Sermons on Evangelistic Outreach:

Nothing To See Here Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 5, 2012

What would cause someone to visit a church and leave saying "Nothing to see here." thus planning never to return?

Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday I would encourage you to make an effort to invite someone to attend with you. Last week we discovered why people do not go to church. We found some rather startling statistics. I would like to remind you of these facts once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fruit Of The Spirit, Goodness & Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012

This is part 4 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Goodness & Faith

The Fruit of the Spirit Goodness and Faith Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worldliness And God's Will

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 11, 2012

How to determine the will of God for your life.

“Worldliness and God’s Will” 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Mighty Deliverer Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus is the Mighty Deliverer. No matter how strong the chains may be that bind you, Jesus can set you free. And he who the son sets free is free indeed!

VISITATION #8: JESUS IS THE MIGHTY DELIVERER INTRO TO TOPIC: • For the past two months, we have been studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. • Last week, we looked at how Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and can calm our storms. • This story takes place right after Jesus and His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: *other

Hold Fast Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 3:1-6 (emphasis on vs. 6)

HoHum: Mercy Me is a Christian band (I Can Only Imagine) and recently they sang a song called, “Hold Fast.” Bart Millard tells the story of the inspiration for “Hold Fast”. “I was standing in the back of the bus going to our next concert. We were in a traffic jam and we passed a horrible wreck. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemies - Part 4 - Enemy Earned Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 29, 2010

Enemies . . . you have them. You need them. You must be aware of them and handle them correctly. Welcome to the fight!

Enemies Pt. 4 – Enemy Earned I. Introduction Over the course of this series I have tried to make you aware that you have enemies. There is no way to avoid this truth. I have also tried to share some thoughts with you about how to spot your enemy. I have tried to teach you that you can’t become ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs - Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 7 I. Introduction We have been talking about signs. We have prayed for signs to be a part of our daily lives. We have expected signs. I believe we have sowed seeds for signs that will continue to bear fruit for years to come. So if you will allow me I want to examine one more sign that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opportunity Knocks Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

When is it the right time to tell someone about Jesus? When is it a good time to share with someone the beautiful words of life? You know when the right time to be a witness for the Lord is? [2] When opportunity knocks. When God gives you that opportunity to share. I think too many Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN—1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What You Were Called To...

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

This was a message that God gave me for our church in a time of transition that was a reminder of God’s Call and Mission for our church, but applies to all God’s Children.

What you were called to… Jude 1:17-23 This past week I had the privilege to attend our Foursquare National Convention in Houston. For me personally it was great time of renewal and reaffirmation. If you remember correctly we were supposed to begin our “Foundations” series today. Well on the last ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Foursquare

I Can

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 28, 2009

We have to have an I CAN DO ATTITUDE when it comes to Christian Life in General, touching Jesus, touching one another, touching & winning souls

“I CAN” INTRODUCTION: I like a person with an “I CAN DO ATTITUDE!” Even when you know they “CAN’T DO IT” you still gotta love somebody with an “I CAN DO ATTITUDE!” “I CAN DO ATTITUDES” get things done even when it looks like it can’t get done. “I CAN DO ATTITUDES” find a way to do things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God's Formula For Victorious Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2009

How can I, as a believer, walk in the victory that is my heritage in Christ?

Two people, each claiming to be a Christian, lose their job. One falls into a severe depression; while the other retrains himself and enters an entirely new field of employment, discovering more fulfillment than he ever had in his old job. The difference? One followed God’s formula for victorious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 31, 2009

A sermon the phrase in the Model Prayer "Thy Kingdom Come" along with prayer points for the church. (Material adapted from Phillip Keller’s Book "A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer" and another unidentified source)

Sunday evening service for 8/23/2009 Thy Kingdom Come- Matthew 6:10 a Introduction: What kind of Kingdom has Jesus? No castle nor palace has he. No congress nor parliament sitting, deciding what laws there will be. Perhaps he has need of but two laws: Love God and your neighbor as well. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity In Context Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007

We can only understand His mercy within the context of all that He has spoken to us in the Scriptures. Be on your guard for those who misuse the message of God’s love and mercy for their own ends.

Christianity in Context, Part-1, Luke 4:4 Introduction Have you ever been misquoted or had your words taken so far out of context that by the time you heard what someone said you said it isn’t what you said at all? As a Pastor I know that words are powerful. As I was doing some research for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

How Do You Punctuate Your Advent?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 10, 2008

How Do YOU Punctuate Your Advent? 1) “The Lord is coming?” 2) “The Lord is coming.” 3) “The Lord is coming!”

The first year I tutored at Luther Prep School in Wisconsin I taught Grade 10 English. I would, of course, have preferred teaching religion or phys-ed but I’m thankful for the opportunity to have taught English grammar. I came to appreciate the importance of proper punctuation. Take a look at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran