Sermons on Evangelism Barriers:

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

James asks the question What is your life? Let’s examine what scripture says it is and ought to be.

What is your life? James 4:11-17 Introduction All that has to be said are two numbers 9-11 and memories and reflections of where we were and what we saw and what we thought come flooding the consciousness. Sit in silence for just 5 seconds and recall the sites and recall the emotions. ABC NBC CBS ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Up And Glow

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

It is time for the Church to arise in the mist of the dark world of sin and shine for the glory of Christ.

“GET UP AND GLOW” Intro: I believe that every church ought to have a vision and mission of what they feel that God would have them to do in reaching out to their area with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenge I have for you and I as a Church is that which the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Catch

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

Calling of the Disciples, Jesus as people for trivial things to be seen in the world.

In the past few Sabbath days we have tracked Jesus movements since John the Baptist. Last week he was run out of his home town because he expected people accept him for who he was He came home and he was no longer the carpenter’s son. He was God’s son. So either he was nuts or a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

Everyday a person lives in sin they earn a wage, this message shares some of those wages with us.

Subject: The Wages Of Sin Scripture Reading: Romans 6:23 The question that has been asked for centuries, the question that has effected more people, the question that is asked by every prospective employee, young people ask it, middle age people ask it, even older people ask it. The question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Holiness

Overlooked Harvest

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004

Sometimes we tend to overlook important matters that need to be taken care of because of doubtful viewpoint in life.

Harvest time brings great joy not only to the harvesters, but to the sowers as well. It is the most awaited time for farmers who with hope expecting much fruits for their much labor. They are worthy to receive the visible fruits of what they have sown; surely, it’s the prize of their hard work. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Of A Nation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 13, 2004

A look at Jeremiah and Babylon, could America be Spiritual Babylon?

The Fall of a Nation, Babylon is Fallen. Is the United States , Spiritual Babylon ? Jer.51:6-18. I read an artical the other day, concerning the vast wealth of America and the massive influence that she has over the rest of the world. Most banking systems are located in New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 1st "Gc” Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon is about our responsibility to fulfill the Great Commission.

There are two green things I have been able to grow. One is mold. Now it’s not terribly difficult to grow that. Just place some leftovers in the back of the fridge and forget about it for a few months. That’s one thing I’m real good at. The other green thing I have had success with is grass. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tear Open The Roof

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about getting people to Jesus anyway we can.

Imagine if someone all of a sudden began banging on the roof. Then a hole opened up. We are being showered with sheetrock and debris. Then, slowly, a cot is let down through the hole in the roof with a man lying on it. Could you imagine someone so desperate to get to Church that they would open ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Mission In The Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 14, 2004

The Mission of the Church is to love people to Jesus, to love God and all people, and to be part of the enfolding of humanity into the love of God in Christ.

Our Mission in the Community This week it was discovered that there are at least 10,000 more galaxies than we thought there were before. That’s like 10,000 worlds. That’s a lot of matter out there in space. I don’t know about you but I find it completely impossible to relate to that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revival Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

We live in hectic times and often the cry when it comes to the service of God is “I’m too busy.” Revival calls for re–prioritizing our lives. Nehemiah was a busy man who asked the right question - “How are God’s people doing?” Neh. 1:2

Revival–Light the Fire (The Revival of Nehemiah) Nehemiah 1–10 INTRODUCTION • We live in hectic times and often the cry when it comes to the service of God is “I’m too busy.” • Revival calls for re–prioritizing our lives. • Nehemiah was a busy man who asked the right question - “How are God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Box (The Revival Of Samuel) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003

Experience Revival by thinking "out of the box." A study of the revival of Samuel. When we decide to live for God then the glory will return.

Revival–Light the Fire! # 3 in series Out of the Box (The Revival of Samuel) 1 Samuel 4–7 INTRODUCTION There is a popular children’s show on the Disney Channel called Out of the Box. The theme song is one of those songs that, once you’ve heard it, sticks in your mind all day. It ends with the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Forces Of Radical Impact

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003

In this sermon, we learn about three forces of the spiritual realm that will radically cahnge any church that they are a active part of.

Text: Gal 1:6-24 ETS: Paul writes about the Gospel and the effect that it had on his life. ESS: There are three forces that have the ability to radically affect the church. OSS: The youth of MVBC will remember these facts. PQ: What radically affects the church? UW: Forces I. False Doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hold Back In Your Witness To The World!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 11, 2003

Like Amos, God has called us to give a testimony to the world that is not always what the world wants to hear, but what God wants us to speak!

Amos 7:10-15 July 13, 1997 In years past, before GPS and other navigation wonders, the lighthouse was an important feature on every coastline. On the shoreline of Lake Superior, on a point that sticks well out into the cold waters of the big lake, there is a lighthouse on the shoreline. In a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Where's The Army?

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Today the church, the Christian, has changed God’s job description and prefers hiding within the four walls of the church, sitting in a pew, limiting God’s light. Believes for the most part have small visions centered on self-motivation

Where’s The Army? 2 Tim 2:3-5 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. And as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in the affairs of this life, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. Follow the Lord’s rules for doing his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am To Blessed To Be Depressed.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 15, 2003

WE SOME TIMES FORGET HOW BLESSED WE ARE.

IST PETER 1;VERSE 3, TEXT. BLESSED BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST. TITLE, I AM TO BLESSED TO BE DEPRESSED. WE LIVE IN A DAY AND A HOUR WHEN SO MANY PEOPLE ARE DOWN CAST AND DEPRESSED, THEY WALK AROUND LIKE GOD IS NOT ON HIS THRONE AND GOD IS NOT ALIVE. I HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-8