Sermons on Excess Of Wine:

Special Honor For Elders Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blood Of The New Covenant

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 9, 2002

“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, ‘this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ Likewise He also took the cup after supper saying, ‘this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed f

Luke 22:14-22 Theme: The blood of the new covenant Text: Luke 22:14-22 Today is worldwide communion day and to celebrate our unity in the Body of Christ we have gathered from various congregations in the district to partake of the Holy Communion. The communion, using the elements of bread and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Elder And His Community

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity

INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Noon Until Three – Revised

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

No other man that has ever lived has been remembered as well as Jesus is remembered. Two thousand years later, and the world still remembers and studies more about this man than any other person who has ever lived.

Text: I Peter 2:21 thru 25 We are here this morning because of the Man Whom the world has never forgotten. His name is Jesus Christ. You may have had a busy week but perhaps there were moments when you stopped what you were doing, or wherever you were going, or whatever you were thinking, just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreaming Big!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2006

Through out the 66 books of the Bible we read time and time again stories that increase and Stretch our faith as we become obedient. In return we begin to dream big!

Dreaming Big! Text: Luke 5: 1-4 Life is full of lessons; lessons come several ways. Object lessons seem to be very effective in my opinion. Jesus is teaching the multitudes probably a message on trust or faith, and then Jesus spots Peter and the other disciples, so He decides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live To Honor God Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Nov 6, 2006

It is easy to compromise—to live as the world lives. But, God has called us to courage—to honor Him, regardless of the pressure or persecution this world affords.

Live to Honor God Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction 1. This evening I will begin an intense journey through the Book of Daniel. 2. The Book of Daniel demonstrates that God is in Control—the control of our destinies, of governments, and nations. 3. The nation of Israel and their sin led them into ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Lord, We Trusted In Him

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2004

PENTECOST 21(A) - This is the Lord: who provides a rich banquet and in whom trusted as we celebrate in the Lord’s salvation.

THIS IS THE LORD; WE TRUSTED IN HIM ISAIAH 25:6-9 -- October 24, 2004 -- PENTECOST 21 6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine--the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Hidden Heroes

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 9, 2003

When he arrived to the two-room shack that he called home, he saw a light on. We quietly walked in to find his mother crying and praying. He overheard her praying "Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lo

Hidden Heroes I Samuel 1:4-23 Preached Mother’s Day May 11,2003 AM Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Introduction: A teenage boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 1 Samuel 1:4-23

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Apr 14, 2003

Expect God to be made manifest in your life.

EPIPHANY TEXT: John 2:1-11; Luke 3:21-22 I know that most of you have not been kept up nights wondering about Epiphany. A large number of people have never heard of Epiphany, and although I had heard of it, it never really dawned on me that anyone might actually celebrate it until I visited ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness: The Answer To Doing What Comes Naturally Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 20, 2007

Christians are constantly tempted to live by the standard of the world. God repeatedly reminds us that the answer to this call is live in Holiness.

HOLINESS: THE ANSWER TO DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY INTRODUCTION The longer I live and the more I read and hear, the more concerned Ii have become regarding Christians living according to the sinful nature. This is variously called, living according to the desires of the flesh, carnal nature and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

An Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 5, 2013

We all should be striving for excellence in all aspects of our life and living. Jesus Christ and His shed blood is a clear path to His greatness.

Quotes: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” ― Hunter S. Thompson “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” -William Makepeace Thackeray “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

I-Pray: Big Problems, Bold Prayers And Beautiful Praise Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 14, 2013

When we have a big problem in our lives, we need to know how to pray bold prayers, so that God can perform a miracle, resulting in beautiful praise.

iPRAY #2: BIG PROBLEMS, BOLD PRAYERS, AND BEAUTIFUL PRAISE HUMOUR: A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she ...read more

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