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  • The Gift That Keeps Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 663 views

    This sermon explores our identity as God's children, the significance of Jesus' birth, and the transformative power of knowing God intimately through His Word.

    Good morning, beloved of the Lord. What a joy it is to gather together in this house of worship, united by our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Each one of us, bound by the shared belief in the Gospel, the Good News of salvation. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a divine ...read more

  • Guideline 1: Make The Right Connections Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 5, 2017
     | 10,448 views

    If i am going to get life right, I need to make sure I am connected to God, the author of life, and His family.

    Today, we begin a series of messages on the subject of "Getting It Right" as we look at God's Guidelines for Right Living found in the book of Philippians. We are talking in this series on success in life. As we begin, we need to think about how success in life is defined. Some are of the opinion ...read more

  • Get On The Bus: State Of The Church

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,950 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address given to encourage a congregation toward forward-thinking.

    INTRO * If we're not careful we can spend a lot of time looking backwards at What was * And /or a lot of time looking at What will be... * Religious people do this  The good old days  God bring revival on the verge of revival * Parents do this  Longing for the ...read more

  • How Can You Tell Who Is Ready To Receive God

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    A look at how we frequently judge the inward readiness by the outward appearance and why that doesn't work.

    HOW CAN YOU TELL WHO IS READY TO RECEIVE GOD? Outward appearance is a poor indicator of inward readiness. - Jonah 3:5-10. - Focusing on outward appearance hurts our witnessing because we don’t want to be mocked. - There are many who appear to be far away from God because they are in fact very ...read more

  • The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,110 views

    This was the first great revival.

    THE DAY OF PENTECOST. Acts 2. The feast of Pentecost was held at the end of the wheat harvest, fifty days after the Passover. It was also used as a commemoration of the giving of the law, fifty days after the Exodus. As the disciples continued to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon ...read more

  • Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,320 views

    Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

    INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

  • In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

    Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,217 views

    The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

    Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

  • Living The Mission Of God - Message #2 Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on May 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,318 views

    Sermon Series from the Book of Acts

    LIVING THE MISSION OF GOD - PART 2 Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. 3 And tongues, like flames of fire that were ...read more

  • The Commissioning Of The Apostles Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,978 views

    Acts 1:6-8 shows us that the mission that Jesus gave his apostles began with his commissioning of them.

    Introduction Luke wrote two books. The first book is called The Gospel According to Luke. His second book is usually called The Acts of the Apostles. The two books together are part one and part two of the same story of Jesus. Luke said in Acts 1:1, “In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt ...read more

  • Three Vital Commitments

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 13,817 views

    This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

    TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

  • Jesus Christ The Same

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 356 ratings
     | 27,268 views

    In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

    JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

  • Jesus' Plan Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    Coleman brings Jesus’ early ministry to reality in his book. He explains, in 9 easy principles, “the master plan of evangelism,” Jesus’ way.

    Jesus’ Plan of Evangelism: Matthew 4:19 “…Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 Introduction: Many churches are considerably “dead” today. A large number of churches fail to teach the importance of evangelism. These churches are trying to attract members of other churches ...read more

  • Jesus, The Same

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,910 views

    JESUS CHRIST THE SAME.

    Jesus, the Same September 12, 2007 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to ...read more

  • Let It Be Known

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Jun 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,405 views

    When you receive good news, you want to let it be known to others. Every engaged girl shows off her engagement ring. Gender reveal parties announce a newborn is coming. What better news to share than the good news of God's love shown through Christ? Peter let it be known on Pentecost.

    “Let It Be Known” Acts 2 In Acts 2, we see the birth of the Church on the Day of Pentecost. This small band of disciples of Jesus had endured Jesus crucified on the Cross. The one they believed to be the Messiah had been killed. They thought it was over, then they heard the news: Jesus is alive! ...read more

  • Christianity Is A Serious Business

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2007
     | 4,034 views

    Christianity Is A Serious Business 1) The gospel is every Christian’s tool and trade 2) Our heavenly employer expects results 3) Faithful workers will receive a reward of grace; the disobedient will be punished severely

    The Major League Baseball season ended a month ago with the firing of a dozen managers and coaches. With the poor season the Edmonton Eskimos had this year and the tough one the Oilers are going through right now, one wonders how long before the head coaches of those teams get canned? Why are there ...read more