Sermons on Exist:

Seven Words That Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

Living fully committed to Christ as Paul was when he said, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel," changes our lives.

“Seven Words That Will Change Your Life” Romans 1:16 Illustration: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right place to hang the new picture. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Love - Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 9, 2001

Break-down of the 3 Greek words for love & uses great illustration with apples.

TEXT: Galatians 5:16-25 “Fruit of the Spirit” – Part 1: Love Many people what have grown up in church have heard about the “fruit of the Spirit.” In Sunday School, many children associate these with actual fruits: bananas, pears, grapes, & apples, because it puts it in a context they can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Pencil Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 8, 2006

An approach to why Jesus always speaks in Parables, its importance to us in this modern, highly technological world in comparison and in relation to the Pencil’s qualities.

INTRODUCTION: Parable came from the Greek word parabole. It is an illustration of truth and making it clear by comparison with something that is already familiar with us and to the listeners as well. They impart instruction and rebuke without causing offense. Can you still remember when God told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Unified Body

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 1, 2006

The Church is never a building. It is not a denomination. It is the Body of Christ. It is called to be a unified body with Christ alone as Head.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. A UNIFIED BODY I Corinthians 12;12-27 Introduction: It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Spiral Of Sin"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2005

Who will rescue us from the downward spiral of sin?

Romans 7:15-25a “The Spiral of Sin” As many of you know, I went back ‘home’ this past week to my parent’s house in Syracuse, New York to bring back some things. My parents are moving from the town I grew up in, from the town I have loved to call home, from the place we visit once or twice a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Death Defanged

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 6, 2005

Paul in discussing the resurrection of Christ states that Christ has taken the sting out of or defanged death.

DEATH DEFANGED I Corinthians 15:50-57 Introduction: Easter Sunday is a great day of celebration. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Garden Tomb. We celebrate His victory over sin, Satan, and death. Paul in discussing the resurrection of Christ states that Christ has taken the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Denomination: Baptist

"One God, One Country, One Destiny.”

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

The principles of Christianity were so deeply entrenched in the establishment of America that one must conclude that without Christianity, there would never have been a country such as the United States of America. This nation is the first nation in all o

“ONE GOD, ONE COUNTRY, ONE DESTINY.” Eph. 2:13-16 Int: It was the spirit of Christianity that changed the face of the ancient world. No other event has so impacted the human race as did the coming to earth of Jesus, the Christ. His message was so totally different from the prevailing world view of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Understanding Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This sermon looks at the relationship between faith and the intellect

Introduction We saw last week that faith is being sure and certain about things we do not yet see or have. It is our Response to God’s revelation – God has spoken – do we believe it There is the story of a missionary working with children in the Middle East. Jeep ran out of petrol, no petrol can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servants Attitude

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Christians need a servants attitude

INTRO: Student at Bible College in the Philippines -troubled over conditions of bathroom kept getting dirtier and dirtier -young man was going to take matter into his own hands. -went in and complained to the principal about the bathrooms. -few days later the bathrooms started to shape up. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life Of Cornelius Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

Cornelius was: 1. Known by MEN (reputation) 2. Known to GOD(righteous) 3. No PARTIALITY with God (represented)

Open with Prayer For Garcia Family… Getting back to Character Studies… Today is Cornelius………. Acts 10:1-4 = read & pray Life Lessons From The Life of Cornelius: 1. KNOWN BY MEN = (REPUTATION) Acts 10:1-2, 22-27 Cornelius was a man well loved and respected by his community. the book of acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning And The End Dws#4 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

What the Greek says about the divinity of Christ from His claim to be the Alpha and Omega.

*******SERMON OUTLINE******* The Beginning And The End... I. Praise the Lord! How many in here tonight know that Jesus was 100 o/o God and 100 o/o man? He was God wrapped in human flesh. <<<<<TESTIMONY>>>>> There are three instances in the book of revelation, where Jesus Himself declares ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

God's Emotional Matrix Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2003

If we let the Bible speak for itself, we find a God Who is often different than the God many Christians present, a God with a complicated emotional matrix.

God’s Emotional Matrix 1. The sermons over the last few weeks have really stretched us. 2. We mentioned the purpose for all creation, to glorify God. Creation does this by SHOWCASING what is special about God. 3. We cannot develop God’s special qualities, because they are already perfect. All ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4-5, Psalm 86:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ?_introduction Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 17, 2008

This series takes a look at the life and ministry of Christ through the eyes of the gospel writers. The introductory sermon outlines some important facts about the gospels.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25 THEME: INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR GOSPELS John 21:24-25 24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 21, 2010

Just who is this "God" we proclaim to the world? What has He done to garner our attention? Today we look at 3 specific actions of God that demand not only our attention but our devotion!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 21, 2010 Date Preached: May 16, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Great Doctrines of the Faith! Sermon Title: Who is God! Sermon Text: Exodus 3:14 (ESV) 13 Then Moses said to God, "If I come to the people of Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist