Sermons on Discipleship Challenges:

"training Your Heart To Believe On Jesus"

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 11, 2008

Training your heart to believe is an unlearning and relearning process. We have to train our heart to believe by learning not to believe what unbelievers believe.

THE SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND JUDGMENT SERIES (part 3) “Training Your Heart to Believe on Jesus” SERIES TEXT - John 16:7-8 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

The Driving Force of Spiritual Debt-I—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. A keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. To What does a keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drive the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

How The Church Can Counter Attack Satan

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 9, 2005

This sermon gives us ways to counter attack Satan’s workings within the church

Satan’s Attack Upon The Kingdom of God How The Church Can Counter Attack Satan Text: II Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent bequiled Eve through his subtility, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." Galatians 6:1-2 " Brethern, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Don't Lose Your Saltiness!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

We are to add flavor and spice to a tasteless world; taste and see that the Christian is good.

Don’t Lose Your Saltiness Luke 14:28-35 28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005

A biblical exposition tutoring the believer on the reasons why God allow the saints to pass through what they are passing through.

IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE(I) (i) THE MEANING OF “TROUBLES” John 16:33 “Tribulation” in that verse do not mean sickness, rather tribulation means persecutions, pressure, trials, like criticism, temporary failure, confusion, suffering in the pathway of duty, cheating, criminal ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

If you can remember a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are right now; you’re spiritually drifting.

The Dangers of Drifting Selected Passages (Hebrews 2:1, Revelation 2:2-5) August 21, 2005 Introduction Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

A close look at what the God-promised abundant life is and what it means for us as Christians.

Christ said in John 10:10 “I came that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly.” I think we can easily find Christians who don’t seem to be different from the rest of the world. I bet it would be difficult to pick them out as Christians at a party or a ball game. This is part of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting Suffering And Trials Series

Contributed by W F on Oct 26, 2005

Just as Daniel remained faithful and was saved so when you remain faithful, God will take care of you. If the Lord can save Daniel from a pit of Lions, then he is infinitely more than able to see you through whatever you may be facing today

Sacred Living in a Secular Society - Part 6 “Accepting Suffering and Trials” 1. THE DECREE OF DARIUS Sometimes it’s costs to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. We don’t hear that very often do we? It’s like we want to hide that fact and only tell people all the good stuff about being a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

Saved By The Man Of Impact Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

The Only Reason we can have an IMPACT in the world is becasue we have first been IMPACTED by Christ.

Jesus - The Man of IMPACT 33 Years – An Eternal IMPACT INTRO: What Makes the Difference for a Lasting IMPACT? Defining Impact, in general, can refer to the influence or effect of an object. In science it can refer to the collision of two objects. (wikipedia) Time’s Man of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What does accountability look like in a group, and why would anyone want to be held accountable?

Two weeks ago we started a new series called Growth Through Groups and we began to take a look at three different areas that we will grow through groups- community, depth, and accountability. We looked at community, and how we need to do life together with other like minded people. People with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-13

Denomination: *other

Peter In The Boat: A Postscript

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Final thoughts about Peter, Jesus, and the Call of God

(Slide 1) This morning we begin with our text for today, John 21 verses one through nineteen. Let us hear the word of the Lord this morning: Later Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessings Of Following Christ #3 - We Get A New Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Fourth in this series, this one discussing how through Christ we become part of the family of God.

Blessings of Following Christ #3 – We Get a New Family Ephesians 2:19-22 November 4, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction We’ve been looking at different benefits or blessings of following ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009

Frank Mead has said, “The best protection one can have from the devil and his schemes is a humble heart. Nowhere is this more apt than when we look into the area of our personal security. James, in his letter deals with this situation – personal securit

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 2 James 1:9-11 – TRIALS INTRODUCTION: Frank Mead has said, “The best protection one can have from the devil and his schemes is a humble heart. Nowhere is this more apt than when we look into the area of our personal security. James, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Son (Eli) Is Born! - I Can't Help It

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon was written the night my son was born. I gave it when he was 2 days old. It focuses on the love of a father, especially in the context of John 3:16. How great is a Father’s love?

“My Son (Eli) is Born!” (I Can’t Help It) Friday morning… at 7:42 am… central standard time… hurricane Eli made landfall. A devastating storm… we predict thousands and thousands of dollars worth of damage. There will be many a sleepless night following the arrival of this super storm… and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cover Up - Prison Break 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Prison Break" sermon series centered on the person of King David. This series pushes us to "Break God Out of Prison."

2 Samuel 11:1-15 NIV In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed