Sermons on Enablement:

The Saints Of God Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the character, worship,fellowship and strenght of saints.

The Saints of God Introduction; This is the last sermon of my series on the book of Philippians. I have preached 35 sermons from the book of Philippians. It is amazing that no matter how many times you will read and study a passage of scripture you can get more out of it. The theme for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham, A Man Challenged #15 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

From Barrenness to Fruitfulness

Abraham, a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise From Barrenness to Fruitfulness Reading: Genesis 20:14 - 21:7 One of the keys of seeing our God move is our coming to the understanding that He does because of His name, and not because we have in any way built up some credit with Him. This is also ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Altitude Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 3 in a series from Isaiah 40

FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 3-Gaining Altitude Sunday, September 23, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Isaiah 40:31(New American Standard Bible) “Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discovering God's Will In Your Life

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 13, 2007

Discovering God’s will in your lives.

Discovering God’s will in your life Introduction Jeremiah 1:5 “Before you were formed in your mother’s womb I knew you, I call you to be a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 29:11, God said, “My plans are plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” God has a plan for everyone single one of us and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perseverance Pays Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 14, 2007

Christian discipleship involved watchfullness, and watchfullness involves perseverance. Christians are called to focused, fearless faith

Luke 12:32-40 “Perseverance Pays Off” INTRODUCTION It is difficult to believe that the beginning of a new school year is upon us. For the past several weeks we seen advertisements for back to school specials, and have noticed the aisles stocked with school supplies at the stores where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Faith Completed With Virtue Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

#1 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

The Enlargement of Life Living Faith Completed with Virtue. Reading: 2.Peter.1:1-11 There is in the scriptures an assumption made and portrayed, that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God on the basis of the atoning work of Jesus, that that person has the very power of God to live a life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Biblical Approach To Each Day

Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 2, 2008

This sermon is a word of advise on how each day should be approach in order for a Christian to remainpowerful and productive.

A Biblical Approach To Each Day Psalm 118:24 “This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24, NASB)? Among other things, Psalm 118 is one of those songs which speaks of victory. This psalm was the last of a section of the Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Witnesses In Words And Actions Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

The church carries out its calling to be witnesses to the ends of the earth through the gifts and talents of Christ’s disciples in everyday situatiosn in life.

Acts 3:1-16 “The Church Witnesses in Words and Actions” INTRODUCTION We continue on our path of discovery. Our goal is to gain greater insight and understanding about the Church, by studying the early Christians who are portrayed in the Book of Acts. So far we have learned that the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church For Everyone Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

Christians are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations. No person or group of people is excluded from God’s love and God’s desire to have them participate in God’s kingdom.

Acts 10:1-23 “A Community for Everyone” INTRODUCTION We conclude our examination of the early Church and the early Christians this Sunday. Our brief study has been both exciting and empowering. We have discovered what the mission and purpose of the church is. We have learned how to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Onward! Upward!

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

The road to heaven is uphill the whole way.

Onward! Upward! Intro: Door prize at K.A.R.M thrift store. Text: Philippians 3:13-16 I. Flee complacency a. Don’t count yourself to have already attained i. Examples of Paul’s glorious past 1. v. 5,6 2. Equal with greatest apostles (2 Cor. 11:5) 3. Gifts of the Spirit a. Prophecy (I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Imbalance

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

We need God to bring divine imbalance to us so that we become more dependent upon Him and less on our comfort zone.

Divine Imbalance Intro.: The church has managed, with all her knowledge and experience to paint herself into a corner. She as become a stereotype. Most churches have learned to function quite well without God. But don’t kid yourself, the world sees right through this situation. They see our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008

We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Take When I Really Need To Hear From God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God?

Steps to Take when I Really Need to Hear from God Key Verse: 2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? Introduction: Throughout the Bible, we read about prophets and other men and women of God who implored their people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Watchful Eye Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 5, 2008

Not only does our help come from the Lord, but the Lord is alsokeeping a watchful eye upon us. We are never out of God’s care.

Psalm 121:1-8 “God’s Watchful Eye” INTRODUCTION While traveling up to Jerome the other day, my mind wandered and I began to think what it must have been like traveling though the area as a pioneer. It must have been a daunting adventure. Certainly the trip that now takes us two hours must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 5: Backsliding In Ministry

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

When You Backslide

A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist