Sermons on Count All Things:

When Jesus Passed By

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus stopped by on His way to Jericho to change the lives of two men

Introduction: Our greatest need is to see the Lord. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified. However, something happened on His way. I. A Commotion by the Roadside A. His Condition 1. Blind - 2Co 4:4 2. Beggar - Re 3:17 B. His Cry 1. His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Soul-Winning Opportunities And Prayer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

A list of ways to win souls and the prayer power necessary for success

’Souls for Jesus’ I. SOULWINNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Supplying Names of Lost Souls: Friends/Neighbors/ Fellow-Workers/Acquaintances 2. Two by Two Soul-winning/Witnessing/’Silent’ Partner 3. Giving Tracts/Church Literature to Lost Souls 4. Inviting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Luke's Portrait Of A Beautiful Woman

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In the book of Acts, Luke paints a portrait of a truly beautiful woman...her name was Dorcas.

LUKE’S PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Text: Acts 9:36 – 42 Introduction: · “Beautiful” – delighting the senses by excellence and harmony, and often also giving great pleasure to the mind by an inner goodness (World Book Dict.) · We have traded beauty for sensuality · What is true beauty? · Luke ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Dead, Not The Day Of Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2009

As Christ gave Himself when we were still sinners, so we must give ourself over to the service of life and the protection of life as the key to authentic human development

November 2, 2009 All Souls Day Caritas in Veritate When God, at the exactly perfect moment in human history, wanted to take man’s development to the final level, He did so, and continues to do so, by a selfless act of gift. While we were yet sinners he came to us, became one of us, and died for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 31, 2006

God gave the laws that deal with our warfare.

Fighting the Good Fight of Faith by Gerald Van Horn Deuteronomy 20:1-10 God gave the laws that deal with our warfare. The emphasis is upon those who are unfit to go to battle. * The Christian life is no bed of roses or a picnic. Many paint a glamorous picture of a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 22, 2005

The Roman Emperor Constantine saw the sign of a Cross in the sky which had a decisive effect on both his military career and spiritual life.

On 29th October AD 312 the first Roman Emperor converted to the Christian faith, Constantine the Great, entered Rome. He was a worshipper of the sun god, Sol. On 28th October the forces he commanded were trying to conquer Rome. There was a great battle to take a bridge leading to the city. His ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Prayer Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005

To be Christ-like is to be a person of prayer.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE CHRIST-LIKE – PRAYER I. A look at how Christ prayed. A. Without ceasing: the Fact that Christ prayed often shows the need for Christians to pray. B. At the Beginning of his public ministry and baptism. Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success From The Word

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2005

Joshua is about to embark on a new phase in his life. The challenges he faced were daunting and much beyond his ability. God gives him a: ‘Success mantra’ that I want to share with you in 4 points

Introduction: Self-help books and how-to manuals are immensely popular today. People want to know how to be successful, whether it is winning friends, making money, getting a promotion, losing weight – its all about being successful. Yet, God’s Word is the original success manual and every truly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Pride Goes Before A Fall Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 13, 2005

Seven sins have been identified by the church as "deadly." What sets these sins apart from thousands of others? How does the sin of Pride affect our lives and our world?

Luke 12:13-21 “Pride Goes Before a Fall” INTRODUCTION Often times when we read the stories of the Bible we can see ourselves in the characters. We might identify with Peter who always seemed to speak before he thought. Or perhaps, the father of the boy with epilepsy who cried out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have The Right Veiw Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Oct 17, 2005

THIS SERMON EXPLORES THE FACT THAT WHEN WE VEIW GOD AS WE SHOULD, IT WILL KEEP US FROM SIN. WE NEED TO SEE OURSELVES AS GOD DOES. WE MUST VIEW SIN AS GOD DOES. WE MUST ALSO VIEW GOD AS HE IS. WHEN WE HAVE THE RIGHT VIEW OF GOD, FOLLOWING HIM WILL COME

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VEIW OF GOD Psalms 51:1-12 Intro: Background on David’s sin with Bath-Sheba (2 Sam. 11) The timing was when Nathan the prophet confronted him with his sin and then foretold of God’s judgment which was coming. (2 Sam.12) We must first see ourselves as God does We must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 15, 2006

The privilege we have to pray in the name of Jesus

Asking (Praying) in the Name of Jesus Reading Luke 11: 1-12 Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John16:23-24(NRSV) Jn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Men Of Valor Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

2 of 4 messages on the Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of giving ourselves to those we love.

Mighty Men of God Mighty Men of God are Men of Valor Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (NIV) When the Titanic went down on April 15, 1912 74% of the women passengers survived. 80% of the men did not. This was because the men believed that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Judges 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 15, 2005

The fact that the church needs a foundation can not be disputed. Let’s take a look at the way the foundation is laid as well as the purpose and types of stone used.

Psalms 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Ephesians 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." 1 Peter 2 4-8, "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2006

Seeing Jesus as the vine of our lives, emphasizes that Jesus is the source of life, and who empowers us to be fruitful.

John 15:1-8 “I am the Vine” INTRODUCTION We are a culture obsessed with staying connected. We have cell phones, streaming, text messaging, and GPS tracking. We all need to stay in touch. Today’s text deals with being connected. Jesus describes the divine connection between his followers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran