Sermons on Fruitful Life:

How To Fight The Devil And Win

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

God has given us the pattern to win the war with the devil. All we need to do is obey him.

How to Fight the Devil and Win By Pastor Jim May 2 Chronicles 20:1,13-28 Here is the story of one of the most one-sided battles in the annals of human history. The children of Moab, Ammon and mount Sier had risen in rebellion against King Jehoshaphat of Isreal. This morning we spoke about how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We The Body Of Christ Or Just An Imitation

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Dec 10, 2004

The Church is not just the Building we congregate in. We (the People) are the church, the body of Christ. We should be performing as such.

ARE WE THE BODY OF CHRIST OR JUST AN IMITATION 1 COR; 12:12 --- FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE AND HAS MANY MEMBERS, BUT ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY, ARE ONE BODY, SO ALSO IS CHRIST. LET US PRAY: FATHER, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRECIOUS WORD. WE ASK FOR YOUR ANOINTING UPON THIS SERVICE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2004

You Have the Key to Heaven 1) Guard it! 2) Share it!

Daniel Habben You Have the Key to Heaven Revelation 3:7-13 1) Guard it! December 12th, 2004 2) Share it! Is there anything worse than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Yoke's On You Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004

An encouragement to find rest in Christ, and to minister through his strength

“The Yoke’s On You” Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find it difficult to follow Christ? Why is it so hard to follow Jesus sometimes? Do you ever get tired? Do you ever find yourself in need of rest? How can I find rest while following Jesus? [READ Matt. 11:28-30] Notice what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Active waiting

Matthew Eyerman August 8, 2004 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. last verse of Psalm 27 Ps 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! 2. when I think of waiting I think of Home Depot a. maybe about 8am with a few items to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35

Denomination: Catholic

The Responsibilities Of A Christian Citizen

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2004

Public Servant Appreciation Service - Examines the responsibilities of Christian citizens, especially to those in authority.

PUBLIC SERVANT APPRECIATION SERVICE 2004 The past 8 weeks have been somewhat trying for those of us here in Florida. During that time we have been hit by no less than 4 hurricanes. It has gotten so bad that I can tell you the number for the Weather Channel on our TV, and have even formed an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Revival Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

As we look at this tremendous verse I want us to consider three great secrets of spiritual awakenings.

THE SECRET OF REVIVAL II Chronicles 7:14 Over the centuries God has sent periods of great spiritual awakening to His people. History records several great awakening’s in the United States. The last such awakening on a large scale took place in 1904-05. It began in Wales when a man by the name ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

Praying for the Persecuted Church on the International Day of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Revelations 3:7-13 November 16, 2003 The Message To the Church in Philadelphia International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church God’s Economy is not like ours – in his economy big is not always good, and small is beautiful. Last week we looked at the church in Sardis who had a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

Here Today Gone Tomorrow

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

"But the day of the Lord will come!" is an emphatic statement in the word of God. What does this seemingly long wait before the end say about God and what can we know about the way this age will end? This sermon seeks biblical answers to such questions.

Here Today; Gone Tomorrow II Peter 3:8-13 10-27-02 In October 2000 www.discover.com listed “ 20 Ways the World Could End.” The list included everything from asteroid impact to giant solar flares to global war. World is wondering: How & When it will all End? No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Logos Prepared The Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003

Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Key #1 Fasting Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

3 Keys to unlocking a harvest of souls to the Kingdom of God

Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #1 Fasting 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:6, 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Expectation

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003

It is hard to be excited about the Second Coming after over 200 years of waiting -- how then do we continue to wait in expectation?

College students today have it easy! My son is a student at the University of Central Florida and I have watched him register for classes. The way he does it is to go to the computer, get on the Internet, and in 5 minutes he’s registered for all of his upcoming classes. Back in my day, we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed