Sermons on Deliberate:

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 27, 2004

Christ is our refuge!

Cities of Refuge Rev. John W. Gerald 8/29/04 I. The Law of the Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:25 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

John - The Prophet Of The Most High

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...the power of the Holy Spirit can be an important part of your celebrating the birth of our Savior.

I would imagine most of you have been rather busy lately getting ready for Christmas. It is only a week away. Some people are beginning to act like little kids. I can always tell how childish people are by the way they act at Christmas time. That is, some of us “children” become very excited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Form Of Discipleship Of Jesus (1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

In the New Testament mathethes occurs only in the Gospels and Acts. The term occurs at least 230 times in the Gospels and 28 times in Acts. The usage is characterized by the fact that mathethes denotes the men and women who have attached themselves to Jesus as their master. Acts has an absolute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 28, 2003

This sermon outlines the reality and significance of the resurrection of Christ.

The Resurrection Of Christ Its Reality And Significance Introduction "1Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand; 2By which also you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you have believed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Dealt With Disrespectful Sheep

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2004

Disrespect of leaders is a common problem that few seem to have a solution for. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His people when they failed to show Him the respect He deserved. Resepct is essential as it is a deferential esteem that proceeds obedien

How Jesus Dealt With Disrespectful Sheep Mark 8:33 Disrespect of leaders is a common problem that few seem to have a solution. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His people when they failed to show Him the respect He deserved. Resepct is essential as it is a deferential esteem that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship & Holiness (2)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

2nd part to two-part series of DISCIPLESHIP & HOLINESS

Discipleship & Holiness (#2) (Matthew 16:21-26) We left off by looking at the requirement to become a true disciple of Jesus…And that begins with a decision. It is to be an informed decision based upon the recognition of Jesus’ identity. It is to be an individual decision based upon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005

Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Jesus Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

the problems our sin creates for us and for God

Why we need Jesus. The problems sin creates 10-16-05 am Text: II Cor. 5:17-22 Intro: 1. Last week we started looking at our problem, sin. 2. We noticed the two basic premises of sin, the two core ideas of sin: a) distrust and dishonor of God, stealing from God what is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity

Contributed by Jesus Soriano on Aug 21, 2001

This sermon talks about the integrity in the Life of Job

Title: Integrity Text: Job 2:1-10 Introduction: Integrity and the Great Wall In ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric hordes (tribe, swarm) of the north. So they built the Great Wall of China. It was too high to climb over, too thick to break down, and too long ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking On Water

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This message shows the choices we have when confronted with storms.

Scripture: Matthew 14:22 – 34 Title: “Walking on Water” Introduction: Jesus and His disciples had spent the day with some 5,000 plus people. Jesus taught them and then he miraculously fed them all with just a bit of bread and fish. After Jesus taught all those people, He put His disciples into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Willing?

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

The persecuted church and the crucified Christ demands a response with our lives.

Introduction - Over the past several months I have told you about much of my family. You have heard about my mother, father and some of my sisters. You have even heard about my grandparents, but I haven't told you about all of my family. - I haven't told you that I have a.... - Brother in Cuba ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First John Chapter Five Part 2

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE ( I John 5:11-21) I. ETERNAL SECURITY IS VERY IMPORTANT - Vs 11-13 First because it says that Jesus Paid it all ! We cannot have Peace unless we are Secure We cannot really know the Lord unless we Trust Him We cannot Help others, while we are Helping ourselves We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Trials, So Hard, Will Soon Be Over

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Everyone has trouble and the psalmist displays 3 attitudes that will allow God to draw us out of despair.

The Psalmist displays 3 things that will help overcome despair: 1. Passion (42:1) a. There’s a story of a young American engineer who was sent to Ireland by his company. It was a two-year assignment. He had accepted it because it would enable him to earn enough to marry his long-time girlfriend. ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Didn't Throw The Clay Away

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Thank God that He doesn’t give up on us and throw us away when we fall.

JER.18:1-6 “HE DIDN’T THROW THE CLAY AWAY” A) God is revealed to us in the Bible in many different figures! * Supremely of course, God is the loving Heavenly Father ... He is also Creator of the worlds ....... * The Lord Of Hosts who leads the armies of Heaven, the King of Kings and Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist