Sermons on Differing Gifts In Body:

What Shall We Possess

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 1, 2004

There certain things we must possess if we as individuals and we as the body of Christ are going to be great kingdom people abd kingdom churches.

“What Shall We Possess?” Numbers 13 & 14 I. We Must Possess God’s Plan (13:1-2) A. God’s Plan is Communicated (v. 1) 1. It is Communicated Through Prayer 2. It is Communicated Through His Word B. God’s Plan Requires Leadership (v. 2c) C. God’s Plan is a Sure Thing (v. 2b) II. We Must Possess ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running With A Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 2, 2004

When we ask God to give us a vision for our church there are some things we must do. This message points out these things.

Running With a Vision Habakkuk 2:1-4 I. Running With Vision Begins With Praying and Waiting (v.1) A. We Must Inquire of God (Hab. 1:2-17) B. We Must Have Patience (v. 1a) C. We Must Listen (v. 1b) D. We Must Be Prepared to Answer (v. 1c) II. Running With Vision Has Requirements (v. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Actually living with purpose will free us for God’s work.

Living with Purpose Purpose Driven Life #40 Montreal/Cornwall June 19, 2004 Today, we conclude our series of 40 messages on the theme of living with purpose. We have taken a great deal of time to consider the five biblical purposes God sets before us, and to think about ways these apply in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints, Taints, And Ain'ts

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

three catogories of the beliver

SAINTS, TAINTS, AND AIN’TS text: ROMANS 8:6-8 INTRODUCTION THERE ARE MANY CLASSIFICATION OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD TODAY IN TO DAYS SOCIETY WE HAVE THE HIGH CLASS, MEANING THE WEALTHY THEN THERE IS THE MIDDLE CLASS, THOSE WHOSE LIVE COMFORTABLE AND LASTLY THE LOW CLASS, THOSE WHO ARE LIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Answer To? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

Accountibility is needed in the church because real change rarely happens alone.

Who Do You Answer to? I Samuel 2:12-29 Introduction: While deer hunting in southern Ohio this past week I had a sad story related to me.I was talking to a youth pastor while we were waiting to start hunting, and he asked if I had huntedwith a man named Billy (not his real name). I told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Concern To His Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004

Jesus showed His loving care to the church of Ephesus. He commended them, warned them and challenged them with a promise.

I. Jesus commended them. Vs. 2-3,6 A. For their deeds, hard work and perseverance vs. 2-3 B. For not imitating the Nicolaitans v.6 II. Jesus warned them. Vs. 4-5 A. For loosing their zeal for God B. For acting with wrong motives III. Jesus challenged them. V.7 A. To overcome their sins B. To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church 101

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003

Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

One Nation Under God? Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Have

Contributed by Jason Hensley on Jun 25, 2003

There are three people 1.Peter and John 2.Lame Man 3 kinds of people today they that share, don’t share, and have not recived

WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Acts 3:1-10 · I’m not talking about things · Jesus himself walked by the lame man, but he left them for Peter and John Brake down verse by verse Peter and John had something to give that day. There are three people 1. Peter and John 2. Lame Man Peter and John had something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Your Church Believe?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003

The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door Of Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #5 THE DOOR OF IDENTITY Galatians 3:26-4:7 Introduction: 1. How can you know that someone is saved? 2. What does a Christian or a lost person look like? 3. In this sermon we will look at three keys to unlocking the door of identity. Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mending Broken Lives

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004

In this section of Galatians Paul encourages the Body how to restore a fallen brother or sister to fellowship.

Mending Broken Lives Galatians 6:1-5 Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“ La Tibieza”

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

La tibieza no es un proceso rápido que ocurre de la noche a la mañana en el creyente sino que es un camino sutil y lento que va apagando el fuego del cristiano hasta acomodarlo en una rutina y actividad religiosa

TÍTULO: “ La Tibieza” TEXTO: Apocalipsis 3:14-22 INTRODUCCIÓN: Este domingo hemos escuchado un mensaje más acerca de las puertas de la destrucción y de la importancia de cerrar ciertas áreas para que el enemigo no pueda operar en nuestras vidas. La palabra pastoral del domingo fue una advertencia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cielos Abiertos Contra La Idolatría

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Estamos viviendo tiempos finales en los cuales los cielos se abrirán cada vez más sobre su iglesia para recibir y coronar a Cristo en gloria y en majestad. La iglesia debe prepararse, santificarse y ser restaurada para tal encuentro.

TÍTULO: CIELOS ABIERTOS CONTRA LA IDOLATRÍA TEXTO: Ap. 19:11-16 2 Co. 6:16 Ap. 5: 11-13 1 Co. 10:14/20 Lev. 26: 1 1 Ts. 1: 9 Lev. 19: 4 1 Jn. 5: 11 2 Cr. 14: 2-4 1 P. 4:3 2 Cr. 34: 3-7 Sal. 115:4 Sal. 96: 5 2 Cr. 7: 11-22 INTRODUCCIÓN: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trayendo Tu Futuro Al Presente

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Dios busca a un tipo de persona que sabe traer su futuro a su presente y eso es vivir proféticamente

TÍTULO: TRAYENDO TU FUTURO AL PRESENTE TEXTO: Jer. 29:11 1.- ¿QUÉ ES VIVIR PROFÉTICAMENTE? Para entender lo que es vivir proféticamente primero debemos tener claro lo que es la profecía. Profecía es mucho más que anunciar un evento futuro antes que ocurra. Profecía es la voz de Dios puesta en ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal