Sermons on Effectual Ministry:

The Onward Christian Soldier

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

God has equipped the believer with His armor to use in the spiritual battles we face every day.

The Onward Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20) Well folks, it’s great to be back with you tonight. It’s a real joy to be with those who love the Lord Jesus and love each other. I believe when we come to God’s house that this should be a place where we can enjoy each other’s company and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Comfort In Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

You can trust God to sustain and encourage you, even in the most severe trial, because that¡¦s the kind of God he is.

Some of you have been through some trials recently. Some of you are going through some deep stuff right now. People have come to you, seeking to comfort you. And sometimes that just doesn¡¦t make you feel any better. When you¡¦re in suffering, it feels like the pressure will never let up. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apple Seeds

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2005

Anybody can count the number of seeds in an apple, but only God knows how many apples are in each seed.

Have you ever noticed that people need to be around other people? Yet, all too often, what do we do? We tend to build walls around ourselves and keep other people out. We draw lines between us and concentrate more on our differences than our similarities. A man was a witness to another man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: *other

Once Bitten, Twice Shy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 4: "Jehoshaphat"

ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY (2 CHRONICLES 17:1-19:11) The week heading into my 45th birthday was a rich and sweet experience, in more ways than one. Four days before my birthday I was invited to an all-you-can-eat seafood and steak dinner. I ate four helpings, five pieces of chocolate for dessert and a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Warfare - Thought Control!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

Your mind is the #1 battlefield of your life. Learn practical keys as to prevent satan having access in your thoughts & relationships & break his lies! Practical and uplifting, insightful and thoroughly Biblical!

Slide # 1 The battle field of our mind! (Note: This sermon was one of the most impacting, insightful and helpful I have written, and resulted in much fruit for the Kingdom - restored relationships, dedication to God, repentance and holiness! Please excuse the New Zealand application :-) Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping In Spirit

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005

A look at the idea of worshiping in spirit (followed the next week by a sermon on worshiping in truth).

WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT II Samuel 6 Whenever a discussion takes place about worship, it seems that it will inevitably find its way back to music. Hymns and Praise Choruses. Traditional, contemporary or modern. But one thing we know for sure, regardless of what preference you align with. . .both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fighting The Failure To Fast

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptations Along The Way Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005

To learn from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our lives: Be Scriptural, Be Straightfoward, Be Submissive.

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction There was a poor village pastor who was mad at his wife for being a spendthrift. He angrily confronted his wife with the receipt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of Those Grave Clothes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Paul in these verses tells us how to walk in this new life. (Ephesians 5)

THE WALK OF PURITY "GET OUT OF THOSE GRAVECLOTHES!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:17-5:20 INTRODUCTION IN JOHN CHAPTER 11, WE READ OF THE ACCOUNT WHEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF JESUS’ DIED, LAZARUS. HE HAD BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE AND JESUS ARRIVED IN BETHANEY, WHERE LAZARUS LIVED FOUR DAYS AFTER HE HAD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crisis Of The Cross

Contributed by John White on Mar 25, 2005

A look at the implications of the actions of some of those who participated in the crucifixion drama.

THE CRISIS OF THE CROSS Matthew Chapter Twenty-Seven The life and ministry of Jesus Christ might be summed up with one simple statement, "He set His face toward Calvary." He was truly born to die. Not as men die, but to die a complete and vicarious death; physically, mentally, emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

It Shall Come To Pass

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 5, 2005

One of the expressions most commonly used in the Bible is the title of this message.

One of the expressions most commonly used in the Bible is the title of this message. It indicates the things that must happen. “Shall”, in English language, is a strong word used to show that something must happen. What we are saying in essence is that God is going to bring to pass what He has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Busters

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

The Bible tells us what actions will destroy that loving feeling.

Love Busters 1 Corinthians 13 Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Disappointed To Dynamic: Transformation Power! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Living With Power #2

How many of us can relate to the following word . . . DISAPPOINTMENT? ["The Life You Always Wanted" — John Ortberg pg. 13,14 —] "I am disappointed with myself. I am disappointed not so much with particular things I have done as with aspects of who I have become. I have a nagging sense that all is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Principles For Living

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004

God is not mocked, everyone cannot escape the consequences of whatever we do.(This sermon is prepared by Sister Josephine Glinofria, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition)

(This sermon is prepared by Sister Josephine Glinofria, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) MAIN IDEA: God is not mocked, everyone cannot escape the consequences of whatever we do. Introduction God is not like man that does change from time ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational