Sermons on Devoted Disciples:

A Just Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

Introduction to the series of Romans sermons. This sermon is about what it means to be God’s "slave," Greek "duolos."

Romans 1:1-18 The theme of Romans: “The just shall live by faith.” No one doubts that Paul wrote Romans. It accurately speaks to us with the voice of God. It is Paul’s most important book. 1) He was a slave of Christ (v.1a). God called him. • What “slave” means. The focus is not on the degrading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-18

Wherever He Leads I'll Go Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at Pauls obedience as the Lord sought to direct him.

When it comes to doing the will of God… Our intentions are not good enough. v.6 Here Paul and his companions clearly intended to go into Asia to preach the gospel. But intentions alone were not sufficient. Certainly their intentions were noble and even right but for whatever reason they were not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Par Excellence Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

What God is after is a love relationship with His people – not legalism.

RIGHTEOUSNESS PAR EXCELLENCE Matthew 5:17-20 1. I have been an “average person” much of my life. • During my school years, I was an average student in my class. I studied and worked and aimed as high as I could, but I knew there were always those other students who would consistently achieve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

What Possess You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The Health, Weatlh & Prosperity gospel has made a come back. Should we expect God to bless us financially? Is it a sign of His favor if we become rich or His displeasure if we are not?

Luke 12:15 "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist of the abundance of his possessions." "Abundance" means to be in excess "Covetousness" means "to hold more" "Take heed" (take care): to stare at "Beware" (be on your guard): to watch, be on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Shallow Roots Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You See What He Sees?

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 22, 2006

This sermon is to develop a theology of the people that God calls to do ministry.

As Jesus passed by Levi what does He see? As Jesus passes by us today what does He see? Let us xpose the truths of this text to answer these questions: I. He saw his problem-"he saw Levi...sitting in the tax booth" a. Status-A jewish tax collector, he was hated by hisown people because he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning God's Voice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:2-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Three: Understand Your Struggle With Christ Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 23, 2006

We all struggle to be better, to improve, etc. But struggling in becoming a disciple is a product of pride. The sooner we understand this, the sooner we can make struggle an asset rather than a liability.

Introduction Where are we today? I mean by that, in our study about the Christ and His Church, are we making progress? Are we moving toward Christ or are we satisfied to stay back, keeping our distance? Are we unsure we are willing to make the kind of commitment Jesus Christ wants of us? It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating All Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 30, 2006

A sermon celebrating all Saints’ Sunday, saints of the past, present and future.

Sermon for All Saints’ Sunday Yr B, 5/11/2006 Based on Isa 25:6-9 & Rev 21:1-6a By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Celebrating all of the saints” Well, here we are on All Saints’ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Quandary Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Three men are called to be disciples. The first and third came to Jesus volunteering to be a disciple. This was unusual. The second man was approached by Jesus. This was the usual way.

THE QUANDARY OF DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:57-62 INTRO: This passage contains the encounter between Jesus and three would-be disciples of Jesus. The first two of the three are mentioned in Matt. 8:19-22. Let’s draw a comparison between these three. The first (a scribe), said, "I will follow you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Pagar Bien Por Mal

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 1, 2006

Debemos pagar con bien a los que nos hace el mal

PAGAR BIEN POR MAL 1 Samuel 24 Intro. Los niños de nuestra iglesia están aprendiendo principios bíblicos para la vida. Más allá de que conozcan los detalles de las historias, lo que se busca es que apliquen la verdad eterna a sus vidas. Escuché una historia muy interesante el otro día. Una ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And Risk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to take risks for Him. What have we risked today?

GRACE AND RISK Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jimmy Draper, in his 1984 SBC address, spoke of visiting missionaries who risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. He noted how little he, by comparison, risks. Most of us can say the same thing. Has Christ called us to risk for Him? I. A PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Buscando La Ayuda Del Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Neftali Nava on Nov 2, 2006

Jesús nos dejó un recurso poderoso en la obra del Espíritu Santo para ayudarnos a llegar a la madurez espiritual.

INTRODUCCIÓN: - Es importante buscar la madurez espiritual - La falta de madurez trae tropiezos (Juan 16:1) - Jesús nos dejó un recurso poderoso en la obra del Espíritu Santo EL ESPÍRITU SANTO NOS AYUDA A LLEGAR A LA MADUREZ ESPIRITUAL. I. ¿QUÉ ES EL BAUTISMO EN EL ESPÍRITU SANTO? - Un ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational