Sermons on Enduring Power:

Some Advantages Of Being Committed

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why the committed Christian has so many advantages in so many dimensions of life.

The Advantages of Being a Committed Christian (Acts 28:1-10) Illustration:You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee. John H. Holcomb, The Militant Moderate (Rafter 1. Have you ever stopped to consider all the advantages of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Encourager In A Discouraging Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Finding encouragement from God and godly friends despite all the discouragement you may be facing

How To Be An Encourager in Discouraging Situations (Acts 11:22-26) Illustration: Thomas Edison said, "If I had not had 230 failures I would never have discovered the right filmanet to invent the electric light bulb. Failure often proceeds success." 1. Have you ever wondered how to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3rd Sunday After Epiphany

Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001

Overcoming Evil with Good

The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Benefits Of Baptism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of The King Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

How did David keep going under pressure?

David The strength of the servant king Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/02/series-on-david.htm How can we make it* * What was it that gave David strength to be the servant King* * How can we learn from his example today in the situations we face* Psalm 18 * Heading ’A Psalm of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 3, 2006

This text teaches us that one of the main roles of the holy Spirit is to keep the believer’s soul burning with hopefullness.

Hope is who God is; it is what He does. He is the God of hope. Nature is full of hope. Day follows night... Calm follows the storm... Spring follows winter...The rainbow follows the rain...The Moon rules the night... The sun veiles the morning cloud...Bright stars claims the darkest nights...There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence: Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

A message on encouragement.

PERSISTENCE: KEEP ON KEEPING ON Luke 18:1-8; Acts 14:22 Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 12:1 INTRO: One of the elements that ought to be present in the Christian life-style is persistence. To persist means in contemporary jargon “to avoid burnout.” It means to continue in the cause, to remain, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Made New - Living The New Life Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001

How do believers live between now and the Second Coming? What attitudes do we need to cultivate?

Made New - Living The New Life Bible Reading: Psalm 148 Revelation 21: 1-8 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If you watched the CTV news on Thursday evening you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom For The Winds & Waves Of Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

We need wisdom in order to navigate through the winds & waves of life.

WISDOM FOR THE WINDS & WAVES OF LIFE James 1:5-7 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION James a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ has already thoroughly exhorted his readers to consider their various trials joy because the proving of their faith in God will produce ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Strong

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

Finishing strong is what counts most. It is good to start strong but unless you finish strong it is of no value.

Finishing Strong ”A good start isn’t enough” 1 Kings 3:10-13, I Kings 11:3-6 & 9-11, I Cor 9:24-27 Introduction A.With the New Year approaching, people often make some resolutions that they want to accomplish for the next year. Usually before the month is over they have already given up on ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Living A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

Our ability to be content is under attack. Can we really be satisfied with God and His plan? Discover the truth of contentment and satisfaction.

Living a Satisfied Life May 2002 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (in prison awaiting death) “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” · A life of contentment lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which David Are You?

Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 7, 2000

You are nothing without Christ, yet with Him you can accomplish everything...

1 SAMUEL 16:14 “BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTED FROM SAUL AND AN EVIL SPIRIT FROM THE LORD TROUBLED HIM. v. 23 AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE EVIL SPIRIT FROM GOD WAS UPON SAUL, THAT DAVID TOOK A HARP, AND PLAYED WITH HIS HANDS SO SAUL WAS REFRESHED AND WAS WELL, AND THE EVIL SPIRIT DEPARTED FROM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me Victory Or Give Me Death

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

Three examples of fervency in serving God

“Give Me Victory, Or Give Me Death” II Sam. 23:8-12 Introduction: Ø March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, a lawyer and statesman, stood addressing the Second Virginia Convention in St. John’s Church in Richmond. There, at the brink of war with King George III, he spoke these memorable words, “It is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pray That Ye Prosper .part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 15, 2004

What is prosperity?

I Pray That Ye Prosper. Part 1. What is prosperity and how does it affect our health, physically and spiritually? “I pray that ye prosper and be in health, as your soul prospereth.” There are many descriptions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal