Sermons on enthusiasm: showing 646-660 of 4,028

Balancing Proclamation With Instruction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul shows us how to balance our preaching with our teaching for the best effects

Why Is It Important To Balance Proclamation With Instruction (Acts 20:20,21) Illustration:Some pastors preach "longhorn sermons," a point here, a point there, and a lot of bull in between. Source Unknown. One pastor never prepared during the week, and on Sunday morning he’d sit on the platform ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secrets Of Success From The Life Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is a study of Queen Esther and the factors that contributed to her greatness.

SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER OUTLINE 1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16, Esther 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here I Am Send Someone Else

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We are in the Lord’s army, are we ready for the call to duty?

Here I am, Send Someone Else Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 ISA 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believers Joy Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

One of our greatest gifts as a believer is joy, The Joy of the Lord produces a strength in us that will lift us above the storms of life, and enable us to walk on top of the troubled waters.

Ne 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. One of the saddest things in the body of Christ today is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

That My House May Be Full

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

It is not a pride thing to have a full house, a packed out church (It’s a God thing- A full house is his idea.

“A FULL HOUSE” Lu. 14:16 –24 Many have disqualified themselves from their place of priveledge and blessings. By unconcern. Indifference. (self interests.) They began to excuse themselves. Excuse (to beg off) i.e. depreicate, decline, shun: refuse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Conversion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000

The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resume` Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Jan 18, 2001

Learning about who the Holy Spirit is. He is God.

The Resume` of the Holy Spirit 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Witnesses

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001

We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Be Affected As A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment.

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment. Isaiah wrote, "Yet they rebelled and grieved the Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them." (Isa. 63:10) Ask the Lord to help you to avoid grieving the Spirit in anyway so as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea: Apathy And Unconcern Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (7th in series).

LAODICEA: APATHY AND UNCONCERN Revelation 3:14-22 INTRO: There was in Laodicea, the spirit of indifference, apathy, and unconcern. Reading this letter is like looking into a mirror and seeing our own face–our own time. We are moving into the spirit of the Laodicean age. The word Laodicea means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Adventure Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Going to the End with Faith guiding you there.

Sermon The Adventure of Faith Scripture: Exodus 14:10­22, especially verse 15 Introduction: Faith is an adventure, a way of life that involves interactive steps and crucial decisions. Faith often begins with a vision or revelation from God. It usually induces excitement and enthusiasm. However, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Small Stuff Or Big Deal? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

This is about the problem of spiritual indifference, and God’s promise, "return to me and I will return to you."

Main Idea: The problem with spiritual indifference. God’s Promise: Return to me, and I’ll return to you. HOOK A quote from David Hansen (The Power of Loving Your Church) about being ’at war’ with God sometimes but at least not ambivalent. (The strong wording of the quote gets one’s attention ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Time To Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 7, 2007

The work began well at first, then stalled, as the people of God became self-absorbed and so concerned about re-building their own homes and lives neglecting the work of God had given then to do.

Text Verse: Haggai 1:4-5 (Haggai 1:4-5) "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? {5} Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways." Introduction: Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon in 586 B. C. In 538 B. C. King Cyrus allowed the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need Revival?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on revival preparation.

WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist