Sermons on Earnestly Contend:

The Lord's Delights

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014

To show that GOD is pleased in our faith - a worshipper and hoper in Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper and hoper? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased in our faith - a worshipper and hoper in Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 147:11 (Amplified Bible) 147:11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who reverently and worshipfully fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sudden Calamity, Broken With No Remedy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show in the bible that the wicked has no future at all, one calamity is enough to destroy him with no hope of recovery.

I. EXORDIUM: How many times GOD will help the righteous? Seven symbolizes completeness in the bible. Any time the righteous fall, the LORD is always there to raise him up. Proverbs 24:16 (Amplified Bible) For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked are overthrown by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Cup Overflows

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let us think of some cups which never run over. If ours runs over, why it does so? And then, thirdly, what then if our cup runs over? (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon at: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols19-21/chs1222.pdf)

HoHum: Charles Dickens book, Oliver Twist, is about an orphan who at the age of 9 goes to a workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months. One day, the desperately hungry boys decide to draw lots; the loser must ask for another portion of gruel. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Time To Grow Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2016

A sermon about putting away the sin that retard our lives and growth.

Time to Grow Up" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 It is so easy to get lost in this life. What did the Prophet Isaiah say in Isaiah Chapter 53? "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to [our] own way..." This is, essentially, what had been happening at the Church in Corinth--this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 21, 2014

All of us need to understand that temptation is universal. If you ever meet someone who is never tempted by anything there is only one conclusion you can draw about that person. They’re dead.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Merry Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that our happiness comes in the LORD, we celebrate JESUS in our life and heart. Broken spirit are for the unbelievers because they don't have any reason to rejoice.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you happy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our happiness comes in the LORD, we celebrate JESUS in our life and heart. Broken spirit are for the unbelievers because they don't have any reason to rejoice. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 17:22 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

The premise of the movie was for George to find out what would have happened… how life would be different, if he had never lived. What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Ephesians 2: 1-3, 11-12 It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Plot: Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a local good guy with a beautiful family, lots of friends and a good job at the family bank. One day, his Uncle Billy loses an $8,000 deposit and George fears the worst. He gets drunk in a bar, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Words For An Elijah Generation Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Harden Your Hearts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 26, 2013

To show that we no longer have wilderness experiences and no hardness of hearts.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hardened hearts? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we no longer have wilderness experiences and no hardness of hearts. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:8 (Amplified Bible) 3:8 Do not harden your hearts, as [happened] in the rebellion [of Israel] and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk In The Light You Have

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 2, 2013

You are responsible to walk according to the light you have received from the Lord.

November 24, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 89:15 Subject: Living according to the Word Title: Walk In the Light You Have I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Isn’t it good to know the things that you have to be thankful for? But you know, our understanding of those things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promise Of Entering His Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you entered GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:1 (Amplified Bible) 4:1 THEREFORE, WHILE the promise of entering His rest still holds and is offered [today], let us be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Entered The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013

To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been entered by JESUS to be cleansed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:11 (Amplified Bible) 11:11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and entered the temple [enclosure]; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Fear Barrier Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 28, 2013

Fear, it's a little word but it has a big grip on so many people. In this 3 part series we're going to break the power of fear over our lives.

Breaking The Fear Barrier In life we have many barrier’s that come against us. We think, I can do this and then when we get ready to try, fear hits us and at times we can go into cold sweats. In this messages for the next few weeks, I want us to look at fear and how to break its power ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Before In That Upper Room

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The disciples were looking for a position of honor or a place of privilege at the table. They were rushing to get a good seat. It seems that Jesus waited until all were seated and while it was fresh in their minds and then John 13:4

It was the night before when in the upper room Jesus and the disciples meet for the last supper. As they came into that room each one passed by a basin and a pitcher full of water. Every one of those disciples knew what that pitcher of water and basin was there for. It was the job of the servant ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been With Jesus? Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 3, 2011

Having a close and personal with Jesus in makes a great difference in your outlook and expectations and energizes you to expect the extraordinary things from an EXTRAORDINARY GOD!

In chapter 3 is the first recorded miracle in the Book of Acts Act 3:1-10 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. (2) And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal