND ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational