Sermons on Dictate:

How Can I Be Fruitful ? Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

Having discovered what God has gifted us to do we need to learn how to be fruitful ministers.

MAXIMIZING YOUR MINISTRY Part Four: How can I be fruitful ? GOD DESIRES FRUITFULNESS ! God has created a world that relies upon the principle of fruitfulness, not just for it’s survival but for it’s progress. We are a result of human fruitfulness as is every living human being and we need ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Your Struggle?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia.

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia. Luke, who is the author of the Book of Acts tells us that Paul and some of his followers were evangelizing in the surrounding area when they become embroiled in a conflict that pits religious, economic and class ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about four blind men who were introduced to an elephant for the first time. None of them knew what an elephant looked like. "Ah!" the first one cried out as he grabbed the elephant by the trunk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Finding God's Will: The Rest Area Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this.

Finding God’s will sign post rest area Sunday April 7th 2002 The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this. Symbolic of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Delivering Power Of Kindness

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 18, 2005

Have you ever thought about how KINDNESS, in all of it’s virtue, has a DELIVERING POWER? Acts of our kindness to others and allowing the love of Christ to flow through us can actually bring deliverance to others!

THE DELIVERING POWER OF KINDNESS I would like to share a story with you that I read the other day that expresses one of the greatest needs in our world today. It is the story of a young man, who never realized the impact he would have on someone else’s life through a random act of kindness. One ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 27, 2004

This message points out 5 Biblical principles for sustaining spritual momentum in the Christian life.

HOW TO SUSTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM Sermon Outline Notes Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) How Do I Sustain Spiritual Momentum? 1. I will find strength from those who have GONE BEFORE “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us.” Romans 15:4a (Msg) What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have No King

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon outlining the folly of forsaking God as King in one’s life.

WHEN YOU HAVE NO KING 1 Samuel 8:4-10 TEXT: Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, 5 and said to him, Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003

Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study

Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

An expository reflection on the Raising of Lazarus. Death seems to conquer, but the dying itself holds the seed of life.

MARCH 19, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 ·Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 ·Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 ·Gospel John 11:1-45 or 11:1-4; 17, 20-27, 33-45 REFLECTION In preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the 5th Sunday of Lent brings us to our Lord’s most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

#2 Seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

#2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Your Move

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 2, 2005

Many people are waiting for a move of God, But is it possible that God is waiting for a move of people?

2, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Make Your Move Introduction: When it comes to having things happen in our lives most of us would really like it if God would just hurry up and do something. We want Him to light the fire, to send the power, to cause revival. We definitely can not do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Breakfast With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

I. They didn’t know it was Jesus II. They didn’t have any fish to eat III. They learned that it pays to obey IV. They ate breakfast with the risen Lord!

Breakfast with the Risen Lord! John 21:1-14 Intro Breakfast, Cracker Barrel, Country Boy Favorite, Uncle Herschels.....I love breakfast food anytime! Background There are 7 disciples that are part of this fishing-breakfast buffet story. 2 of them are unnamed! The five that were named are Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

5 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003

In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Does Jesus Have Lordship In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2002

The heart of Peter’s problem was that Jesus did not have the "position" of Lordship in His life. What does that mean?

OPEN: A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a marine Corps color guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the unit ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-16, John 13:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ