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The Dynamics Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 6,186 views

Since fruitfulness is dependant on sharing the word we must understand the dynamics of the word or we will be intimidated by the opposition.

Sermon. “The Dynamics of Fruitfulness” Mark 4:21-34 Spurgeon Said, WHEN that which comes of his sowing is unfruitful, the sower’s work is wasted: he has spent his strength for nothing. Without fruit the sower’s work would even seem to be insane, for he takes good wheat, throws it away, and loses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Church Should Be

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 4,100 views

The church of Acts shows us what the church of today should be like

What the Church Should Be Acts 9:31 Introduction The city of Long Beach, California, looks upon the Queen Mary, docked at a quay on the ocean front, as a floating white elephant. Since 1967, when the city bought the ship from Cunard, $63 million has been spent on its conversion into a tourist spot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Toolbox

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 16,622 views

The Church is God’s toolbox, used to fulfill His mission for the Kingdom.

GOD’S TOOLBOX Introduction: 1. Every Christian is not only needed, but vital to God’s purposes for the kingdom; the church represents God’s box of useful tools for His purpose and glory. 2. When Jesus was about to leave the earth, he gave his disciples a mission. Acts 1:8 "But you will receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Catch

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 2,597 views

Calling of the Disciples, Jesus as people for trivial things to be seen in the world.

In the past few Sabbath days we have tracked Jesus movements since John the Baptist. Last week he was run out of his home town because he expected people accept him for who he was He came home and he was no longer the carpenter’s son. He was God’s son. So either he was nuts or a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 12, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 3,767 views

A sermon on the place of doubt in relation to faith.

Sermon for 2 Easter Yr C, 18/04/2004 Based on Jn 20:24-29 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Charlie and Lucy are walking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Making The Most Of The New Year

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 11,198 views

This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confirm Your Call

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 3,747 views

The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,985 views

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:8)How to unify believers with different perspectives

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:1-8) Illustration:I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field. John Wesley. Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full Assurance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 6,916 views

The Hebrew writer is encouraging us to be diligent to the end. The result of this diligence allows one to have that full assurance of salvation that God has promised. To KNOW, without a doubt that you are saved, that when you die your home will be in He

Full Assurance Series: Messages from Hebrews 6:1–12 Hebrews INTRODUCTION From 1960 to 1981, Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS News. It’s a position he might have never attained had he let an earlier experience tarnish his determination. At the age of twenty-one, Cronkite was doing what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Keys To A Healthy Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 5,411 views

Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2006

based on 59 ratings

| 5,757 views

Short message delivered after a service of praise & worship through music.

Let’s talk for just a minute on singing the songs of praise and worship. 1. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SONGS There is a very big difference between singing praises and singing praises with a heart that yearns to have more of God’s glory. People have always congregated in groups to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: *other

What's Wrong With Skipping Bible Class?

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 4,432 views

We need to teach the next generation or we’ll pay a great spiritual price. Bible class is one way to do that.

What’s Wrong With Skipping Bible Class? Judges 2:10-15 ( have a couple kids stand up with me as a visual for the lesson) There is an interesting phenomenon that happened on any given Sunday in any given church. More people show up for worship services than for Bible classes. We average about ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15, Judges 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 8,745 views

How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lie: God's Love For Me Is Based On My Performance Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

based on 50 ratings

| 14,469 views

Sermon focused on the truth that salvation is based on God’s Grace and not man’s works.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S LOVE FOR ME IS BASED ON MY PERFORMANCE Galatians 3:1-14 Paul was a young family man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. He was full of joy, funny and a delight to be around. He loved to go soul-winning and a wonderful servant of the Lord. His love for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have To Live By Man Made Standards

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 15 ratings

| 3,157 views

How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom. 8:12-14)

How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom 8:12-14) Illustration: In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution elected social reformer Jane Addams to honorary membership. But Addams’s antiwar stance during World War I and her insistence that even subversives had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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