Sermons on Flourish:

The Battle Goes On

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

The battle for the hearts and souls of men is still raging, even though we may not like the image. Satan will always oppose God, and use men to do it. What is our response?

Passage: Acts 12:1-19 Intro: In my lifetime, I have observed a paradigm shift in the church. 1. the Christian life used to be viewed as a battle, the participation in a war. Il) Onward Christian Soldiers, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, Faith is the Victory 2. but that has changed. Now it is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Passion Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2004

Paul’s passion for telling of Christ and the struggles he went through and how they can apply to our lives

Gold Medal Living “Passion of a Champion” August 8, 2004 Intro: Looking at how to live as spiritual champions. Last week we looked at determination and the need to press on. This week we are going to look at the passion it takes to be a spiritual champion. Again, we are using the life of Paul as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Provide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

financial provision, other types...THE SOURCE, SCOPE, AND STANDARD OF THE SUPPLY.

God Will Provide Phil. 4:10-19 Ps. 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people? 21 Therefore the LORD heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

L Is For Lion Lamb Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the Lion of Judah

Introduction 1. 2. Read Text: Rev. 5:5, 12-13 One of the names of the Lord that has been fascinating to me is... “Lion of the Tribe of Judah”... Bible Encyclopedias and Dictionaries don’t seem to cover much on this name... And yet, I feel that it is very significant... The Lion of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Fixing Your Kingdom Focus Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is the first in a series of two sermons on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with the Kingdom of God from The Exchanged Life perspective.

How is your focus this morning? Can you focus your sight on what this crocheted sign says? Can you see what it says? What does it read? JESUS ! You’re right. Now, how many of you cannot focus on that & don’t see the letters JESUS? Well, to see it you simply need to fix your focus. The truth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Is Blessed

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil.

The Man who is Blessed Text: Psalm One Thesis: To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil. Introduction: (1) Psalm 1 is thought to be an introduction to the whole book of Psalms. (a) “The first psalm sets the tone for the entire Psalter because of its concern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship-The Power Of Oneness Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Fellowship, is the true power of oneness within the Christian family/church.

Intro A second grade teacher gave an assignment to her class for the students to bring an item from home that represented their religious background. She wanted to teach the kids about the diversity in the world about worshipping God. At show and tell time, they began to share what their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Highest Compliment Ever Given

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 20, 2008

An acrostic message on God’s six points of GRACE: Grafted into the Vine, Restored my soul, Adopted into his family, Cleansed of my sin, and Elected unto everlasting life.

Title: “The Greatest Compliment Ever Given” Introduction: What is the greatest compliment that you have ever received? John said of Christ that he full of “Grace and Truth.” John 1:14. Today’s message is a message on grace. Our primary text is 2 Samuel 9:1-11 And David said, Is there yet any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Righteously In The Midst Of An Unrighteous Generation

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a revelation or vision from God for their lives which will cause them to abandon sin and allow God to sanctify their hearts.

I. THE SCRIPTURE EMPHASIZES THE NECESSITY OF HAVING AN ONGOING REVELATION AND VISION CONCERNING GOD v.7,10 7. So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the Lord which He had done for Israel. 10. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Trust God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we laid down some foundation about trusting God. This week I want to continue in the same vain. • Remember, to trust God means to be dependent on Him and no one else. Don’t look for any other source or outlet. • When we trust in God, we can

Introduction • Last week we laid down some foundation about trusting God. This week I want to continue in the same vain. • Remember, to trust God means to be dependent on Him and no one else. Don’t look for any other source or outlet. • When we trust in God, we cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free,

Introduction • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Philosophy Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2012

Rather than going through life bumping around for direction, we need to develop a Biblical philosophy of living life.

A Philosophy of Life (Proverbs 20:28-30) 1. This week our friends in the UK celebrated the 60 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. 2. During that reign, the values of her society and ours have changed rapidly. The UK and the US have gone from a Leave It to Beaver perspective to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Make It Through The Battle

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 Anticipates victory,

HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE BATTLE?--PSALM 20 Introduction: Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

4 Key Questions Series

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 26, 2010

What was it that destroyed Ahithophel? As we saw in the first part of this message, grudge and bitterness led to his annihilation, in other words, his inability to forgive, even when King David did not even know he had that deep a grudge against him.

Designed 2 Disgrace, Designed 2 Destroy (2): 4 Key Questions Introduction: What was it that destroyed Ahithophel? As we saw in the first part of this message, grudge and bitterness led to his annihilation, in other words, his inability to forgive, even when King David did not even know he had that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal