Sermons on Enthusiasm:

The Power Of Song Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

In society songs reflect everything. Both Lyrics and the style of the music combine to give voice to all kinds of emotions. Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, hate etc.. It’s the same in the scriptures there are songs of lament as well as songs of

Because of the theme we are covering the fruit of these messages should be seen in our worship life as a community. Please do not be caught in the enthusiasm of a moment and forget the truths we are receiving and the changes to us those truths should be bringing. (We have covered: Restoring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going On To Greatness

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Humble Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 28, 2009

What do we know about Onesiphorus? You’ve probably never heard of him before. He isn’t famous. His life is barely a mention on the page of a letter from Paul to Timothy. Here was a man who was simply a humble servant.

A Servant’s Heart I heard a story about puny and weak man. He was always sick but he couldn’t afford to see a doctor. He lived in the deep back woods in an old log cabin, his condition seemed to grow worse every day. One night, in a very real vision, God told him to go out there and push a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Us To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009

Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Factor

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

Taking a frank look at the reality of fear and the crippling effect. A workable recipe that if applied will bring success.

Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – ‘18’ – 21 Title: “Fear Factor” Introduction: “Reality Shows” have become an overwhelming success, mainly because so many people can identify with the theme of the programs! • The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is FEAR! • It appears that everybody is afraid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 3, 2009

Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

Hebrews 12:1-3 “Transformation” INTRODUCTION Transformation happens all around us. A caterpillar morphs into a butterfly. Dieting and exercise can transform out-of-shape flab into a lean, mean muscle machine. A shy, gangly teenager grows up to be a competent professional, an astronaut, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Face 2 Face With God

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 23, 2009

Moses was and still is a very interesting character in the bible.

Face to Face with God (Ex. 33:7-23) Moses was and still is a very interesting character in the bible. I’m particularly drawn to this great man not only because of the great and mighty works God did through him but his desire to know God more. Considering his background, weaknesses and inadequacies ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"It Is Time To Get Off The Bench" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 17, 2014

A lot of us are content with watching others share their faith. This lesson will challenge you to get in the game of life.

he Ultimate Decision June 25, 2014 Many of you are asking the Lord to show you how to be a Warrior for Him. You have decided that playing it safe sitting on the bench while comfortable is not exciting anymore. Know I will be praying for you to be able to throw off all that enticement that comes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-6

Communion - The Movie In My Mind

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 26, 2015

Sermon using the concept of a making a movie to explain holy communion

Just recently, I made a short animated video to promote St Luke’s. As this has proved popular on the web, I thought I might try my hand at one on communion. But then a question struck me. And it is – what is sacrament of Holy Communion really all about? Well, of course, I would start ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Answering God’s Call

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 20, 2015

What response will we make to Jesus when he enters our lives and invites us to “repent and believe”? He announces a call and invites us to answer with a new way of thinking and acting.

In Mark 1:14-20, we hear the story of the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry. He is beginning his ministry just as John the Baptist is ending his ministry. Both of them called on the people to repent. The main difference between both ministries is that while John the Baptist was a one man show, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Arguing Greater To Lesser: If God Could Forgive Paul, He Can Forgive You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2015

God forgave Paul when he repented and believed in Jesus. If God forgave Paul, he can forgive you!

Arguing from Greater to Lesser: If God Could Forgive Paul, He Can Forgive You (I Timothy 1:12-17) 1. According to UPI, “An Israeli zoo said it has fired a security guard whose on-the-job snooze was blamed for the on-camera escape of three female rhinos. The Ramat Gan Safari park near Tel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desire To Serve Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Make Me Sick!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 17, 2011

Christ's letter to the Church in Laodicea urges us to see ourselves as Christ sees us, which might not be very pleasant, but he also longs to restore our lost fellowship with him.

They thought they were doing very well. They had a high opinion of themselves, their Church and their town. The town was famous and wealthy. So wealthy that, when much of it was destroyed by an earthquake in 60AD, they turned down an offer of money from the government to help to rebuild it, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 27, 2011

8th Grade Graduation sermon for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Illinois

Good Shepherd Lutheran School Graduation Sermon 2011 Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher Introduction We are all thankful tonight for what you have accomplished in the last nine years. Wednesday evening I was here for the Kindergarten Graduation, and it was a joy to see their exuberance and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Give Up...great Things Take Time

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018

True believers can't give up. That what we feel is a setback is only a setup for the Savior to step through. Don't give up...great things take time!

Scripture Reference: Psalm 137:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 10, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction: Israel had been in captivity as slave in Egypt. After nearly 400 years of captivity, they were allowed to leave and follow Moses to the Promised Land of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist