Sermons on Discipleship And:

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

How to be a blessed follower of God

BLESSED IS THE MAN Psalms 1 Intro: In thinking on this evening’s message I thought of the times the Lord has blessed me in my life. I meditated on the fact that I am saved from hell. I have a good place to live and food in my refrigerator. But I also realize that I personally have been in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions Decisions

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 8, 2007

In life there are many decisions we are going to have to make. Some of the best decisions are the hardest to make. Especially the descision to give up our old life and accepting a new life in Jesus.

Decisions decisions Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it. Life is full of choices. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jan 9, 2007

To show that joy is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

INTRODUCTION -Tonight, we are going to begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -Warning 1: These fruits are the results and evidences of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives -We cannot create them in ourselves -Much as we would like to and often try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doing Your Best

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 9, 2007

Do your best and receive God’s blessing!

ANOINTED AT BETHANY Joh 12:1-11 1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Instructions For Successful Ministry Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Paul’s last known remarks reflect some of his simplest yet greatest wisdom he could give to a young man destined for great spiritual warfare in the ministry.

Basic Instructions for Successful Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-22 I. Stay True to the Word (v. 1-5) a. Always be prepared (v. 1-2a; Colossians 4:3) b. Use the Word to lead despite the lack of acceptance (v. 2b-4; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:13) c. Fulfill the ministry (v. 5) II. Stay True to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, An Obedient Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The first of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

Pastor Todd Coget tells the story of a small-town church in upstate New York who had had a rector (or pastor) in that church for over thirty-five years. He was loved by the church and the community. After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest. It was his first church; he had a great desire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, A Total Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The fourth of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) Do you know that three months from today is Christmas Eve? (2) And yes, three months tomorrow is Christmas! When I realized this, I did some research and came across this humorous and poignant story about two things that go together – Christmas and Kids. (3) ‘A group of first graders decided ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Church Of God

El Cristiano Y Su Caracter Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 13, 2007

Primero en una serie de mensajes acerca de la vida Cristiana.

El Cristiano Y Su Caracter Hechos 11:22-26 El diccionario define “caracter” como el conjunto de distinctivos de una persona o cosa. Si usamos esta definicion, entonces tenemos que decidir que son los distinctivos que separa el Cristiano de los demas. El famoso evangelista Dwight l Moody, daba ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

El Cristiano Y Sus Convicciones Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 13, 2007

Segundo en un serie de mensajes acerca de la vida del Cristiano.

El Cristiano Y Sus Convicciones Hechos 11:24-29 En una serie de mensajes acerca de la vida Cristiana, la semana pasada traje un mensaje acerca del Cristiano y su Caracter. Hoy quisiera hablar solbre el tema del Cristiano y sus Convicciones. Una conviccion es mucho mas fuerte que una simple ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

El Cristiano Y Su Cruz Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 13, 2007

3ro en una serie de mensajes acerca de la vida del Cristiano.

EL CRISTIANO Y SU CRUZ Mateo 16:24-25 LECTURA BIBLICA: Mateo 16:24-25 Muchas Cristianos llevan una cruz colgada por una cadena collar. Pero, cuanto llevan la cruz de la cual Jesus hablo en estos versiculos que acabamos de leer? Mucho que no tienen la menor idea de lo que significa el ser ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Limbo

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 13, 2007

Too many of us are living in spiritual limbo because we have chosen to sit back and ‘let things happen’ or as we say “Let the cards fall where they may”. We often catch glimpses of what God has in mind for us but somehow the vision never becomes reality.

Michelle Collins of the Globe & Mail: When 26-year-old Geoff Emery put money down on his first condominium, he started looking forward to moving out of his mother’s house. The move-in date of November 2005 rolled around only to find himself in November 2006 still living with his mom in Markham. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Will The Gates Of Hell Prevail?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 13, 2007

Job is in a spiritual battle. He is ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes, but is certainly feeling the effects. Does this still occur? What does God’s word say?

Jesus once said of his church that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Paul once wrote to the Christians of Ephesians: Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and principalities, against the dark forces of evil in the heavenly places. When we come to the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Landmine Of Neglect Series

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

The dangers of Neglecting your salvation.

Landmines of Life 7 Landmines from the Book of Hebrews. A Landmine . . . - A tool of the enemy. - Leads to your ultimate destruction. - Undetectable without close observation. - Doesn’t need maintenance and can last for several decades. I learned this week that due to the large number of wars in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Great Things Come In Small Packages

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

How we can learn for all of God’s creatures - even the smallest ones.

Great things come in small packages. This statement is proven true throughout the Bible. From Abraham as one lonely 90 year old pilgrim, to the orphaned slave child Moses to the shepherd boy David – God’s Word teaches us great truths from the smallest of people. Jesus was even born in a small ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:24-38, Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 13, 2006

A reminder of God’s redemptive work in a world torn by hate and violence with reference to 9-11

I want to begin by telling you about something happened to me in college. I didn’t have a car as a freshman, but in 1959 I got my grandpa’s 1951 Chevy, which I drove from my home in Iowa to Hesston, Kansas, where I attended college. It was a nice car and I liked it. I didn’t drive it much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren