Sermons on Engine:

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing To Make A Difference

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005

Our lives have purpose and we’re called on to choose that purpose.

Choosing to Make a Difference with your Life Cornwall November 13, 2004 Franklin Graham grew up as the oldest son of the famous American evangelist Billy Graham. From the time he was little, Franklin was seen to be his father’s obvious heir. He was told over and over again by family, friends, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would You Risk Your Life For? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 5, 2005

When Paul spoke to Felix about faith in Christ he discussed righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come. It scared Felix, but not enough. What motivates us to live for Christ?

What would you risk your life for? Acts 15:26 speaks of “men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul asks the question in 1 Cor. 15:30, “Why do we stand in jeopardy every hour?” In Romans 8 he quotes Psalms 44 and applies it to Christians: “For your sake we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered To Live To The Fullest

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

The filling of the Spirit empowers us to live our lives to the fullest.

We love Superman. He seems to be so invincible... so powerful... except of course in front of a kryptonite. Still, we love superheroes. We know they’re not real. Yet how we wish we would become superheroes. For most of us, we only have the strength to barely pull us through the day. After a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always A Critic Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 10, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

From comment cards to online customer service surveys our culture encourages us to be critical of everything from food to services. I know, it comes in the package with freedom. It’s a first amendment thing. Recently Time Magazine featured an article entitled “When Everyone’s a Critic.” The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deadly Epidemic

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children.

The Deadly Epidemic There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children. Pornography is a $13 billion dollar a year industry. In 1999 web-site revenues were 1.2 billion dollars. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Entertainment Center Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Third in a series discussing how the church has become so much like the world that we might need an extreme makeover. Takeoff on the popular television series. Powerpoint available upon request

Extreme Makeover “Family Room” Entertainment Center Ephesians 5:1-7 Let’s look at some of the entertainment choices we make daily and our children make daily. Here are some stats that may surprise you: Pornography is one of the fastest growing industries in America: Last year: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Make Prevailing Power A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2003

Last in series on Prevailing Power. Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions...

Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions. Some are good and some are not so good. There are some churches known for their good works and some know for their awesome battles. There is a town in Texas where a church got into a disagreement over if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life Abundantly"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter Jesus’ I am saying, I am the door of the sheep

Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10:1-10 "Life Abundantly" 1 ¶ "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; 2 but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens; the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Extreme Makeover: Family Room, Entertainment Center Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 18, 2004

Third in the series talking about how God wants to change our homes by doing an extreme makeover

Extreme Makeover “Family Room” Entertainment Center Ephesians 5:1-7 Let’s look at some of the entertainment choices we make daily and our children make daily. Here are some stats that may surprise you: Pornography is one of the fastest growing industries in America: Last year: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tell If Your Spiritual Health Is Good

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 20, 2003

Our English word "hygiene" comes from the Greek word for "sound" (sound doctrine; sound faith; sound speech) used in the Pastoral Letters - this sermon evaluates these signs of good spiritual health.

Going to the doctor for a checkup is something a lot of people do religiously. They want to make sure their health is not failing in ways they can’t detect on their own. Not a bad idea. Likewise we are prone to miss some signs of poor spiritual health if we don’t check up on it regularly. In ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8, 1 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Tune Up For Judgment Day

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005

Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"They Saw, He Saw

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday

Last Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday Luke 9:28-36 "They Saw, He Saw" 28 ¶ Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

He's Alive!

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 25, 2008

An Easter Season Sermon using the Hymn, "Were You There?" as a basis.

He’s Alive! (But Don’t Tell Anyone) Matthew 27 & 28: 1-10 Key Verses: Matthew 28: 6-7 Hymn Suggestions: “Were You There?,” Traditional Spiritual, Public Domain; “He Arose!,” Robert Lowry, Public Domain; “My Savior’s Love,” Charles Gabriel, Public Domain; “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” Stuart ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Power Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 31, 2008

Have you come to know the "Power of God". Is He all powerful and capable of doing all things required in your life? God indeed is able, will we come to know Him fully.

“God’s Power”Ephesians 1:19-23 God’s Power that raises… God’s Power that brings us into Heaven… God’s Power that exalts… In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist