Sermons on Exponential Churches:

Biblical Principle Of Long Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

God’s original plan for man was life not death, health not sickness, energy not weariness and radiance not dullness. So, if Brother Adam had not sinned, he would have lived forever. The Bible emphasizes that God is not interested in short life. One man of

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF LONG LIFE Dr. D. K. Olukoya In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedies. People that were expected to be alive are dead. A lot of young people are dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009

14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

I'm In The Know – Are You? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

People seek Power, but God’s power of salvation is revealed according to his sovereign will.

“I’m in the know – are you?” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - Many people have sought to find power in the past – but many have looked for it in the wrong place (sought the wrong god) – OOPS <Show video clip from the Phantom about people’s desire for ultimate power> Over history many, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Breaking free from addictions that like parasite, demand much from us and give nothing in return. Its promises are vain and its pleasures empty....

Breaking Free Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Four 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Good morning! Today’s message starts with something I have never spoken about before from the pulpit. I want to talk with you about parasites! Has anyone here ever picked up a parasite? The South Africa military field ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: *other

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to love in marriage in a way that sees the marriage through each of the Seasons of a Marriage....

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Matthew 19:3-6 Good morning friends! Two little guys were sitting in a wedding, watching what was going on, when one asked the other, "So, how many marriages can you have?" His friend whispered, "16, I think." 16?" "I think so." "How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Recipe I've Ever Read

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

Godliness is not a matter of something you need to do, but someone you need to be. Because if you are the person you need to be you will do the things you need to do.

One advantage I have in traveling is tasting the good cooking of others. Along with that good cooking comes some great recipes that either my wife or I have been given over the past 32 years. In fact, unless the Lord allows us to take these recipes along to heaven, we’ll never be able to try them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 6, 2009

We can have the same confidence of God’s love for us that John had when he acknowledged that he was "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (Jn 13:23).

“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” John 13:23 If you were to guess, what do you think is the one thing in life a person wants more than anything else? Fame, wealth, beauty, status, power, position? I would argue that while a lot of people think that any one of, or a combination of, these would make ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23, John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

When Hope Is Almost Gone

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 21, 2009

Since hope is an assured expectation with a belief in the possibility that something will happen, it is sad when this is gone.

WHEN HOPE IS ALMOST GONE Job 17:1-16, 7:6 Proposition: Since hope is an assured expectation with a belief in the possibility that something will happen, it is sad when this is gone. Objective: My purpose is to give hope to those who have lost theirs. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IF GOD HAD VOICE ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Toward Spiritual Maturity - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 8 in Hebrews Series

Toward Spiritual Maturity Part 2 Hebrews 6:4-20 Slide Last week we began talking about moving toward Spiritual Maturity. We talked about the warning signs of Arrested Spiritual Development. Ears that Don’t Hear the Word Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word Stomachs that Don’t digest the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Yay, My Life Stinks!" Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 3 of our Fracture Series looks at how God uses trials to build our faith.

Fracture Part 3- Yay, My Life Stinks! Pastor Ryan Akers Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 14, 2008

This message attempts to explain the lawyer’s question: "And who is my neighbor?"

Text: But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29). If someone was to ask you: “And who is my neighbor?” what would you say? Most people think of their neighbor as the people next door, the people across the street or perhaps the people in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does The Bible Say About Angels Demons And Satan Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

Are angels, demons and the devil the result of superstition or reality? A myriad mix of superstition, truth and opinion can easily confuse, entice, harm or belittle the truth.

Angels, demons & Satan In an increasingly secular world, there is still a surprisingly large attention to Angels. Cards, gifts, jewellery, art, ornaments, decorations, clothing and even TV dramas feature angels. Many people even use the term ‘guardian angel’ with sincerity. Many popular films ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road Less Travelled

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009

This sermon compares the narrow road that leads to life with the broad way that leads to destruction.

Title: The Road Less Traveled Text: Matthew 7:14-15 Date: September 6, 2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Children’s Sermon: Good morning boys and girls. Show a Tom Tom GPS and ask them if they know what it is? That’s right it’s a GPS and if you aren’t sure how to get somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2009

Ephesians 5:20 tells 1) When, 2) For what, 3) To whom & 4) How the Spirit–filled believer is to be thankful.

People may have one of three possible attitudes about thanksgiving. 1) The first is that it is unnecessary. Some people are not thankful simply because they think they deserve every good thing they have—and more. The rich firmer of Jesus’ parable who was presumptuous about his future prosperity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Other

Fearless Campaign Week 3 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 16, 2009

This is based on Max Lucado’s Fearless campaign week 3. The fear of disappointing God, being unforgiven, God remembering your sins. We are fully and freely forgiven, adopted, and can silence the voice of condemnation.

Fearless #3 The Fear of Disappointing God A discussion I’ve often heard, a question often asked is: what is the unforgivable sin? When is that we cross the line and can’t come back? Is there a time when God is finished with us and we are beyond saving? Why do people ask that? Because we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God