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The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 7th Sermon--"PAYING THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP"--3 qualities of a Biblical Leader: MUST BE CONVERTED, CONVICTED, COMMITTED

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 4 Acts 1:15-26 Time magazine medical section: a man went to psychiatrist/complaining of voices in his head/oh boy!/what kind of voices?/sound like radio broadcasts/how about right now?/clearly!/what’s on?/Rudy Valley broadcasting live from Atlantic City/that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 23, 2007

Sometimes we feel like were not good enough for God to answer our prayers...are there certain standards we are suppose to live by in order to have our prayers answered? God’s Word gives us guidelines on how to live a righteous life and have our prayers h

Opening Joke: There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot that would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” So the pastor invited the deacon and his parrot over to his house. When the deacon arrived they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In Leadership Pt2

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Meet The Ethiopian Convert"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2006

We can all be evangelists.

Acts 8:26-40 John 15:1-8 “Meet the Ethiopian Convert” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen to assist the apostles in their work. The deacons were given the responsibility of overlooking the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Stop Telling The Story

Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008

This a sermon about how we must continue to tell of story of christ birth and resurrection. About how we have lost respect for the church and it’s officers

Pastor James Thomas House of Judah Ministries Jan.27th 2008 Don’t stop telling the story Deuteronomy 7:1-4 2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Too Comfortable

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2019

When the Church lost sight of the full extent of the Great Commission God allowed persecution to drive them out

Sermon Don’t get too comfortable Jose Rodriguez, a bank robber who lived in Mexico, but preferred to rob American banks. In the wild days of the west before Donald Trump built his wall, Jose would slip across the border into Texas, rob a few banks and flee back into Mexico. One day, a Texas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 8: Preach For Application Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2018

Making our sermons relevant and practical

Lesson Goal The purpose of this lesson is to help us always make our sermons relevant for daily use and our congregations doers of the word and not hearers only (James 1:22). Lesson Intro There is nothing worse than hearing a pie in the sky, unrealistic sermon from a young preacher who has no ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bear With One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2021

I doubt that any of us feel worthy of the life that the Lord has given. We are in great need of his grace and help every day.

- Building Up One Another - Bear With One Another Ephesians 4:2 Introduction I doubt that any of us feel worthy of the life that the Lord has given. We are in great need of his grace and help every day. Still, Apostle Paul urged the Ephesians to “live a life worthy of the calling you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elder Ordination Address Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Fall For A Different Gospel

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 13, 2008

Stephen did not fall for a different Gospel. He was a Christ follower. He lived and died for Christ.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013

We seek to improve areas in our lives. Our spiritual improvement is key. We must "wake up" and "dress up" in our walk with God.

1. Improvements • A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." • A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Squabbles Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

Even though saved, long held prejudices and human selfishness threatens division among the early Christians.

Acts 6:1-14, 7:47-60 “Squabbles” INTRODUCTION One of the things we crave most in life is power. We want power to make our own decisions, and power to determine our own goals and our path through life. The struggle for power can be seen in the arguments parents have with children ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Doctrine Of The Nicolaitans

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. - Revelation 2:6 We are taught things and all around us others are taught the same things so we are not prone to question is it right what we are believing. ...

But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. - Revelation 2:6 We are taught things and all around us others are taught the same things so we are not prone to question is it right what we are believing. For many Bible passages this happens where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Chose Joseph, Just Like He Chose Mary

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 25, 2021

God hand-picked Joseph just like He hand-picked Mary. 

We often think about God choosing Mary to be the mother of the Christ child. Let’s think about Joseph for a minute: Joseph is the man God chose to be Daddy to His Son! What kind of man would you choose for your child? — patient — kind —Firm but gentle —Slow to anger —Disciplines not in anger, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist