Sermons on Cutting Edge:

How To Bear Fruit For Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2020

How can we bear more fruit for our Heavenly Father? -- Only by Jesus working in us and through us! 1. He is the essential connection (vs. 1-2, 4-6). 2. He gives us the essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. He gives us an essential command (vs. 4). 4. He gives us an extraordinary commitment (vs. 7).

How to Bear Fruit for Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of John John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 30, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that for a long time we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2021

If you want to overcome your fear of introducing people to Jesus, KNOW that you are part of God’s holy temple and God’s special people, designed to be a living display of His greatness. Then BE the witness God has called you to be.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the homily at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, Romans 15:15-16, Exodus 19:5-6, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 43:20-21, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Outer Curtans

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

This will be the last lesson on the outer curtains, next time we meet we will review what we have studied thus far.

This will be the last lesson on the outer curtains, next time we meet we will review what we have studied thus far. Look with me tonight at the: 1. THE FOLDING- (v. 9) "And thou shalt couple five curtains by them-selves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:9-13

Are You Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 22, 2019

Are you on the Lord's side or aiding and abetting the enemy?

Philippians 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Rome fell from within before it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prevaing In The Place Of Prayer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 5, 2022

Prayer is work. Life is a battle. To overcome problems and challenges in our life's journey, we need to fight on our knees.

TEXT: Exodus 17:10-13 "So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:10-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Stands In The Way?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004

For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

His Word Is Enough, Don't Be Fooled Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001

Paul wanted the Colossians to realize that in Christ, they already had all of the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge available to them.... Therefore what could these false teachers really have to offer them --- answer not a thing!! (Jesus Is Enough - part 3)

"HIS Word Is Enough, Don’t Be Fooled" Jesus Is ENOUGH - part three - Col 2:1-23 A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Never Give Up

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon talks about the need for persistence within the christian attitude.

The other day I got a chance to watch one of my favorite movies, and that is Rocky. It’s a real spiritual movie. As I watched it, I thought, why is it that people love Rocky so much. Was it for his accent? His intelligence? No, it was because of his heart. When Rocky would fight, it didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

You Gotta Want It Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 4 of Sermon on Mount Series, who much do you want righteousness?

You Gotta Want it Rev. D.V. Guptill, BCC Oct. 6 1996 Sermon on the Mount #5 Have you discovered that words can’t be taken in isolation. They have to be looked at in their environment. I performed a wedding about ten years ago and it was a miserable day in February, worst storm of the year. Five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turning Points

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

How can we be certain that we are ready to make the right decision when we unexpectedly find ourselves at a fork in the road?

6, February 2005 Dakota Community Church Turning Points Introduction: Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the fork of the road He looked one way and the other way too The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head, And his chin, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Moving Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 11, 2009

A look at Luke 15 showin the objective of he church and the reason we don’t achieve it.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT GOD CAN MOVE IN Part 2 (Moving Out of Our Comfort Zone) (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Last week we started a five part series entitled “When We Move Out, God Moves In” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Real With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 26, 2007

We treat God as though He were not present. Jesus shows us how to get real with God by admitting His feelings, by telling what He wanted, and by enlisting His friends in prayer, however inadequate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

We are not going to debate this morning whether there is or is not a God. That’s settled, I would think, in this room. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with you. Picture a home in which there is a parent and a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Christians Rest Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008

An Overview of Hebrews Chapter Four

¬¬¬¬The Christians’ Rest Hebrews Chapter Four Introduction: 1. In chapter three the writer of Hebrews made the argument that Christ is better than Moses. a. He has showed why Christ faith is superior to that in which Moses had. b. The author established that Christ position is superior to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifices That Please God- Unlocking The Secrets Of Enjoying Heaven's Best

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 16, 2011

1. SACRIFICE OF PRAISE 2. SACRIFICE OF OFFERINGS 3. SACRIFICE OF CHARITY 4. SACRIFICE OF HOLINESS 5. SACRIFICE OF LABOUR 6. SACRIFICE OF SURRENDER 7. SACRIFICE OF SUFFERING

SACRIFICES THAT PLEASE GOD - UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF ENJOYING HEAVEN'S BEST ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SACRIFICE OF PRAISE 2. SACRIFICE OF OFFERINGS 3. SACRIFICE OF CHARITY 4. SACRIFICE OF HOLINESS 5. SACRIFICE OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unintended Destinations

Contributed by John Perry on Oct 8, 2011

There are going to be many of God's people who at the end of their lives end up at an unintended destination. The devil's number 1 job apart from hell is to have you end up at a destination you never intended to arrive at.

Bunbury Wed pm 5/10/2011 “Unintended destinations” Intro: *** I heard about an airline in Africa that took its passengers to a wrong destination altogether. The passengers boarded thinking they were going to one place but due to a communication error somewhere in the boarding process ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal