Sermons on Darkness For Three Hours:

Leading The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Part 2 in a three part series on leadership.

ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 2-Leading The Church Daniel’s Story Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out Of Weakness! -- Deborah Series

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 13, 2011

God gave victory through three weaklings!

Deborah sat patiently under the palm tree that was her office. Dozens and dozens of people lined up every day. Every person had his or her own complaint. Each one wanted somebody else straightened out. Wearily she listened to their cases. She must often have felt like Moses, so weary she could not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

The Personality Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The second of a three-part series on courageous manhood.

Introductory Texts 1. 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 – Diversity in the Spirit 2. 1 Corinthians 15:1 – God is a God of variety 3. Proverbs 13:17 – Reliable communication permits progress Diversity 1. Diversity in the Spirit 2. God has also given us diverse personalities The Diversity Found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Gratitude And Growth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2011

Three great themes in the opening verses of Philippians.

Grace, Gratitude and Growth Phil 1:1-11 Message prepared for Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA June 26, 2011 *Philippians is a tremendous book of the Bible. Here God gives us some great words of comfort. For example in Phil 4 He tells us: 6. Be anxious for nothing, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Growing Commitment

Contributed by David Cambridge on Apr 13, 2006

Three ways to develop a deeper commitment to God.

A Growing Commitment Introduction 1. Having been convinced of the truth of the gospel, you made a decision to commit yourself to Jesus and the truth (Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5-6; 1 Peter 1:22). 2. This commitment is essential if we hope to receive the crown of life (Revelation 2:10). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Show Appreciation To God And Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 20, 2007

Three tangible ways to show love and appreciation.

We’re completing the series on teamwork today with some thoughts about showing appreciation to God and others. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and today is our church’s anniversary – so how do we display gratitude. After all, appreciation should be more than just a feeling. We should TELL and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Factor

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Three I’s as point on Relational Christianity

The JESUS Factor I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism 1 Timothy 5:21(NIV) I. Identify those who God wants you to Reach. 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Forgiving Others Is So Important

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 21, 2010

Last of a three-part series on forgiving others.

Why Forgiving Others is So Important Various Scriptures March 21, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: We’ve spent the last two weeks talking about this whole issue of forgiveness. We’ve looked at what it is and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You A Thief?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 17, 2014

Three kinds of Thieves the the Bible speaks about.

c Scripture: Exodus 20:15 The popular TV show is back, where crooks teach us how to protect ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chapter Five Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter Five Three Tests

1 John: Chapter Five Three Tests: Doctrinal – Do you believe; Social – do you love; Moral – Do you obey (1-5) John has used the term begotten ten times in the epistle. I think he does so because of the strong stance he takes on the necessity of obedience. He wants to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

People will respond to Jesus in one of three ways.

July 26, 2015 Church Planting The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Acts 13:42-51 Opening words: I love this story. D.L. Moody once spoke with a woman who didn't like his method of evangelism. He replied, "I don't really like my method either. What is yours?” She answered, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-51

Denomination: Methodist

I Love My Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2015

Three truths about loving one another

I LOVE MY CHURCH Video – (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOyhqKRrv4) Disabled Player Gets a Shot. Why did the audience respond in the way they did? Why was there such celebration? It is because they had just seen love in action. In this dog eat dog world they saw something different. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Memorials Can Be Forgotten

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Three signs we have forgotten Christ

I. We have become dis-unified. V.18-22 II. We handle the things of God with carelessness. V.27 III. We have clicks. V.33 Conclusion: - We need to be diligent in our daily remembrance of Christ not just on Sunday or Holidays but daily. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Crushing Kings

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

In this psalm we will see three aspects of Christ

A. Opening illustration: Spurgeon paraphrased a recent exchange between a sage, elderly pastor and minister in training. “Don’t you know, young man, that from every town and every village and every hamlet in England, wherever it may be, there is a road to London? So, from every text in Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2018

This is one of the three great psalms spoken by women.

Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s song, known as the Magnificat, is one of three great psalms spoken by women in the Bible. Deborah sang a song of deliverance after Sisera was defeated by the hands of another woman, the wife of Heber the Kenite. Here the words “blessed above women: in Judges 5:24 is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible