Sermons on Fortaleza Mental:

Beginning With The End In Mind

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010

This is the end that we must have in mind when we begin anything in the church. Our destination must be a congregation filled with people who are filled with Christ and who are filling the world with his love.

BEGINNING WITH THE END IN MIND Isaac Butterworth The Installation of a New Pastor November 21, 2010 John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Sustainer Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

Look at the Great Comission

Today is week five of our study of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. It’s where Jesus said---Go and make disciples, In fact—let’s read it together this morning. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 4th Wise Guy (A Story Time At Christmas) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 16, 2011

A wee Irish offering about Time and how it works

The 4th Wise Guy (A story of Time at Christmas) Gentle Reader, With the season so close and with me not a place to preach, nor a home to call my own. I find I have a lot of time on my hands (so to speak) It's starting to get cold here and Marti wants me to purchase a new winter coat [I really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010

As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prerequisites Of Worship

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon lists several things that we as Christians should do in order to be better prepared to worship Him when we enter into His presence.

Title: Prerequisites of worship Text: Psalm 100 Date: 2/10/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: A man by the name of Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church. His wife, Gladys, was a very friendly lady. She understood how important it is to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Master Over Demons Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009

In this passage we see that Jesus is indeed Master over demons! There is the MISERY of the soul, the MASTERY of the Savior, the MYSTERY of salvation and the MINISTRY of serving.

Mark 5:1-20 (Also found in MT 8:28-34; LK 8:26-37) Jesus: Master Over Demons! Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had [his] dwelling among ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Human Together"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2012

A sermon about healing in the community of faith.

“Being Human Together” James 5:13-20 In Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness, the author describes her tortured journey through ten years of extreme depression and bipolar disorder. Concerning the importance of Christian fellowship while in recovery, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Introduction To The ‘fruit Of The Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2012

Introduction to the ‘fruit of the Spirit’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character The ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ is a command of God The ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ is grouped in clusters of three The ‘Fruit of the Spirit is love…' SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Brethren

Despair

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 17, 2020

Sometimes, even faithful people can experience heartache to the point of losing hope. God knows what we're going through and He has a plan for us all.

Opening and Introduction In our text today, Paul has a summary of one of his travels, and how it affected him. There was a time when things were so bad, that he lost all hope, and despaired of life itself. Despair is one of those words we don’t use every day. We talk about feeling down, sad, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"falling Deeply In Love With God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2020

When we come face to face with the depth of our sin and the depth of God's forgiveness we fall deeply in love with God.

“Falling Deeply in Love with God” Psalm 51 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by your own sin, to the point of believing that God would abandon you and never forgive you? Or perhaps, you are frustrated by what you have done, and this causes you to become really depressed and you don’t know how ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019

We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019

We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Needing An Attitude Adjustment?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 10, 2018

Those who have the mind of Christ are to think and act like He did! Read this sermon to find out how.

Needing an Attitude Adjustment? Philippians 4:8-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The moment you said I believe in Jesus (John 3:16) and asked Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9) a radical transformation occurred … you became a new creation (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Option- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2018

Next time things seem impossible, choose to paint the problem in the colors of grace and justice instead of black and white despair.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live life, we are constantly facing situations that require us to think, make decisions, and then act upon those decisions. • Making that process more difficult for us is the fact that we live in a world that is highly polarized. • We are Democrat or Republican, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Crime And Punishment: David And Uriah Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

David was a murderer polygamist, adulterer, liar and poor father.

PSALM 51:1-19 (NASB) 1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me. 4 Against You, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church