Sermons on Daily Discipleship:

The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deep And Strong Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That We Need - Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Glen Madden on Jul 15, 2001

When the disciples met Jesus on the road to Emmaus they discovered all that they needed for a life full of God

Title: All that we need Date: 15/7/01 Place: FPCF Ref: Luke 24: 13-34 (747) "So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him." 1.All we need is Jesus We serve a wonderful God! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

A look at what being a Christian is, and is not

What does it mean to be a Christian? Matt 16:24 - 27 KJV-- disciple. 3101 mathetes (math-ay-tes’); from 3129; a learner, i.e. pupil: I - What does to mean to be a Christian? A - To love God? 1 - many profess such 2 - their actions will either prove or deny this claim John 14:15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The River

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

God wants us to “get into” the River. He wants us to “get into” Him. He wants us to “go Hard after Him”.

INTRODUCTION: God wants us to “get into” the River. He wants us to “get into” Him. He wants us to “go Hard after Him”. The River is the “Moving of/with/to God”... the “Healing of God”... the “Power of God”... the “Life of God”... the “Glory of God”... the “Peace of God”... I. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tale Of Two Horses Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 10, 2001

In today’s study of Romans, Paul talks about two "horses" if you will.

Introduction: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring, each of them entered a horse in local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack jockey. The two horses were the leading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Other Side" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Making the decision to go from where we presently are spiritually to a new level in Jesus...the other side!

“The Other Side Series---I” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paying The Vows Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Was preached to a pastor’s conference. Two vows are mentioned in Jonah which has particular application to preachers.

INTRODUCTION Years ago there was a trial in Chicago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To .....

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 19, 2004

This Wednesday Evening Message deals with the need for vigilance as the coming of Christ approaches, and our own personal preparation in anticipation of the coming of Christ.

IT’S TIME TO …. Romans 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Paul continues to teach the church at Rome. He now moves into eschatological matters dealing with the coming of the Lord and our preparation for this event. Today is a critical time for the church. There is an evident complacency in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Weight Of Small Things

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 20, 2004

Our divine potential is released when we are faithful with the small things

Weight of Small Things Matthew 25:14-30 Text Read- Opening comments, prayer Story - Promisekeeper progression- Faithful with a small thing- Would have missed out on next-level experiences if I had passed up on the small things- Those things that didn’t seem important- Even insignificant- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Boastful

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004

This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

“BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Decimating Factors

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 25, 2004

Fear, wavering, and the "Mordecai factor" will dimish your life, faith and hope.

DECIMATING FACTORS 3 FACTORS THAT WILL REDUCE YOUR LIFE, YOUR FAITH, YOUR HOPE IF ALLOWED TO REMAIN I. Fear Fear is the antithesis of faith. Faith has positive power in us and fear has negative, decimating power. Faith gets results. So does fear. Job 3:25 For the thing which I greatly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Boldness I

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on May 25, 2004

Boldness is Something Desired by almost all Christians. These First Believers in the Early Church Prayed for Boldness and God Answered in a Mighty Way. The Whole Building Shook with the Power of God, they were All Filled with the Holy Spirit, and they Sp

HOLY BOLDNESS I Prov 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Acts 4:13 KJV 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Move Forward, Not Back

Contributed by Whitney Morton on May 28, 2004

This sermon examines what we mean by "Holiness Unto the Lord," and examines why we must seek Christ and His Holiness - we must continually move forward lest we fall back.

Usually, when I get ready to preach, I go to the Common Revised Lexicon to find a scripture passage. Then I look at what others have had to say about that passage of scripture both online and the good old fashioned way of looking things up in books and commentaries. Sometimes a word in the passage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Holiness