Sermons on Courage:

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 24

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 24

"Give us this day our daily bread." Here we have the first of three petitions relating to our personal needs. While a good amount of our prayer time ought to involve worship, it also involves asking for specific needs to be met. James said specifically, "ye have not, because ye ask not" (James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 8 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for receiving the Word of God as the Word of God in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 8 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A "Good And Noble Heart?"

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

Jesus said that Only the "Good and noble heart." receives the word and produces fruit. Do I have a Good and noble heart?

What Is A Good & Noble Heart? Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the parable of the sower. 2. We learned that the Word of God only bears fruit when planted in a, "Good and noble heart." 3. We discussed the need for Chritians to broadcast the seed of the word so that it could bear permenant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Promises

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Paul has caught the vision of how relationships work best ... always showing concern for that other person’s needs and wants ... loving that other person enough to listen and perhaps change to make things better

Love Promises Ephesians 5:21-22, 25 As we gather here today for this festive occasion, Paul has some very good advice for you, Mark and Ronalda, as you prepare to begin their life together. Paul writes: Submit yourselves to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Un-Touchables Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon uses quotes and historic facts from the story of the Untouchables to correspond to Peter and John and their witness.

The UN-touchables: Acts 4:13-22, The time is the 30’s, there is an organization that is corrupt, taking bribes, involved in breaking all kinds of laws and covering it up, even having innocent people killed because their whole way of life was threatened by the truth. But just when all hope seemed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Penecostal Refilling Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 9, 2006

The pattern that appears in the text indicates that there is a need for a refilling.

The Book of Acts Lesson #8 “A Pentecostal Re-filling” Acts 4:23-37 The pattern that appears in these verses as well as other places in Acts indicates that there is a need for a refilling of the Holy Spirit. This is very important in the life of a believer. Vs. 23 - Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What are the identity markers of the Christian?

Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rahab

Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Dec 3, 2007

Nine things that we can learn from Rahab and her Faith.

RAHAB Text: Jos 2:21 And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. Intro: There is much that we can learn from Rahab and her Faith. SHE BELIEVED V.9 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mind The Gap

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008

Are you standing in the gap?

Mind the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 I. Introduction London tube station, “Mind the Gap.” It is important that you obey this warning because you could fall down. There is another Gap that we should be mindful of, God is looking for a man to stand in this Gap, are you that man? II. Main Body A. Who is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

China

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Feb 10, 2008

China is a great sleeping giant. Millions die each year without BENEFIT OF THE GOSPEL?

Do you believe the gospel? Do you believe the Great Commission? Have you done all you can to reach the lost for Jesus Christ? A hundred and fifty years ago, Hudson Taylor started China Inland Missions with a call to go to China and reach the millions without Christ. The message today is the same: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Ability To Triumph Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 19, 2005

Someone once said, “ A Christian is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble!” Joseph’s life illustrated this saying exactly; however, Joseph was always able to triumph over adversity.

I. Over Misery (1-5) A. Joseph was not content to simpley survive. He actually thrived in adversity. B. Joseph was taken to a place where he did not kow the language or customs and was made a slave. C. Through all of this misery, everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge In National Crisis

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

Wise indeed is the nation experiencing crisis to seek God and His will to find divine deliverance. Such is the promise of II Chronicles 7:14.

OUR REFUGE IN NATIONAL CRISIS "So Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord." II Chronicles 20:4 I. THE CRISIS An overwhelming army from Moab and Ammon was invading Judah. By the time King Jehoshaphat got the message, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Troubles You Don't Deserve Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006

When unwanted circumstances comes the to us,we must learn to choose the right attitude rather than be controlled by them.

1 Chronicles 4:9 There was a man named Jabez who was more distinguished than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. 10 He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational