Sermons on Effectual Ministry:

Knowing The Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 16, 2013

Not everyone has great memories of their Dads but Jesus knew his Father and knew what he meant to his father.

I officially declare today the first day of summer, at least for 2013. For no other reason than today I start my summer preaching series, which wouldn’t really work if it was still spring. This summer our theme will be “A Red Letter Summer” and if you are wondering what that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Legacy

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 16, 2013

The greatest thing we can leave our offspring is a godly legacy. This sermon speaks of 3 things necessary to leave godly legacy and features a powerful personal testimony by a young man impacted by the legacy of his godly grandfather.

Legacy Chuck Sligh June 16, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The basic skeleton is borrowed from Gerald Flurry’s sermon, “Leaving a Lasting Legacy” found on Sermoncetral.com; the meat on the skeleton is all my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

"Dads That Make A Difference" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 17, 2013

Sermon preached on Father's Day to encourage fathers to remain faithful to the task of being fathers who are involved and active in the rearing of their children. Sermon challenged them to continue to be good and godly role models and mentors.

"Dads That make a Difference" Central Zion Baptist Church - Fathers Day - June 16, 2013. Genesis 6-8 Salutation – Welcome Guests General comments….. Salute the fathers - commend them for the work they do. I want to personally congratulate and applaud the many hard-working men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 29, 2013

I believe that God who showered His blessings & protection on Israel of old has done the same for us. And as he looked for a harvest of righteousness & justice from them, so is He also looking for such a harvest from us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Isaiah 5:1 7; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 6:10; 1 Corinthians 10:6 A. 18 years ago, down in TX, I spent 6 days on jury duty, most of that time as a juror in a child ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 6:10, 1 Corinthians 10:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013

Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Real Deal Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Jesus; the Real Deal Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION -There is some great stuff happening with the Adventureland Ministries for kids back there. -They are celebrating the end of their first workshop today and will be starting a new one on the life of David next week. -Get your kids back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 17, 2014

If the birth of Jesus was good news that brought joy to all the people, why is it so tough to be joyful?

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Attitude of Christmas” Ps. 126 The words are so familiar: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Indebted To Love

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 18, 2014

The Christian should always feel “Indebted To Love.” But why? Why should we always feel indebted to love? Let’s consider a couple things this morning. Why We Owe The Debt How We Pay The Debt

Indebted To Love Romans 13:8-10 INTRO: Read Text The very first phrase of our passage today is some pretty good advise, but really how many of us have done the opposite? “Let no debt remain outstanding.” I would venture to say that most of the people we have here today have some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full Recovery Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone.

Recovering Redemption Series (2 of 6) September 28, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone. 1 Explain: There are people who want nothing to do with God, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

We saw how every bucket we can draw from (ourselves, others, world, religion) comes up empty, can’t fix us . . . only the Good News of Jesus can fix us. Today,we continue to recover redemption

Recovering Redemption Good Grief (3 of 5) October 5, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Over the last two weeks we’ve heard about the song of redemption. 1 We saw how every bucket we can draw from (ourselves, others, world, religion) comes up empty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Down Into The Land Of Slavery Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 28, 2014

God had planned this trip to Egypt for centuries. But why choose that pagan land? Why not someplace else?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLc81CS7TY4 (We turned the video's sound down as I explained the artist and artwork that was being shown). I’m not much for modern art, but this particular piece of artwork intrigued me. It’s the work of the renowned French artist Bernard Pras. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow Door Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 3, 2015

The danger of being excluded from the kingdom of God teaches us to be sure that we have entered the kingdom of God.

Scripture Jesus is still on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. He knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. The theme of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Comes To Seek And Save

Contributed by Robert Wheat on Jan 14, 2015

Jesus comes to the most unlikely people, and He does so for good reason. He has come to seek and save ... even you and me. Follow the story of many unlikely people and their transformation.

Jesus Comes: Jesus Seeks and Saves A new year starts and many folks are already worried about the promises they made just before the new year began. It’s safe to say… we break promises; not because we want to, but because we simply do not have the fortitude to endure through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches! Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

A series through the Beatitudes: The Victorious Christian Life!

From Rags to Riches Matthew 5:1-3 Introduction: John Stott calls the Sermon on the Mount the “most complete delineation anywhere in the New Testament of the Christian counter-culture.” Today we launch into a new series that I have entitled “Being the Believing!” as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free