Sermons on Earnestness:

"F-A-S-T" Way To Build Confidence Before God!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

In BODYBUILDING, there are many PRINCIPLES to BUILD MUSCLE. It is not just STRENGTH! "It is BETTER to be SMART than just to be STRONG." It is how we EXECUTE the PROPER POSITIONS. We also need to FOLLOW PROGRAMS and ROUTINE. And be STRICT in the FOOD we E

F – FEAR of the Lord A – ASK w/ Faith S – SUBMIT to God’s Way T – TRUST God’s Promises INTRODUCTION: In BODYBUILDING, there are many PRINCIPLES to BUILD MUSCLE. It is not just STRENGTH! "It is BETTER to be SMART than just to be STRONG." It is how we EXECUTE the PROPER POSITIONS. We also need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24

Denomination: *other

Salvation Power In The Complete Word Of God.

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Nov 25, 2012

Understanding the Specific Works and Power of the Word of God.

Heb 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Heb 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Heb 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have Victory

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 24, 2013

Often Christians encounter difficulty or stumble in their Christian walk they become depressed and feel defeated. We can experience victory when maintain a right relationship, the right desire, listen to the right advice, and exercise the right faith.

How to Have Victory 1 John 5:1-4 Often people have the mistaken idea that when one becomes a believer instantaneously all struggles and problems cease. The first time they encounter difficulty or stumble in their Christian walk they become depressed and feel defeated. When Christ comes into our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasure On Earth

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 28, 2013

Isaac was a type of Christ. And through Christ, God restored the ability for man to dwell in the "very" presence of God. In Christ "all things become new!"

Quotes: “Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not" - St Augustine For however devoted you are to (God), you may be sure that he is immeasurably more devoted to you. -Meister Eckhart "Knowing where you are going takes the uncertainty out of getting there." - Ann Graham Lotz “A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hometown - Pt. 2 - Loopholes! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 28, 2016

Hometown. Comfortable confines. Known streets. Familiar sights. Our people. Our mission field? Our challenge? Our assignment?

Hometown 
Pt. 2 - Loopholes Introduction
 Apathy. The word is defined as and literally means "without feeling". Little or no concern. From the Greek it perhaps carries the most revealing and what should be the most frightening definition for us today . . . Without passion! We have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Read And Heed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016

The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advancing In The Midst Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

The difficulties associated with our modern day are reaching new levels of intensity. The majority is not interested in the Word or worship. As difficult as it may be, we remain obligated to serve the Lord and reach others. We can advance for Christ.

Advancing in the Midst of Adversity 1 John 2: 24-29 Take a moment to consider the great challenges John spoke of in our last study. He warned the spirit of antichrist was already among us, seeking to undermine the church and hinder her ministry. He reminds us that we are living in the last time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014

Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Nourishes The New Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 23, 2015

Oswald Chambers makes a revolutionary observation about prayer. This is a detailed look of different aspects of prayers, and word studies about prayer. Lastly we consider Oswald Chamber’s comment, looking at the Scriptural connections to it.

PRAYER NOURISHES THE NEW LIFE Dan. 1:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. THE MECHANIC a. Linda meets up with her friend Jill as she is picking her car up from the mechanic. "Everything ok with your car now?" Linda asked. b. "Yes, thank goodness," Jill replied. "I was worried that my mechanic might ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Revival

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

A CALL TO REVIVAL

2 Chronicles 7:12-22 A CALL TO REVIVAL You see, this word " revival," comes from a Latin word which means to live, to return to consciousness, to reawaken, to bring to life again, J. Edwin Orr says that the best definition of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Vital Church Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

The Spirit-energized Pentecost Church was the, miraculous, sharing, attractive growing Body of Believers.

The Vital Church Acts 2:43-47 Acts 2:41: So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014

Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-23

Denomination: *other

Framed By The Word Of God Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 18, 2014

To show that GOD is the Creator of all things, ages, times, visible and invisible by His WORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we pictures placed in a picture frame by GOD? Yes II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Creator of all things, ages, times, visible and invisible by His WORD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:3 (Amplified Bible) 11:3 By faith we understand that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Draws Us Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

Apostle Paul has faced enemies in the Corinthian church that have damaged his relationship with them. He appeals to several things which serve to draw them together, if they will open their hearts to him once again.

What Draws Us Together 2 Corinthians 6:1–7:4 Introduction Paul faced opposition from one or more factions within the Corinthian church. - His opponents claimed to be superior to him in knowledge (1 CO 8:1, 2). - Some taught that immoral behavior was of no consequence (5:1, 2; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 23, 2014

In this sermon we find out what it means to be a contender for the faith that empowered the early church and will empower us today to do the same things

Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints 1 Co 2:1-5 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal