Sermons on Developing:

Desperate Measures For Desperate Times

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jun 24, 2003

When repeatedly faced with overwhelming circumstances, Joel gives us a plan of action.

I. Intro: Times of Desperation Sometimes, life can get overwhelming. There always seem to be stresses in life. A job that we were hoping for doesn’t materialize. An unexpected illness. A relationship that goes sour. Life seems to always throw us curve balls, unexpected difficulties and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From A Storm Pt. 2

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to respond positively when we face the difficulties of life.

Into: The storms of life are liken unto a grain sifters, it matters not what you start with it but rather it is all about what is left when the shaking stops. Many of us are going through a lot of shaking, and some of the people we thought would be left when the shaking stops are gone. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.

The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

Communion is not merely a ritual. It is fellowship and involvement in the life of Christ and His Body, "The Church".

THE LAST SUPPER 1 COR. 11:17-34 Pastor Greg Mc Donald But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part, I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:20-33

Whatever It Takes (#1) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This is the first in a series of 4 messages challenging the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the person God has called them to, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” 1 Cor. 9:22-23 INTRO – Are we living our lives as individual Christians w/ a “whatever it takes” mentality? Are we willing to do whatever it takes to live our lives for Jesus? Do you truly desire to be used by Him as you live out your days on this earth? Or are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Leadership Requires Faith Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

Moses was one of the greatest leaders in History, especially in the Old Testament. He was the deliverer, the great law giver, the great statesman who was used mightily of God in his day. Yet had it not been for his faith, we would have never heard of Mo

TRUE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES FAITH Heb 11:23-29 Have faith! That is an admonition often heard, often from those who are not going through the things we are going through. Have faith in God, for faith is only as good as its object. Our faith must be in God, in his word, in his promises. “Without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You?

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 2, 2003

Paul’s introduction to 1 Cor gives us insight about who we are.

I. INTRODUCTION: How many of you have seen Disney’s Lion King? Remember when Samba couldn’t decide whether or not he should go back to the Pride Lands? He had some pretty heavy baggage he was carrying around. His father had taught him a lot about his role in life and how he should act. But when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother's Contribution

Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003

A sermon about godly mothers in our life.

“The Godly Mother’s Contribution” Prov. 24:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:3-7 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

When You Find Yourself In A Rut, Dig A Ditch

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 26, 2002

Break out of the rut that is sapping you of your hope and life. Learn the powerful principle of digging ditches in the middle of your dry place.

“WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A RUT, DIG A DITCH” 2 Kings 3:4-27 INTRO:1.Let’s first take a look at the background of this event. a)Israel had become a divided nation. b)King Jehosaphat ruled Judah - a righteous King. c)King Joram ruled Israel - Son of Ahab and Jezebel, an idolatrous king. d)Together ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:4-27, 2 Kings 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Win Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the sixth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Read Psalm 78:4-7 and Matt. 19:13-14 This is Father’s Day and I want to share some truths from the Word of God which ought to be extremely important to moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, and future parents and grandparents. This is something that’s extremely important to me. My #1 priority ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7, Matthew 19:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Growing Up? Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

5th in First John Series

ARE YOU GROWING UP? 1 John 2:12-14 INTRO: We are going to talk about Christian growth today and the stages of progress and development in the Christian life. But there is one spiritual reality that is true about every member of the family of God. Your sins have been forgiven. The word forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

#2dare To Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We discuss deeper--- some of the sidetracks that lead away from Bible reading.

#2 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Employer, Employee Relationship Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

There is mutual responsibility in the relationship between employers and employees

Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “The Employer, Employee Relationship.” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Over the last few weeks we have been trying to develop some ideas around “the value of work.” In the first instance we established the principle that work is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Habit Number Two: The Habit Of Cultivating Virtue Series

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 14, 2001

This is the second of eight messages about the spritual growth of believers.

January 4, 1998 Rev. Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Eight Habits Of Highly Effective Christians 2 Peter 1:1-10 Habit Number Two: The Habit of Cultivating Virtue Someone has compared the Book of 2 Peter to a Spiritual pep talk. In a way that is a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Learn To Tote The Cheese

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 24, 2001

Everyone wants to kill a giant, but David didn’t set out to kill Goliath. He was carrying cheese to his brothers at the time. Learn how faithfulness leads to greater usefulness.

(Also look at 1 Samuel 17: 32, 48-49) There has been much preaching on the subject of faithfulness. There have been times, though, when we have used "faithfulness" as an excuse for being unproductive. We try to "spiritualize" our lack of results. And while we have excused inaction and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal