Sermons on Development:

Passing The Baton To The Next Leader

Contributed by Michael Blakley on Sep 1, 2002

6 steps Joshua took when was time for him to step aside for a new leader that are worth repeating today.

LEADERS EQUIPPING WORKERS Joshua 23: 1-14 (Note to reader, I developed these ideas in great detail during the actual sermon. I am leaving them to you, but outline should serve nicely) Joshua gives Ministry Leader a model to follow when it’s time to prepare new leader to take over a work you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh, How I Love Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

John loved Jesus, but not as much as Jesus loved him. Jesus had plenty of reasons to love John. Let’s look at three.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 13:21-25 SUBJECT: “OH, HOW I LOVE JESUS” HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? NO I MEAN REALLY, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? IF YOU ARE OR HAVE BEEN, THEN YOU KNOW IT’S A WONDERFUL FEELING . . . TROOP – ALL I DO IS THINK OF YOU, DAY AND NIGHT . . . THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME” DEBARGE – I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 13 - Don’t Touch Me! I Belong To God, So Back Off! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

In friendly banter, I will say to guys that give me a friendly push, "Hey, I belong to God! I am annointed! Don’t touch the Lord’s annointed! Back off!" What about you? Do you belong to God?

Exodus 13 - Set Apart for Him! Exodus 13 interests me as it speaks about the firstborn sons of Israel. I am a firstborn son. If I had been in Egypt in the previous chapter I too would have perished unless I took the blood of the lamb and put it on the doorposts and lintels of my house. And in this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Economic Decision Has Moral Consequences Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2010

Our history shows the truth of the statement, every economic decision has moral consequences

January 4 2010 Caritas in Veritate St Elizabeth Ann Seton Yes, things are pretty bad today. But they could get worse, and today’s celebration and readings remind us that they have been worse. Jesus knew, with the arrest of John the Baptist, that time was short. He began urgently to preach the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Survey Says

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 6, 2008

Digital love may byte you in the end.

I have noticed that there are a lot of folks over 40 looking for a mate on the social networks. My son met his wife online and I am a Techie so I am not opposed to the concept. I will say y’all need to be careful. A lot of danger lurks on the web. I have learned over the years from my many degrees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Baptist

Up To Jerusalem

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 14, 2009

Why was Jesus so angry in the Temple? Is that anger valid in our situations?

John 2: 13 – 22 / Up To Jerusalem Intro: Young man sat in church – lit up cigarette and smoked it – lady - “HOW DARE YOU! WE JUST DON’T DO THAT HERE! I. It does seem out of place to smoke a cigarette in church. What else might seem “out of place” in worship? A. Don’t sit in MY pew! ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deeds Of The Flesh

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012

It is obvious when we walk by our own power.

Deeds of the Flesh February 24, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is obvious when we walk by our own power. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:16-21 Supplemental Passage: Galatians 5:19-21 It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Prayer So Important?

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

The importants of Prayer cannot be under estimated.

Prayer the food of life and ministry Why is prayer so important? Prayer is the way that God has decided to get things done. God will not move unless someone prays. John Wesley said that it seems that God can do nothing unless someone prays or ask Him. So what does prayer do. Prayer gives us ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 14:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single-Mindedness According To God

Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009

Biblical Insight for Overcoming the Daily Issues of Life

In Deuteronomy 6:4 Moses proclaimed to the children of Israel: "Hear, O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord." In this context the word "one" implies unity and singleness.In short, Moses declares that God, in his triune personality (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), is unifiedin one collective ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Winepress Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 26, 2013

The last conflict in this world is described in the Bible as one who troddens in a winepress.

The Great Winepress Revelations 14:14-20 In this world there have been many battles fought and perhaps still more to take place in the future. The Bible makes it very clear that the last battle fought will be fought in the place called Armageddon in the Hebrew tongue. See: Rev. 16:16 And: Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Pitfalls Of Leadership

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

There are certain things that a wise and Godly leader must avoid. The devil uses many demonic assignments to discourage and destroy Godly leaders. God has already provided the power of His Word and His Spirit to help leaders overcome their weaknesses

The Pitfalls of Leadership 1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. There are certain things that a wise and Godly leader must avoid. The devil uses many demonic assignments to discourage and destroy Godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of Me And The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of God.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2013

We will look at how the fig tree reminds me of me and how the fig tree reminds me of God.

Luke 13:1-9 The Fig Tree reminds me of Me and the Fig Tree Reminds Me of God 1. WE are likened to the Fig Tree we are Planted 2. A. The Fig Tree was Planted B.3we are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Beauty And The Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

There will be a day as we are beginning to see when politics and religion will join hands in a false political and religious system.

Beauty and the Beast Rev. 17:1-6 The developments in the Vatican the past couple of weeks has a lot to do with the future events of a one world order. The worldwide attention of the electing of a new Pope gives you the feel for how popular that position has become. See: Rev. 17:3 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Modern World, Not Subject To The Modern World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2013

Bold preaching of the Truth of Christ may make us unpopular, but it is the only way to image Christ to the world.

Monday of 7th Week of Easter Gaudium et Spes Paul’s first visit to Ephesus, which was destined to be the most influential early Christian community in the area we now call Turkey, did not fit the pattern of his other entries into towns. Usually Paul would go to the synagogue first, preach ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Catholic