Sermons on Enablement:

A Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Look Of Christ

Contributed by Glen Madden on Jul 13, 2001

What did Jesus see when he saw Peter betraying him? Failure or potential?

Glen B Madden Title: The Look of Christ Date: 20/10/96 Reference: Luke 22:61 Introduction Luke 22: 54 - 62 In this passage we have the account of what is commonly called the Peter’s Denial of Christ. Have you noticed that we do have this tendency to separate ourselves from God’s Word. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Could You Give Birth To God's Baby

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 18, 2001

What does God want to send to the earth through you? Learn from Mary’s example about dealing with the key issues to being a channel for God.

Philippians 4:13 tells us "[We] can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us." We often quote that for encouragement, or try and motivate others to move forward in what seems to be impossible endeavors. But it becomes a source of divine encouragement when you understand that God believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 13, 2001

A series of sermons based on Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: WORSHIP EXODUS 40:34-38 INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning by asking you some questions and I want you to answer me. I want us to have a discussion. Now, I have to tell you that I am putting myself out on a limb here because if you don’t answer, I will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Exodus 40:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judging The Judgement Of Judging

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Short sermon on how and how not to judge

Judging The Judgement Of Judging Matthew 7:1-12 People love to judge. Popularity of Talk-TV, Court-Tv, height of OJ trial, President Clinton’s trials. Even those who hold the opinion of, "You have your beliefs, and I have mine." make judgements upon those who form strong judgments by calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Success Is From The Lord - Prov. 21:31

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 8, 2002

Success is From the Lord - Prov. 21:31 - A horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.

Success is From the Lord - Prov. 21:31 - A horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Quote: Tim Salmon had a big day at the plate on Tuesday. The Anaheim Angels right fielder had a grand slam and drove in five runs in an 11-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:31, Proverbs 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Judical System

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Makes a comparison on how our judicial systems works compared to Gods

1 John 2:1-2 God’s Judicial System I. Introduction A. WE should be really proud to live in America B. Think about how a judicial system works 1. We first have to be charged of a crime 2. We then have a trial, that we are innocent until proven guilty 3. There is always as advocate, or lawyer, on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Holding The Ropes For The Next Generation

Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003

Message for senior Adult Day

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Acts 9:23-31 Title: Holding the Ropes for the Next Generation (Senior Adult Day) Date: August 25, 2002 Introduction: Today we honor out Senior Adults, and the Activities Committee asked if it would be possible for me to preach a message appropriate for such a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision: How's Your Life Sight? Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

First in series. Looking at what vision is, what hinders it, and how to have it.

Me, My Church, & I Vision: How’s Your Life Sight? Habakkuk 2:1-4 "Poor eyes limit your sight; poor vision limits your deeds." -Franklin Field "A blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s world by the limits of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Other Sheep Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 5, 2003

Jesus speaks of drawing other sheep into his fold, thus calling us to be an inclusive, welcoming church.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr B, 11/04/2003 Based on Jn 10:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Life Begins With Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

“LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 11, 2002

Highlights beginning of Jesus’ public ministry; baptism, anointing, temptation

Jesus Ministry Begins Mark 1:9-13 INTRO.: The beginning of the public life of Jesus is very briefly recorded by Mark, who is characterized by an economy of words. It was time of religious awakening. Mark quickly tells us of the ministry of John the Baptist as predicted by Malachi and described ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ