Sermons on Exhortation:

Meet Mr. Legion

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Jesus specializes in turning a madman into a man who makes a difference.

This is a profound, provocative passage of scripture – in the event of a maniac (madman) from Gadara. Look at this man – wiry, bristly, clumpy hair. A beard to his chest, ribboned with blood. Furtive eyes, darting in all directions, refusing to fix. Naked. No sandals to protect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

All Ye All Ye All Come Free

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 14, 2013

There was a game that we use to play as kids, back in the time when kids actually went outside to play. The name of the game that we use to play was called Hide-N-Seek; some may remember it as touch the tree or kick the can.

“All ye All Ye All Come Free” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And [having] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Apostolic

The Ten Commandments In Verses Lived Out

Contributed by Your Brother In Christ A on Jun 15, 2013

love is the fulfulment of the law Pro_19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

I believe in love, sometimes people just want to spread the Word and Love the Lord but all christians sometimes makes mistakes by acciden, you know they copy and paste the wrong love song in the wrong spot, guess what they get persecuted by well meaning other Christians. what happens, they scare ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18, Matthew 5:23

Denomination: Methodist

Strengthened With All Power

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that our strength need not be in ourselves but all depends on GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strengthened in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our strength need not be in ourselves but all depends on GOD. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:11 (Amplified Bible) [We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mystery Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To study the word "mystery" or "secret"

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a mystery? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To study the word "mystery" or "secret" IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:16 (Amplified Bible) And great and important and weighty, we confess, is the hidden truth (the mystic secret) of godliness. He [God] was made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Image And Firstborn

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is both GOD's Image and GOD's Firstborn and even more.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is GOD's Image and GOD's Firstborn? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is both GOD's Image and GOD's Firstborn and even more. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:15 (Amplified Bible) [Now] He is the exact likeness of the unseen God [the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Really Live

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To show that we need to win souls to really live and be consistent in your attendances.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have real life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to win souls to really live and be consistent in your attendances. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Because now we [really] live, if you stand [firm] in the Lord. V. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sexual Holiness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God calls us to be holy with our bodies.

3 for it is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: *other

Service: 3 Reasons To Serve The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

Serving the body of believers is a primary function and responsibility of every believer. Here at 3 reasons to serve.

OIntroduction: For the past three weeks we have been learning about our core values: unity of faith, evangelism, discipleship, and finally today we confront our forth core value: service. I. Serving is Essential for the Function of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:7) “But the manifestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Friends

Living As A Godly Wife Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

A godly wives beauty is seen in her inner character.

Living As A Godly Wife Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: All of the charms and beauty a woman may have amounts to nothing if her ambitions are self-centered. But if she reflects her creator and assumes the posture of a graceful servant, she cannot not help but command high respect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Excellence Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 18, 2016

As a church, our goal should be excellence in all we do!

Pursuing Excellence 1 Thessalonians 4:1 January 17, 2016 Well, this week was SOTU, given by POTUS. I think the older I get, not that I’m old, the more I dislike all of the abbreviations and short hand writing. For those who are AC, better known as Abbreviation Challenged, this week was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016

The Holy Spirit is a mysterious part of the Christian's walk with God. We are blessed to have his presence in our hearts and lives.

1. Too Complicated Several years back, when having a computer was a fairly new experience for most people... a lot of folks got flustered over little things: * One customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missional Meals

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

Eating food to the glory of God on a mission

Introduction Food pays an important part of our mission here at The Gateway. Leadership team starting thinking through our core values - our ways in Christ, everyone said FOOD first! Gospel of Luke 1/5 sentences is somehow related to a meal. Jesus either going to a meal, coming from a meal, having ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Isaiah 51-52 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 51-52

Isaiah 51-52 Anchored to the Rock Vs. 1-8 Filled with Joy Vs. 9-23 Put on Your Strength Vs. 1-12 Intro: Happy Mothers Day Cartoon of Motherhood Inc To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with you To those who lost a child this year – we mourn with you To ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 16, 2012

3 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-III—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Business entrepreneur/Sits down with the civil authorities to get the proper permits. Asking the approval of the town’s council—involving the city council, magistrates, mayor, etc. In this manner we are declaring our mission...to honor God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist