Sermons on Edification:

The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment To Consider Our Place In The Body Of Chris

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2002

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3 As Americans we can be very competitive and outspoken about our success. One enduring characteristics about Americans is our freedom to speak our mind as given to us by the first amendment. We love our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism Of Our Lord, Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 5, 2003

Exploring the teaching and practice of Christian baptism.

Sermon for Baptism of Our Lord, Yr B January 12, 2003 Based on Acts 19:1-7; Mk 1:4-11 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta Baptism… Today we celebrate the baptism of Jesus as well as our own. Down through the ages, the teachings and practices of baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005

Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The Word of Wisdom is supernatural revelation, by the Spirit of God, concerning the divine purpose in the mind and will of God. It is the God-given ability to receive, from the Holy Spirit, a revelation of what to do about a particular situation, once you

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006

Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A Change Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 11, 2006

If we are going to experience the relationship Christ wants for us and that we desire, some things need to change.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I bet if I interviewed each of you here today, you would all have something you would like to change about yourself. • I would like to lose 20-40 pounds myself. • Do you realize that in order for you to be able to change something about yourself, you have to actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Love The Church

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Aug 6, 2005

I love the church because...

Why I love the Church Matthew 16:15-18 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Bandages Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 27, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 26 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Instructor Training Course Demonstration San Antonio, Texas BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal