Sermons on Examination:

The Cure For Communionitis

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

Deals with the true significance of the Lord’s Supper.

The Cure for Communionitis (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) I. Present Maladies A. A history of the “Love Feast” B. Abuses found in Corinth C. Application for today II. Pristine Model A. Rooted in history B. About God’s gift C. Celebrates a new covenant D. Proclaims our allegiance and hope III. Preventive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Will The Real Mothers Please Stand Up?!

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

(3) In one of the defining moments of the reign of Solomon, the wise king had to identify the real mother in a very tricky dispute over a living child. He got the real mother to identify herself by forcing her to take a stand. When she stood up for her

INTRODUCTION: (1) Today, all over the world, people are celebrating Mother’s Day. If it is not today, almost everywhere, there is a day like it somewhere in the calendar. A youth pastors list on the internet surveyed its international readers about Mother’s Day to discover if it existed and when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness In Church Planting Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Supernatural boldness in church planting validates authentic ministry when based on pure motives and proper conduct (the marks of Spirit-filled church planters).

As we reach the end of our first month of attempting to plant a church and as we study the NT model for church planting from the Book of 1 Thessalonians, we need to ask ourselves if we are too tentative. What is impressive from studying Paul and Silas and Timothy is their confidence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obtaining Mercy For Divine Breakthrough

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2014

We are to come with boldness to the throne of grace, mercy and grace will be given to us to prosper in every area of our lives. Whaterver the case, we should come with a mind ready to do the will of God at all t

OBTAINING MERCY FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH Study Text: Hebrews 4: 12 – 16 Introduction: - All Christians will continue to need two things throughout their lives: a. "mercy" I.e., forgiveness for our sins b. "grace to help in time of need" I.e., God's favor to help us in time of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

The 3 fold meaning of the Lord's supper. Good for use prior to serving communion.

The Lord’s Supper carries with it a three-fold meaning. It is a reminder of what Jesus has done for us in the past, a symbol of our present relationship with him and a promise of what he is going to do for us in the future. The Bible tells us in Luke 22:19 that “he took bread, gave thanks, broke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Revival?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ.

What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ. As Spurgeon said, “Revival is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

Series: Resurrection Appearance

INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Passover

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 19, 2005

Jesus is the Glory of Passover ~Today we celebrate the glorious deliverance from a cruel taskmaster. Sin has been defeated by our wonderful Passover Lamb. He was broken and has given his body to all who will receive. Every time you celebrate Communion you

This is Passover week and it is good for us to remember the Glory of Passover His name is (Yeshua) Jesus. Pesach the Hebrew for Passover simply means "Lamb" In Exodus 12:2-11 God instructed each family to take an unblemished Lamb to their home. They were to examine the Lamb for four days see ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Diakonas

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

A Biblical Study Of Deacons

Sermon Series: Sermon: “DIAKONAS” Scripture: Acts 6.1-7 Men of dignity; Men strong in faith; Men beyond reproach; Men of there word; Men of clear conscience; these are words Paul uses to describe men who are to serve and minister as deacons. Paul also says that men “who serve well as deacons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Clear Vision Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009

Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sending Forth Missionaries

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

For a church to be called a real NT church, it must be actively engaged in the major priority of sending the light of the Gospel. This involves our personal witness where we are now, and from here reaching out nationwide and worldwide. Not only must we ha

Intro: For a church to be called a real NT church, it must be actively engaged in the major priority of sending the light of the Gospel. This involves our personal witness where we are now, and from here reaching out nationwide and worldwide. Not only must we have a program of evangelism where we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: *other

How To Repay God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2019

In our text this morning we find the psalmist’s answer to his own question – Thank goodness the writer did not leave it up to us to answer. I wonder how would we respond to this question?

TITLE: HOW TO REPAY GOD SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 116:12-14 As we continue to march through the month of November, our thoughts usually turn to a time of Thanksgiving and the month we celebrate the CHURCH ANNIVERSARY/HOMECOMING. It is a time of reflection on the past and evaluation of the present. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Awe Of God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 8, 2004

A message encouraging people to take some time to ponder the awesomeness of God.

Living in the Awe of God Various Scriptures June 27, 2004 Introduction One of the themes of my life is that God is worthy of praise. He is awesome. He is deserving of our devotion and our awe. But when was the last time we really just sat back, looked at God in the Scriptures and said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Remembrance

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

Communion is a time of remembrance bringing into the presence of Jesus Christ

Sermon: In Remembrance I Cor 11:17-36 November 3, 2002 I. Introduction A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Descriptions Of The Rapture Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Aug 19, 2006

Deals with the Suddenness, the Sounds, the Scenes and the Security related to the event known as rapture

Recently CNN had their religion editor defining and describing for the general public what some "extreme" (their words) groups were calling the "end of the world as we know it." I thought it amazing that although slanted, there were scriptures and definitions of end time happenings showed over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist