Sermons on Evangelical Leaders:

The Faithful Steps - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 12, 2007

This is the second in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JWAR #2 - The FAITHFUL STEPS Luke 19:1-10 > Last weekend was a very special time for Deb and I, we had our entire bunch together. Jonathon came home from working 3 months for student life plus Christy and Piper came to kind of “celebrate” that Christy finished her college course work ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008

You are called to shepherd the people God has given you.

Lighthouses of Prayer – The Call To Shepherd January 13, 2008 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the country. This is his commission: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other

"The Double Outcast Gets Saved"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2007

A sermon on seeking the lost in love.

“The Double Outcast Gets Saved!” Luke 17:11-19 A friend of mine from back in Virginia recently told me that she and her pastor are going to begin hanging out at the local bar on Friday and Saturday nights. They aren’t going there in order to get drunk…they’ll be drinking cokes… they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Life Changer

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Nov 6, 2019

A sermon about how Jesus changed Zacchaeus' life and how He changes ours.

Sing with me if you know the song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man, A wee little man was he He climbed up in a sycamore tree For the Lord he wanted to see And when the Savior passed that way He looked up in the tree And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down! For I'm going to your house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Doors Are Open

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011

A message prepared to launch into National Back to Church Sunday Campaign. The message is adapted from the Back to Church Sunday Resources

Our Doors are Open Luke 15:1-10 National Back to Church Preparation Message September 4, 2011 Morning Service (Adapted from the National Back to Church Sunday sermon resources) When was the last time you had to search for something? People misplace things every day. We lose our keys. We forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Appoint Those Who Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 25, 2012

James cautioned believers against rushing to become teachers. God teaches that He will appoint whom He pleases. He does, however, give us the criteria for His appointment.

“The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. They shall guard all the furnishings ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17 (Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an offence)

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:18 Illustration:Whoever wants to be judge of human nature should study people’s excuses. Hebbel. Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Go For Us

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 19, 2002

Calling and motivating people to serve God where He is directing them

Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Join The Search Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 27, 2003

A narrative sermon calling on Christians to join the search for the lost.

Title: More Like Jesus... In His Mission D.T.: There is not greater reward in life than to be a part of seeing someone come to Christ. Text: Luke 15:4-32 Move #1: Introduction - How many of you have watched the game show with Donnie Osmand, "The Pyramid Game." One person lists out a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Plant A New Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005

The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just As They Are

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jan 27, 2006

A call to all Christians to exercise the privilege of winning souls for Christ.

Luke 5:27 - 32 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

First Things First

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-31, 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Methodist