Sermons on Efforts:

Getting Back To "Normal"

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001

After the tragedy that has struck our nation one question we are hearing is "will we ever be the same again" The real question is should we be the same?

Getting Back to “Normal” Revelation 2:1-7 September 30, 2001 Introduction As we are seeing our nation begin to float back into some form of a routine; we are seeing that things are changing in our daily living. The television has begun to return to its regular schedule. The news media is starting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Sep 14, 2002

The Holy Spirit, like a powerline makes the Gospel of Jesus Christ come alive. It, too, is a timeline on which to hang all the epistles.

GOSPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Our Christ, our responsibility 9-1-02 Acts 1:1-15 Join me today in the Book of Acts. Luke started this book … for at least two reasons: · First, as an extension of the Gospel of Luke … that presented Jesus as the Christ … and told of his life and teachings… and · Second, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Offenses

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004

Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

Count My Trophies?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Winning is the modern goal, count my trophies and you will see how good I am?

What is winning? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 19: 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Jude 1:22 And some have compassion, making a difference: Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:30, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah -- The Pouting Prophet

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 19, 2002

It is amzaing. Jonah gets down preaching the greatest revival messege and then he pouts. This sermon looks at the life of Jonah

Jonah 1:1-4:11 Jonah – The Pouting Prophet Introduction A. When a team when a game it is funny to hear what they are going to say afterwards in the interview B. You can almost guess what they will say C. This is a total team effort, D. We gave 110%, I am proud of the guys E. I’m going to Disney ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2005

The encounter in the storm tells us we need to (1) put our trust in God; (2) do not let fear paralyze us, and (3) faith comes from knowing the Word of God.

Jesus asked, “Where is your faith?” I believe this is the same question the Lord would like to ask us today. Where is your faith? Where or what do you put your trust in? In yourself – your own wisdom and strength? Your career? Your family? No human being can live without faith in someone or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 9, 2005

Harassed and helpless people in this world are waiting for someone to point the way to Christ.

The Harvest is Plentiful Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: A New York ophthalmologist said that there were more nearsighted people in the city of New York City than in any other. His reasoning was that people routinely operate down among the skyscrapers, hemmed in by the walls of high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Episode Iv: A New Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 10, 2005

God teaches us that his way of winning hearts through his Word is the only way.

$20,000. That’s how much our congregation spent last year (not including pastor’s salary) on outreach both here and through our synod. What did that $20,000 accomplish? Well we didn’t grow as a congregation, and our synod’s membership actually declined. Was that $20,000 wasted? Is sharing God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy In The Christian Life -- Overcoming Hindrances To Spiritual Work

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was a message in a series on “joy in the Christian life” based on the book and life of Nehemiah.

So far as we have gone through Nehemiah = His book and his life - Briefly looked at his Godly character - His deep-seated desire to make a difference for the glory of God - Godly separation = Necessity of prayer for Spiritual power for Spiritual work - Willingness to sacrifice to obtain greater ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up The Wall And I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

If there is a breach in your wall, how can you protect your family and the ones you love?

BUILDING UP THE WALL AND I CAN’T COME DOWN Neh 4 4:1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, "What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Life, Laundery, And Being Clothed With Christ

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

Sermon examining the doctrine of the Exchanged Life

Have you ever laundered money? I am not talking about the money laundering done by some drug dealer who might be trying to cover the trail of their ill-gotten gain. I am talking about actual laundering money – taking one’s hard earned cash and sending it through the agitation and rinse cycles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Peace Through The Prince

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 20, 2004

Finding peace through Jesus Christ. Appropriate for Christmas.

FINDING PEACE THROUGH THE PRINCE -Read Luke 2:4-19; Isaiah 9:1-7 Christmas preparations in the United States have seen a continuing trend to cut Jesus Christ out of the celebration. References to the Son of God simply do not fit today’s politically correct views. In Egg Harbor, N.J., the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe...about Sin

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 26, 2003

Focuses more on the sin of failing to respond to the Holy Spirit.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Sin Text: Proverbs 29:1 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge was returning home from going to church. He was asked what the preacher had preached about. His one word reply, "Sin". The questioner wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing God's Dream Team Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 28, 2003

Every one has a dream team...see how Jesus developed His

The world is full of competing messages, some in harmony some in disharmony. A good example is commercials on television. Last week advertisers shelled out on average $2.1 million dollars for a 30 second spot. In 55 ads we saw Tobacco giant Philip Morris advertised against teen smoking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Just Can Not Do Enough

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006

This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist