Sermons on Effort Required:

Overcoming Faulty Presuppositions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Learning requires a willingness to surrender our faulty presuppositions

Overcoming our Faulty Presuppositions (Acts 10:23-34) It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Extra Mile

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Following Jesus requires that we go the Extra Mile!

Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Subject: Justice Theme: New Testament view of justice Prop: The Law provided justice, but Christians are not to always seek justice. Trans.: Jesus gives us the solution to a heart of retaliation. Turn the other cheek, give more than is required, to go the extra mile, to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - 1.

What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5: 16) 2. At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1.

What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5:16) At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn what it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Generosity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

New Life requires new generosity as shown by the Philippians

I want you put yourself in Paul’s shoes for a moment. Here he is, travelling around the Mediterranean, visiting exotic places; going on sea voyages; meeting interesting people. Sounds great doesn’t it? Well, perhaps not so great when you think about the way he met some of those interesting people, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Anglican

Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision.

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision. Intro.: 1. One of the fundamental truths of the gospel is that when one comes to Christ one does not remain the same (2 Cor. 5:17). a. How else could you explain radical change in Peter/Paul? b. Christ still changes people! c. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Outward Harmony / Inward Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT

BIG IDEA: HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT I. (:1-5) HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP REQUIRES OUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER WITH A SPIRIT OF: - STEADFASTNESS - JOY - AND PATIENCE A. (:1) Steadfastness -- We Must be Totally Committed to Stand Firm in the Lord 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Worship

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

What does God require of us re: worship?

INTRODUCTION: - WHAT IS PRAISE/WORSHIP? PRAISE = “to commend, to applaud or magnify” - For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of Worship, Lifting-up & Glorifying the Lord. WORSHIP = in English, to ascribe worth, to pay homage, to reverence. - in Hebrew, the word most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching Out For Falsehood

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 7, 2006

Watching out for falsehood requires both recognition and realization.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is my understanding that many years ago (1979) Bradley, Automotive Division of Thor Corporation, sold a fiberglass body that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression it was an expensive sports car. On the outside it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The Parent Of Your Child's Dreams

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 19, 2006

Parenting is a calling that needs our commitment and requires compassion

There was a pastor who gave a talk about parenting even before he had a child. His title was, “How to Raise Your Children.” Then he had his first child. It took him some time before he gave that talk again. When he gave it, he changed the title into “Suggestions for Struggling Parents.” Then he had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Aquiring The Divine Satisfaction

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003

God requires us to simply gather his blessings

Exodus16:15 So when the children of Israel saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, "This is the bread which the LORD has given you to eat. 16 "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: ‘Let every man gather it according to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

A Kingdom Of Children Series

Contributed by Robbie Peay on Apr 19, 2004

Entrance into the kingdom of God requires child-like faith

A Kingdom Of Children, Mark 10:13-16 SHARPBegin a 5 part series of sermons on Kingdom of God (define it); explore it; today, find out who can enter kingdom GENERAL ACTIONTurn to Mark 10:13-16 (read it); passage tells us a few things about the kingdom; zeroes in on one main point POVEntrance into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

God requires believers to be humble in terms of our service.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. 8:am 9/9/01 Matt 20:20-21 Humility, The way To Greatness Matt 20:20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Willing Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

No one realized the requirement for Jesus’ sacrifice.. or his willingness

Pentecost 17 Christ, the Willing Sacrifice Mark 8:27-35 † In the Name of Jesus! † Grace and Peace is for you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Rebuke – Rebuked What was so satanic about Peter’s comments? I can hear Peter’s thoughts, as he listened to Jesus that incredible day. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Good reception with God requires right relationships with people.

Divine Reception Matthew 5:21-26 Intro: During the last couple of weeks up at Camp Elkanah near Starkey, I found myself a bit cut off from the rest of the world. I’m really not all that attached to our cell phone, but needing to check messages at the office, I found myself wandering around camp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God