Sermons on Deacons:

Jesus Speaks To Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 23:The Great Commission - Jesus speaks to Zacchaeus

The Great Commission Part 22 – Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 15th – Deacon Kurt Ulman June 22nd – Grace Steadman June ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Doctrine Of Predestination

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 19, 2008

To clear up the misunderstanding of predestination.

THE DOCTRINE OF PREDESTINATION Romans 8:29-31 My brothers and sisters one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the church is the Doctrine of Predestination. From time to time the subject will come up and most of the time it will come up from those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Seducing Spirits

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jun 20, 2008

Paul is writing here about a "last day" condition.

1 TIM. 4:1 “BEWARE OF SEDUCING SPIRITS” A) Paul here was writing about a “last day” condition … “The Spirit speaketh expressly …” * The Greek word for “expressly” is “rhetos” and means: “In specific terms, in plain words, or distinctly, so that there can be no question about what is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Doest Thou Here, Elijah? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008

Following Elijah’s greatest victories he goes into a deep depression and runs from the will of God. The Lord asks him a question we should all consider, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon One I Kings 19:1-18 Intro: Following Elijah’s remarkable battle with Ahab and Jezebel’s prophets on the Mount of Carmel, Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 23, 2007

Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time.

Prayer Meeting Acts 1: 14 Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time. The thermometer of any church is its prayer meeting. You can do more than pray - but only after you have prayed. You can do more than pray after you have prayed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Heart To God & Hand To Man Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus called us to love God and love people

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 2-Heart to God & Hand to Man Sunday, February 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “I think that I shall never see A church that’s all it ought to be; A church that has no empty pews, Whose preacher never has the blues; A church whose deacons always “deke”, And ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fellowship Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

This is a sermon about cooperating as a church to get the gospel to the ends of the earth.

The Fellowship of the Gospel Jailhouse Religion #3 Philippians 1:3-11 Introduction: 1. What is true Christian fellowship? 2. We call many things fellowship: a. Come on over to the house so we can fellowship! b. We sure had a good time of fellowship at the lake. c. Let’s get a bite to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To Ephesians Series

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005

The first in a series of verse-by-verse studies of the book of Ephesians. This sermon introduces some of the broad themes that run through the book.

Next week we will look at the city of Ephesus, the beginnings of the church there, Paul’s related ministry and the broad themes of this book. Vincent summerises the this book with this statement: “It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 21st Sermon--3 Expressions of Harmony in the Early Church

Harmony of the Early Church Acts 4:32-37 Joke—lady in church called long distance friend, so distressed/hatfields and mccoys-deacons fighting-w/ pastor!-people hate each other/…well, let me add it to our church’s prayer list—what’s the name of your church?/…Harmony Baptist! Harmony ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Directions For Living

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005

The Bible and its relevance for our life

“The new minister was asked to teach a boys’ class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the walls of Jericho. All the boys denied having done it, and the preacher was appalled by their ignorance. At the next deacons’ meeting he told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Your Reputation

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

One can’t, at once, promote two reputations. Promote God’s and forget yours. Or promote yours and forget God’s. We must choose.

Forget Your Reputation Philippians 2:5-8 In college, there was a group of people that were not treated kindly; they were called bible bangers, Jesus freaks and other derogatory names. My voice was among the mockers. It shouldn’t have been, but it was. I was taught better and I knew better. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Selfishness To Service Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 15, 2011

Third in a series on the book of Acts. In the middle of the church’s peace, grace, and generosity, there was one dark spot. But the way the church dealt with its problems allowed it to shine.

From Selfishness to Service Acts 5 & 6 (Third in the series What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) “Who do you think you’re going to kid? Did you really think you could lie to the Holy Spirit?” (Acts 5:3). “And the Word of God increased; and the number of disciples multiplied” (Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Return Empty

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014

A sermon on Isaiah 55:10-11 (Material adapted from Chuck Smith at: http://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/smith_chuck/SermonNotes_Isa/Isa_55.cfm?a=734010)

HoHum: Many are concerned about the upcoming winter Man who delivers gas here to the church said that he saw hornets nest almost on the ground. He says it is a sign of a mild winter. "However, All of us at the Farmers’ Almanac suggest you stock up on firewood, sweaters, and hot cocoa. It ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God, And The Church Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 29, 2015

What's the connection between church and Kingdom? The New Testament is explicit.

4. THE CHURCH: OPENING THE DOORS TO THE KINGDOM A. Acts. What the Church said and did(2:30).The very first Christian sermon, by the Spirit of God, points to the kingdom, as Peter declares that Psalm 16 is a clear reference to the reign of Jesus on the throne of David! Already, says Peter, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God