Sermons on Deacon Qualification:

Quality Leadership

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Greeting Of Grace Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 31, 2016

Although Paul was imprisoned, he sought to encourage the church at Philippi. He urged them to focus on Christ and His grace. Like Paul, we need to encourage others while keeping our focus on the Lord. He must be central to all we do.

A Greeting of Grace Philippians 1: 1-2 Today as we begin to move through this precious epistle, verse by verse, I want to remind us of the context in which it was written. Paul is bound in a Roman prison, awaiting trial, facing accusations regarding his faith. He is no longer free to go and come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Main Purpose As A Youth Group?

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008

What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry?

What kind of people does it take to make a strong & effective youth ministry? What do they look like? Carry a Bible with them regularly. Bring notebook to take notes on messages. Have a great desire to be involved. Who is the most important person in a youth meeting? The new ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deviant Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is God, your worship must not deviate from acceptable scriptural forms.

Deviant Worship 1 Kings 12:26-33 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is God, your worship must not deviate from acceptable scriptural forms. I. Deviant worship will violate a biblical absolute. v. 26 A. Wrong god (Ex 20:3) B. Wrong manner (Lev. 10:1-2) C. Wrong motive Prv ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Though You Are Small

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 19, 2019

Why did God choose Bethlehem as the birthplace of His only Son? In the pages of Bethlehem's history are several "small to greatness stories written by the hands of God.

THOUGH YOU ARE SMALL – MICAH 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans[b] of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” As I am praying how I can illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Songs Of Our Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 11, 2012

This messages focuses on the song "God's Amazing Grace" by Ms. Roberta Martin.

Songs of Our Faith Part 2 God’s Amazing Grace Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31; 22:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: This is part 2 of our series, “The Songs of Our Faith.” This morning I will share with you the song “God’s Amazing Grace.” This song ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

A sermon encouraging believers to stand for what’s right

For Such a Time As This TEXT: Esther 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Our Eucharist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2011

Our innate destiny is union with God, and it is celebrated and effected in Eucharist, during which we bless each other many times.

5th Sunday of Lent 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy The great Christian author, C.S. Lewis, wrote an appendix to his masterful little book Screwtape Letters. In his moral tale, Screwtape is the name given to a kind of middle-management demon, who is responsible for training and supervising the evil ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas Eve Service #2 Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 16, 2003

This is a Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Candelite Service

Christmas Eve CANDLELITE LORD’S SUPPER Prelude Organist Call to Worship Bro. Wood Genesis 1:1,2a; John 1:1-4, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Celebration Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 7th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David’s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #7 PASSOVER CELEBRATION 2 Chronicles 29:1-31:1 Introduction: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11; 30:1-31:1 Passover: Tradition Not Always Followed 1. Passover was 1 day and began on Nisan 14. Nisan became the first month on the Jewish calendar at the time of the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling On Your Knees

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

6 truths about prayer.

Acts 10:1-12:25 March 13, 2005 Traveling On Your Knees Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas. I didn’t go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to win. But I said, "Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ultimate Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 15th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#15] THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE Exodus 12:1-30 Choir: ¡§He Reigns Forever¡¨ Announcements Welcome [Song: __________________________________________] Take Offering [Song: ¡§The Old Rugged Cross¡¨] Prayer Of Thanksgiving Scripture Reading: Romans 5:6-8 Dalyn ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs For Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010

Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal