Sermons on Discipleship And:

40 Days 1 - What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

(Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 1: The Challenge to Move Ahead by Doug Fields) Today we began our 40 Days of Purpose Journey. Are you looking forward to it? Well tonight we are going to starting a series called “Welcome to the Planet: What on Earth Am I Here ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days 2 - Planned For God's Pleasure - Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 2: We were planned for God’s Pleasure – Worship Based on Series by Doug Fields Last week we introduced our series. We began to talk about What on Earth are we Here for. We found out that we can either believe that there is no God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Post 1 – Landing Safely From A Spiritual High Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from 40 Days of Purpose Sermons - Sermon 8

40 Days of Purpose – Your Spiritual Journey Part 1 How to Safely Land after a Spiritual High “I think I’ve got everything. I’m off to climb a mountain. I’ve been in training all week – climbing all those stairs up to my office. I’ve climbed them at least 20 times this week. I’ve got my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at who God blesses and why

Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Dud For God

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to be ineffective for the Kingdom of God

I Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” Brought up with fireworks on the 4th of July. Tennessee to buy them Every now and then we would have one that The fuse would light… Smoke would come out… Anticipation would raise…NOTHING!!! It was a dud! Nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Ambitious

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

What is your greatest aspiration in life? Are you like James and John who aspired a closer relationship with Christ?

Theme: Spiritually Ambitious Text: Mark 10:35-42 Introduction A. In every funeral service, lengthy eulogies would not be missed to hear. But, what is its purpose? B. Newspapers give space for obituaries. What are they for? It is man’s last attempt to impress the world that he does matter; that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reformation 2005

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

God is assembling an army of men and women today willing to risk everything to see the eternal Kingdom of God established in the earth.

Introduction Tomorrow- Halloween- Halloween is a mixture of ancient cultic practices and Christian traditions. Oct 31st- All Hallows Eve Time to recall the souls of the damned. Nov 1st- All Hallows Day or All Saints Day Time to remember Christians that have died. Nov 2nd- All Souls Day Time to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Charismatic

A Sensible Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This message is a continued thought of the previous message -- Faithfulness is Diligence, not Indulgence

A SENSIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 10:14 – 11:1 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the sobering thought of our own relationship with Christ. We saw how passionate Paul was regarding his walk with Christ. Paul, the greatest missionary of all time was concerned that he might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning Loser

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon deals with how we can go through life and miss the real meaning of it all which is to follow Jesus Christ.

The Winning Loser 9/19/2004 Proverbs 3:5-11 Luke 12:13-21 Text 9:23-27 Have you ever been to a game, in which your team won the on the field but lost on the scoreboard. In football, a field is 100 yards long divided into two 50 yard halves. The numbers go from 0 to 50 and back down to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Are You A Speckled Bird?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus would not "fly away," and so, they crucified him... Why did the world hate Jesus? Why does the world hate you?

Title: "The Great Speckled Bird" Introduction: Years ago I heard a song sung about the "great speckled bird." I had no idea of what the singer was singing about. In my devotions I came across this passage of scripture and studied it out. God was saying to Jeremiah, "those who follow me are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:9, Jeremiah 9:1-15, Jeremiah 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Moving To Maturity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004

More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Calling: Our Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to minister to one another in the Body of Christ and reach out to the world with the message of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to become sons and daughters and members of the family of God. Together with that is God’s provision of different Spiritual gifts to every believer, according to the measure of our faith, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fidelity In Relation To God Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Second in a series of five sermons from Amos; because of his love for us God desires our faithfulness to him.

Fidelity in Relation to God Amos 3 & 4 Fidelity is the quality or state of being faithful or loyal. It implies strict and continual faithfulness.—Webster’s Dictionary 1. God’s Relationship with His People (3:1-2) • God has singular fidelity to His People. • Through Jesus I am His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Gear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

We are in a spiritual battle, knowing how to fight and use our spiritual weapons in this war is vital for winning.

Battle Gear-pt1 We are people who enjoy our stories and movies about battles. Countless movies and books have been written about the famous and sometimes not so famous battles in history. And out of those stories we have raised up the heroes we have today. Let’s face it. As much as we talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Battle Gear Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

part 2 in a series on the spiritual battle we are in and how to use the spiritual weapons we have in order to win the battle

Battle Gear Pt 2 Last week we talked about the spiritual battle that takes place everyday. We looked at the soldiers in this battle, the armies of Satan armed with their lies, temptations, tricks and how they attack us at our weakest moments. How they attack our desires, thoughts and emotions. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist