Sermons on Formula For Failure:

Bringing The King Back

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

We need to bring the King back to HIS house in our 1. Commitment 2. Prayer 3. Praise 4. Worship

Bringing the King Back 2 Sam. 19 Just to bring a little light of history to this passage… Absalom, David’s son had done his best to destroy his father, securing the Kingdom and killing all those who were on David’s side. And so David had to fight against his own flesh and blood, his very own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ctwccofgw #2 - The Guarantee Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007

Second in the series based on The Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance."

Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #2 – The Guarantee of Answered Prayer John 16:24 Have you ever bought anything on a “money-back, satisfaction guaranteed” deal? Usually those are a good thing, and I’m optimistic (or maybe naïve) enough to believe that most companies honor that. A ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Debt

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 15, 2007

There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.

Matthew 18:21-35 “The Great Debt” “There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon -- Southaven 01.14.07 Intro: VIDEO “Crazy Women” – Youtube.com (Start with Text and Title) Discussion: That’s a crazy video isn’t it? I can’t help but think how crazy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Woe, Dispair And Agony On End Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006

One of a series of sermons on Psalms, this one takes a look at Psalms of Lament.

Woe, Despair And Agony On End Delivered on January 29, 2006 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 69:1-16 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change Your Heart, Change The World

Contributed by Jason Lowe on Mar 30, 2007

This sermon is an overview of the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew.

Change Your Heart, Change the World Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 5:13-16 13 " You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 29, 2006

Jesus’ teaching on true discipleship separates the serious from the satisfied. Not many will step forward and stand out...how about you? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria Matthew 16:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CandidateCommitmentCriteria.html ----- (Mat 16:24) "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." INTRODUCTION: The passage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 6, 2006

In this sermon we explore the barriers to belief that some people have, and then point out that God wants to help all people overcome the obstacles to belief.

A. This morning we return to our series called Embracing Our Mission. To help refresh our memory, here are some of the things we have been emphasizing in this series: 1. First and foremost – People Matter to God. He loves them and He wants to save them! 2. Second – Reaching out to the lost is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006

The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2005

A message examining how Jesus interacted with "sinners" and such.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 9:9-13 October 23, 2005 Introduction What we’re going to look at today is a great example of one of the things I love most about Jesus and what I try to exemplify most about him. I’m not perfect in this, and I blow it sometimes, but I hope someday that someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Fast?

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 21, 2007

There’s some confusion around whether Christians should fast and why. In this message we look at why Christians should fast and why it’s so valuable.

ILL: A few months ago my son got into an extension class that was working on making a clay movie animation. This completely captured his imagination to the extent that one day he came home with his lunch uneaten. Who needs food when you’re consumed with a project you love? Fasting is a topic that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Spirituality Without Jesus? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 23, 2007

God’s mercy and love is evident in his provision of living bread from heaven.

Scripture Introduction A Christianity Today poll (February 10, 1992), found that half of all Americans believe in extrasensory perception. One of every four professing Christians believe in clairvoyance, and almost half in psychic healing. 25% believe the movement of the stars governs the affairs ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Hopelessness To Christlikeness

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 28, 2006

Personal Testimony of how God took me from a hopeless life to a life of blessing

“From Hopelessness to Christlikeness” Ephesians 2:8-10 May 22, 2005 You probably think I am going to talk about my awesome Birthday present you, my Church family, gave me. Randy and I am some other friends just got back from an awesome adventure fishing for salmon. We left out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Holiness