Sermons on Dependency:

Elijah Was A Man Like Us!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 26, 2009

God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Sermon: “God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things” I was looking at our lectionary readings for today and one verse stood out and that was from the New Testament reading from the book of James. That’s why we didn’t have a Gospel reading today And it is the verse where James tells ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Morphing Jesus In America

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 30, 2009

Leonard Sweet in his book Soul Tsunami wrote: "our post modern American culture wants tolerance of all beliefs..." the result is the morphing of Jesus into syncretism. Americans are deeply spiritual and secualar. We cook up our own religion to our taste

In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2009 Text: Acts 4:12 Easter IV - Redeemer “Morphing Jesus in America” (Begin with a “transformer” as an illustration of how one thing changes into another…. An example of “morphing”.) Michael Jackson is a great example of one who has chosen to morph his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Worthy Walk

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 21, 2011

An epository sermon on col. 1:9-10

WALK WORTHY Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Seed Among The Soils Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

“A farmer went out to plant his seed.” He didn’t go to school for 8 years. He didn’t go out to the field and smash every rock, pull every weed, plow up the path. He didn’t read “Planters Diary”, draw diagrams of the fields, agonize back and forth about

Get Started – The Parable of the Seed Among the Soils Feb 15, 2009 Luke 8:1-15 Intro: We all love a good story. From our earliest bedtime memories of “Peter Rabbit”, “Goodnight Moon”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, to our love of movies, to the simple way we share our lives through the re-telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Meat And Potato Christians

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 27, 2012

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we must move beyond the basics of salvation in order to become mature Christians.

Intro: On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Work Of Discipleship Part I Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 1, 2014

The Church needs to refocus on discipling new believers and we aren't doing that very well. Mature Christians need to spend more time and energy on growing new believers so that they can go out and become disciple makers. That's the point of Christianity.

The Forgotten Work Of Discipleship Part I What do you suppose is the main goal of being a Christian? Is it the forgiveness of sin? Is it to become a better person? Is it to do good things for other people? What about being a better husband or a better wife? What about being a better Mom or Dad? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing - Set Apart

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

We are to be set apart for his anointing

1 The Anointing Set Apart 11/13/2011 1Jn 2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. We must depend on God. Zechariah 4:6 – “It’s not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord.” We must minister in the power of God - under this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Godly Mom In An Ungodly Culture

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 23, 2013

Mothers have a daunting task in this decadent culture. Being godly is their top challenge.

Being a Godly Mom in an Ungodly World Jerry Watts Titus 2:3-5 * We live in an ungodly culture. This week I began re-reading Jeremiah & like I always am, I was struck by the parallels between the actions of Israel & the present day USA. The prophet voices the question from God when he says, "What ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Together For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 3, 2013

Unity in the Body of Christ goes beyond fondness for the people of Christ. It is a supernatural work that results in surrendering our rights for the sake of others. Learn the essentials and the expressions of unity in this message.

Intro: Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The Lone Ranger turned to Tonto and asked, “What are we going to do?” Tonto replied, “What you mean ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Of Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2014

See How the Unction upon produces power within, (The Spirit of the Lord is UPON me)

Isa 10:27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Ezek 1:13-14 As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrestling With Loneliness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 14, 2008

Both the pervasiveness and pain of loneliness is well known and documented. But what does the Bible and the Church have to say and do about it? Bottom line: loneliness can only e overcome through intimate relationships with Jesus and other people.

WRESTLING WITH LONELINESS Part 2 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday October 5, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Paul McCartney famously sings: “All the lonely people, Where do they all come from, All the lonely people, Where do they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Would It Matter?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Congregational

Desperate Enough To Pray

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011

Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Defense The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 21, 2014

The breastplate of righteousness. Faith our trust in God and love our choosing to share with others the hope of the gospel. Paul says, Put it on!!! We find out why and how it protects us from the advances and attacks of the enemy in this message.

Intro: When you read about the breastplate of righteousness you find a discussion and disagreement about whether the righteousness that Paul is speaking about is imputed righteousness or imparted righteousness. Imputed righteousness is what we get when we trust Jesus as Lord and Savior and are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A Sign Like Ezekiel

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2014

To show that we are warning signs - a witness and testimony for the unbelievers. We need less talk and more actions of faith to convince them.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a warning sign to unbelievers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are warning signs - a witness and testimony for the unbelievers. We need less talk and more actions of faith to convince them. IV. TEXT: Ezekiel 24:24 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:24

Denomination: Pentecostal