Sermons on David Zahl:

Prayer Defined

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Equipment, Purpose

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, PURPOSE Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 26 & Philippians 3:7-14 Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? Last week while Sara was at the quartet convention Jonathan was feeling sympathetic toward me and decided we’d get take out from either Wendy’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Cross!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man.

YOUR CROSS! Mark 8:34 The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man. I. WHOSOEVER WILL John 3:16 A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Committed For A Lifetime

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Commitment is one of the words most people would like to remove from their dictionaries. Let’s go one step further to say that most people would like to remove it from their life style.

COMMITTED FOR A LIFETIME Text: Proverbs 16:3,4 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Psa. 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Asking God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

We need to learn how to ask God for the things that we need. Not for the things that we want. I want us to notice the order in which God blessed Solomon.

ASKING GOD 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 Intro: We need to learn how to ask God for the things that we need. Not for the things that we want. I want us to notice the order in which God blessed Solomon. I. GOD GAVE SOLOMON WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE – V.12 A. TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES 1. He prayed with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Breathe On Me Jesus!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

BREATHE ON ME JESUS! John 20:19-22 When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When we are so close to Jesus… He … I. TURNS OUR FEAR INTO PEACE. V.19 A. Fear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To Tomorrow

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting for others – “May you live every day of your life!”

PATHWAY TO TOMORROW Philippians 3:12-14 Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting for others – “May you live every day of your life!” 1. Summer left us on Thursday and Friday Fall took its place, but looking back – how many days did you really live life at its best? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On Fire

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

There is nothing more pathetic than a drowsy and lethargic church. When a church loses its fervor for Christ, it ceases to be an organism and becomes merely an organization.

A CHURCH ON FIRE 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Introduction: Many of us love an open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In Love?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

I read an article in Psychology Today entitled “A Disconnected Generation.” It focused on the problems of social media and children’s as well as parents’ inability to learn the importance of the emotional and physical needs of one another.

ARE YOU IN LOVE? Deuteronomy 6:1-7 I read an article in Psychology Today entitled “A Disconnected Generation.” It focused on the problems of social media and children’s as well as parents’ inability to learn the importance of the emotional and physical needs of one another. There is a lot of talk ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Settle For The Crumbs

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

If we could only see clearly this morning how we as individuals and as a church are settling for the crumbs spiritually when we could have the full steak dinner with a baked potato, bread and desert.

DON'T SETTLE FOR THE CRUMBS Matthew 16:26-28 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Baby Changes Everything! (A Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Dec 6, 2017

2000 years ago, a baby came into this world. This baby grew up to be an adult and changed the whole world. The world would never be the same again because of this baby. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Introduction When our daughter, Karis was born, I was excited. Holding my daughter in my arms for the first time was such a special experience. As long as she was in the hospital, doctors and nurses were constantly taking care of her. But once we came home, we didn’t know how exactly to take care ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From A Fruitless To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by David Mende on Dec 11, 2017

This sermon talks about the danger of a barren spiritual life and exhorts God's people to live a fruitful life. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {The Roman Catholic Church was involved in terrible corruption during the Middle Ages. They sold something known as ‘indulgences.’ In other words, the Roman Catholic church sold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call To Completion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2017

Paul challenged the Philippians to move on toward maturity and to complete the Christian race through the power of God that is at work in us.

Introduction: A. The year was 1968, and TV producer Bud Greenspan was packing away his gear following the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. 1. It had been over an hour since he had preserved for posterity the elegance and poise of the iconic Ethioian runner Mamo Wolde as he cruised, almost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Priceless Pair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017

Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist