Sermons on Formula For Victory:

Asking For Revival

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

This Sermon was written to inspire our youth group to seek revival.

Asking For Revival... Read... Psa 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Intro... Psalms 85:6 gives us the cause & effect of revival. See, the cause is that the psalmist asks for revival. How many know that asking can cause alot of things to come to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

What Is The Rapture

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

A KEY DOCTRINAL AREA IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS THE AREA OF THE RAPTURE.

WHAT IS THE RAPTURE 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT SOME OF THE KEY DOCTRINAL ISSUES OF OUR FAITH. WE HAVE STUDIED THE ORIGIN OF SIN, AND HOW WE WERE ALL INFECTED BY IT. WE LOOKED AT THE ISSUES OF DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION, STUDYING THE WORDS OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Motivation

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Being motivated to serve the Lord with zeal usually involves 2 factors: A Picture of Who God is (what He is Like) and A Sense of God’s Purpose for Your Life.

1. God’s way of doing things is not always the easiest or least stressful... 2. we need to be motivated, invigorated, roused... 3. It is a constant battle, but there is an old tried and true formula; 4. lots of people motivated to do just about anything...but in the Kingdom of God, why we do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift That Was Not Acceptedt

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

God gave Christ as a gift, knowing that many would not accept the gift.

The Unwanted Gift Matthew 2:1-4; 16-18 Intro: - Ever received an unwanted gift for Christmas - Ever given an unappreciated gift for Christmas - Christmas Carolers Receive No Praise for Giving - It was a chilly December evening in downtown Chicago, and about a dozen people from a suburban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4, Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Point: Devotion To Service Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

We are called to be a powerful church

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. The book of Acts is said to be the centerpiece of the entire Bible. All of the other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 6 – Part 2 - Why Pray If God Already Knows My Needs? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 31, 2010

God chooses to answer me not because I have needs, but because I bring those needs to Him rather than try to meet them in my own strength. And He is not all that keen on repetition.

Matthew 6 – Part 3 - WHY PRAY IF GOD ALREADY KNOWS MY NEEDS? So what is the use of praying if God already knows what I need? Matthew 6:7 and 8 says “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Jesus often spoke in parables, stories or allegories that illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. With the natural amplification of His voice reflecting off the water, did Jesus hold a large meeting? Let’s find out in Matthew 13.

Jesus often spoke in parables, stories or allegories that illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. With the natural amplification of His voice reflecting off the water, did Jesus hold a large meeting? Let’s find out in Matthew 13. On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel And God's Wrath Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2019

The gospel is the good news of Jesus that is the antidote of the bad news of God's wrath and judgment against sin. In Romans 1:18-32, Paul discusses why God's wrath is justified, and what happens to humanity when they reject God and God gives them up.

A. The story is told of a street evangelist who was trying to get the attention of people passing by. 1. He spoke loudly, urging the people to flee from the wrath of God to come. 2. He roared, “I warn you, that there will be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth!” 3. An older woman passing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Is Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2010

How you live is what you are.

CHRISTIANITY IS CHRIST Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Every unscriptural Religion can stand on its formulas without the founder. But if you take Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

Denomination: Baptist

The All-Sufficient God

Contributed by Andy Brenton on Jul 1, 2014

We have weaknesses and limitations - and we're growing older much more rapid than we'd like - therefore, we consume an assortment of nutritional supplements to help provide what my body needs. However, it may not be what's lacking.

TEXT: Philippians 4:19 Introduction: We have weaknesses and limitations - and we're growing older much more rapid than we'd like - therefore, each morning we open the cupboard and consume an assortment of nutritional supplements to help provide what our body needs. Each formula has something that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

A Matter Of Success

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

How do you know if you or your church is successful?

THEME: How do you know if you or your church is successful? When what you have done reflects: Godly vision, Faith, Hardwork and determination, and when it points beyond your needs to the needs of others. READ SCRIPTURE "A preacher and soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Livin' Large Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We must want to be more and do more for God.

LIVIN’ LARGE I Chronicles 4:10 S: Prayer of Jabez: blessing and vision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE MUST WANT TO BE MORE AND DO MORE FOR GOD. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Situations TS: In order to be more and do more for God, we must confront three situations as revealed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist